Wednesday, April 29, 2009

That was then, this is now #9

I haven't done one of these in a while....thought that this stamp was pretty relevant to how I'm feeling tonight. Just one of those days where I feel totally overwhelmed. But this too shall pass!!
Anyhoo, for those of you who are new to my blog, I have started a series of That was then, This is now posts. I post a photo of a card I did years ago when I was first starting out and then I re-make the card using the same stamp. Just a fun thing to do and see.
That was then......

This is now....
I used a sketch from SCS, SC209.

Supplies:
card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
stamps: TAC Frazzled-retired,
paper: TAC-I think Catelynne (I had a moment of organization and I mixed all my paper up)
others: copics, Prima Flowers Daisy Crazy Destiny, brad, CM fine tip pen,

25 comments:

Ann said...

Ohhh, these stamps made me laugh! Thanks for the smile today! :)

Chrissy's Creations said...

It's fun to look back at things we've done ... mine make me cringe. lol Yours made me giggle, too cute. The now is just fab!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh so fun, great idea, love your new version, we've come a long way baby!!!!

Tina said...

Great idea...I haven't been making cards for to long so not sure how much I have improved over the past few months...Hope your tomorrow is better then today...hang in there.

Ashley Newell said...

Super cute Danni!

Lilacanglia said...

Isnt it amazing how when we started we thought they where great, now they are tremendous,
Love the stamp,
Hugs
Angie

Jodi said...

Love your image, and the pretty papers you used!
Hugs,
Jodi =)

Jami said...

Hee hee...I'd send chocolate, but I ate it all!! Love the color combo on the new card, and all that doodling around the edge!! What a fun stamp!

Nicola said...

Fabulous image Danni, amazing the difference a bit of detail makes.
Nicola -x-

Heather said...

Both of these are great. What a fun blog segment. I don't think I ever took any pictures of my "then" cards. Wish I would have, we would all have a good laugh. I love how you did the doodling around the edges. Great job!

Netta said...

LOL what a difference....I like the new one alot....to me it is a WOW card. Love it!

Stef H said...

What a fun idea! And really cute cards too! You were good even back then!

Hugs,

Crystal said...

Love both of these what fun and adorable cards!

Anonymous said...

TEEHEE!! These are so fun!! I love that cute image!! ;)

KellyRae said...

I'd be afraid to try that (just in case I haven't grown as an artist...lol). Your 'now' card is fabulous with all the little details, black is common scheme binding it all from the stamped image to the handdrawn borders to the black matting. That 'now' is so much more warm and inviting.

Tina said...

What a fun redo!

Christi Flores said...

Hahaha!! Too cute!!!

dolcreations said...

Thats a great idea! I look back at what I did in the past and have a good laugh!!!
I certainly do love the new card!!!
Christine

Teresa said...

So much fun when you post these cards. Thanks for sharing with us.

Tammi said...

These are so fun, love when you do them! Love the darker colors in the now one with all the layers, cute, cute!

Lara said...

How adorable! What a difference between the 2!!

Christine Riley said...

I missed this one somehow when I was commenting on your blog yesterday, this is so cute, love the image! :)
Hugs, christine

Michelle said...

I so love to see the then and now - ohhhh how far you've come, baby!

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Oh what a fabby idea....I love the now one..such a great colour scheme and clean and simple layout..so striking!
Judy xx

Lisa T said...

Yep, Catelynn sounds right. I still have some of it left! (Heck, I still have some unopened packs of TAC paper, I think!) I still own that stamp, too - it's one of my favorite sayings so I just had to hang on to it. :)