I hope you are enjoying today's blog hop! I know I will be learning alot as I browse through everyone's talented cards! For those of you that haven't visited my page before, welcome!
I have a secret to share.... I'm not a card maker. I CAN make cards... and do on occasion, but my main passion is scrapbooking. That being said I love a good challenge and when I learned about today's hop, I wanted in. Pop Up Twirl card? What is that? A sliding ladder? Interesting! Count me in I said. Not knowing what any were I bravely asked to be assigned to a card and then looked up some tutorial and watched some viseos on how to make them. I watched and said - HA! Easy-Peasy! I can do that!
Er. That is, I THOUGHT I could do it. My project turned out to be what my 13 year old would call an "Epic Fail". There are paper scraps everywhere... splinter shards, glue in my hair, and about four different cricut cartridges laying on my floor. Yeah, I'm a messy scrapper and it usually works for me. Tonight, however, no go. So sorry to dissapoint, but I cannot discrace this hop with the tangled mess of paper and twine that sits upon my desk.
If you would like to learn about how to make a Pop Up Twirl Card, there is a very easy to follow tutorial by Split Coast Stampers which can be found here. I hope that I haven't offended and that you choose to check out some of my other projects so that you see that I'm not a total dud : )
Next on the hop is Angie at http://atuttletime.blogspot.com/ Enjoy!
I totally understand and thank you for posting on what happened and posting the link to make the card, it does look hard to make.
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Heather we all have the best intentions at one time or another and have to bare our frustration..Fact is you tried and one day you will succeed and we will be seeing it right here!! Enjoy your day!
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Im so sorry your card failed were all human, Im sure it was better than you though we all always hate our stuff. Have a good weekend.
ReplyDelete~Patricia
So been there. Things don't always come out as we want or plan. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've had many-a-project end up in my recycle bin... I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the effort,
Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com
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I understand completely. Thanks for the Link to SCS tutorial. New follower
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sorry your card didnt wanna flow right. mine didnt either. i ended up making my backwards. how i did that i have no idea. thanks for letting us know and for the link.
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Been there experienced that!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to be in this hop with you!!
That's okay. I think that happens to the best of us. Thanks for sharing your experience and link. :)
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Shawnee
At least you took the chance to try something new! I don't know if I would have even tried. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou get points for stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. I don't blame you for not wanting to post what your 13 yr old would call and epic failure. You tried and that's all that matters. I am the oposite of you I am a card maker, but I'm not great at scrapbooking. For some reason I can do mini albums but a full size scrap book page sends me running for the hills lol.
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Do not feel bad, been there, done that:)
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I don't know how many times I have attempted something and said to myself 'that was an epic fail' as well!! Atleast we try tho...right!
ReplyDeletexoxo Charity
I sure know how you feel! Many a time have I experienced an 'epic fail' You tried. That's all that matters!
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Ha! At least you tried. You are a braver crafter than I am. Kudos for trying!!
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I'm so sorry you didn't get to do this. We all have gone through this, although my daughter says there are no mistakes in crafting, and she know everything! Hang in there and I bet your scrapbooks are awesome!
ReplyDeleteSorry it didn't work out, but I'm sure you'll get it. I haven't even been brave enough to try anything but a basic bifold card, so you're way ahead of me! I'm mainly a scrapbooker too.
ReplyDeleteI would never think you are a dud! I am doing my first blog hop on the 31ST and I am super nervous. You gave it the old college try and that is all you can do! At least you posted something! Most people don't post at all. Check out our hop on the 31st! McVic is 36! There should be some good candy!
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OMG! I had to admit that your post made me laugh just b/c I'm just really starting on cards & scrapbooking and don't think I'd have the guts to start a blog nonetheless :) I'm definitely a new follower b/c you say your passion is scrapbooking & that my friend is something I'm interested in :)
ReplyDeleteHey, we all have those crafting moments. I will check out your other stuff. : ) http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us that you are human too! :) I have tried to make these types and they are not easy. I feel like I need additional hands to get everything done. Thank you for sharing the tutorial for those of us who may want to tackle this type of project.
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Sorry it didn't work out for you.
ReplyDeleteNo offense here!! You sound just like me:-) It makes me feel good to know there is is someone else who gets glue in their hair! LOL My hubby worries that I am going over the carts on the floor and get hurt. I am new to cards, too -- just the flat variety, but I do plan to try some of the ideas I found on this hop. Thanks for sharing your story - love it!
ReplyDeleteoh bummer it didn't turn out for you. maybe next time. I am your newest follower. Come visit me sometime.
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I am so sorry but I am busting out hysterically over this...First of all, I can TOTALLY relate. I also have a 13yr old son, and he just doesn't GET all this. When I viewed the video you linked to to see what a pop up twirl card is, I busted out laughing. You were one brave soul to try that out! Thanks for being so honest and admitting the epic fail..but I know you are probably much better at this than I. Don't lose faith or hope! :) I hope you still try it out again. I am interested in how it is made!
ReplyDeleteI am your blog neighbor on this hop. Have a great weekend! ~ Angie
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EVERYONE has done that MORE THAN once so I am sorry that it happened to you but YOU ARE AMAZINGLY TALENTED and I hope you are able to clean your hair! LOL Thanks for the link for the tutorial! TFS! I am a follower and would be honored if you would check out my blog and do the same if you already aren't at http://acreativejourneywithmelissa@blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWell, I bet it was a valliant effort at least! And I'm a new follower anyway!! You'll get it next time!
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Hey girl! I totally understand. Since I do my projects, literally within an hour or two of when they are due (horrible habit), oft times I can't get them done either because I planned on them working out, when in fact either I didn't have the right product on hand or whatever, but it has happened to all of us I'm sure! Thanks for posting though and not just totally blowing it off! That's a nice thing in itself!
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XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
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Heather.. FABULOUS project.. <3 from the Other Heather.. Lol
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