Jul 10 2008
Moo Cards and a Blog Candy Winner
Moo Cards ROCK!
I had so much fun making my sample Moo Cards for Innovative Stamp Creations Moo Card Challenge (see challenge details below). Moo Cards are all the rage right now. Moo cards are like Artist trading cards but measure 1 1/8″ x 2 3/4″. These little cards are addictive. At first, I was fretting about the small area I had to work with on the cards. I’m a big scene type stamper if you hadn’t noticed, lol. But once I got started I didn’t want to quit. I even altered a tin for my moo cards to reside in. You can even make magnets out of these cards and give them as a special gift.
All images for my samples are by Innovative Stamp Creations. Here is a link to their on line store: http://www.innovativestampcreations.com/ischomepage.html
I was first introduced to Moo Cards at an Art & Soul Retreat I attended back in May. I was so amazed at all of the creative variations people could achieve on such a little area. People were trading them like crazy and there I was not even knowing what a Moo card was. I apparently live a sheltered life here in my little stamp room, lol. Did you all know about these cards? Have you made any?
Here are the details for the challenge:
Innovative Stamp Creations Challenge C7 (key word ISCC7)
Moo cards are like Artist trading cards but measure 1 1/8″ x 2 3/4″. Play along and upload your Moo card creations to your blog and/or an on line gallery for a chance to WIN a FREE Innovative Stamp Creations Stamp Sheet “Art4Frames II” and Tin! Super easy to enter, use Innovative Stamp Creations stamps only on your design, then post your link in the comments section on Innovative Stamp Creation’s Blog found here: http://www.innovativestampcreations.blogspot.com/
A random name will be chosen and announced on the Innovative Stamp Creation’s blog on July 20, 2008. I can’t wait to see what you come up with, play along!
One more thing, the WINNER OF TUESDAYS BLOG CANDY IS. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .
Robyn A, Who wrote:
Beautiful card Michelle, who wouldn’t be thrilled to receive it? Thanks for the opportunity to win it, it would be great to see your work in real life.
Robyn, congratulations and please e-mail your address to mzindorf@aim.com so I can mail this card right out to you.
Thanks to all who commented. Stampers are the nicest people! Until my next post. . . . . . . . .
Michelle
28 responses so far
I’m with you. Never heard of them. Have now! I can see the fasination with them. Will have to give it a try. I’m amazed how you can even put a beautiful scene on these small pieces. Do did it.
Never heard of them or seen any before but big or small, you beautify?? them all. LOL
They are all so pretty.
Happy Thursday
I must be living under a rock because I never heard of a Moo either -unless you’re referring to the sound a cow makes! LOL What do the letters M-O-O stand for anyway? Perhaps I need to get out of my stamping room more often?!
Your “moo” cards are quite pretty and the tin is awesome!! Thanks for keeping us in the know!!
I was expecting cards with cows on them! Like the who’s there horse, you know? Never heard of them before. Thanks for bringing me to the light. LOL
Wow, something new again. Very interesting, I have never heard of them either. Your art and soul retreat sounds intriguing. I am going to have to try making some of these. Here is my rendition of yesterday’s flutterby tutorial (which I am so sad I didn’t win) if anyone would like to look at!!! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/976677?cat=500&ppuser=136950
PS I have a tin in my stamp room right now that I am going to have to try, love that tin you made Michelle!
Never heard of MOO cards either Michelle but they are beautiful .Your work is so inspiring .
I’ve never heard of Moo cards before. Interesting.
What happened to your blog that it got so small? Or maybe it’s must me….hmmmm…will have to take a look from another computer.
love it Michelle!
There must be a lot of us who live under the same rock because I haven’t heard of moo cards either. Like Veee I was thinking cards with cows. I would like to know where the “moo” name came from too. All your creations are beautiful and your moo cards are no exception.
What is with all this tiny stuff? Don’t they know as we age we need things bigger?? LOL… these are pretty and very neat. I’d heard of “inchies”, but not MOO cards. What does it stand for?
Michelle,
Your cards are wonderful! I have visited Inovations site and purchased a few sets you have used in your cards. I can’t wait to use them!
Thanks and have a great day!
Teresa
LOL, Michelle! Don’t worry about the size…you can make anything look like a big canvas! I had heard of “Moo” cards over on Gingerwood, but I’ve never played with them. Actually I like these better than ATCs, if only because these can be mounted inside the glass microscope slides (isn’t there a real term for these? Can’t think of it!) and made into jewelry. These are beautiful!
I spend more time looking at blogs than I would like to admit and I had never heard of them either. But I love yours. Stunning and that tin is to die for! I won’t ask for a tutorial because you are already so generous and fabulous but I do have one question. Did you make it on paper and then affix it to the tin or did you stamp directly onto the tin? thanks
Trish asked “Did you make it on paper and then affix it to the tin or did you stamp directly onto the tin?”
Trish, I did make it on paper and then attached it to the tin.
Great little cards! I love ATC’s, so nowI will have to explore the world of “moo” too!!
Deb
How beautiful! All of your creations inspire me! Your work is fabulous!
Hugs,
Joani
All of your work is so beautiful..I love your tutorials!
I never heard of them, but I sure do love yours
Very beautiful!
Beautiful as usual..Nice Job!!!
So tiny and adorable. Less canvas to cover = less time invested! Yeah, right – I doubt that.
I can spend hours and hours on one card and still be unhappy with its perceived imperfections; then sometimes I can finish a card in less than one hour and love it. Go figure…
-mary
This is the first I’ve heard of Moo cards. They quite nice!
These are really cool and you’ve done such a great job!
I can’t believe I can’t find it. The only place I didn’t get to was Hobby Lobby and that is only because they were closed. So tomorro I will brave Hobby Lobby with my children who I’m sure will be delighted (NOT) to go there. Anyway, thanks for your advice earlier. I am on a mission now to find some palette ink.
Hey – I went all around looking for the palette ink today and guess what – no dice
Goegeous- I think we may need a tutorial on how you did the tin Michelle! How did you attach that goegeous artwork to the tin??? What beautiful little artwork- I have never heard of these either. I just cut a piece of CS- these are little!!! Not an easy task!!! Thanks again for sharing your beautiful artwork!
Shelly asked “How did you attach that goegeous artwork to the tin???”
Shelly, I used Glue Dots to attach it.
Michelle – been on vacation for a week and somehow my laptop ended up staying home under the dining room table – UGH. Anyhow, I couldn’t wait to look at the creations I missed last week. I was not disappointed! As usual, your artwork amazed me. You are definitely my inspiration. I’m busy making swaps for Stampin’ Up! convention right now, but when I get home, I’m definitely going to try some of your techiques. Keep inspiring us!
Michelle, Love your site… you are inspiration to all of us…
TFS and working so hard!
Keep enjoying your creative ability…
What does MOO stand for? BTW, love your work. These little cards look intriguing.
Wanda
Hi,
Beautiful work done.
It is a nice post.