Monday, September 20, 2010

I C U - Get Well


I * C * U
haahaa
Get It?
The acronym ICU stands for Intensive Care Unit but I have also used it as a Play on Words for EYE SEE YOU since my funny little monster was affixed with a googley eye !!!
My father in law just underwent open heart surgery and will be spending a few days in the Hospital's Intensive Care Unit ( ICU ) so so I created this clever card in hopes of bringing a smile to his face.

This monster is the same one that I used on the post directly below this one. Here is a peek at the inside of my project where I have featured this stamp sets "Crankier Monster".
His fever must be really high to be flowing all those flames!!! The thermometer is from the Crafty Secrets "Feel Better" Sticker Sheet.
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CHALLENGES I USED:
Simon Says Stamp & Show: Show your GRUNGE
Paper Sundaes: Fall or Halloween Colors (I used fall)
Sew Many Challenges: Embossing (I heat embossed my monsters)
Inktegrity: Anything Goes
Pile It On: Red, Yellow, Green, Brown (Red obvious, Yellow/Gold stitching, Green tag & label, Brown ICU letters & sponging)
Prairie Fairy Designs: Embossing
Stampin' Royalty: Stitching
Fussy & Fancy: Holiday colors in a non-holiday project (Christmas or fall colors for get-well)
4 Crafty Chicks: Embossing

............Supplies I used...............
Stamps: My Cute Stamps (Eek a Monster), Close To My Heart (sentiments)
Cardstock: Stampin Up (black)
Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants (Sweet Spring tags), Walmart Scrap Pad (Best Occasions), Crate Paper, Junkitz (snippitz)
Ink: Versamark, Copics,
Tools: Cuttlebug, Stampin Up (large note die), Sewing Machine
Misc: Crafty Secrets stickers (feel better), Making Memories (black eyelets), google eye

23 comments:

Piali said...

WOW!! This is just Fabulous!!
The inside image is Hilarious!!
Girl ..you always have a great style with humorous card.
Hugs!!

Julie Foote said...

Very Cool, you are making that set very versatile, love it!!!

Pattie said...

Very clever and cute card - thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes!

Cecelia said...

Super cute!! I am positive this will put a smile on your father-inl-laws face;0)

Hugs
Cecelia B

Pat (mspfd) said...

Justine, this card could not be more clever or fun. The inside of your card is as fabulous as the front. Your design will put a big smile on your F-I-L's face! How are things going in sunny Florida?

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...
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email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Cute monsters!! I love the colors you used! As for that sentiment - it almost brought tears to my eyes, it was so sweet. A very meaningful piece you have here.

Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!

Sarah :)

Jester said...

A very clever and wonderful card - great grunge!

Lynn Mercurio said...

Adorable...
Creative...
Totally clever!

Cindy Haffner said...

FABULOUS Justine.

Tamie said...

Your card is fantastic! I love the play on words and your whole card put a smile on my face, so your dad should have a big grin. Thanks for sharing your inspiring creation with us at 4 Crafty Chicks and your support.

Toni said...

Justine... first can I say you have one of the most cleverist blog names I have ever seen ! Loooooove it !!! And your card is just adorable, love that little monster....lol

Diane (djuseless) said...

What a cute image! I love those monsters, especailly the one with the googly eye! Also, using a phrase as the focal point is challenging too and you did it well! Thanks for playing along with Inktegrity's Hump Day Inspiration!

Terry said...

I think it is a delightful card for your FIL and it will uplift his spirits! Very nice!

kim.mom said...

LOVE IT!!! TFS with us at SMC!!!!

Kelly said...

Your sentiment goes perfectly with your image. Thanks for joining us at FFF, we look forward to seeing your future creations.

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Suzi Mac said...

Amazing card, Love it. Thank you for joining us at Fairy Fun Friday with your lovely creation.
Hugs
Suzi x

Unknown said...

I never would have thought of doing that with a Grunge theme ... Thank you for joining the team at Simon Says Stamp and Show ... same time same place next week :0)

Nana said...

Fabulous!
Thank you for playing with "Paper Sundaes" this week!
hugs Nana

Shana said...

Your card is fantastic! Love the strong colours and stitching. Thank you for joining us on Paper Sundaes - we hope to see you again next week!

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

I can definite say your wonderful card brought a smile to my face, Justine, and I hope the same was true for your FIL. Great grunge with a touch of whimsey - I love it! So happy to see you joining in our grungy fun at Simon Says Stamp and Show this week. Hope you will join us again for our challenge this week.

~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~ said...

Wow ! I have fallen in love with this card! This is amazing and so creative. I only droppen into say thanks for stopping past me but now I must continue scrolling through the rest of your posts lol