Stampin' Up! Flamingo Lingo & Sassy Salutations
It's time for the Paper Players weekly challenge. This week is a CAS challenge with a child's theme. Honestly, I totally missed the fact that it was a child's BIRTHDAY, and did a get well. So apologies for that!
Elizabeth, my partner Rick's neice's 11 year old daughter, was just diagnosed with Leukemia. She is currently resident at the Ronald McDonald House in Memphis, TN. So I thought this was the perfect time to promote Flamingo Lingo. It would work for either birthday or get well! It's Stampin' Up!'s 2014-15 Ronald McDonald House stamp set found inside the back inside cover of the 2014-15 Annual Catalog. $3 of each stamp set sold goes to RMHC Together we can make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Step by Step Tips:
- To line the flamingos up so perfectly, you have to use a Stamp-a-ma-jig! It is an amzing tool which truly does not get its due. I created a post it note mask of the front half of the flamingo. I made a light pencil mark where the right edge of the stamp was on the bottom edge of the paper. Then I made five pencil marks 5/8" apart from that first pencil mark and lined the edge of my SAMJ with each of the marks when I stamped the different colors, moving left to right. Of course I masked the previous stamped image each time.
- The Stampin' Write markers work great to apply controlled color on the sentiment stamp. A quick huff before you stamp ensures enough moisture to get a great image. Then just punch it out with the Oval Punch and mount it on the Scallop Oval Punch.
- The ribbon I used on this project is no longer available, however the 1/4" Daffodil Delight Cotton Ribbon will work perfectly. Simple!
Hello, I would like send you brakets for support
Your great niece!! I love make brackets!! I'm deaf!! I pray for her and family
Bless you all
Posted by: Pam w. | 06/19/2015 at 03:47 PM
I think you get a pass on the birthday aspect of this challenge for supporting RMHC and for cheering up the day of an 11 year old child. What a colorful, happy card. I am sure she will love it.
Posted by: Sandy M | 08/19/2014 at 02:00 PM
Oh Mike, this is fabulous - love the colors and the flamingos...doesn't make any difference that the original sketch was for a birthday, I think that under your circumstances, or her's....that this is perfect! Hoping and praying for her recovery! Best to your partner's family!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | 08/18/2014 at 03:04 PM
Mike, I'm always a fan of all rainbow colors on a card, so I was so delighted to see your rainbow of flamingos! I did wonder why the sentiment is "Feel Better", so I headed over here. This is just heartbreaking...but your card will surely comfort her and her family.
Posted by: Gem | 08/18/2014 at 11:38 AM
Awesome card (even if it's not a birthday) for that sweet little girl...fun images, too! So great that the set benefits RMHC!!
Posted by: LeAnne | 08/18/2014 at 10:58 AM
A great way to highlight a terrible disease and I wish her and all of you the best. I love the flamingos and they make a tough situation smileable. Great card!
Posted by: Karren Reda | 08/18/2014 at 04:34 AM
You heart was in the right place, Mike, so your card is PERFECT! I think I will put Flamingo Lingo on my wish list!
Posted by: Yvonbe | 08/17/2014 at 03:52 PM
Mike those rainbow flamingos are guaranteed to cheer, whether birthday or get well wishes are in order! Love the blended rainbow sentiment and this card is a fantastic example of how the stamp-a-ma-jig really comes into its own - I wouldn't be without mine! I hope Elizabeth loves her card and I wish her well.
Posted by: Joanne James | 08/17/2014 at 02:57 PM
I like your card and I'm sorry for the family reason that guided you to this card in support of Ronald McDonald house. Prayers for healing and strength for all.
Posted by: Linda Sharp | 08/17/2014 at 12:14 PM
The rainbow colors are absolutely terrific and cheerful! Your stamping skills are marvelous. Thoughts and prayers to Elizabeth and her family.
Posted by: Andrea W | 08/17/2014 at 11:16 AM
This is adorable, Mike, perfect for cheering up anyone. I know Elizabeth will love it!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | 08/17/2014 at 09:34 AM
Wow, what a happy card Mike! That should cheer anyone up. I love the bright colors and would never have thought to use the flamingo that way. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Traci Davis | 08/17/2014 at 08:45 AM
I love these rainbow flamingos, and the matching sentiment! I'm so very sorry to hear about your partner's niece. Wishing all of you strength to get through this.
Posted by: Yapha | 08/17/2014 at 08:26 AM
The card is still fabulous! Wishing all the best for Rick's niece for sure.
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 08/17/2014 at 08:25 AM
Sorry to hear about Rick's niece. I hope and pray all goes well for her!
I love your masking, it's just done so well. The sentiment looks great with all the colors matching the flamingos!
Posted by: laurie | 08/17/2014 at 08:18 AM
Ooooo, love it Mike !!!! That would make any one fill BETTER !
Tfs, hugs frenchie
Posted by: Frenchie | 08/17/2014 at 08:15 AM
A bright & cheery card Mike to cheer up the little gal with the awful diagnosis. Prayers for all!
Posted by: Ginger Toivonen | 08/17/2014 at 07:50 AM
Mike, just perfect...love it.
Posted by: tammy fletcher | 08/17/2014 at 07:47 AM
Mike, I am so touched by your card! I am so very sorry to hear about Rick's niece! I will pray for her and all of her family! I bought this stamp set and just love it! I am amazed how you lined up the flamingos! I need a lesson! I have no patience with this skill! I adore your bright, happy card! Anyone would LOVE to receive it! XX
Posted by: Claire Broadwater | 08/17/2014 at 07:36 AM
Oh my gosh, Y'all must be scared stiff! Tell the sweet child I have put her on my prayer list. And if you don't mind, EmIl me her first name. So I can put a name to her prayer. Give Rick a hug from me. I'll pray for all of you. Beautiful card. Oddly enougf, yesterday, I was thinking about not knowing anyone who has used RMH Charities, and being glad that was the case! And 24 hrs later... well here we are. Big squishy hugs, Jess
Posted by: jessica | 08/17/2014 at 06:33 AM
When it is so close to home, the set from SU, for RMHC means more than ever. We have had friends use the RMHC in Toronto and Hamilton. It is such a wonderful, uplifting experience for those who stay. They become like family.
God Bless Elizabeth and her family.
Love the card Mike. As time goes on I have become a fan of the SAMJ. I was petrified of it at first!! What a chicken eh? Apologies to chickens everywhere.
Posted by: Terry | 08/17/2014 at 05:52 AM
That would cheer up anyone's day!
Posted by: Wendie | 08/17/2014 at 05:41 AM
Awesome! I had a feeling you did some masking there! No 11 year old should have to be sick with Leukemia! God Bless Uncle Rick & Mike for sending your love in this bright and cheery card! Kudos for all RMHC do for the kids! (oh- and Stampin' Up! too!)
Posted by: Patti Willey | 08/17/2014 at 05:02 AM