When is the last time that you heard a song and had it stick in your head?
I recently heard Glenn Campbell’s catchy tune, Like A Rhinestone Cowboy, and it’s been going round and round in the turntable of my mind all week!
So – what better way to “tune” it out than to whip up a cowboy-inspired card?
And, what better challenge to use for inspiration than Heart 2 Heart’s Inspired By A Song Challenge?
Since this CTMH-inspired challenge blog requires you to use at least some Close To My Heart products in your creations, I dug through my mountain of CTMH supplies and found the perfect papers to incorporate into the design – Sarsaparilla – along with flowers, buttons, mini-brads, and bling to add pop and texture for a few fun challenges like the WeDoDooBaDoo Add Textures Challenge!
I love distressing, and incorporated it into the card, as it adds to the rustic, vintage shabby look!
I also incorporated several color challenges – used up lots of stash items – and used a previously unopened stamp set (CTMH D1221 – Delightful Alphabet Stamp) for the Craft For The Craif Challenge!
Need more inspiration? Check out the complete list of Art Challenges at the end of this post!
The bigger they grow, the more mischief they get into… that’s my lament at this week’s Wordless Wednesday party, as I share the latest adventures of Magellan the Daredevil! Be sure to stop by and learn why Magellan has me trembling in my boots…
I truly appreciate all of your support and all of your kind comments on my blog. Things are moving somewhat slowly at the moment as we make final preparations to say good-bye to my sister-in-law. It’s also bringing up all sorts of raw emotions regarding the loss of my own mother not too long ago.
Have a wonderful week dear friends! Be sure to peek at the giveaways on my sidebar before you leave – and be sure to visit WOYWW to see What’s On Everybody’s Work Desk This Wednesday!
Like A Rhinestone Cowboy by Glenn Campbell
Creative Art Challenges
Looking for a place to stretch your imagination? Check out this week’s Creative Art Challenges!
- 4 Crafty Chicks – Let’s Get Masculine
- As You Like It – Favorite 2 Embellishments & Why
(Bling for Sparkle – Flowers for Femininity) - Avenue 613 Challenge 86 – Anything Goes (with Optional Twist)
- Brown Sugar 108 – Let’s Get Krafty
- Clear It Out Challenge – Color Challenge / Anything Goes (Black/White/Kraft)
- Come And Get It – Anything Goes With A Sentiment
- Corrosive Challenges – B Unique (Button, Brads, Bling)
- Craft For The Craif – A Craft Item You Have Never Used (Alphabet Stamps)
- Crafting At The Weekend – Challenge 4 – Anything Goes
- Crafting From The Heart Challenge 32 – Anything Goes
- Crafty Calendar August Challenge – Anything Goes
- Crafty Girls Challenge 25 – Anything Goes
- Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge 50 – Anything Goes
- My Craft Creations – August Challenge
- Lunagirl Moonbeams – Let’s Hear It For The Boys
- Moving Along With The Times – Feeling A Little Vintage
- Penny Black August Challenge – Anything Goes
- Robyn’s Fetish Challenge Blog #226 – Cards For Men
- Shopping Our Stash 166 – ABCs
(Alphabet Stamps, Button/Bling/Brads, Cardstock) - Scribble & Scrap Challenge 25 – Anything Goes
- Simon Says Kraft Challenge
- Sister Act Card Challenge #71 – Anything Goes
- Stamping Sensations August Challenge – Anything Goes
- Suzy Bees Bloomin Challenge 42 – Anything Goes
- That’s Crafty Challenge Blog – This Is A Man’s World Challenge
- The Kraft Journal Challenge 186 – Punches
- Through The Craftroom Door Aug 26 – Sept 1 – Anything Goes
- Try It On Tuesdays – Use Your Stash (CTMH Products)
- Tuesday Throwdown 210 – Anything Goes
- WeDoDooBaDoo Challenge 13 – Add Textures
- Word Art Wednesday 147 – Anything Goes
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Sorry you are going through such a tough time, but that’s a lovely card you’ve created – and now I have the tune stuck too…. take care. Helen 4
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Thanks Helen and how funny that you’ve got the song stuck in your head tune –
I DID enjoy singing along with it earlier!
Have a great week!
Hi, I’d never thought of doing a card inspired by a song, but you seem to have done it rather well. Just hope you are not still singing it now.
Chris #18
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My husband overheard me playing the song (I generally go through several videos before picking one to post) and came in to see what I was up to, which led us to a prolonged discussion on Glen Campbell this evening!
Just a fun tidbit – and I think that after playing it several times, it is slowly working its way out of my head!
Super creation sweetie. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at Through the Craft Room Door.
Hugs
Cathy DT Member
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Thanks Cathy – always a pleasure to play at TTCRD!
Hate it when a song gets stuck in my head! Never thought to create something for it. The card fits perfectly! Diane #32
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That’s the beauty of frequenting those art challenges, Diane – I wouldn’t have thought of it either, had I not seen that challenge last week (when I did the Inspired By A Book Challenge!)
Normally when I do a song I do something mundane like Happy Birthday – but this time, I really went out of the box! 🙂
Beautiful masculine card! Love the background! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
Super cowboy themed card, love the paper you’ve used – thanks for playing along with us at MAWTT. I’m now off to check out your cat…I do love a good cat tale! Jx
Wow, this is a really nice male card (we know they can be difficult). Very well crafted. Thanks so much for accepting the challenge here at SOS this week, and, because you also entered your project into the challenge at 613 Avenue Create, you are eligible to win some free images from Aurora Wings! Details can be found here: facebook.com/avenue613.
Hugz,
Chana, DT, SOS
Happy WOYWW Joy…you’ll have us all singing Rhinestone Cowboy in our heads..cool card. Cheers RobynO#24
This is such a gorgeous card, and wonderful sentiment just perfect for our challenge at Come And Get It! I hope you will join us again! Hugs Julie DT xox
Lovely card and really like the earthy colours.
Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More challenges.
B x
Great card! Love the colors and the theme! Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks!
Tina – DT
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Ramona, I love how you assembled your card, the background is perfect. Thanks for Rhinestone Cowboy, her was great! Have a great day!
Oh heck – you’ve set me off now! Unfortunately I don’t know many words so I just keep repeating the same ones over and over again – boooooring! I’m now wondering whether I have to make a cowboy card to get it out of my head – lol!!!! As to your card, this is a brilliant creation for a male from teens upwards. Brilliant creation!
Thank you so much for entering the Crafty Calendar Challenge this month, lots of luck to you.
Hugs Sue Pxxx DT
PS I read about Magellan with my heart in my mouth – I am sure they do things like this to worry us – just a smidge!!! Afterwards they put their paws up to their mouths and have a little ‘tee hee’!
I did not play the video – I cannot. it will be in my head for WEEKS!! It’s enough that you mention it and I can hear it! I love the card, the papers are fab.
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You know the worst part of it?
Now that I’ve worked my way through Rhinestone Cowboy, I’ve had the urge to hunt for Southern Nights on You Tube all weekend!
What a cute card!!! I know that feeling that when you hear a song it becomes one with you and you can’t get it out of your head. Today, for me, that song will be “Rhinestone Cowboy”. Thank you for participating in Suzy Bee’s Bloomin’ Challenge this week and good luck!!!
Lynne
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I had completely forgotten about that song.
I’m dancing (on the inside) as I listen to it.
This is a fabulous card,
Thanks for sharing with us at TioT
Avril xx
great CAS card and love the B.paper-sorry to hear of your loss-thanks for joining us at Crafting at the Weekend
Carol DT x
I think the Sasparilla papers are perfect for this song. Now you have me thinking of the Rhinestone Cowboy song! Thanks for joining the fun at H2H
Love this card and I remember the song! I love cowboy, horse, bling, etc, so this card really works for me!
i’m sorry to hear of your loss. you’ve created a fabulous and fun masculine card and i especially like the hey dude sentiment. thank you so much for playing along with us this month at penny black and more.
linda
Can you guess what song I am singing now? Lovely take on the inspiration prompt, and a great country feel to the card. Thanks for playing along with H2H challenges!
Great card! Thanks for playing along with us at Shopping Our Stash for the “ABC” challenge!!
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Thanks DonnaLee – love Shopping My Stash!
What a great card! I didn’t even dare listen to that song…I don’t want it to get stuck in my head! haha Funny things bring up strange feeling for me too. Sorry your sis in law has to go.
Thanks for sharing,
xo Tam Hess #61
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Thanks Tam (and trust me – that tune is definitely infectious – lol!)
Thanks for joining us @ CIO challenge blog…awesome job here…hope you stop by again and play <
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Thanks Lynn – so nice to participate in your challenge!
awesome card! Used to listen to Glen Campbell all the time. I really enjoyed music of that genre then some of the stuff called music now days. Have a great week. Vickie #75
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Thanks Vickie – isn’t it fun to reminisce over some of our favorite tunes from yesteryear?
Hope you are doing well and having a fabulous week!
This is SO CUTE! I was a BIG Glenn Campbell fan, and always loved Rhinestone Cowboy. I also LOVED John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High and Sunshine on My Shoulders. The great music is all behind us…they just don’t write them like they used to. Thanks for sharing. Your art is a blessing to me!
Karen
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I SO agree with you that they don’t write songs the way they used to!
Thank you so much for your kind words about my art.
Have a wonderful week Karen!
You are very creative. You chose a great song to use as a your theme. He is a real trooper, but not himself now. In a home. Time will help you deal with your losses.
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I know – isn’t that said?
I saw a recent special on him – probably what got me thinking about the song – and it just broke my heart!
Thanks for joining us over at Craft for the Craic.
DT Katya x
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Simply striking with so many details, that are eye catching. Thanks for joining in on the fun at Tuesday Throwdown. We look forward to seeing you again.
Hugs
Berni,DT
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Thanks Berni – look forward to joining you again!
Oh this is a wonderful share! I am always thinking I Need to get more crafty! I have that old Glen Campbell song racing thru my mind now! Thanks for the share. Have a great weekend. Hugs, Anne
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Thanks Anne – card-making is so much fun – maybe you could try your hand at it the next time you have an hour or two to spare! Have a wonderful week!
Great card for the lads. Thank you for joining us over at the Scribble and Scrap Challenge. Good luck.
xx
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Thanks Lexie – my pleasure!
Great male themed card. Sorry I’m late popping in, thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create this week.
Hugs,
Sandy
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Thanks Sandy – this was a fun card to make!
He could really sing…
I love your card…
Happy Pinks
Great card! Love how you took inspiration from the song. Thank you for sharing this with us over at the Kraft Outlet.
Anitra
This card brings back memories. I love the color combo. Thank you for joining us at Clear It Out.
Emily T.
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Beautiful creation ..Thankyou for joining us at the crafty girls challenge blog..good luck ..Anita DT
Thanks for joining us over at Craft for the Craic.
DT Katya x
This made me laugh and I’m going to have that earworm playing in my head all day now :-)) Fabulous card, I love the “Hey Dude”. Thanks for joining in with us at Stamping Sensations this month. Maddy x
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Thanks Maddy – glad you enjoyed the card and song!
Very pretty card!
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Thank you so much!