Doesn't that graphic set your heart a-flutter? If Sprinkle's poking her head out these days, it's usually because The Cat's Pajamas has a new release headed your way. Ergo, it's time to HAPPY DANCE!
And, as every TCP lover worth his/her salt knows, Sneaky Peek Week always starts with the current TCP Tuesday Challenge. My sweet, funny, insanely talented friend SUSAN is this week's Hipster Hostess With the Mostess, and her stamp challenge is to HYPE THE TYPE! Use any alphabet or sentiment stamp.
Susan's challenge gets me to thinking: have you noticed over the last year that Miss Meowy has illustrated several sets that have a more elegant, graphic look and feel to them? Alma's obviously well-known for her smart and sassy illustrations of cats, dogs, penguins, and bears. But with sets like Love Letters, Simply Said, The Tweetest Things, and Nesting, she trades "sassy" for "classy" and shows us her sleek and sophisticated side.
It's time to add one more entry to the "Class Act" side of TCP's stamping ledger: let me introduce you to ADMIT ONE!
Tell me that stamp doesn't make you want to shout, "What possibilities!" When I saw the "Golden Ticket" line of text, I knew just what I had to do: make a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (WW&TCF) inspired card for my eldest son, Truman's, next birthday...
WW&TCF is one of our favorite movies. I couldn't wait to share it with him, as it's definitely my favorite movie from my own childhood; I know there are more than a few of you out there who can relate. The Chocolate River, Three-course-dinner Gum, Golden Eggs, Fizzy Lifting Drink, Everlasting Gobstoppers... you know what I mean. And after countless viewings, snuggled up together under a blanket in the family room, Truman does, too. It's up to a mother to educate her child, is it not?
As you can see (thanks to the numbers from the Coolvetica alphabet set) from the card, Truman will be 15 on his next birthday. If you look closely at his golden tickets, you can also spy the date. See what I mean...
I really think Truman will get such a kick out of this card - I can't wait to share it with him! (Although I can definitely wait for his last birthday before he can legally drive... where's my baby and who is this almost-man calling me "Mom"?!)
In addition to the Admit One stamp set, I'm giving you a Sneaky Peek of two new dies coming out in this release: BIG TICKET and CIRCUS BORDER! Yep, they're fab, and you NEED them. Hear me now and believe me later.
Are you seeing what I'm meaning? You're smart, so I'm thinking you do.
Well, that's it for my personal Sneaky Peek today. Fortunately for you, Alma's got a whole lovely list of direct links to Cat Pack-ers showing off Admit One on her blog, so go see what my incredible team-mates have made to inspire and delight you. While you're there, you'll also find all the info you need to play along in this week's TCP Tuesday Challenge and thus be eligible to be our next SWANKY STAMPER.
I'll be back tomorrow for another Sneaky Peek. Hasta mañana, Oompa Loompas!
Super cute, Carole! I can't believe your son is turning 15. YIPES. :)
Posted by: Jody Morrow | October 04, 2011 at 12:53 AM
YES! YES! YES! I wanted to jump through the screen and join in all the candy and chocolate FUN!!! Fab card for your son, he'll LOVE it!!!
Hugs
Karen
Posted by: Karen | October 04, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Love the happy bright colors on this - just puts a smile on my face.
Posted by: Nancy Thomas | October 04, 2011 at 09:17 AM
SO, SO, SO cute! Love this!
Posted by: Lori Craig | October 04, 2011 at 10:08 AM
I love those new dies! The border is fun and different and I love how the ticket die has the "fuzzy" ends, like it's been ripped apart. Great attention to details there!
Posted by: Cindy Major | October 04, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Oompa Loompas.....ya gotta love those guys with all their impromtu and totally unrehersed songs;) tee hee!! My fave is when the squirrels knock on Veruca's head and declare she must be a bad nut and throw her down the garbage chute!! I love your fun card and I'm sure Truman will feel the same! Happy Birthday to your 'baby':)
Posted by: Jenny Peterson | October 04, 2011 at 11:26 AM
LOVE this! Not only 'cause it references Willy Wonka, but it's so cute!
Posted by: alma de la rosa | October 04, 2011 at 01:15 PM
And those Oompas!? LOVE!
Posted by: alma de la rosa | October 04, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Ya know, as if that golden ticket ain't just the ticket...leave it to you to make it all teenager birthday card cool--my idol, yep, you're my idol, plain and simple.done.
Posted by: Amy Rohl | October 04, 2011 at 07:26 PM
Carole your card is soooo fun!! Perfect for any Willy Wonka fan and such a cool thing that you created your own paper - smart and fashionable! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | October 04, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Insanely awesome, Carole! Love the Willy Wonka theme! And the new stamp set and dies look fab!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | October 04, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Love this--and love the movie, too! Those golden tickets are fabulous! Perfect for a teenaged boy.
Posted by: Lori | October 04, 2011 at 10:27 PM
This is sooooo amazing! Did you make the Wonka Bar paper? I LOVE that movie!
Posted by: richard | October 05, 2011 at 06:40 AM
That is such a cool idea! What great personal touches :)
Posted by: Maggie | October 05, 2011 at 08:57 PM
I love your tickets! And they are the Golden Tickets for Willy!! Wicked idea!
Posted by: Wendy Bond | October 06, 2011 at 07:04 PM