:: What A Joker! ::
Well, we were finally able to pick up our puffer fish yesterday. He was a little freaked out when we first put him in, and the lion fish didn’t want to let him eat. Something freaked him out after the lights in the aquarium went out and he puffed up! Phil said that he’s heard that puffing up is not good for them. We couldn’t find it in any of our books, so maybe that’s not true. Here are a few photos that I took of him last night. Isn’t he just the cutest thing with those big eyes? These fish are really supposed to have some personality, so hopefully he will acclimate well.
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I actually got a layout done last night! For this one I used my Lovely set from the YDD store and my Faded Date Stamps (lower right corner) from Scrapbookgraphics.
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Someone left a comment the other day when I posted the King of Hearts asking if I was planning on doing a joker. I thought about it, and I decided that it was a good idea. Heck, maybe I need to do the whole suit - LOL! Anyway, here is the Joker that I came up with. Enjoy!!
HERE is the download link. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE MY LINKS WITH OTHERS OR IN YAHOO GROUPS! Leave me a comment here at my blog if you download the freebie. People are leaving comments on the 4Shared site, and I never see them! Have a great weekend!
1Donna Rafferty
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 10:19
Hey Am I the first? LOVE the joker - Thank you!
And the puffer fish is indeed cute!! Do you have names for the fish? If not maybe you should post photos and have a naming contest. Maybe let the kids choose the names!
2mary
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 10:32
Love this one w/the tag haning! Thanks so much!
3Mary
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 10:38
Your puffy is so cute! And thanks for the joker!
4Debra
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 10:43
Your puffer fish is so cute!! I love your new kit…and what a darling layout of Jordan…so sweet!!!! Thanks for this joker card…I love it…so cute!!
5Victoria
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 10:49
Thank you so much. I love the altered cards. These are going to be fun.
6Sharon
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 10:53
I’m not a fish person, but I have to admit, your puffer is pretty darn cute. And your joker card is, too! Thanks!
7as you wish
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 11:03
Very Cute!!! Thank you.
8Lil B
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 11:14
Hey Tracie, love your new puffer fish and the great layout of Jordan! The Joker with the tag is fab so thanks much and have a great weekend!
9Cindy
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 11:21
I love the Joker - thank you! The puffer fish is adorable. Who knew?
Cindy
10Jan
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 11:53
Thank you for sharing these great cards!
11Sharon aka Scrapcat4914
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 11:56
Love your puffer!
Thank you for sharing your cool Joker!
12Bretta
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 11:59
I just downloaded your cards. Great work, Traci! Love ‘em and thanks so much for sharing!
13Michelle
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 12:23
Thank you for the joker, love this series. I also like your new fish, it has beautiful blue eyes. They are like jewels. The new layout is great, I’m going to have to check out that kit.
Michelle
14Debra
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 12:32
Love All Of These!!! Thanks!
15BettyJoR
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 12:33
Thank you so much for the joker, it’s so adorable, just like the other ones! Beautiful LO of your daughter. They do look so angelic when they are sleeping. And the puffer is so cute too! Hope he does well with the others.
16Erin
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 13:13
Oh, he really is cute! I’ve never thought of fish being cute before, but that one is. It is hard to tell scale in the photos. About how big is he?
17ruby
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 13:43
Thank you. I don’t know about about a whole set (not that I would complain)But perhaps the ace and Jack (Knave of Hearts) at a minimum. I love your page of Jordan too. My little one is always falling asleep in odd positions so I have a ton of photos of her sleeping…too funny.
18Jan
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 13:46
Oooh! Thank you, thank you! That was ME that left the request/comment about the joker!! Glad it tickled your fancy, too!
19Jan
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 13:55
Grrr! I can get into my own 4shared account, but I just keeping a blank page when I click on your link!
I’ll keep trying, but I wish I knew what was up with these services sometimes!!
20Rachael Giallongo
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 14:27
This is awesome, thanks!
21Paula
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 14:39
What a cute idea! Thanks, Traci!
22Cindy
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 14:56
I love this! How unique! Thanks for sharing!
Cindy
P.S. Can you keep up a little longer? 4shared hasn’t been working for a few hours so far. Thanks!
23Sylvia
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 16:16
Thanks so much Traci!!!
24Joy
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 16:54
Thank you Traci… I love these so much.. you are awesome.
Joy
25Krista
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 17:09
TFS These are darling!
26Leslie
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 17:45
I love it! TFS!! I love all the cards! And I love your fish!
27Fe McB
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 17:49
what a cute little fishie! fantastic layout and another aesome freebie! TFS
28Rona
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 18:03
I just LOVE this joker! so cute! thank you!
29Lisa
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 18:28
Very Cute!! Thanks!
30Kait
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 18:43
Love the puffer fish. Its eyes are so blue…
Cute joker card, too. Thank you.
31crosstown
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 19:03
He is so much fun! Thanks
32Barb
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 19:42
Thanks for the altered cards, they are really neat and so is your puffer. too bad you didn’t get a picture of him all puffed up to post for us. LOL
33Sheryl
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 21:11
I love all of these altered cards. Thanks for sharing.
Sheryl
34Kimberly
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 21:47
Oooh I hope you can get a photo of him puffed sometime! He is adorable!!
35lilaclady/Chrystina
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 22:12
Cool stuff Traci, thanks so much, I love this little joker! have a great day
36Cindy
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 22:44
My friend is an excellent pest and animal control applicator/operator/owner. He said raccoons DO (often) come through doggie doors. You need to block off the doggie door until you’re able to trap the raccoons. Yes, trap. You must find where they are living (i.e., under the porch, under brush, in trees, under steps, in holes in the ground, under tree stumps, etc.) and place an animal trap (with food in it…cat food or tuna fish has a strong odor and works well) nearby. Once trapped, the animal must be transported to another outdoor location about 25 miles away or across a river (so they won’t return “home”). You can buy an animal trap (a “Have a Heart” trap is best -won’t injure the animal) for about $25.00
(US-NY) or hire an exterminator or an animal
control guy for $100.-$125. (US-NY).
My friend Bob said to give him a call. He’s glad to help you out and answer any questions you may have. (914) 522-1292
37fran b
wrote on 27 January 2007 at 22:45
A joker….how cool is that.Thanks for all the cards!
38Metalmama
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 0:37
Ty for the wonderful goodies hon!! I had a puffer for several years and you are correct it is really not good for them to puff up. My understanding from our shop owner and internet readings was that puffing up will cause them to take water into their lungs which can be very harmful to them along with the stress and energy they use! I can tell you my puffer was my favorite fish in the whole world they are just so much fun to watch…. lots of luck with him they are truly wonderful fish!
39Cathy
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 0:46
Thanks for the joker card. Hmmmmm…….who can I send it to!!
40Debra
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 2:13
Thanks so much for the joker card, and the layout is really adorable… liking the 2nd puffer fish picture, looks like a lil shy guy smile - too cute!
41catmanor
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 2:33
Thanks for the altered card set. With a family name of “Hart”, I see making great layouts with it in the future. Is there an ACE in store for us?
42Melinda
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 3:11
thanks for the joker! hope the puffer gets acclimated soon!
43NinaJo
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 3:32
Thanks for all 3 cards, they are awesome!
That puffer fish is darlin. With his big blue eyes, and a grin on his lil pink face.
I love the layout of your daughter sleeping. They are so sweet when they are out like that.
hugs
44LouAnn
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 7:36
LOVE the joker card! Thank You!
45kim
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 8:23
Thanks Traci!!
46Julie
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 8:54
Love the fish!! It’s definitely drawable! Looks like a cartoon fish. Thank you for sharing the freebies. Those cards are so cool!
47RosieB
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 9:00
Thanks for the altered cards - they are great!
48Laura B
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 11:26
Congrats on the fish!! and thank you SO much for the cards - they’re fab!
49Melissa
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 14:24
Brilliant! Thank you for the card. Perfect for layouts of my little boy!
50Audrey
wrote on 28 January 2007 at 23:06
What a fun little gift! Thank you very much!
Have a lovely day!
51Rae J, Australia
wrote on 29 January 2007 at 7:53
Thanks again Traci! LOVE the photos of your puffer fish! How cute! The aquarium must be a great part of your family life.
52Deb
wrote on 29 January 2007 at 8:15
Love these cards…thanks for sharing!
53Kathryn Simms
wrote on 31 January 2007 at 13:33
thank you for the freebies…
54Victoria
wrote on 1 February 2007 at 18:07
This Joker is so cool! Thank you!
55Marna
wrote on 2 February 2007 at 21:36
Cute! A whole set would be wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
56Marna
wrote on 2 February 2007 at 21:41
Oh and forgot about the puffer, we had one years and years ago, and it is okay it doesn’t hurt them to puff up. They can end up being mean so need to watch what you have with it. Thanks again!
57Janice (aka. mi2az)
wrote on 3 February 2007 at 8:45
Wow, I love this series - they are awesome! I love your stuff & it great that you’re sharing them with us! Thanks!!!!
58Janice (aka. mi2az)
wrote on 3 February 2007 at 9:33
I almost forgot - Your LO of your sleeping daughter is soooo precious! I believe that moments like that are what scrapbooking is all about!! It allows you take a journey back to those precious moments so you can enjoy them all over again! As I said before, you do awesome work !!! That’s for sharing & the inspiration.
59linnie-818
wrote on 6 February 2007 at 23:16
I love this altered joker. Very, very cool. Valentines Day is just around the corner. Hmmmmm.
Thank you so much for sharing!