My dentist is the best dentist in the world. Friday I noticed I had swollen gums and this really weird bump by my back teeth. I thought nothing of it until 3am in the middle of the night when my teeth started throbbing. Yesterday morning I called the dentist (they don't work Saturdays so I left a message on their "emergency line"). Within, no lie, 3 minutes, the dentist was calling me back. He heard my symptoms and told me to meet him in the office in an hour. After x rays, I can luckily say I did not have an abcessed tooth or need a root canal. Something had gotten caught in my gums and they regrew over it. He was able to do whatever dentists do when that happens and this morning I feel fabulous. Now I still have to eat only on my left side and care for it in certain ways, but I am well on the way to totally healthy gums thanks to my fabulous dentist!!
That little trip threw my whole day out of whack. Betwee lacrosse jamborees and my mom's birthday dinner, we were busy and I totally forgot to blog. I am not 100% happy with this card, and I will tell you why, but I know what I want to fix so I'm showing it anyway.
This great stamp is from The Greeting Farm. I am a big fan of Anya and Ian so I picked him up not that long ago. Ian is stamped with palette noir ink and colored with copic markers. His hair is colored with prismacolor pencils and blended with baby oil.
Copic Markers: E00, YR68, Y18, B28, B24
PC Pencils: lemon yellow, canary yellow
What I'm not happy with is the "ocean" he is surfing on. I don't like the blending on this one and will experiment with some more markers (I did not list the markers I used for the water above).
I used a cuttlebug embossing folder for the strip of blue and the patterned paper reminded me of pool tile which I know is mixing water mediums but I liked it anyway. The paper is from Colorbok (azure tiles).
Today I'm headed up to a stamp convention - well, convention may be too "big" a word to describe this but I'm certainly excited. I love being able to see items in person and in use. I'm sure I will have new items to show you tomorrow!! Have a great day!
Really cute. I love these Greeting Farms. You sent me a couple and I am going to post some of my cards soon. I love them so much. I know have bought a few too. Great card.
Posted by: kat9 | June 19, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Your dentist rocks! Are you going to make him a thank you card?!
This little guy is awesome! That paper you picked is just perfect!
Posted by: Siobhan | June 09, 2009 at 02:17 AM
Glad to hear your pearly whites are just fine Laura!
Posted by: Thanh | June 08, 2009 at 02:39 PM
sweet image and the colors are perfect
Posted by: Erika Taylor | June 08, 2009 at 12:09 PM
This dude is too cute, love how you did the water.
Posted by: Rebekka | June 08, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Your littler surfer is too cute!
Posted by: Cindy | June 08, 2009 at 10:01 AM
How lucky you were with your dentist! I had an abcess two years ago, and it was excruiating!!
The cuttlebug strip does remind me of pool tiles, too! Cute card :)
Posted by: Stephanie | June 08, 2009 at 09:47 AM
I love that Colorbok DP.... And I have heard stories of dentists doing that - hope that happens for me someday if I'm in that situation!
Posted by: Michelle in Boise | June 08, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Wow! That is a great dentist, one time that happened to me and my use to be dentist told me I had to wait till Monday afternoon!
Love your adorable card, great image and coloring!
Posted by: cathleen | June 08, 2009 at 12:35 AM
What a cute card. The waves are great...absolutely great.
Posted by: Diane Noble | June 07, 2009 at 09:19 PM
What a great Dentist you have! And so glad you didn't have an abcess!!!
Your card is adorable and I actually thought the water was dp before you told me!!! I think you're being too hard on yourself! It's great!
Posted by: Grace | June 07, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Thank goodness for a great dentist. Glad your mouth is feeling better. I like this little guy you colored, and I agree that that paper looks like you're at a pool. I actually think the waves look great, but I'll be interested to see how you change them, too!
Posted by: Rebecca | June 07, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Nothing worse than a sore tooth/gum. Glad your dentist was able to get you feeling better.
I love this surfing dude guy - and yes - even the waves he is on. Too cool!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 07, 2009 at 06:30 PM