Triple Threat

First, I have to share a little deal...


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Now, on to today's card... it is a triple threat in that it fits the bill for not one, not two, but THREE challenges that are currently running in stampland! Woot! I usually have all I can do to meet the requirements for ONE challenge, much less three in one card. How about that?!

It all started with this Mojo Monday sketch by Julee Tillman. Y'all know I love me some Mojo Mondays, and it has been awhile since I've played along so I thought I'd give it a whirl this week. I've been wanting to get some more ink on my new QT Hooty stamps, and while I was mulling the card over in my head I learned about a new Pink Cat Studio challenge that was issued in their group over at Paper Craft Planet. The challenge was a "1-2-3" challenge, requiring you to use one ribbon, two background papers, and three embellishments. Finally, today is a Belli Challenge day, and this week's challenge is to pick a favorite from past challenges and do it again. I didn't think I was going to play along this week (in fact, I told everyone I was out), but it just so happens that challenge #29 was scallops, so I'm covered! Woot! Or, should I say, Hoot! ;o)

SO! Here is the sketch for this week:


And here is my card:

Poor QT Hooty is feeling under the weather this week. And you'd better stand back, because he's looking a little green. ;o) lol! I was debating whether to color him brown or grey, and then got this bright idea to paper pierce him in green to match the scalloped paper. Cute, right? I thought it was.... hopefully you agree! And check out how I did the sentiment. You know, I read all of these fabulous blogs, and I see new ideas all the time and wonder why I wasn't smart enough to think of some of those things myself. Have you been there? Well, I can honestly say that I *believe* that wrapping a sentiment around DP on vellum is an ORIGINAL idea. Quite possibly my first original idea, but hey - we all have to start somewhere, right?!

Ugh. And don't even get me started about how long it takes ink to dry on vellum. *grumble*

So, what do you think? I hope QT Hooty is feeling better soon so he regains his natural color! :)