A Merry Penguin

My husband has had the last 2 weeks off so we've been

gallivanting around on day trips and having a lot of fun.

When I got into my craft room the other day I knew exactly

which digital image I wanted to use to make a card for the 

challenge at Merry Monday but my printer had other plans. It 

decided to stop printing - ugghh so frustrating!

It turns out the refill ink I used made my printer stop working.

I've been using ink refills for years but this was the first time

I'd used it in our new printer and according to the computer

guy - I got lucky that it even worked in my old printer. So

I had to buy another printer (insert sad face) no more ink

refills for me.  

This turned out to be a very expensive card!

This card took quite a few twists and turns before I finally

decided on this layout. I originally planned to use some fun

dsp but I changed my mind when I saw how the penguin popped

off the all white background. Also, originally I was going to color

the hat in red and green - more traditional - but in the end I

opted for non-traditional colors. I like the fun whimsy it adds.

Well, that's it for me today. My hubby and I are heading into

the city for some more fun!

Have a great day everyone!

supplies:

from Stampin' Up! unless noted

card stock: whisper white - reg and heavy

image: Little Penguin Winter (Bugaboo)

blendabilities: smoky slate, coastal cabana, melon mambo, pumpkin pie

stamp set: Seasonal Sentiments (Reverse Confetti)

ink: memento Black

big shot: cloudy day EF. word bubbles framelits dies, stitched hillside borders (Lawn Fawn)

embellishments: wink of stella glitter pen, black sharpie

Happy Stampin'

and thanks so much for visiting!