It's time for another sketch challenge from the Pals Paper Arts (PPA).
This delightful sketch is courtesy of a very talented fellow Pal Patti MacLeith. Although I took some liberties with the sketch, I feel like it still fits the challenge. First, I rotated the sketch 180 degrees.. Second my shape is more of a semicircle than a full circle. Of course, there is a story behind my card.
This card reminds me of a game that we played as children. Everyone would look intensely for a Volkswagen Beetle (Bug) and the minute that you spotted one, you would yell out and I do mean yell, "SLUG BUG NO SLUGS BACK"! My mother often reminded us that a light touch would work just as well as a slug! You can imagine my surprise when I was visiting family and my 2 grandchildren (ages 6 & 8) started playing this very same game. And of course the object of the slugs were Papa & Grandma! I'll tell you that those kids can find those Bugs everywhere and they are much quicker than Papa & Grandma! Bet you can guess where this card is heading…..
Did you catch a glimpse of the Wink of Stella Glitter Pen? I used it on both the balloons and the spokes of the wheels. This is such fun stuff to add to an image. Of course my Bug needed Cajun Craze Candy Dots for hubcaps!
The sketch has a line down the right middle so I used White Bakers Twine as Balloon Strings for my representative. The balloons are stamped and then punched with the Balloon Punch found in the Party Punch Pack.
Of course I had to find a way to finish the sentiment that I started on the front of the card. Can you imagine that I could not find a stamp set that had this message…. But, I was able to create it with the Back to Basics Alphabet. Hmmm, maybe I need to add an "s" to slug. What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Hugs,
Ginger
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES USED:
Stamps: Beautiful Ride, Back to Basics Alphabet, Gorgeous Grunge
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Paper: Botanical Gardens dsp, Mint Macron Card Stock. Whisper White Cardstock
Tools: Washi Label Punch, Party Punch Pack, Wink of StellaClear Glitter Brush
Accessories: White Baker's Twine, Cajun Craze Candy Dots
Such fun memories! Great that your grandchildren are carrying on the fun and making memories too. They’ll love this cute card for sure!
Slug bug! Hadn’t heard that one. What an adorable card and I love the balloons floating out!
Oh Ginger, this card is more fun than I imagined from your E-mail last night! I am still smiling. I think that bug could be seen in the dark with it’s pop of color and the Wink of Stella stuff! I love how the balloons with their strings fit the line in the sketch – that is just plain genius! I think maybe an “S” needs to be added on the inside but it really doesn’t matter. I think this will be a family favorite card and maybe they can keep it in the car for trips etc. This is just too much fun! Mary had not heard of this – once you have been slugged that is something you don’t forget! Sometimes it can be a fun game to play on a car trip – and I do mean sometimes! My neighbor used to leave bruises on my arms! Thanks for a fun trip down memory lane! Maybe I will take Ted for a ride but somehow I don’t think he would play along! Have a safe trip!
Perfect pattern for the bug! Your grandkids will enjoy this card so much!
Such fun! I remember the slugs. This Bug is standing out nicely. I am glad you picked this for your PAP Card. The No Slug Back is quite appropriate and your a genius to figure out how to use it.
Another great card for PPA.
This just makes me smile! So cute! And we called it punch bug!
This card made me laugh! Good job!
Hey Ginger – I was walking Teddy, the basset hound today and saw a VW parked and one moving. I sort of slapped his shoulder and said Slug Bug etc. and I swear he turned around and looked at me with his big eyes like I had totally lost my marbles and immediately headed home! Tonight we saw the same parked one and he made me go the other way so we didn’t go near it! It made me chuckle. One of the people who live on that street with the VW asked what made Ted turn around so sudden and go the opposite way and head home! Did he see a ghost or something? I stopped and explained and Ted kept a wary eye out. I didn’t hit that hard but I think I scared him more than anything! She started laughing and said when her grandkids come to visit she was going to play that with them.
Love slug bugs and the balloons are such a sweet addition.
Oh I just love the little VW Bug!! So much fun!! Cute, cute, cute card!!! Great job!!
I absolutely love the DSP you used on the second layer of of your card. It goes so perfect with the DSP on the slug bug. You’re designs are simply marvelous darlin’!
Adorable with a capital “A”! This has to be one of the cutest cards ever! You rocked it with this one!!!