Good Morning, USA!

I've got a feeling that's it's going to be a wonderful day...

Why?  Well, for one thing, it's the first of October, and I'm the October Guest Designer for i {heart} papers! (aka IHP) Woo-hoo!

Another reason I'm feeling oh-so-patriotic?  I just finished my Mojo Monday sample for this week, which is also my first IHP creation.  Want to see the sketch? But of course you do!  Here it is...

And, in the spirit of our great democracy and our November elections, here's what I did with it...

Now, before you start clutching your pearls and saying "Oh, my!  Well, I never!  Stamping isn't supposed to be partisan!" - you know I'm a big ol' lefty from birth and beyond, and that I've actually made cards that run the political spectrum.  After all, some of my best friends are Republican. (Truly - if that weren't the case, I'd be awfully lonely, here in the reddest of the red states.)  But for today, I've used Gourmet Rubber Stamps' Democrat Seal stamp, and stamped out "VOTE!" via Paper Smooches' Alphadot set.  If you find yourself on the other side of the aisle, be sure to purchase Gourmet's companion Republican Seal stamp.  As I used to tell my students, I honestly don't care what your political preference is as long as you exercise it by VOTING!  That's our duty as citizens, and how we get the government we deserve. 

The donkey background paper is from my stash, leftover from this card.  You can purchase the Airmail Divine Twine and Dimensional Dots I used to embellish and pop up my layers at IHP.  Here's a close up...

This is going to be a birthday card for one of my besties, Julie.  Julie, her husband Brad, and Sean (my DH) & I have all known each other since law school.  Somehow, we all ended up in Claremore, though none of us were originally from here.  Sean joined a law practice, I taught at the local university, Brad became our Congressman, and Julie became a children's advocate in the court system.  If you happened to catch the episodes of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' that I was on, you'll recall that Brad was my Phone-a-Friend (he's a super-genius, Rhodes Scholar, and is currently serving as General Counsel to the Department of the Army; in other words, he's a bad ass).  Brad's greatest accomplishment, in my eyes, however, is that he married one of the world's coolest chicks.  We have seen each other through brutal campaigns, wins and losses, pregnancies, deployments, etc.  Julie will {heart} this card, along with the book I'm going to send her for her birthday (we are both H-U-G-E David Foster Wallace fans).  She, Brad, and their sweet boy Jack (a great friend of Mr. Carter's) have been back in D.C. for nearly a year now, and we miss them dearly.

Be sure to visit the Mojo Monday blog to see how to play along - since it's the first Monday of the month, it's contest week, which means you could win a free set of Verve Stamps!  You'll also want to check out what the rest of the Mojo Makers have created to inspire you:

• Julee Tilman
• Debbie Carriere
• Marisa Ritzen
• Mary Fish
• Sarah Bigelow
• Teresa Kline
• Stephanie Kraft
• Wanda Cullen

Have a great week, and I'll be back soon.  I have LOTS of stitchy goodness to share, as well as a few interesting tidbits from the ol' personal life.  Intrigued?!  That's the whole idea...

 

Supplies used - Stamps: Democrat Seal (Gourmet Rubber Stamps via IHP) and Alphadots (Paper Smooches); Paper: Red Hot (MFT), Crushed Curry (SU!), Georgia Pacific White; Ink: Real Red & Night of Navy (SU!); Accessories: Airmail Divine Twine (IHP), Dimensional Dots (IHP), Nestabilities Circles and Pinking Circles, Navy Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Tim Holtz pin, donkey paper from stash via Word.

 

Comments

[richard]

AWESOME! Beautiful job, and thank you for using the correct side of this collection! FORWARD2012!!!

[Karen (YNS)]

This post immediately reminded me of that CCC post you did with the donkey and the elephant! LOL Love ya! xo

[Kate - i {heart} papers]

LOVE! You crack me up. Thank you! So glad to have you on board!

[Tiya-B]

although I don't share your political leanings(elephants would look so much better) i love this card, great idea wonderfully executed!

[Karen Hasheck]

Great Card- I admire your cards and your political point of view!!

[Jean]

What a great card! I loved your explanation too.

[Becca]

So you are still voting for Romney, right?? Dang, I crack myself up. :) Great card, love to see red white & blue in the paper craft community!

[marisa]

No missing your sentiments on this card LOL! Great take on the sketch, and as you said, exercise your right to vote as many people around the world do not have that freedom.

[Suzy]

I wish I could say it was a great card, but it only makes me sad that people are so uninformed or maybe they are just so steeped in tradition that they can't see what the Democrat party has become. I just feel sorry for you. And if your guy wins in November I feel sorry for all of us. I don't have kids, but if I had kids and grandkids like so many of you crafters out there I'd be terrified of the future if we stay on the track we're on now. It's going to be bad enough even if the right person is elected.

[D. Idlet]

Love your card!!!! Go Obama!!!

[Dana]

Wow..guess someone didn't like your card Carole. LOL. I think it's GREAT!!!

[Lori]

So glad you're joining us at IHP this month! Love everything about your card!

[KelliJo]

Finally got to the big computer to come and check you out, darn phone was spinning and spinning...

Now not sure (this will tell my whole lack of give a rip for politics) but who is the JA? Don't remember ... I'm just not all into that...

I knew though that seeing your post you were up to SOMEthing.... ;) Can't wait for the next seams and life tidbit! <3

[Stef Perry]

Great card, Carol! I say vote what you believe but BE SURE to vote! Have your say and deal with the outcome, as many of us have over the last 25-35 years have, whatever the political affiliation. Be greatful we have the freedom to speak our minds and create whatever cards we want, Shabby Chic, Elegant, or CAS!! And VOTE!!

[DIANA L.]

What a fun patriotic card.great background. I love what you did with the twine and the clip paper.

Thanks for the fun challenge. Great Design Team inspiration
DIANA L
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

[Debbie Carriere]

Well, I NEVER!! LMAO!! Great card :) And hold the phone - you were on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"?? How cool!! And for the record, I certainly do NOT feel sorry for you ;) Hope you and the family are well.

[Patrice]

Great use of the sketch - I'd love for you to link up at 52 Card Pickup this week and enter my washi tape giveaway!

http://www.oldbackporch.com/2012/10/52-card-pickup-week-40-and-giveaway.html

[Rae]

Great card, great explanation, and I agree! Everyone should exercise their right to vote. Dont be complacent and then start complaining!
:)

[Ellen]

Politics and donkeys~ Love it! Awesome card!! I agree, everybody should get off their duff and vote!

[Joan B]

you were on who wants to be a millionaire??? I continue to be amazed by you. cute card and love the sentiments on how important it is to vote.

[alma de la rosa]

Democrat Seal? This card is so happy, I could forgive that. Love to see you stamping again

[Judy Rozema]

I love the whole look of this card! Really neat! This will be my daughter's first time to vote, so I am excited for her.