tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17103997677161792024-03-14T00:17:52.781-06:00Creative BlissJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.comBlogger1159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-16446906046074610372020-07-02T21:25:00.000-06:002020-07-02T21:25:19.519-06:00Birthday and Senior Cards-Photo Heavy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope this finds you doing well, staying healthy and keeping busy. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This post is very photo heavy, just to warn you. *Γ*</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My daugher turned 19 last week! Oh my goodness, I keep saying I'm in denial. LOL </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She had a good day, in spite of the pandemic. We did a little shopping and a friend of Amy's stopped by. Then the girls went out themselves for a bit. We went out to eat and stopped at a new to me place that makes shaved ice. It was fascinating to watch the big blocks of ice get shaved down. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Anyway, Amy has always loved giraffes and still does. But she's also enamored with llamas these days. Enter Doodlebug's new paper pad, Hey Cupcake, Icon sticker sheet and coordinating stamp set. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She really liked her card. I was inspired by a card made by <a href="http://www.kristiemarcotte.com/">Kristie Marcotte</a>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOfsQ-K332UojJ4WmAABppbU3WEZGvGycCy4F83ow1qyawD5mqAlef3MlzXxNTRFCOJWCcJbK-PhibZ5xZUOH67cGbPFONf47PHwLpbd0H_OkrKuHXI4uAF7FUiqgCdmP09DVx90qhw/s1600/Amy19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1285" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOfsQ-K332UojJ4WmAABppbU3WEZGvGycCy4F83ow1qyawD5mqAlef3MlzXxNTRFCOJWCcJbK-PhibZ5xZUOH67cGbPFONf47PHwLpbd0H_OkrKuHXI4uAF7FUiqgCdmP09DVx90qhw/s320/Amy19.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvbQ3o8V6kEKuopOn8-27rsLM2DDggWXrbnivQUWuxOYyhrrGTW3VZB2iCpztFM0la7iOuMqnuA9K8G2uM5SKIH1sEbEW0nqo6v7ibOQ7t8ndROqLjnylcEx5hmYJJvK5W_IyugtDZw/s1600/Amy192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="918" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvbQ3o8V6kEKuopOn8-27rsLM2DDggWXrbnivQUWuxOYyhrrGTW3VZB2iCpztFM0la7iOuMqnuA9K8G2uM5SKIH1sEbEW0nqo6v7ibOQ7t8ndROqLjnylcEx5hmYJJvK5W_IyugtDZw/s320/Amy192.jpg" width="183" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My sweet daughter enjoying a watermelon flavored shaved ice. We liked that the spoons changed color with the cold. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
*****</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Next up, I made a new set of cards for the seniors where Amy works. My friend, <a href="http://www.kristiemarcotte.com/">Kristie Marcotte</a> did a <a href="https://kristiemarcotte.com/echo-parks-america-29-cards-from-one-6x6-paper-pad/">video tutorial using Echo Park's America</a> and I followed her inspiration for my cards. She uses sketches for her cards and figures the measurements and shares them in her coordinating blog posts to the videos. She works so hard making these cards, I have to give her a shout out. As I have followed several of her tutorials, I find that I am feeling more confident going a little out on my own, so not all my cards follow hers exactly. Just as it probably should be. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've used many different products to make the cards. If you have a particular question about a product, feel free to ask away. I'm happy to answer any question you have. I don't want to make this post any longer than it already is. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you enjoy my cards. Feel free to click on the pictures for a larger view. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOT4541qmtyatsDAYnoCG4cLvr-1NPwJXnRB0kubSjFXdQLjhhKfJLATxrLgcettZ2BdWDoKAlN_clLT4rcIAv8_Byw5aihxLzQaqSahU3P62vxxj8xlHarrnEI2lklzGje1lHW0GN4Q/s1600/America191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1257" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOT4541qmtyatsDAYnoCG4cLvr-1NPwJXnRB0kubSjFXdQLjhhKfJLATxrLgcettZ2BdWDoKAlN_clLT4rcIAv8_Byw5aihxLzQaqSahU3P62vxxj8xlHarrnEI2lklzGje1lHW0GN4Q/s320/America191.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFoxZAOTBunI6GPHc-DsC-HoBZt8K7KlIrvQPaFmOxpPvALB3c-_72gw76VA_joSxP0SDfC4FaFpUFuPD3Kw527QMXrhq-B2gTKj4VcxyBvkO26_E4S_WZKO7n53w04fDTfFoDFx8Fg/s1600/America192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1600" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFoxZAOTBunI6GPHc-DsC-HoBZt8K7KlIrvQPaFmOxpPvALB3c-_72gw76VA_joSxP0SDfC4FaFpUFuPD3Kw527QMXrhq-B2gTKj4VcxyBvkO26_E4S_WZKO7n53w04fDTfFoDFx8Fg/s320/America192.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYlDgMpl6YrEGav6O6g9wbw8Cr_G2JmJgZ0WRy_p8pw_pFVyuN2t5YdxMbJx4PRn0KvMiXNSjCEK16OZmLET91bozh90haY08R4AGSrwaQwdHZwarRsUSPW5233Vj2P313KSNZgCsHw/s1600/America193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="1600" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYlDgMpl6YrEGav6O6g9wbw8Cr_G2JmJgZ0WRy_p8pw_pFVyuN2t5YdxMbJx4PRn0KvMiXNSjCEK16OZmLET91bozh90haY08R4AGSrwaQwdHZwarRsUSPW5233Vj2P313KSNZgCsHw/s320/America193.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl72BB9rXplWo2ENr7zaSTabkBO6DZHq4AX1dmzTXF3nlwyaINqtqgbdJt11Oywd-m4ip5X4V3QzKI0SDvQdo4EJIbcnXEF1W1Svedeou93In9WekykfJXRjQavC7cKEXHHz5uM-Nlpg/s1600/America194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl72BB9rXplWo2ENr7zaSTabkBO6DZHq4AX1dmzTXF3nlwyaINqtqgbdJt11Oywd-m4ip5X4V3QzKI0SDvQdo4EJIbcnXEF1W1Svedeou93In9WekykfJXRjQavC7cKEXHHz5uM-Nlpg/s320/America194.jpg" width="257" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqIeCGgxlcIVjU7lOW0NrcFpUH6BTFsfc6QvHCCsES2PpKeQ4m4rox9DBoE9QOvY7N8qY38rwZOg66AP3tMUfM6tKML0o02GBOMNxTR9ALVC2UgTEXAHbyE9qS_JLLX1igNcb4CGbkg/s1600/America195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1332" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqIeCGgxlcIVjU7lOW0NrcFpUH6BTFsfc6QvHCCsES2PpKeQ4m4rox9DBoE9QOvY7N8qY38rwZOg66AP3tMUfM6tKML0o02GBOMNxTR9ALVC2UgTEXAHbyE9qS_JLLX1igNcb4CGbkg/s320/America195.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEFVM4D863nEzekP77ryrxpwdWMNXeuJf8eQsN98r-PIKwFPMP9ECBvYtINQv6yABvj-RdTMBCCB8PHtp0SYZtX8X47SvwLhrarVYpBbsLm027V9-CVqSVOYh0qRaTI76fLcseopWZg/s1600/America196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1362" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEFVM4D863nEzekP77ryrxpwdWMNXeuJf8eQsN98r-PIKwFPMP9ECBvYtINQv6yABvj-RdTMBCCB8PHtp0SYZtX8X47SvwLhrarVYpBbsLm027V9-CVqSVOYh0qRaTI76fLcseopWZg/s320/America196.jpg" width="272" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAXGFcGs4PBLStqAyQahe56NbDonE6gKg3Vl2UPaEx7147CeSsR2_h12ntCHI4N0BCWXVSdSxOQAQ5_LpSVEDMUvGXwXoyn8HTgHPbwVzLqONULNaX1qW0esHaYrQYLKtzkE0vzwSzg/s1600/America197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1431" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAXGFcGs4PBLStqAyQahe56NbDonE6gKg3Vl2UPaEx7147CeSsR2_h12ntCHI4N0BCWXVSdSxOQAQ5_LpSVEDMUvGXwXoyn8HTgHPbwVzLqONULNaX1qW0esHaYrQYLKtzkE0vzwSzg/s320/America197.jpg" width="286" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkrdzFDFr6hAT9mHnIz78yAjkx-tB-NWGNz9ZHvjQFEix6yy6kgSkzh2DtpLjChcyC64cC7I9Lwd89v4g6MLlYxNRbFfrIZs_rTNsQI72VKwLROQT_yll0aQbHtyoVzqrg8aLr31GP5Q/s1600/America198.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkrdzFDFr6hAT9mHnIz78yAjkx-tB-NWGNz9ZHvjQFEix6yy6kgSkzh2DtpLjChcyC64cC7I9Lwd89v4g6MLlYxNRbFfrIZs_rTNsQI72VKwLROQT_yll0aQbHtyoVzqrg8aLr31GP5Q/s320/America198.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_Fm95KE6F-CKPlXA-HpZge64W779R6QNOq3FGPL9Nlf8G4c8_joW7b3M6EJtrk1-18ZyahGueNRcuDkW6P9t2Kqc-FMn7H84tChpNavcgQPNTCPloHjygDsKxTYUOtNyuVudMwVCMQ/s1600/America199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1301" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_Fm95KE6F-CKPlXA-HpZge64W779R6QNOq3FGPL9Nlf8G4c8_joW7b3M6EJtrk1-18ZyahGueNRcuDkW6P9t2Kqc-FMn7H84tChpNavcgQPNTCPloHjygDsKxTYUOtNyuVudMwVCMQ/s320/America199.jpg" width="260" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4oQQXmQzuDNrNm0CiCNG0vRvKfbS3zTAxfw0n1IK4-gnoQfeWfOQK8qN8SmWmKr7Zdfrk5tblO1dZ6RiOqbEVdQWtc7fdm_Ipqac3h63OHiwWcpzNZ1SRrBKUCpPvDo3TDXOLcgq0A/s1600/America1910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4oQQXmQzuDNrNm0CiCNG0vRvKfbS3zTAxfw0n1IK4-gnoQfeWfOQK8qN8SmWmKr7Zdfrk5tblO1dZ6RiOqbEVdQWtc7fdm_Ipqac3h63OHiwWcpzNZ1SRrBKUCpPvDo3TDXOLcgq0A/s320/America1910.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafhW9TO04ZKaP5zfVe6eoiKrDIlLokVMIB20AUQ7tP2FvWYsCM-Nl2VnEjPqdMqzpnEKOO2tpXboz7skW2Sd2znxghkgynaK0hckhtdRElQQ5CztxirsIZdbVWR3oeQ6OBqmZ0qDZng/s1600/America1911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="1600" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafhW9TO04ZKaP5zfVe6eoiKrDIlLokVMIB20AUQ7tP2FvWYsCM-Nl2VnEjPqdMqzpnEKOO2tpXboz7skW2Sd2znxghkgynaK0hckhtdRElQQ5CztxirsIZdbVWR3oeQ6OBqmZ0qDZng/s320/America1911.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXhOegfbtJuNuOUIHGlcESGDyuWvFqIRUwZewt6y3dy9CO6XRhgl1StoD4XZv_ZVufgKPDh9B5PeOIB-dSIWwjKEZGdyM4j20WVyYGqj969cPZ9fpgLa4Q9mztc14BhO4mhmv3r0SLA/s1600/America1912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1347" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXhOegfbtJuNuOUIHGlcESGDyuWvFqIRUwZewt6y3dy9CO6XRhgl1StoD4XZv_ZVufgKPDh9B5PeOIB-dSIWwjKEZGdyM4j20WVyYGqj969cPZ9fpgLa4Q9mztc14BhO4mhmv3r0SLA/s320/America1912.jpg" width="269" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy41zKwdVOFsxdj8fVP7dcVnND2caqCbzUJf2SG0XvePm0dtNRQ70BnQcIpxEuqIHcorMPuql0zfcvU-2JV8cUacQksvYEsPU-lw00NdtbCFlWhjuvEFELDclN0OPJQIJ8Hizm9Mzv_A/s1600/America1913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1446" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy41zKwdVOFsxdj8fVP7dcVnND2caqCbzUJf2SG0XvePm0dtNRQ70BnQcIpxEuqIHcorMPuql0zfcvU-2JV8cUacQksvYEsPU-lw00NdtbCFlWhjuvEFELDclN0OPJQIJ8Hizm9Mzv_A/s320/America1913.jpg" width="289" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpiVlEO7VdPU0A_i4y6hiKiwG_6d3XCGB-qQxbAFrj6tMmH3XGt5GL0EQn-4LjCjQjBiTPUCoVGIJuDJFmLar6AAGgtWyiM6bibKWbtNdI17PKx6z8MEiQt6eC9iTYGRtLtkEzzBUmg/s1600/America1914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpiVlEO7VdPU0A_i4y6hiKiwG_6d3XCGB-qQxbAFrj6tMmH3XGt5GL0EQn-4LjCjQjBiTPUCoVGIJuDJFmLar6AAGgtWyiM6bibKWbtNdI17PKx6z8MEiQt6eC9iTYGRtLtkEzzBUmg/s320/America1914.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I took a picture of the inside of the card and the envelope. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The sentiment is from Reverse Confetti and the fireworks images are from MFT. The happy mail stamp is from Mint Owl Studio.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie06tNUYNbVTy3vTzXS97_N1QJP-tyBygeCkuttibNRuXb26wMa0N6b-Z_C8fx5zhQdoCtcwF8aOhJfaUi8K84uRnLgyqKxmlyzy4r-grrETWqbgfuQyXxl4BVO26tEFs02udcswWf8A/s1600/America1915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="1600" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie06tNUYNbVTy3vTzXS97_N1QJP-tyBygeCkuttibNRuXb26wMa0N6b-Z_C8fx5zhQdoCtcwF8aOhJfaUi8K84uRnLgyqKxmlyzy4r-grrETWqbgfuQyXxl4BVO26tEFs02udcswWf8A/s320/America1915.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks, Kristie for the inspiration you so freely give.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And thank you for stopping by.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
USA friends, I hope you have a wonderful Independence Day.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty Hugs!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYpuHg4DtgvcVZm5GYh-mKPP1cTu4MTPGBXIYeHgyyDYexbHM7mRSnyjT2tIIPUTSKj6LsBJzzQYpCMhGSBFwkfxd8nkuePWFbMzYCOwa7MC7yhD6MSfne4Wczj9CFYOXGCrmb9r9TA/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYpuHg4DtgvcVZm5GYh-mKPP1cTu4MTPGBXIYeHgyyDYexbHM7mRSnyjT2tIIPUTSKj6LsBJzzQYpCMhGSBFwkfxd8nkuePWFbMzYCOwa7MC7yhD6MSfne4Wczj9CFYOXGCrmb9r9TA/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-31233075878194415822020-06-18T20:39:00.001-06:002020-06-18T20:39:43.479-06:00 I Was Featured! And Cards for Seniors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Something very exciting happened for me. It turns out that the slimline card I shared here and submitted for the Create A Scene challenge on Lawn Fawnatics was featured along with 8 other cards! I was completely shocked. And tickled that it garnered attention. Thanks for letting me share. </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1568240475" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62n6UBRxPG2FEErqKo8RRjYGxzhf9oVcyZRE007ukK73lxUlCohnvqakDpGlYhZa-J-hEoP2jRUgGilTEwcYKWTC1saXIem8Ymz67ihjCHJTdiRjaux96TlJe1Bf6M9SKkhkfzQPFyw/s200/featured-badgelawnfawnatics.png" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<a href="https://www.lawnfawnatics.com/winners/featured-fawnatics-and-challenge-78-random-winner" style="text-align: center;">Lawn Fawnatics Blog Post</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF7l-nQWp7DmlizIg8BzB2h990RzzPXYklrIgpoOvMWm34fnpCuzV_rv1dI1pIbE1kugQfeywCvhlYQ6VlaCZGTC2VB14dCkfR3OjqvBc0PpTxi3ag3fCGC0R0VPAneHj5a3JkodmfQ/s1600/summerset1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />π</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Next up, I have a bunch of cards to share. I have shared before that I follow Kristie Marcotte and she makes lots of cards from a 6x6 paper pad. You can check her out <a href="http://www.kristiemarcotte.com/">here</a>. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Since Amy started working at the senior center, I've been making cards for her to take for the residents in the area where she works. Today I'm sharing the cards I am having her take to work this week. Half of them I made this week using different sketches from different tutorials Kristie has posted. It's very slow going for me to do this and I only got about 1/2 the number needed completed. I went through my card stash and pulled the rest from there. The papers are Doodlebug. The sentiments are from various sets. The stamped images are from Sunny Studios(Beach Babies) or Hero Arts (the green popsicles and the smiling sun on the envelopes. I couldn't find the set, called Beach, on the Hero Arts website, so it could be retired). At the end I took a picture of the inside of the card and the envelope. I have a set from Mint Owl Studio that you can find <a href="https://www.mintowlstudio.com/products/happy-mail?_pos=1&_sid=931245432&_ss=r">here</a>. It's so reasonably priced! And I love picking different images to stamp onto envelopes. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Enjoy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF7l-nQWp7DmlizIg8BzB2h990RzzPXYklrIgpoOvMWm34fnpCuzV_rv1dI1pIbE1kugQfeywCvhlYQ6VlaCZGTC2VB14dCkfR3OjqvBc0PpTxi3ag3fCGC0R0VPAneHj5a3JkodmfQ/s1600/summerset1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1586" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF7l-nQWp7DmlizIg8BzB2h990RzzPXYklrIgpoOvMWm34fnpCuzV_rv1dI1pIbE1kugQfeywCvhlYQ6VlaCZGTC2VB14dCkfR3OjqvBc0PpTxi3ag3fCGC0R0VPAneHj5a3JkodmfQ/s320/summerset1.jpg" width="317" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bSvCox0cAyGKdpvagmJ0jjsc9JAjmtC68H-nQ3uJlSzLEYckXHleak-9yqc9of23VrcrXfVn14qcQIOC97TpjcKYhPE5SsDC7GJafETQq1ZlhDVmsjw7mpqxkiObWDjLeekDeI_rgQ/s1600/summerset3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1477" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bSvCox0cAyGKdpvagmJ0jjsc9JAjmtC68H-nQ3uJlSzLEYckXHleak-9yqc9of23VrcrXfVn14qcQIOC97TpjcKYhPE5SsDC7GJafETQq1ZlhDVmsjw7mpqxkiObWDjLeekDeI_rgQ/s320/summerset3.jpg" width="295" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nrs4ZB8qaiBACiUL94IqMBbD3UwhitkFpbIcCZMEjAJmQOGrrweWY44lKTGpli8wG1mqDZK3hljgvq87DiERLVHPg3Lvit_d-K2grHpONw8A0dNNlXlfA1Yi-z-Gy3l2c3V7qG815A/s1600/summerset4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1584" data-original-width="1600" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nrs4ZB8qaiBACiUL94IqMBbD3UwhitkFpbIcCZMEjAJmQOGrrweWY44lKTGpli8wG1mqDZK3hljgvq87DiERLVHPg3Lvit_d-K2grHpONw8A0dNNlXlfA1Yi-z-Gy3l2c3V7qG815A/s320/summerset4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsVaWKTOGeP03_vaYQVmJAAjvAUlJIYE99OTpWAhrrngO-CBWQ6399eM2zRF9i_zwiNrUFE7fWD1gTmtVGWjCDDRVUvMt23hqYGFEpyBUHi4MGMyaNKL2bjQF7Ne7vdyUnqZ9_gISUQ/s1600/summerset5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1597" data-original-width="1600" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsVaWKTOGeP03_vaYQVmJAAjvAUlJIYE99OTpWAhrrngO-CBWQ6399eM2zRF9i_zwiNrUFE7fWD1gTmtVGWjCDDRVUvMt23hqYGFEpyBUHi4MGMyaNKL2bjQF7Ne7vdyUnqZ9_gISUQ/s320/summerset5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3AmjHIcbj7ZEs0YMGNcCbyvdH0jG9oaTd6pCu8AjFoBv71NS0JPHr90M2clJ0tngwCGE3VxfrsH2BEzoyssy8aWVNgDxlUEXC2MEUr4cmGhpEi2HJVHDkyScDiHN_uJs18S3k-FI2rQ/s1600/summerset6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="1600" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3AmjHIcbj7ZEs0YMGNcCbyvdH0jG9oaTd6pCu8AjFoBv71NS0JPHr90M2clJ0tngwCGE3VxfrsH2BEzoyssy8aWVNgDxlUEXC2MEUr4cmGhpEi2HJVHDkyScDiHN_uJs18S3k-FI2rQ/s320/summerset6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CGmyx6EnM4x3bPswOkdLMRhL-lMvlC28Lh2Q358gQUbzIED2p6Eau6oCYNvE8J2b5GrDzxgWORiTpV_sQYImtI1vS_GWZRdKs0rSfXvmX9I1YB3PqQCPfrJ7z9S86l75dXD3YYoAQQ/s1600/summerset7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1561" data-original-width="1600" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CGmyx6EnM4x3bPswOkdLMRhL-lMvlC28Lh2Q358gQUbzIED2p6Eau6oCYNvE8J2b5GrDzxgWORiTpV_sQYImtI1vS_GWZRdKs0rSfXvmX9I1YB3PqQCPfrJ7z9S86l75dXD3YYoAQQ/s320/summerset7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRr-2ptGaACfhY65qD9vIMqSAJQw2btlKU3eFTE2-ydP1kbcGwLEh1PkzmJjM-Y7be_kMWOGVMW4IPnCklE4Bn3htdq9M3r0xrqOvGfUuIJiBA9aqZfm3YhBiK3fZ1ZTBnQIlCuhn1g/s1600/summerset8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRr-2ptGaACfhY65qD9vIMqSAJQw2btlKU3eFTE2-ydP1kbcGwLEh1PkzmJjM-Y7be_kMWOGVMW4IPnCklE4Bn3htdq9M3r0xrqOvGfUuIJiBA9aqZfm3YhBiK3fZ1ZTBnQIlCuhn1g/s320/summerset8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XCESTE9V8JTf7Ko9DB4xZ6O70-M11hiYjOdNiqvOaNviHiQ42zmPxOONUrgTfyLJCDO9nk08uUAGcKAIvhHC-m1_lt98l1absRZabFEaRBlcf6jRjIUxFM5XQO4nX5_PFlquRn110w/s1600/summerset9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XCESTE9V8JTf7Ko9DB4xZ6O70-M11hiYjOdNiqvOaNviHiQ42zmPxOONUrgTfyLJCDO9nk08uUAGcKAIvhHC-m1_lt98l1absRZabFEaRBlcf6jRjIUxFM5XQO4nX5_PFlquRn110w/s320/summerset9.jpg" width="273" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6Qmv2CHlbWieY5VRbJ4BN69XfyYtSFEfzWJimRwd2wrbEF1yMWyfEwKiXrnJxCtnB1Q4_y7twuiHdWdiGxzwnStOjJxcDNCkz1Gxj5fcGQuWUVVy_9tH5RIJiwJl-jtGcAt6YDz9kw/s1600/summerset10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="1568" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6Qmv2CHlbWieY5VRbJ4BN69XfyYtSFEfzWJimRwd2wrbEF1yMWyfEwKiXrnJxCtnB1Q4_y7twuiHdWdiGxzwnStOjJxcDNCkz1Gxj5fcGQuWUVVy_9tH5RIJiwJl-jtGcAt6YDz9kw/s320/summerset10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you have any questions about products, let me know and I will do my best to answer. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have a great day.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hugs,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAwrEYu_ue1hyHS2yjcqsohj8KEmSo_PA97sJ8OdPDBq3A2O5LqmM2VUf32FL1DIal68M-rgcyWf6hEGvgM3nVxuzQ3JTibPZ4tM2S1wT4X6ngHHn9hj0O9pm2UYn2NaB_z2ItkSj9Q/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAwrEYu_ue1hyHS2yjcqsohj8KEmSo_PA97sJ8OdPDBq3A2O5LqmM2VUf32FL1DIal68M-rgcyWf6hEGvgM3nVxuzQ3JTibPZ4tM2S1wT4X6ngHHn9hj0O9pm2UYn2NaB_z2ItkSj9Q/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-5936677072143771492020-06-08T20:52:00.003-06:002020-06-08T20:52:44.978-06:00Celebrate-The Greetery Cake Pops and Pinwheel Stencils<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope your week is off to a good start. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've got a fun project to share today. My friend, Kay, at My Joyful Moments, <a href="http://myjoyfulmoments-kaym.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-greetery-pinwheel-party-and-cake.html">posted projects</a> for The Greetery's May and 1st Anniversary Release recently. I became completely smitten and had to have them so I could join in the fun. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*Γ*</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I pretty much CASEd Kay's projects, tweaking a bit here and there based on supplies I had. By the time I ordered, some of the products were already out of stock. No matter, I was still able to have fun creating. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Feel free to click on the images to enlarge the photos. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnhIWj7jaElJQgFJutIbd3XIjQ-gJlKOzVeyQerIceBhtEu-xzkGj2vaOwtDYa9N01FbIKHiN78NHG0hZcbQ4LZ3rq6Dv1PjH7OrmHBeqFv2JEaQvz0pcFmkpUeqRvinmxRt-7Oz6gQ/s1600/cakestand1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1134" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnhIWj7jaElJQgFJutIbd3XIjQ-gJlKOzVeyQerIceBhtEu-xzkGj2vaOwtDYa9N01FbIKHiN78NHG0hZcbQ4LZ3rq6Dv1PjH7OrmHBeqFv2JEaQvz0pcFmkpUeqRvinmxRt-7Oz6gQ/s320/cakestand1.jpg" width="226" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Kay added a cord to the base of her cake. I didn't have any cord, but I thought this 1/8th inch ribbon looked nice. I also just had to add the tiny pink bling on the cake plate. I also added some "frosting" to the flower centers. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguoofb_281Tj9foU4bMFbOQjjOgc3k7HP8KRXDXcx-2le6mrN1isch_DBd8z8vywxExPOP5SCxfS6ZedEWO9WEMmdOJx3eGbvSRBl6L1b7zjdBbHBq5UdKGAKis2CJcop8K8ThpockSw/s1600/cakestand2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguoofb_281Tj9foU4bMFbOQjjOgc3k7HP8KRXDXcx-2le6mrN1isch_DBd8z8vywxExPOP5SCxfS6ZedEWO9WEMmdOJx3eGbvSRBl6L1b7zjdBbHBq5UdKGAKis2CJcop8K8ThpockSw/s320/cakestand2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
View from the top!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSbC-0oyQMSjDgX2Z7AsqYKTSmBaKQ1OBLQlScvY1Ttnl9L2H9T_Zjc-czbKSqD2N-XoMIK-AQzs7OeQAchfFhPAgAbE8f8LgS4w0qMIDWJ-mhdxNMH65IOyYDhVzYgqNr4O0i-KJaA/s1600/cakestand3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1252" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSbC-0oyQMSjDgX2Z7AsqYKTSmBaKQ1OBLQlScvY1Ttnl9L2H9T_Zjc-czbKSqD2N-XoMIK-AQzs7OeQAchfFhPAgAbE8f8LgS4w0qMIDWJ-mhdxNMH65IOyYDhVzYgqNr4O0i-KJaA/s320/cakestand3.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I ordered the pinwheel stencils and could not believe how easy these were to use to make an amazing card! I found a video ont the Greetery's You Tube page that shows how to use them, but basically you just follow the markings on each stencil. So fun!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I used Distress Oxide Inks to create the pinwheels: Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar, Squeezed Lemonade and Spiced Marmalade. There is a fun stamp set that has the sentiment Let's Party, but it was sold out. So I used an MFT Celebrate die. Too bad you can't see the glitter from my Nuvo Shimmer Pen. The banner is from a Greetery mini add on die and stamp set. The Let's Party stamp set has super fun star images that Kay used on her card. Well I had to get creative and searched my stamp collection to find Lawn Fawn's Party Animal set with confetti type images. The star stamp is from Hello Sunshine. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have a wonderful day!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hugs, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrV31lkAxNbpjBW6leI7TEzGGu5wIXQlj3Cl4TLhznz6b5YblgGyvJr8PyoDF-WZL4TfhGbMWnUoW5Er4uPWdB3k5-zD6kA-2GOkQNw92yBqQCipGtfkyilSio1PteyWz94Z64vRVndQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrV31lkAxNbpjBW6leI7TEzGGu5wIXQlj3Cl4TLhznz6b5YblgGyvJr8PyoDF-WZL4TfhGbMWnUoW5Er4uPWdB3k5-zD6kA-2GOkQNw92yBqQCipGtfkyilSio1PteyWz94Z64vRVndQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-21199334601207604732020-06-06T09:30:00.002-06:002020-06-06T09:30:23.719-06:00Lawn Fawn Slimline Village Heros Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope this finds you hanging in there after a really rough couple of weeks. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
No words can take away the pain of anyone during these troubled times. My heart goes out to all involved. We just have to commit to opening our hearts to seeing, learning and doing better. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Heartfelt Hugs!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I decided to keep working on cards as I process everything. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I made my first ever slimline card!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
These are cards that measure 3 1/2 by 8 1/2 and fit into a business size envelope. I've been seeing them more and more as I navigate around the web. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://trinitystamps.com/">Trinity Stamps</a> is a new to me company who sells <a href="https://trinitystamps.com/collections/slimline-product">slimline dies</a> and I picked up a couple of sets from them. I was pleasently surprised when I received my goodies to also receive a tea bag and a small baggie of embellishments. What a lovely touch! They sell stamps and dies and fantastic sequins as well. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/">Lawn Fawn</a> just came out with slimline dies in their Mini Relase in May. I haven't purchased any yet.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
They are definitely getting more popular. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So, Lawn Fawnatics just posted a new challenge on their blog to <a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/">create a scene</a>. I've been wanting to use my new slimline dies and use the Village Heros Set. I watched a video by Nichol Spohr after seeing her post <a href="https://www.nicholspohr.com/things_that_really_matter/2020/06/slimline-landscape-village-cards-lawn-fawn.html">here</a> on using this and other coordinating sets. Her cards inspired mine. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now after all that, please enjoy my first ever slimline card using my new Trinity Slimline Dies and Lawn Fawn Village Heros stamp set and dies. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wxFLQ2uJj-haRCdgk6GLeQcN-UUnfaw_-ZotqNVyhzQVjkLS1SzbpfN0wD-UaC8cEM0F8pp4uTOAQmP2sfzgm5-FBXuwXPtoLWuUF8gloFdTEriazdUlOB6dQID7L5SKWaOf4N11KQ/s1600/Lfslimlinescene1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="729" data-original-width="1600" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wxFLQ2uJj-haRCdgk6GLeQcN-UUnfaw_-ZotqNVyhzQVjkLS1SzbpfN0wD-UaC8cEM0F8pp4uTOAQmP2sfzgm5-FBXuwXPtoLWuUF8gloFdTEriazdUlOB6dQID7L5SKWaOf4N11KQ/s320/Lfslimlinescene1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsFyIblgwr3ygZjgigM-4Rs1zCizJ0-mMFu9mxT8gO6GVkZJXqoCuk2dYXVJ8kf8jVt-5OpdYC_R268m_kVQq-s6Mamwt2sfKrPpo_cnwyWXN5vkaTnrGBYvZA9AA9hbcQFVX0jfjag/s1600/Lfslimlinescene2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="1600" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsFyIblgwr3ygZjgigM-4Rs1zCizJ0-mMFu9mxT8gO6GVkZJXqoCuk2dYXVJ8kf8jVt-5OpdYC_R268m_kVQq-s6Mamwt2sfKrPpo_cnwyWXN5vkaTnrGBYvZA9AA9hbcQFVX0jfjag/s320/Lfslimlinescene2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3e8LyR37MPX7ptXv3vP1cN9Xn-QrOni0j8FeOKhWth6WfSftiT714nxGomccQfGviKCP0UdMNs-UiHSeGiAgld44x_O7hNcfiI5-xRqvc6ZoP4ZXA1Fdy5E7d_TerbAXjxPvRWcwLiQ/s1600/Lfslimlinescene3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="1600" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3e8LyR37MPX7ptXv3vP1cN9Xn-QrOni0j8FeOKhWth6WfSftiT714nxGomccQfGviKCP0UdMNs-UiHSeGiAgld44x_O7hNcfiI5-xRqvc6ZoP4ZXA1Fdy5E7d_TerbAXjxPvRWcwLiQ/s320/Lfslimlinescene3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In addition to Village Heros, I used images from Village Shops and Happy Village. I also pulled out the my mountain border die set. I colored with Copic Markers, following inspiration from the colors Nichol used on her cards. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I want to post this challenge on the <a href="https://www.lawnfawnatics.com/announcement/lawn-fawnatics-challenge-78-create-a-scene">Lawn Fawnatics Challenge Blog</a> and on </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2020/06/nbus-challenge-15.html">NBUS Challenge Blog</a>-Challenge 15. Nbus stands for Never Before Used Stuff.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If I am not allowed to post this card to both, I do hope someone will be kind enough to let me know. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for stopping by.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have a lovely day.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_HN1zdTrYsXUrI6WzAvKxsPPOzSR_pxIjJCQBpgfyKm9rwXrQOjOwhiTOhi7hJyH6bkUz9V39OAkngHUPVocqDZNsNIUAtRx7m_V8Z-w8fbd89tkRakS7ZLjfNPjbSCjWoM0To1GMg/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_HN1zdTrYsXUrI6WzAvKxsPPOzSR_pxIjJCQBpgfyKm9rwXrQOjOwhiTOhi7hJyH6bkUz9V39OAkngHUPVocqDZNsNIUAtRx7m_V8Z-w8fbd89tkRakS7ZLjfNPjbSCjWoM0To1GMg/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-75950132068256612012020-06-03T19:05:00.002-06:002020-06-03T19:05:46.429-06:00For You-Inspired By Challenge Hello Friends!<br />
<br />
I'm sharing a card I made for another challenge. This is for the <a href="http://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/">Inspired By Challenge</a>-All the Details. I have been encouraged by my extremely talented and creative friend, Michele, from <a href="https://icardeveryone.blogspot.com/">I Card Everyone</a> to go ahead and try. I'm such a novice at this type of thing that it took me 4 attempts to create something I felt was worthy of entering. I kind of freeze up when trying something like this. But I do want to challenge myself to do things to hopefully expand my ability to be more creative.<br />
<br />
From the photo shared for this challenge I was inspired by the colors, the dots and a bit of stitching in the use of the wonky stitched die. I also thought the scalloped layers kind of looked a bit like flowers.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNYkVhycgAJtP718VlKhtrZ5wyRchAya-PvMLl8oHs1eAL50ECgM-sIoCPRe9KHVsuTmnjfVKlzctuKJUthxqCpZBXILmtO9hYibf7xvj0ve4ylk7VaFJeDW_HBkosNGQoVkHaoe1Dg/s1600/foryouinspiredby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1563" data-original-width="1321" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNYkVhycgAJtP718VlKhtrZ5wyRchAya-PvMLl8oHs1eAL50ECgM-sIoCPRe9KHVsuTmnjfVKlzctuKJUthxqCpZBXILmtO9hYibf7xvj0ve4ylk7VaFJeDW_HBkosNGQoVkHaoe1Dg/s320/foryouinspiredby.jpg" width="270" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for stopping by. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you are having a good day.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1Ng7CE8geXJWWJJ1DSpJBIkJ7o1LWhqsDdC1MxPAaFbalDscuOyrQoF91o67RIWjHSbL_4YJTCdnfu-S6V7wz6fEKtRLVI1PROgBYcDFYZ_-PMYLOK2eqO5amxzYwB186FKEeRmWgw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1Ng7CE8geXJWWJJ1DSpJBIkJ7o1LWhqsDdC1MxPAaFbalDscuOyrQoF91o67RIWjHSbL_4YJTCdnfu-S6V7wz6fEKtRLVI1PROgBYcDFYZ_-PMYLOK2eqO5amxzYwB186FKEeRmWgw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-2101443609465465692020-05-30T16:19:00.000-06:002020-05-30T16:19:09.545-06:00Rainbow Turnabout CardsHello my friends!<br />
<br />
I've decided to dust off the old blog and see if I can generate any momentum in posting. *Γ*<br />
<br />
How are you?! What a crazy mixed up time this is! We are all good and healthy. My husband is working from home. Amy and Jessica both finished up the school year doing remote learning. Amy is working as a CNA in a senior living center, but there is no Covid at her facility. Thank goodness! I have been keeping myself busy with decluttering and deep cleaning. And by crafting! Yes, I finally have been making the time to craft almost every day. Cannot complain about that.<br />
<br />
Here's my latest project. It almost didn't happen. I got the Concord and 9th Rainbow Turnabout stamp. I love those little rainbows scattered all over the cardstock. Well, when I started to play with it, I quickly discovered my bows/arches were not lined up correctly. Try as I might, I couldn't get them to line up. I thought my stamp was defective. I talked to a sweet crafty friend for tips and emailed the company. Nope, the stamp isn't defective, just really finicky. You have to have everything lined up just right for it to work.<br />
<br />
See those blue rainbows and that pile of card fronts? Those were my make it or break it practice runs. Took me 3 tries during this crafty session to get the stamp lined up right. I stamped a 4th time just to be sure. Then I got to play with color combos. Yay! You should have seen my hands after I was done stamping. Let's say they were pretty green. Haha!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvS_zkn3-yetuAsuc6GXcyQJvgoTtyG-wADjbCZTnTzc_ZilZv7okFFNfnVy2UOY7Q9AsMrwvfZnHqrhSA2WHa-uP4DgNtGF8NOEn0gU4IdcPPxub2HNIU6s9R_GBl4Y4lDhnsSEGvnw/s1600/RainbowTurnabout1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1154" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvS_zkn3-yetuAsuc6GXcyQJvgoTtyG-wADjbCZTnTzc_ZilZv7okFFNfnVy2UOY7Q9AsMrwvfZnHqrhSA2WHa-uP4DgNtGF8NOEn0gU4IdcPPxub2HNIU6s9R_GBl4Y4lDhnsSEGvnw/s320/RainbowTurnabout1.jpg" width="230" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Practice and finally success!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1myFNkBbKUqQ1jQUHgFrNurEQp8ptOPuwhz_gpsmt5wTm5AqdQMt-tIepOhs5TcJtdsqpkUka-v80_s5I7-yU7wb5uOCNhC_X5EF4J27rvb_ksGyh_2IhM5kNrHZQDnfUbAWs7q_Eg/s1600/RainbowTurnabout2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1058" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1myFNkBbKUqQ1jQUHgFrNurEQp8ptOPuwhz_gpsmt5wTm5AqdQMt-tIepOhs5TcJtdsqpkUka-v80_s5I7-yU7wb5uOCNhC_X5EF4J27rvb_ksGyh_2IhM5kNrHZQDnfUbAWs7q_Eg/s320/RainbowTurnabout2.jpg" width="211" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclrqo_p43fC0eiicwn3yeTAvftNHHc5pqXs2mD4jaKDaBdRmTDeMXXrkagIAHeru1NT4w8vr5awyeDnYM2Y4BMJFANNtojDzHx0rpQdUEtssEwLndzt28V0ZdOvy9NshIg_BIcv28eg/s1600/RainbowTurnabout3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1058" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclrqo_p43fC0eiicwn3yeTAvftNHHc5pqXs2mD4jaKDaBdRmTDeMXXrkagIAHeru1NT4w8vr5awyeDnYM2Y4BMJFANNtojDzHx0rpQdUEtssEwLndzt28V0ZdOvy9NshIg_BIcv28eg/s320/RainbowTurnabout3.jpg" width="211" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Proof that I got it to work. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I can't even remember what colors I used. I was just playing around. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm not taking the stamp off my Misti for a bit. I want to be sure I've played with it all I want for now before I do that. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
LOL </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Below are the finished cards I've made so far. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I used the Rainbow Turnabout and the coordinating Brighter Days stamp and die set from </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Concord & 9th on this one. I've also added some Love From Lizi peel offs and some shimmer pen to the cloud. The sentiment is stamped in Versafine Onyx black and clear heat embossed. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZn7Cm8aXWhAEgVe8Wmz5WA7Lscwl-FdKGk_pb936jfpzzrCrqvK5GApM1d7a5YPluhZpucwrRGXG9PiqNf2HJ5J8SxbnuqZWuE375TXGzsXmpfdYI3o2ELgkXjTNikmcnPXpsGFkf_w/s1600/RainbowTurnabout4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1235" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZn7Cm8aXWhAEgVe8Wmz5WA7Lscwl-FdKGk_pb936jfpzzrCrqvK5GApM1d7a5YPluhZpucwrRGXG9PiqNf2HJ5J8SxbnuqZWuE375TXGzsXmpfdYI3o2ELgkXjTNikmcnPXpsGFkf_w/s320/RainbowTurnabout4.jpg" width="246" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On this one I added the hello using a die from Scrapbook. com and some flat sequins from Trinity Stamps. I wish the camera picked up the glitter in the cardstock for the word hello. I also used Love From Lizi peel offs around the perimeter of the card panel. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqNsTHCDY4Db8Tl63IT5k4j7IcFZ6U5oXjyMBCFCgfT2EDBd85EOUhr7gx2lY6CAd-N1BAPUz3xaJplRQH1PS4mDGvs8OYCilHL65RbZ3zUmyfEpnFfDtp78RujDgmHG1gnY9ARFbCQ/s1600/RainbowTurnabout5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="1295" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqNsTHCDY4Db8Tl63IT5k4j7IcFZ6U5oXjyMBCFCgfT2EDBd85EOUhr7gx2lY6CAd-N1BAPUz3xaJplRQH1PS4mDGvs8OYCilHL65RbZ3zUmyfEpnFfDtp78RujDgmHG1gnY9ARFbCQ/s320/RainbowTurnabout5.jpg" width="263" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
This one also has a sentiment from Lawn Fawn's May Mini Release Village Heros.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Those sweet little hearts come from the Brighter Days bundle.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm entering this card in Kristie Marcotte's Cardmaking Challenge on Instagram.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She's doing it just for fun and this week's theme is Thank You card with a banner.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think it will fit the bill. :)</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH_gqXWM1kQCcNgj3G_mjaLGeHgydfX6cL9zJRZ0CqBMkViashy3dID1v78picLwok1bdINsYxgLb8uLK8nz3HjVNm0U9LLegfovPcTblfP-sBDNlECWaCllio0w8PKYC5VcbaWtOkA/s1600/RainbowTurnabout5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1303" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH_gqXWM1kQCcNgj3G_mjaLGeHgydfX6cL9zJRZ0CqBMkViashy3dID1v78picLwok1bdINsYxgLb8uLK8nz3HjVNm0U9LLegfovPcTblfP-sBDNlECWaCllio0w8PKYC5VcbaWtOkA/s320/RainbowTurnabout5.jpg" width="260" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have a lovely day.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And I hope to be back again really soon. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty hugs!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9jE-tPwetXhOoVSZYQHB0OswzDxlCAEs7e7EWuOAqadpNHqOMkCnY0ENEFzLtPpVTrOEuOs__rq9Y43vcPWUXngChdphLq_0YYlOmvjwxwG3JorzgG8yO_1kunAN9T8NUHQsL34Xzw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9jE-tPwetXhOoVSZYQHB0OswzDxlCAEs7e7EWuOAqadpNHqOMkCnY0ENEFzLtPpVTrOEuOs__rq9Y43vcPWUXngChdphLq_0YYlOmvjwxwG3JorzgG8yO_1kunAN9T8NUHQsL34Xzw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-81768234755315245262019-11-03T15:41:00.000-07:002019-11-03T15:41:28.315-07:00So Thankful For You card<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Whoosh! And it's November! This year is just racing by. Our last week of October was a cold and snowy one. We went something like 109 hours below freezing and broke records. School/work was kind of crazy, too, because of the cold and snow. Monday we had a late start. Tuesday was an early release and on Wednesday we had a snow day! On Halloween we were in the upper 30s, low 40s. We only had two small groups come to our house for trick-or-treating. Not sure if it was due to the weather or if trick or treating is no longer a thing in our neighborhood. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I had some time on Saturday to work on cards and it ended up that I spent all my crafty time on one card. But, I don't mind. I really like how it came out. I was smitten with <a href="http://blog.butterflyreflectionsink.com/2019/10/when-friends-gather.html">this card by Candice Fisher</a> that I saw on the <a href="http://blog.butterflyreflectionsink.com/">Butterfly Reflections Ink blog</a>. She was promoting Hello Bluebird in her card. I don't own those stamps, but I couldn't get the lovely colors out of my mind. So, I set out to mimic the card using my Lawn Fawn stamps. I didn't have dies to go with all the sets, so I fussy cut the images out. I also don't own the Distress Oxide Inks in the colors she used, so I used regular Distress Inks in Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin and Ripe Persimmon. I added some Brushed Corduroy to the trees. All the images were colored with Copics. This is what is called a slim line card. 3 1/2 by 8 1/2. I do have envelopes to fit it. You can find them at Hobby Lobby. *Γ*</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDNBcuQOlLd4UjOi-s85ZZ_LPa0ALPpjzFxEG1VFkUUZqSDXi5mmtC_ufw48AMgcLIiyUmWzj4PsjqTX91c2B80uMqwY35lmsvVuJ3ZdipkBTkUSpx8GSDmpHoLybE3Ie15rXSXCMZw/s1600/lffallcardsothankful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="1600" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDNBcuQOlLd4UjOi-s85ZZ_LPa0ALPpjzFxEG1VFkUUZqSDXi5mmtC_ufw48AMgcLIiyUmWzj4PsjqTX91c2B80uMqwY35lmsvVuJ3ZdipkBTkUSpx8GSDmpHoLybE3Ie15rXSXCMZw/s640/lffallcardsothankful.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And just for fun, here is a picture I snapped last week when the girls were going to go with their dad to take the dog for a walk. He is part American Eskimo (really!) and LOVES the cold and snow. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6YcczPRugqSvC4FYVVVIISy5cktvtLZrU96yMqgJDCPZ4vj502yyGq75f7dKNb3e_DZgrYechPdlEZQOTVybuljd8uQJqDd95_39pt1g36SFJSBVAJ1RfhNU2P36ycrBrtEZLnhAwA/s1600/amyjessbundled1019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1600" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6YcczPRugqSvC4FYVVVIISy5cktvtLZrU96yMqgJDCPZ4vj502yyGq75f7dKNb3e_DZgrYechPdlEZQOTVybuljd8uQJqDd95_39pt1g36SFJSBVAJ1RfhNU2P36ycrBrtEZLnhAwA/s640/amyjessbundled1019.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have a great start to the new week.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty hugs,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXREkD2l3mzlppLEqKfmAVB0QDaEZDNWSFs0IxFHGm8GSadLhYWhY1x_MmsgwHtxZdUS1kq7BagU1m_vAl4kCgS3u9NinE3ZVObUCMqKekJxbhWJPEkQgcGzccfurcLki9Kfifz9T-g/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXREkD2l3mzlppLEqKfmAVB0QDaEZDNWSFs0IxFHGm8GSadLhYWhY1x_MmsgwHtxZdUS1kq7BagU1m_vAl4kCgS3u9NinE3ZVObUCMqKekJxbhWJPEkQgcGzccfurcLki9Kfifz9T-g/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-78609537123817350762019-10-21T20:55:00.003-06:002019-10-21T20:56:26.507-06:00Celebrate!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Surprise! Two days in a row? How can that be?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Today is Jessica's birthday! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She is 17.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Gulp</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
While checking out some You Tube videos I saw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTMJgXFOHg8">this lovely card</a> being created and I thought it was beautiful and elegant and a bit more grown up. Kind of like my Jessica. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBI-ntlYjKbhnOnbRIaYCR_lEM-revaJoVmM8r50_A-Ffd62hqAxXAMACQzF9TbjreWRXWH0vsKZhXrIZYhPlRokv5D3Tj_TS8C5uSRxi9kpYDSYJOGOI_IuctrpECG1ImJQmuo5D-7A/s1600/celebratejessica17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1255" data-original-width="1600" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBI-ntlYjKbhnOnbRIaYCR_lEM-revaJoVmM8r50_A-Ffd62hqAxXAMACQzF9TbjreWRXWH0vsKZhXrIZYhPlRokv5D3Tj_TS8C5uSRxi9kpYDSYJOGOI_IuctrpECG1ImJQmuo5D-7A/s320/celebratejessica17.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The stamp is from Concord and 9th and celebrate is a die from My Favorite Things.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She had a full day of school, came home for a bit to do some homework and then headed back to school to participate in the first Battle of the Books for this school year.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And, for the first time since she joined, her school came in first!</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
How's that for a wonderful birthday surprise. </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you know Jessica, you know reading is one of her very favorite things to do. </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
*Γ*</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBk_1bmp3hSM-t4S8LLT1Z0WT2kBhlTWaDwra42iEH1koJibr2D6xtPmlXJlzeBdkOtqmhslS4aKmZWhkKXK2E4_huGhVcPOtblclpQTkrND14QOdXmVqIF0vKN0Ei79UFVSIfMEmNVA/s1600/20191021_195857%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBk_1bmp3hSM-t4S8LLT1Z0WT2kBhlTWaDwra42iEH1koJibr2D6xtPmlXJlzeBdkOtqmhslS4aKmZWhkKXK2E4_huGhVcPOtblclpQTkrND14QOdXmVqIF0vKN0Ei79UFVSIfMEmNVA/s320/20191021_195857%255B1%255D.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Birthday Girl</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDc39AkUtqaiBnnBCZ6D1E5zFdhGM7F0DeCOnYnu5y6ch-0Nbj4mC46kVrtrhqL5MtO9ehbB3xT2qiTYC4_dCHMWzu-jqQEPbyB7iIemQ_2vKnFb0X8m3L1ISy2TxhhfJ8Inp0_gBnw/s1600/20191021_183007%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDc39AkUtqaiBnnBCZ6D1E5zFdhGM7F0DeCOnYnu5y6ch-0Nbj4mC46kVrtrhqL5MtO9ehbB3xT2qiTYC4_dCHMWzu-jqQEPbyB7iIemQ_2vKnFb0X8m3L1ISy2TxhhfJ8Inp0_gBnw/s320/20191021_183007%255B1%255D.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
with Amy at Red Robin, Jessica's choice for her birthday dinner.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for stopping by!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hope your week is off to a great start!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRa7U0LaPIoX67V66K0wl-UhtudceVryDvSvxrJpufPRhh7pMyhhYgzW7GDNLqUYTNLutJSGOMkvC2YcuYqDsesKd6h3V5t4xK4lAalkUjLBRAV4VMN7ipBxtjSMPfqPit8rYKPl0Nfg/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRa7U0LaPIoX67V66K0wl-UhtudceVryDvSvxrJpufPRhh7pMyhhYgzW7GDNLqUYTNLutJSGOMkvC2YcuYqDsesKd6h3V5t4xK4lAalkUjLBRAV4VMN7ipBxtjSMPfqPit8rYKPl0Nfg/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-42549426254151240352019-10-20T17:01:00.002-06:002019-10-20T17:02:18.987-06:00Queen and Company Hocus Pocus Shaker Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not sure if I have shared here my fascination with Queen and Company's shaped shaker card kits. My friend, Kristie Marcotte, is mostly to "blame." :) She is an enabler extraordinaire. She is on the design team for Queen and Co and makes the cutest cards using her 6x6 paper pad tutorials and card sketches. You can find her blog, <i>The Best Things in Life are Pink </i><a href="http://eponinekc.blogspot.com/">here</a>. Last month she shared the 29(!) cards she made using their Hocus Pocus kit. You can see that post <a href="http://eponinekc.blogspot.com/2019/09/queen-co-hocus-pocus-kit-29-cards-1-kit.html">here</a>. Kristie donates a majority of the cards she makes to a retirement center. Those lucky residents! I have no need for 29 cards, so I work on her tutorials until I get my fill and feel the nudge to move on to another project. Squirrel! I see so many ideas and have so little time! LOL</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here are the cards I made following Kristie's inspiration. I do add my own tweaks to make them my own. I had a lot of fun. There are so many fun components to the kits and the shakers are really easy and fun to create. Thanks, Kristie for enabling and inspiring! I added some of my own paper and cardstock to the cards. Most of the pattern papers are from the 6x6 paper pad that comes with the kit. The spider web pattern paper (inside the haunted house and spooky card) are from a different company. The black glitter cardstock is from Hobby Lobby.</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_6tjaCLqktw2MP1ZblglLR0UblvroVoWrA7tpd4ocpgvE1cUON0yMwotQvNo_WuW0umOzgP9qVepS17LZMmnc8Q05XuR5Qb0uBwRuskDTBKlwtyvpBlrqQfOZ2cJKeHIp4lR8xXMuQ/s1600/QCohauntedhouset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1313" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_6tjaCLqktw2MP1ZblglLR0UblvroVoWrA7tpd4ocpgvE1cUON0yMwotQvNo_WuW0umOzgP9qVepS17LZMmnc8Q05XuR5Qb0uBwRuskDTBKlwtyvpBlrqQfOZ2cJKeHIp4lR8xXMuQ/s320/QCohauntedhouset.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdWqUaA393Xnq6leXc7AHe0Em2B-Iijxu5eR9R30_X_MOtuMKJ1jvHLkic9mKVg33HJhd5gPRXck4EWPwz1fc-sD08QOUovmyEv0KHF9tq1Yz0M0mDuiLhflYGL7vcMz1t3CLJ7aBOQ/s1600/QCoTrickTreat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1372" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdWqUaA393Xnq6leXc7AHe0Em2B-Iijxu5eR9R30_X_MOtuMKJ1jvHLkic9mKVg33HJhd5gPRXck4EWPwz1fc-sD08QOUovmyEv0KHF9tq1Yz0M0mDuiLhflYGL7vcMz1t3CLJ7aBOQ/s320/QCoTrickTreat.jpg" width="274" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The yellow embellies on this card are from Hobby Lobby. Paper Studio brand. FYI, that brand is on sale this week. ;)</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBKwyj5R9vRPjviAUTVpSOORWbH4N_xAh1ICqGiboF5g1cx4YTZIs_kfkDJSgBhydeHTqeF4zade8Mt2g77Lhs_-6XSn-JvT-Xmozd6jCYtBotbdUm15Ph2kzQWQzh61LynfeXkR6ow/s1600/QCowitchbroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="1600" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBKwyj5R9vRPjviAUTVpSOORWbH4N_xAh1ICqGiboF5g1cx4YTZIs_kfkDJSgBhydeHTqeF4zade8Mt2g77Lhs_-6XSn-JvT-Xmozd6jCYtBotbdUm15Ph2kzQWQzh61LynfeXkR6ow/s320/QCowitchbroom.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3k76JlxVm6QoUqIgG0uk9KjztqnjPPhdrMLCMsQRLHk7Il7RMhi-DScDc_jDPNMS992q2mDJLzQ_na7FydSXRI7atSud4_vCa0ejcBo8xt17bQkb9Q9U0A8tSwVR21SJpE3z0nqjWjQ/s1600/QCowitchhat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1600" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3k76JlxVm6QoUqIgG0uk9KjztqnjPPhdrMLCMsQRLHk7Il7RMhi-DScDc_jDPNMS992q2mDJLzQ_na7FydSXRI7atSud4_vCa0ejcBo8xt17bQkb9Q9U0A8tSwVR21SJpE3z0nqjWjQ/s320/QCowitchhat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The embellishment on the witch's hat is from Making Memories from many years ago. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkTNITzK0isuFOfmZL7gVoy8qNOdY1bC23yAlGkR939oKAMnvBy_onekKqkh_mHCWWVqwGHzam6pLIzTohnOsrCSYKV2ayCHrUaHWWdhLN1BeHKwcYeyrsQ0gS1PNLL0h3bu7xYu1JA/s1600/QCospookyt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1307" data-original-width="1600" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkTNITzK0isuFOfmZL7gVoy8qNOdY1bC23yAlGkR939oKAMnvBy_onekKqkh_mHCWWVqwGHzam6pLIzTohnOsrCSYKV2ayCHrUaHWWdhLN1BeHKwcYeyrsQ0gS1PNLL0h3bu7xYu1JA/s320/QCospookyt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8uiu2ogX__Gf8pneSrl075PhvtOe49kkfT5Xpdi1nip4UOyQzLGj9dP8feMLlYQzDDXRuKrIHdHIdE-P7Rd-qaXwdazBRvD-LuwdjrvbC76R4VBudbtFgPsvBOvjantMkRXDyV86KQ/s1600/QCowitchlegs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1136" data-original-width="1600" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8uiu2ogX__Gf8pneSrl075PhvtOe49kkfT5Xpdi1nip4UOyQzLGj9dP8feMLlYQzDDXRuKrIHdHIdE-P7Rd-qaXwdazBRvD-LuwdjrvbC76R4VBudbtFgPsvBOvjantMkRXDyV86KQ/s320/QCowitchlegs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The buckles on the witch's shoes are an embellishment I found at Michaels a week or so ago. They were part of their Halloween line this year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QUmYEL5tgI_CI-5FaaKmTYyCFKK0Ab_XKQyMrFdKIY9Lt1r4p_ONQvCHgwsihOhqY-tHneWSyw62nNabTQl8-00RsTbaCS1uMdmFczuHigWCbwfyv-1IupO82zn4aa4e65Hf4AyITg/s1600/QCowitchsbrewt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1294" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QUmYEL5tgI_CI-5FaaKmTYyCFKK0Ab_XKQyMrFdKIY9Lt1r4p_ONQvCHgwsihOhqY-tHneWSyw62nNabTQl8-00RsTbaCS1uMdmFczuHigWCbwfyv-1IupO82zn4aa4e65Hf4AyITg/s320/QCowitchsbrewt.jpg" width="258" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I added some foil from Queen and Co in the upper corner of this card. This foil is neat because you do not need a laminator to use it. It adheres to a sticky surface, like double sided tape. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Marching season ended on Friday, so hopefully, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'll have a little more time on weekends to create. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Fingers crossed!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2672LwxqVIBKMM67jBHDfGVoZqOLFku7Ra52GK82fXq4NncGwIDRyV2OdJErpuTP3Ge0971aRofuQ5vdSK9tHXNRcWp2KaHPiTEB1lTE2V8_MwrTlZt_puoE9TZXV_TiipHmptD4ltg/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2672LwxqVIBKMM67jBHDfGVoZqOLFku7Ra52GK82fXq4NncGwIDRyV2OdJErpuTP3Ge0971aRofuQ5vdSK9tHXNRcWp2KaHPiTEB1lTE2V8_MwrTlZt_puoE9TZXV_TiipHmptD4ltg/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-27962607552946038282019-10-11T16:09:00.000-06:002019-10-11T16:09:02.576-06:00Fall Shadow Box Card and Fun Schtuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello there!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Yesterday we had a real taste of winter here in Colorado. A storm flew through and dropped the temps significantly and a little bit of snow. Guess it's getting real. Today is sunny and 50s. I like those kinds of storms. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've also had a few days off from work. Believe me, I have enjoyed them. Work is a bit of a challenge and I am working hard to keep a positive attitude about it. Some days I'm more successful than others. But I knew I was going to do something for me these past few days and that means I spent time in my crafty corner. *Γ*</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Lawn Fawn continues to be a favorite company of mine. When I came across <a href="http://www.valbydesign.com/lawn-fawn-happy-harvest-lawn-fawnatics-challenge-create-scene/">this shadow box card</a> by Valerie Ward, I fell hard. It was so cute! I made a shadow box card for spring/summer and put it on my mantle. I wanted to put a new one up and this fit the bill perfectly. I made a few tweaks to make it my own, but you can definitely see Valerie's card in mine. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiudpWp-xdgMxSVaG5BmbGqPyDkHwltQWqStBBZadnfdSzFi0ir_V74nAQuKOBgoi3o6yR6Efs7cHGLGc-8_qYd-31K9JrmP_r0Jr4g9iMDDcAGmf4qDi7JLkVc5R8qkcuE4fU8nTvSFw/s1600/LFscarecrowbox1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1600" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiudpWp-xdgMxSVaG5BmbGqPyDkHwltQWqStBBZadnfdSzFi0ir_V74nAQuKOBgoi3o6yR6Efs7cHGLGc-8_qYd-31K9JrmP_r0Jr4g9iMDDcAGmf4qDi7JLkVc5R8qkcuE4fU8nTvSFw/s320/LFscarecrowbox1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioEVfrS0En6FFiufzrlPQM4uULSI2V9q00UPBFX6bRtUrUCrbh72ax9wWB7JFLYA_d4TxCRP2Nxlw_3y38FFQlTqiGEvVgHMeIRL_u8Q_V3vlqeo1aaFIkcLlq6HSfHtJqDsVBHIfn7w/s1600/LFscarecrowbox2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1383" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioEVfrS0En6FFiufzrlPQM4uULSI2V9q00UPBFX6bRtUrUCrbh72ax9wWB7JFLYA_d4TxCRP2Nxlw_3y38FFQlTqiGEvVgHMeIRL_u8Q_V3vlqeo1aaFIkcLlq6HSfHtJqDsVBHIfn7w/s320/LFscarecrowbox2.jpg" width="276" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Though a wagon would be a fun addition.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWdkuxqN6O3L7WoxVnx4BXuBtAvjXnY-pL_A_4jQUSYYRB3Vfk7poDEsEWKgTJJVTxLsRF6NSGOeo9UkQh9KSk6bgpxU9PBq18R0C2zg1X08PZdjA48atudP9A3NYfhTNn4YgH6h3Ew/s1600/LFscarecrowbox3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1290" data-original-width="1600" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWdkuxqN6O3L7WoxVnx4BXuBtAvjXnY-pL_A_4jQUSYYRB3Vfk7poDEsEWKgTJJVTxLsRF6NSGOeo9UkQh9KSk6bgpxU9PBq18R0C2zg1X08PZdjA48atudP9A3NYfhTNn4YgH6h3Ew/s320/LFscarecrowbox3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I dressed up the back side differently than hers. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmYPnPkahUfyu4ZEGGKrtxd-q9fEmBZr722P6H91G_bOp_x2p9afPXJGbCIl08zMDq6uZkGnZ8L8QluO6ErEiJMnkV0xChLruCh6GTP1Aj5boC-Vqv_e9HoVrxyb66KqMNUSaMa2WrQ/s1600/LFscarecrowbox4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1305" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmYPnPkahUfyu4ZEGGKrtxd-q9fEmBZr722P6H91G_bOp_x2p9afPXJGbCIl08zMDq6uZkGnZ8L8QluO6ErEiJMnkV0xChLruCh6GTP1Aj5boC-Vqv_e9HoVrxyb66KqMNUSaMa2WrQ/s320/LFscarecrowbox4.jpg" width="261" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRCh2wwydRiOzI60NHe2e3JPE5LihHi19JcB8TEk_nv-S8H47_WbArQNc5UZk1wUKE3ZootKlj4sCI0ncustmyy3MVOyqebE5eGKktfI2sT4mqMRch95Sm3R_G8C1ha13RuWSSif4eA/s1600/LFscarecrowbox5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1113" data-original-width="1600" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRCh2wwydRiOzI60NHe2e3JPE5LihHi19JcB8TEk_nv-S8H47_WbArQNc5UZk1wUKE3ZootKlj4sCI0ncustmyy3MVOyqebE5eGKktfI2sT4mqMRch95Sm3R_G8C1ha13RuWSSif4eA/s320/LFscarecrowbox5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And a peek inside. I thought it'd be neat to ink blend on the three sides, instead of just the back. I cut those two corner corn stalks and glued them on each side. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
All my images were colored using Copic markers and I found <a href="http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/2019/09/fall-foliage-card-favorite-copics-for.html">a nice fall Copic color combo post</a> recently and decided to use those blends on this project. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Originally I stamped all my lined images in a brown ink, but discovered upon coloring them, that it wasn't Copic friendly. Drat. It took me another day to restamp the images and start over. But, I think it was worth the effort.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm very pleased with how this turned out. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And now, I thought you might like to see a few pictures of my girls. A week or so ago was Homecoming/Powder Puff week. Amy got a jersey her junior year and stood on the sidelines rather than playing in the game. We've heard the girls are really rough in the game and she didn't want to risk getting hurt right before a marching band competition. Jessica got a jersey this year, too. And she ended up having to work Bingo the night of the powder puff game. But both girls loved showing off how "tuff" they are.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufwNJsk0CbAfeOA72GLBJEUH4opAeOxPNtA7sEIFkDKK2zk1d87LSegMMSrKEZ1MogIp2Ip-SlbBjHNw7vt4NNr4SLVNo3TcV5sztCWKLz2LZacBossK98jUvN1RHuvOf9CKkvshyphenhyphenVw/s1600/powderpuff2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="1600" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufwNJsk0CbAfeOA72GLBJEUH4opAeOxPNtA7sEIFkDKK2zk1d87LSegMMSrKEZ1MogIp2Ip-SlbBjHNw7vt4NNr4SLVNo3TcV5sztCWKLz2LZacBossK98jUvN1RHuvOf9CKkvshyphenhyphenVw/s320/powderpuff2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEMSLEgefhdUqv_4V8cL7Ju3Qq8_nCiTrjCduh2HAZnBQU7nNRbYC5c5e7ULpC6H6h3bdh36v0DBaIDDhYNVtNM6p0HwOyvgyEs8kOyIysbdpupRuzuAi6LVmV9uKh0fMYLNDaE0_QA/s1600/powderpuff1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1079" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEMSLEgefhdUqv_4V8cL7Ju3Qq8_nCiTrjCduh2HAZnBQU7nNRbYC5c5e7ULpC6H6h3bdh36v0DBaIDDhYNVtNM6p0HwOyvgyEs8kOyIysbdpupRuzuAi6LVmV9uKh0fMYLNDaE0_QA/s320/powderpuff1.jpg" width="215" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The theme for Homecoming this year was Hollywood. Jessica wasn't able to find a dress that really fit the theme, but she did find this fun music note dress and that's just as good! She pained her nails with music notes, but I don't have a picture of them handy. Here she is with her boyfriend. They had a good time at the dance. And bonus, driving children can pick each other up! Amy picked Jessica up after her shift ended at work. Sweet!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgVve2bRT9GURuni032uo6j9FODdLn4Mq6i3q2whxMIDyQmAQ_JenaZrx11SyTbpTjRulpvtYAtPYJOqoS34LssRzwLn3nIDcZoOxHawYIZgone-iT3EBqXPpuYt6EFIftkr2idKE_w/s1600/homecoming20191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="787" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgVve2bRT9GURuni032uo6j9FODdLn4Mq6i3q2whxMIDyQmAQ_JenaZrx11SyTbpTjRulpvtYAtPYJOqoS34LssRzwLn3nIDcZoOxHawYIZgone-iT3EBqXPpuYt6EFIftkr2idKE_w/s320/homecoming20191.jpg" width="157" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWc3Sz5CfHih56_Nsa45-FATcJZYz9C1Mo6eDpV3ZMFCggh9j-C13EswIpHDJzCiId6SIFZ0J-oc8rwh1Ot9PrzwpoKI3ibLFGz3oSXcXVBYb3vef0qYO3QXRPKFbKXHoq6Syc2CX2Q/s1600/homecoming20192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1557" data-original-width="1600" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWc3Sz5CfHih56_Nsa45-FATcJZYz9C1Mo6eDpV3ZMFCggh9j-C13EswIpHDJzCiId6SIFZ0J-oc8rwh1Ot9PrzwpoKI3ibLFGz3oSXcXVBYb3vef0qYO3QXRPKFbKXHoq6Syc2CX2Q/s320/homecoming20192.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and can find some crafty time.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Jessica and I are going to a marching band competition tomorrow. Then the Regional Competition is on Monday night. If they do really well there, they could head to the State Competition at the end of the month. If they don't make that, they've had a fun year. The show is fun and Jessica has enjoyed having a very full pit this year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0NnoE5Aw84UQ_TNYK86x7VLpl7v2nkERULL6dkEd43E1Z8nYrSy7qdpFVjm5OOTTkjh7YGdKVtBFpqlwVS612iUBf9XGTEsdKuBWhscRU924-1OTGHaOdIGv9eXzhiLAQNzVIH8K7Q/s1600/pitsquadday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0NnoE5Aw84UQ_TNYK86x7VLpl7v2nkERULL6dkEd43E1Z8nYrSy7qdpFVjm5OOTTkjh7YGdKVtBFpqlwVS612iUBf9XGTEsdKuBWhscRU924-1OTGHaOdIGv9eXzhiLAQNzVIH8K7Q/s320/pitsquadday.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hope you don't mind my sharing some "life" stuff. I enjoy getting to know people I follow and think it makes blog reading even more fun. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93-UUOiaoGPdOdJEMNB2O2Lkyip60d_aT9zhZ2wRPzxNXVhcRph4CuEhzoC4reWqBIgG_B-nA20on00oOsPdPZz_Cgz_4y73hnLUebxDCfIoH7K-C_1cfr-oL6bOvO99d5TcsCYxnSw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93-UUOiaoGPdOdJEMNB2O2Lkyip60d_aT9zhZ2wRPzxNXVhcRph4CuEhzoC4reWqBIgG_B-nA20on00oOsPdPZz_Cgz_4y73hnLUebxDCfIoH7K-C_1cfr-oL6bOvO99d5TcsCYxnSw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-39145419004760615452019-09-15T16:43:00.000-06:002019-09-15T16:43:25.847-06:00Halloween Shaker Tags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Oh my goodness! I had not realized my last post was at the end of January! Way to drop off the face of Blogland. Well, if you are reading this, you know that I am still here. I am still creating from time to time, although I do post more frequently on my Instagram account (@crafterjeanne if you are on that platform). I know many of you choose not to add another element of social media and I respect that. I've gotten a few questions recently asking if I was still posting. It's always my intention to post, but I have let life get in the way. I do have a couple of projects to share, but I thought I'd give a brief life update. If you'd rather scroll past to the pictures, feel free.<br />
<br />
My older daughter graduated high school in May and turned 18 in June! Crazy how fast that time flew. It's like the line in the song by Luke Bryan called Most People are Good,... the days go slow, but the years go fast. She got her first job (working as a cashier, or rather, Guest Advocate) at Target. She started college at a local community college where she wants to get into their Nursing program. This college has an excellent nursing school that is very well respected. They are starting a baccalaureate program. So far she is enjoying her prerequisite classes.<br />
<br />
My younger daughter is a junior in high school this year and is continuing in the marching band and all of the clubs she enjoys. I am still volunteering quite a bit. She is a section leader for the Pit members (the instruments like marimba, xylophone, etc). She is also enjoying her classes so far.<br />
<br />
As for me, I am still working in the elementary school kitchen, where they keep me hopping! It's been a roller coaster of a beginning to the school year due to some personnel issues, but I am hoping things will settle down. I've been hoping for things to settle down in the kitchen for a long time now. It's a big part of the reason I've neglected this blog. I come home pretty tired.<br />
<br />
I have made some personal goals to try to pick up on things I've been neglecting and posting here is one of the goals. I am really going to strive to post more regularly.<br />
<br />
So, onto what I chose to share today. First up is a counted cross stitch project I made for Amy. She is my giraffe lover. In fact, just last night we were at the Denver Zoo for my husband's company employee appreciation day. Amy couldn't wait to stop by the giraffe enclosure. She was so happy to see Dobby and the three other giraffes they have in house. Anyway, I found <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/574312769/mandala-giraffe-p206-cross-stitch?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lp.d2.v1&share_time=1515777998000">this pattern</a> on Etsy from Awesome Pattern Studio.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpX6kzNHgN0h9Pr6dxS3cyQb3OM3eMtoA57qx8FczDKAMbG9cSFLAvLLk5AOyOODL8Ntv3OF4XwTsOipEraEbAaDURZ6JL4zV6y1eSoNslcEwtde4JDzt5p3g8sUxd-xze6bDFw_6AIQ/s1600/halloweentags1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpX6kzNHgN0h9Pr6dxS3cyQb3OM3eMtoA57qx8FczDKAMbG9cSFLAvLLk5AOyOODL8Ntv3OF4XwTsOipEraEbAaDURZ6JL4zV6y1eSoNslcEwtde4JDzt5p3g8sUxd-xze6bDFw_6AIQ/s320/halloweentags1.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm currently working on a stitching project that I started way back when, even before the girls were born or not long after Amy was born! I think I put it away worrying that Amy would find the needle and poke herself. But over the summer I decided to update my wall decor in my kitchen area and this project felt like it would fit well with the new decor, so I'm trying to finish it. It's kind of slow going, but I'll get there. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
And now to a more seasonal project. I recently made these shaker tags after seeing them online on D Kirby Stamps blog <a href="https://www.dkirbystamps.com/2019/08/spooky-village.html">here</a>. Lawn Fawn just released these absolutely adorable mini village houses in a Halloween theme and I could not resist even though my girls are past the trick or treating age. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjL1PwPZdvgbvosousONWLZNf4u6zG_7ZKnffNqNAyPucrqyP7b5YW0GVMgtb8oHGCBqoWlhIBN1t18VdclC8hSmIjGGR2tUmWHBkt_vbIBVsgAXvgnNOYUpAK2qLjbKY-_YIclO1b_A/s1600/halloweentags1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1162" data-original-width="1600" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjL1PwPZdvgbvosousONWLZNf4u6zG_7ZKnffNqNAyPucrqyP7b5YW0GVMgtb8oHGCBqoWlhIBN1t18VdclC8hSmIjGGR2tUmWHBkt_vbIBVsgAXvgnNOYUpAK2qLjbKY-_YIclO1b_A/s320/halloweentags1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I followed the inspiration project for the most part, but I did a little something different for the background, although you can't really tell here. I used some Nuvo Shimmer Powders to get the night sky. I think I covered up too much of it. I also used some wonderful iridescent embossing powder from Love From Lizi (a UK company) on the tags, but again, the area is a tad too small to get the full effect. Oh well. I also used iridescent stars from Martha Stewart (they've been in my stash for years). The images are colored with Copic markers. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3MAT1AE33v2D0DDkYO7dXBJ5kO2jkvIpwGwR2ZhaOfiORcLuuH-GNba_D-HqEkuW80t67KwVwdcs01tyrKJEq5qXfpYKacw3jJcj3Ly7HAwUveFsJB3z1-yfbq2awcewQ7HLioNnWg/s1600/halloweentags3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1402" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3MAT1AE33v2D0DDkYO7dXBJ5kO2jkvIpwGwR2ZhaOfiORcLuuH-GNba_D-HqEkuW80t67KwVwdcs01tyrKJEq5qXfpYKacw3jJcj3Ly7HAwUveFsJB3z1-yfbq2awcewQ7HLioNnWg/s320/halloweentags3.jpg" width="280" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis28vMTwX9EI4sPiFRqIGZc4AOIBMTiWxf3Q4eJ-S_X6Su21rz-3TYVSGZaZ66Etp4YnwBBaOkPz0XW4BvM6zbLydEFFwIdKg5bS_PBSRFWTsZQEh81V0rmSt0CpMRuLSHUbg8h3dytg/s1600/halloweentags2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1372" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis28vMTwX9EI4sPiFRqIGZc4AOIBMTiWxf3Q4eJ-S_X6Su21rz-3TYVSGZaZ66Etp4YnwBBaOkPz0XW4BvM6zbLydEFFwIdKg5bS_PBSRFWTsZQEh81V0rmSt0CpMRuLSHUbg8h3dytg/s320/halloweentags2.jpg" width="274" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
That's it from me for now. Thanks so much for stopping by. I get so much inspiration from all of you crafters out there. Thank you so much for all the sharing. I hope you don't mind my CASE of your ideas. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Til next time, crafty hugs!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXy74JhybxnubDWQMdMuG-5plWB0VLIacMnq7s9ahKrTAhK_sDU6nkfy4aY62IFmBorIrUw-yVlYIZv2iancRdH9WrMEIaVkFs7ZAUFw1lxsHILSaiCUQePRMYUc5eYQunnHVDxx86hw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXy74JhybxnubDWQMdMuG-5plWB0VLIacMnq7s9ahKrTAhK_sDU6nkfy4aY62IFmBorIrUw-yVlYIZv2iancRdH9WrMEIaVkFs7ZAUFw1lxsHILSaiCUQePRMYUc5eYQunnHVDxx86hw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-20432685349509729382019-01-31T15:29:00.000-07:002019-01-31T04:41:17.765-07:0012 Kits of Occasions Guest Designer!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hi There!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hope this finds you doing well.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I was invited by my friend, <a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/">Jeanne Jachna</a> (doesn't she have an awesome first name?) to be a guest designer for <a href="http://the12kitsofoccasions.blogspot.com/">The 12 Kits of Occasions Challenge</a> for January, 2019. I was very flattered to be asked and surprised myself by agreeing to participate. The theme is Good Fortune and I received a lot of fun goodies with an Asian theme. You can see them in the graphic below. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzuCCT2NPRXa2EfUnv3tUNtEHdhJ2jSGpX-hgEigvQu8UnQ1ek3MlxEEPt9VgOJFdf3Jd3uR3Bo1FQJkik_Em0889CFXcGE0dRQtEa_W28lg_GcY4yNYAscfvy0n3c91yrLN_k__kIQ/s320/51116963_2201019576789648_7668858793580560384_n.jpg" width="320" /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The challenge is very low stress and there aren't really many rules. I could create just one card if I wanted or more. I could supplement with my own stash if I wanted. The goal is just to have fun.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And I decided not to over think this at all and do just that; have fun. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I came up with 4 cards and I still have supplies left to make more if I want. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHr-3kQWGzWxNRrFXspzkfJodVtXS_cVoCczeeF6TfLCgPAqUT7iKYS_iIiq7gsxpC4mR-OmUvIXdWtdXjed6GMH4bQwElkwzNxQs95SAm8NSGSa24uqHVC4sxHqTYxdotlfS-KKX-w/s1600/GoodFortune1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1593" data-original-width="1600" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHr-3kQWGzWxNRrFXspzkfJodVtXS_cVoCczeeF6TfLCgPAqUT7iKYS_iIiq7gsxpC4mR-OmUvIXdWtdXjed6GMH4bQwElkwzNxQs95SAm8NSGSa24uqHVC4sxHqTYxdotlfS-KKX-w/s320/GoodFortune1.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On this one, I colored the images with my Copics and added Distress ink in Mowed Lawn and Tumbled Glass to the punched circles to make it look like the outdoors. I followed sketch #33 from Reverse Confetti.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkGslH7kTPGfnVQudN8U6nw00-WkrP_QkiHO3szMTP7Mf6qQ8wHnAR4XEyjyuRScjImuQKFMfo6bySA_Js-mplUJL2B7RoldVv8Jb9LG4IlS9MwTtFvITyYXPzV9breUlElWFEgDjRQ/s1600/GoodFortune3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1295" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkGslH7kTPGfnVQudN8U6nw00-WkrP_QkiHO3szMTP7Mf6qQ8wHnAR4XEyjyuRScjImuQKFMfo6bySA_Js-mplUJL2B7RoldVv8Jb9LG4IlS9MwTtFvITyYXPzV9breUlElWFEgDjRQ/s320/GoodFortune3.jpg" width="258" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
When I saw the blue embossed cardstock and the circular gold die cut, I knew I had to use them together. The animal/dragon(?) is colored with metallic watercolors from my stash. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaG308m637YoiPuVvMbQwAWj-U6IQDMJIfhi5E2rtYNzTVIJlLL1yvkmP3ItTRG6xAzu24bdNl4po8KIfPvOG8N9oh-vKbqzP395pgu3Kdz4Q67DmLHPuy6Ubn9agHTFK5kL3aPLp82A/s1600/GoodFortune4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1321" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaG308m637YoiPuVvMbQwAWj-U6IQDMJIfhi5E2rtYNzTVIJlLL1yvkmP3ItTRG6xAzu24bdNl4po8KIfPvOG8N9oh-vKbqzP395pgu3Kdz4Q67DmLHPuy6Ubn9agHTFK5kL3aPLp82A/s320/GoodFortune4.jpg" width="264" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I loved the cherry blossom paper and I couldn't resist making a shaker with the die cut piece included. I added some Spun Sugar to the cloud like shapes. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgadYy7Wyl7Ihv4ED6oWV4JIwwSABJRcGX8wjJ7HGQHhwezQfCAi8NmDuxyOyjc5ZNIi3MifxRy_a3zBvp1aXldCGkfpVBPKcNmOVa7INn_yZrnszefyuPJJByEu_m6851pwoC4GcD2_g/s1600/20190127_145445%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="909" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgadYy7Wyl7Ihv4ED6oWV4JIwwSABJRcGX8wjJ7HGQHhwezQfCAi8NmDuxyOyjc5ZNIi3MifxRy_a3zBvp1aXldCGkfpVBPKcNmOVa7INn_yZrnszefyuPJJByEu_m6851pwoC4GcD2_g/s320/20190127_145445%255B1%255D.jpg" width="255" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And finally, Jessica really like the little Ninjas, so I had to color them up. I had some fun making an night sky including my poor attempt at adding "stars" with white acrylic paint "splatter." Jessica said some of them look like shooting stars. LOL I'll take it! Anyway, I had fun coloring them with Copics and adding some Wink of Stella to the headbands and trim. The mountains have some Winking, too, but you can't really see it. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So there you have my efforts at the January 2019 12 Kits of Occasions.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much, Jeanne for asking me to play along. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you enjoyed my creations. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had a lot of fun making these cards. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty hugs!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOOy1XaMHmDlB6EqasC0KXepwZrCYJE1UIJcqXEPm60VG1jk2FMbxUJZRUj7HPGJGlXoNTuv43yAiG1CnJ68a5P2vfYpuVYxCM8jXfy6LQBtiNWLLp6ifRI42qELkkStfLvrHe4_GKw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOOy1XaMHmDlB6EqasC0KXepwZrCYJE1UIJcqXEPm60VG1jk2FMbxUJZRUj7HPGJGlXoNTuv43yAiG1CnJ68a5P2vfYpuVYxCM8jXfy6LQBtiNWLLp6ifRI42qELkkStfLvrHe4_GKw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-6304798783581928922019-01-12T18:59:00.001-07:002019-01-12T18:59:51.216-07:00Foiled CardsHello Friends!<br />
<br />
During the Christmas season, I treated myself to a laminator and some Gina K Designs foiling products. The foils I chose where silvery iridescent and looked SO cool when I tried foiling for the first time. I also got a few Minc gold and iridescent foiling papers from the family on Christmas morning. Of course I had to have more colors. Gina K Designs was having a sale at the time on some toner products and I treated myself again to several colors of her foils. I now understand fully when cardmakers say that the foiling looks so much better in person. It's very hard to capture on camera.<br />
<br />
So, I foiled <a href="https://www.ginakdesigns.com/product/petite-flowers-set-of-4/">this panel </a> after I cut the piece down. I used a Freshly Made Sketch #361 that Kristie Marcotte used in <a href="http://eponinekc.blogspot.com/2019/01/love-from-lizi-january-2019-15-cards-1.html">a recent 6x6 paper pad tutorial</a>. She figures out the measurements (with permission) and shares them in her tutorials. Anyway if you scroll through the cards, there is a pink one where she created diagonal stripes with some Peel Offs. I thought the foiled panels would look great using that sketch.<br />
<br />
What I didn't count on was it taking forever to find a paper to coordinate well with the foiled panels. Oh my, did I struggle. I think I went through ALL my paper pads that had red or pink pattern papers. I even tried solid cardstocks. But either the colors were off or the white in the panel stood out way too much. Finally I found two, with Jessica helping me decide. And I finished the cards. You guys, this is why I don't venture out on my own too much. It takes me WAY too long to figure out what to use! LOL I mean, it took an hour or more to find these papers. And I was ready to ditch the project, I was getting so frustrated. Just being honest! I'm okay with how they turned out in the end.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQdk0FPWkLgOX5dm99qTZo6cJ4GZWoINJCR9Ihqc16u8xA2dr-KlY3fhkR6vPN4UOal3r3jPAKFvKN1n8peug4RPSpWxRNnnNa-z0RHhqk9aDEVSGSj-vryNC0gYtUZXJQe17JXM8_Q/s1600/GKDredfoiledhearts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1367" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQdk0FPWkLgOX5dm99qTZo6cJ4GZWoINJCR9Ihqc16u8xA2dr-KlY3fhkR6vPN4UOal3r3jPAKFvKN1n8peug4RPSpWxRNnnNa-z0RHhqk9aDEVSGSj-vryNC0gYtUZXJQe17JXM8_Q/s320/GKDredfoiledhearts.jpg" width="273" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I found the paper in Doodlebug's Sweet Things 6x6 pad. The solid paper in the red card is actually a shimmer paper from DCWV Holiday Jewels Shimmer pad. I found it at Joann last year (2017) at Christmas time. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFdSe4LXILnTuwH1qsRawlH5lnsYYR62t4gWfYRVZXfPMfXbkw3diyE1POB946ejt77XdrobQD2aPtHF6uCpbvWk8dn9lmYBRFnmzRtXormWz-TPI_5w5sK0CfdEMiG89eGI76F-P9w/s1600/GKDpinkfoiledhearts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1208" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFdSe4LXILnTuwH1qsRawlH5lnsYYR62t4gWfYRVZXfPMfXbkw3diyE1POB946ejt77XdrobQD2aPtHF6uCpbvWk8dn9lmYBRFnmzRtXormWz-TPI_5w5sK0CfdEMiG89eGI76F-P9w/s320/GKDpinkfoiledhearts.jpg" width="241" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We (Jessica and I) liked the stripes in this pattern paper. The cardstock is from a Recollections package of pink cardstocks. I used the smallest stitched circle in a Lawn Fawn die set and the sentiment is also from Lawn Fawn, Simply Sentiments. Jessica is holding the card to help me try to capture the foiled look. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for stopping by. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have a great day!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty hugs,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVyrXDPXSriZ4EdmwbxLv5XX3Lz0cYeYgSGk-cqKmVMYcqd_V60aFcI-3ctAxpPFrovUV0eayiOzoBJ0jhRcFzZGgKB-dmUKF2J_gxcITjMelIjKSGzDiC_hg7Ny6KfFI9ZYVcNmfmQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVyrXDPXSriZ4EdmwbxLv5XX3Lz0cYeYgSGk-cqKmVMYcqd_V60aFcI-3ctAxpPFrovUV0eayiOzoBJ0jhRcFzZGgKB-dmUKF2J_gxcITjMelIjKSGzDiC_hg7Ny6KfFI9ZYVcNmfmQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-37342481458548614592019-01-07T18:24:00.002-07:002019-01-07T18:24:40.474-07:00Fun With Hello Bluebird!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
First of all, I must thank those who responded to my previous post. You all are so kind and encouraging and I really appreciate your wonderful responses. You all are helping me to gain a new perspective. I also appreciate your wonderful comments about the cards I shared. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Crafty friends are the best!π</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We had one day left of Winter Break and I was able to make the most of it! Both my girls had activities to attend today, so I had time to create. Yes! And I was able to make a couple of cards. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I used stamps from a newer company called <a href="https://shop.hellobluebird.com/">Hello Bluebird</a>. They've been around a few years, but I just purchased from them late last year. The images remind me a bit of Lawn Fawn and you all know how much I love Lawn Fawn. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My cards today were inspired by Hello Bluebird design team members <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrjeqzynidR/">Amy K</a> and <a href="https://blog.hellobluebird.com/2018/12/05/skating-party-with-gemma/">Gemma</a>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5AaB-ppuLMmJnV3rEIXLxABa59uJs7SWAY0YD3n8b8R4leYxOFDFhZX57EepuTYw-FRn1k2r0u7NVVHSYEtj5GJ_6LDxR75OsPZHB5XGUvHsHQ_9W1lMqeOVF9N_NVfZZRtntzzS6A/s1600/HBsendingwinterwishes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5AaB-ppuLMmJnV3rEIXLxABa59uJs7SWAY0YD3n8b8R4leYxOFDFhZX57EepuTYw-FRn1k2r0u7NVVHSYEtj5GJ_6LDxR75OsPZHB5XGUvHsHQ_9W1lMqeOVF9N_NVfZZRtntzzS6A/s320/HBsendingwinterwishes.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This card got a revamp in that I made it into a shaker card! I built up the frame by cutting several of them and gluing them together. The top frame is cut from glitter paper. The Sending sentiment is blended with Distress inks and then I spritzed it with some perfect pearls. I also built it up with a couple of layers. The shaker mix is a mix of a few things. One is a <a href="https://www.lucys-shop.com/products/hey-beautiful-sparkly-shaker-selection">Hey Beautiful</a> sequin mix from Little Things with Lucy's Cards. I added some snowflake sequins I picked up at the Target Dollar Spot as well as some silvery bits I got from Michaels (Recollections brand). The images are colored with Copics. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NKsciz3IQ90qrdu657VfDLh1iwG1wWmLccRqmHoUevzBrPL4UOp-XzD1xouov4Ij12prDqSNwwa-LKSuCtlmZ2L95Isur_fdDbQDUCxHNgsBMfveKFlaYaOpEAdJGe28wtPet4JxIQ/s1600/HBskatingparty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1398" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NKsciz3IQ90qrdu657VfDLh1iwG1wWmLccRqmHoUevzBrPL4UOp-XzD1xouov4Ij12prDqSNwwa-LKSuCtlmZ2L95Isur_fdDbQDUCxHNgsBMfveKFlaYaOpEAdJGe28wtPet4JxIQ/s320/HBskatingparty.jpg" width="279" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I pretty much followed the idea of Gemma. I switched the bunny and the penguin sitting on the snowbank though. I also cut the snow banks from cardstock, added Score Tape and sprinkled CTMH's Prisma Glitter to make it extra sparkly. I also added the scallop frame that is from a Hello Bluebird die set called Gallery Frame Die #2. The pond is blended with Tumbled Glass distress ink and I added a bit of Pumice Stone along the banks. Inside is where I put the sentiment as there really isn't room on the outside. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well, it's back to reality tomorrow. I hope I am able to find more time to create in the new year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Until next time,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty Hugs to you!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiok5q7ELiG1nq9vAxlsC2mtkMnX3DPCAh_yRbwjqnC0RFzKaABsM9TFPz0jnHGVf2Lmpno08Eqp1g86YNeg_KWjgIBV4JmgH9hazEd2sA-PK6QWVb-ZExUOa1ih6WGEa8y0hgq1YgdlQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiok5q7ELiG1nq9vAxlsC2mtkMnX3DPCAh_yRbwjqnC0RFzKaABsM9TFPz0jnHGVf2Lmpno08Eqp1g86YNeg_KWjgIBV4JmgH9hazEd2sA-PK6QWVb-ZExUOa1ih6WGEa8y0hgq1YgdlQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-36461005604439412172019-01-06T07:50:00.000-07:002019-01-06T07:50:09.508-07:00Celebrate Winter Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello Friends!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Over my Winter Break from work, I've been working on a set of cards using Echo Park's Celebrate Winter collection. This post is very photo heavy, so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and hopefully enjoy what I have to share. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I follow Kristie Marcotte's<a href="http://eponinekc.blogspot.com/"> blog</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcj-jYI7SFdJ477sTGlSu3w">You Tube channel</a>. She is known for creating many cards using up a 6x6 paper pad. She is a big fan of adding layers to her cards, too. Back in the day, when I was a Close To My Heart Consultant, I loved to create multiple cards from one sheet of stamped cardstock and I loved to add layers. When I found Kristie's work, I was an instant fan. She is also very kind and generous in addition to being able to whittle away a 6x6 paper pad beautifully. I know I've shared about her a time or two already, but I thought I'd remind you where I am getting my inspiration. In November she shared <a href="http://eponinekc.blogspot.com/2018/11/echo-park-celebrate-winter-32-cards.html">her cards</a> from the Celebrate Winter paper pad. She created 32 cards! I didn't create near that many, but over 20. Most are shown here. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
*****</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm going to be super honest here for a minute. Feel free to continue reading, or jump to the pictures if you prefer. I have long struggled with feeling like all I do is copy other crafters' ideas. And that doing so somehow makes me <i>less than</i> as a crafter. It's that feeling of being less than creative in coming up with my own ideas or designs that has partially kept me from sharing as much on my blog over the past few years. I mean, really, why would people want to see a recreation of someone else's work? Maybe they don't. Maybe I don't need to be sharing my creations. And not too long ago, a very well known cardmaker posted a video that said if you are not a beginner crafter, you shouldn't be copying other people's work. You should be coming up with your own designs. That seemed to validate the struggles I was having and I pretty much quit sharing so much. I let that comment take the joy away from my crafting and sharing. I was still creating, just not sharing all that much. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I kept thinking maybe that cardmaker is right and maybe I should be coming up with my own designs, but so far, my attempts at doing so lead me to feelings of frustration and lots of stuff in the trash bin. I'm coming to the realization that with the crafting that I enjoy, I follow patterns. When I crochet, knit or do cross stitch, I follow patterns. When I used to tole paint and scrapbook, I followed patterns. I made lots of stuff, I maybe tweaked something here or there that I liked better, but I've long been a pattern follower. And so, why should that really be all that different in my cardmaking? I follow patterns. It's how I create. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So, I'm going to try to share more once again. If you like it, great, thanks for sticking with me and if it's not your cup of tea, feel free to skip along to the next blog.:) One thing I am going to try to do, is add more of my own tweaks if I can come up with something different. You should know that I always, always credit the person whose work I am inspired by. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And so, without further ado, here are the cards I came up with following Kristie's tutorial. Some of the colors seem off in the photos, but that is operator error. They coordinate much better in real life, I promise. This post is long enough, so if you have any questions about products I used, please feel free to ask in the comments. You might notice thin strips of glittery tape. Those are Peel Offs and were a generous gift to me from Kristie. She's on Design Team for Love From Lizi, an artist from the UK. These Peel Offs are exclusive to her line. Oh golly, they are fun to use. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxYrp_BxfMx1TbxTLGFJtep65rVVQY3vbyOEw9D8LfPXfRqnJ64zE7rDiqdl-pkou6Ohr2uotzwD1W4FGJxhH-EuCpAv1dT9nMrWkerUV4388jh7o3VXa7iNBP3hSz6eR4zi_Y6SwPg/s1600/celebratewinter1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="965" data-original-width="1049" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxYrp_BxfMx1TbxTLGFJtep65rVVQY3vbyOEw9D8LfPXfRqnJ64zE7rDiqdl-pkou6Ohr2uotzwD1W4FGJxhH-EuCpAv1dT9nMrWkerUV4388jh7o3VXa7iNBP3hSz6eR4zi_Y6SwPg/s320/celebratewinter1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfPf9ndTGzHcW9Jo17_cnIPXjSRoKhX7PyopvsvNTJgXSzzBF8QLfYTtAYnfNOeXT7j92Aev7hr0l31uTPHEo7yM_oG0RufSRdzi0SOSjpKPsSOGoDH_B-XDfDRu6ATQc6gIfftxxfw/s1600/celebratewinter2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1007" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfPf9ndTGzHcW9Jo17_cnIPXjSRoKhX7PyopvsvNTJgXSzzBF8QLfYTtAYnfNOeXT7j92Aev7hr0l31uTPHEo7yM_oG0RufSRdzi0SOSjpKPsSOGoDH_B-XDfDRu6ATQc6gIfftxxfw/s320/celebratewinter2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYKP0N3672IODqsZhksln1QlmJUiPdE9J4g0VJ7DyGDAn15XQE-ujWa-VUmxbfl6x5ZPLTqGp-DPFTkSGMfVXsleed_4YUyyV8bEhVNDRVJNJu9UnZ7T-WVD2eN1yOSnxMZysFR8pdg/s1600/celebratewinter3jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="946" data-original-width="975" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYKP0N3672IODqsZhksln1QlmJUiPdE9J4g0VJ7DyGDAn15XQE-ujWa-VUmxbfl6x5ZPLTqGp-DPFTkSGMfVXsleed_4YUyyV8bEhVNDRVJNJu9UnZ7T-WVD2eN1yOSnxMZysFR8pdg/s320/celebratewinter3jpg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-Ire5H1pypnbWOGfaggZLIY-gjHzjb44mPDj0_l8XnIff3_3mSLKE_C8H33ifo2GSNAEAZ38_zhMs6Ynn0SusLvQMLfoSvx8WOWLT0t2GRmGV684ZipkXcB_w97Ws_lqjw9peYGbEA/s1600/celebratewinter4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="763" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-Ire5H1pypnbWOGfaggZLIY-gjHzjb44mPDj0_l8XnIff3_3mSLKE_C8H33ifo2GSNAEAZ38_zhMs6Ynn0SusLvQMLfoSvx8WOWLT0t2GRmGV684ZipkXcB_w97Ws_lqjw9peYGbEA/s320/celebratewinter4.jpg" width="258" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NLncM997fbWySmgxdLMEsXkZFw6rUtFdMXjosBwbd4S5sn0Wie9dGZRH-c_OEbfJ4h__hY4hveNZ8hj9h9GUExI8cEIU28grmIfqd3JVb3b0au_Il4VzYjl4thDN1eSdYexmM1VJzw/s1600/celebratewinter5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1021" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NLncM997fbWySmgxdLMEsXkZFw6rUtFdMXjosBwbd4S5sn0Wie9dGZRH-c_OEbfJ4h__hY4hveNZ8hj9h9GUExI8cEIU28grmIfqd3JVb3b0au_Il4VzYjl4thDN1eSdYexmM1VJzw/s320/celebratewinter5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This snowman makes me smile. It's a Darcie's stamp. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitvKNv7fxgIWNioZrzOgBukSn9JJuzBXb1nXKhfJ7eMaItP3LRf6G96lDiBWdj_Sdw9yu8tOnf0vxX3U858xSzvinc0yaksNDHNlDhtNzbPteyGCZOcKgdoSXYFJdaRFjsf0yGTgRFPg/s1600/celebratewinter6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="1126" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitvKNv7fxgIWNioZrzOgBukSn9JJuzBXb1nXKhfJ7eMaItP3LRf6G96lDiBWdj_Sdw9yu8tOnf0vxX3U858xSzvinc0yaksNDHNlDhtNzbPteyGCZOcKgdoSXYFJdaRFjsf0yGTgRFPg/s320/celebratewinter6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSqwENOsuAN_75e4rkt29CsSn-TFgrdaYAeofZfU2UQLOcuITI4DLXHP05SuuBwVtyeQg-ucN_jQYsb_Ltb5OQ_UxaJJ7eiuhasvaN_TnES3Ky2gUNFVywd4TVGFN9iEnJTQfs9VWhQ/s1600/celebratewinter7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1053" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSqwENOsuAN_75e4rkt29CsSn-TFgrdaYAeofZfU2UQLOcuITI4DLXHP05SuuBwVtyeQg-ucN_jQYsb_Ltb5OQ_UxaJJ7eiuhasvaN_TnES3Ky2gUNFVywd4TVGFN9iEnJTQfs9VWhQ/s320/celebratewinter7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZr3ZeL0b-WJg4G83b3L2IEt8KTf8DFMdVXJguriNnD7K8e2M5o2A2UCdGMHXOEC7nW3XtaqJt4qpPymFoIIbSaNWZb7IPP128e0LvCOS48fDHjZRbA3jyl5QeGqtyHqsh4tksGyyNfA/s1600/celebratewinter8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="1057" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZr3ZeL0b-WJg4G83b3L2IEt8KTf8DFMdVXJguriNnD7K8e2M5o2A2UCdGMHXOEC7nW3XtaqJt4qpPymFoIIbSaNWZb7IPP128e0LvCOS48fDHjZRbA3jyl5QeGqtyHqsh4tksGyyNfA/s320/celebratewinter8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA42hZWBSFh-EEqC6xXTprbh_yHimdKCAG8J9ukPUbZYUeZDY22WP02CeK1asZYrOphkdr5zC1jYXj8tTOBoSXcbBywwtTk24kDbTabt0lsBMz9h67P1BiZ3hXIGZIX_83w18cpslyqg/s1600/celebratewinter9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="1059" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA42hZWBSFh-EEqC6xXTprbh_yHimdKCAG8J9ukPUbZYUeZDY22WP02CeK1asZYrOphkdr5zC1jYXj8tTOBoSXcbBywwtTk24kDbTabt0lsBMz9h67P1BiZ3hXIGZIX_83w18cpslyqg/s320/celebratewinter9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxYgX0TXNl4HQ5zqNqyWmlCXGRLji29sVxDn24qx4_772wmi7ZzYLmFRe_XfQMm1bYWqD6_qvwX8W3Ua99-sz1uKircbPu8vd80kR7ghANlYZr0wvz_1P60kpUpPz6Jc0YWIzUzMRpg/s1600/celebratewinter10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="725" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxYgX0TXNl4HQ5zqNqyWmlCXGRLji29sVxDn24qx4_772wmi7ZzYLmFRe_XfQMm1bYWqD6_qvwX8W3Ua99-sz1uKircbPu8vd80kR7ghANlYZr0wvz_1P60kpUpPz6Jc0YWIzUzMRpg/s320/celebratewinter10.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7nyyGFaR8CYEzhy43tEqbG_16MfEEvjSr401Pdn67OFSpuPte6F2L0Nt5R6MAmGmqlsumMusDQjdef-fM8yi7BOtJCAhOkfXKzz6MgqkMzBfU8W6otBCK5w503tgZiem3PdvzewHFg/s1600/celebratewinter11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="965" data-original-width="776" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7nyyGFaR8CYEzhy43tEqbG_16MfEEvjSr401Pdn67OFSpuPte6F2L0Nt5R6MAmGmqlsumMusDQjdef-fM8yi7BOtJCAhOkfXKzz6MgqkMzBfU8W6otBCK5w503tgZiem3PdvzewHFg/s320/celebratewinter11.jpg" width="257" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0GwvgaGI8xLuvLj5_CmeZhZ9UXsf0Y3Ksh1hADgqFQ1lx7BXcnC20DJL9Y7FIoQIqcK3RQrZldZCA_noFyIzHdNbj8Pi-Yqcw2uRreh38LSVsrBIW7zSSNpugYVSL3wgp1rgn9TXPQ/s1600/celebratewinter12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="743" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0GwvgaGI8xLuvLj5_CmeZhZ9UXsf0Y3Ksh1hADgqFQ1lx7BXcnC20DJL9Y7FIoQIqcK3RQrZldZCA_noFyIzHdNbj8Pi-Yqcw2uRreh38LSVsrBIW7zSSNpugYVSL3wgp1rgn9TXPQ/s320/celebratewinter12.jpg" width="255" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7p1vA8_pyxovFMjaceNOSkdUB95OEdtsMOEbLtZpPX1r155f4admy1KaW3c9Ym0MprJDShgWhgCjaziT7_Cs0rkLbtpb9ezaczMS-H_3uQOXzBTzXBuFay3-9gQaus5IN3OlwfA0apQ/s1600/celebratewinter13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="731" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7p1vA8_pyxovFMjaceNOSkdUB95OEdtsMOEbLtZpPX1r155f4admy1KaW3c9Ym0MprJDShgWhgCjaziT7_Cs0rkLbtpb9ezaczMS-H_3uQOXzBTzXBuFay3-9gQaus5IN3OlwfA0apQ/s320/celebratewinter13.jpg" width="254" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1htJXfDU2eoIwgoBrLVos1knPzRxRRzl9lPLzm63q_LWuGPGoqt3rrx-Yb2hy8iR8d1NUtNC6-MKrTbO82Um_S0-TpgPEFZJS42YhKkhk5m5vr6pA84QbL3R87Rigto_7O3XtqXHfw/s1600/celebratewinter14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1019" data-original-width="779" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1htJXfDU2eoIwgoBrLVos1knPzRxRRzl9lPLzm63q_LWuGPGoqt3rrx-Yb2hy8iR8d1NUtNC6-MKrTbO82Um_S0-TpgPEFZJS42YhKkhk5m5vr6pA84QbL3R87Rigto_7O3XtqXHfw/s320/celebratewinter14.jpg" width="244" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-sTp_mz8DWo4RBkqE_N26ZCj7s03h2GsU6pUCwSJCqKP6GkZmwJeUbMdaMo_BHr3GiwnyWTVKKklXfezDtlUJaGGRQI3h87ayd4zOtH0WL2Ev04dre3Vc4vroV6jfLuwbf3C48HsWQ/s1600/celebratewinter15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="779" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-sTp_mz8DWo4RBkqE_N26ZCj7s03h2GsU6pUCwSJCqKP6GkZmwJeUbMdaMo_BHr3GiwnyWTVKKklXfezDtlUJaGGRQI3h87ayd4zOtH0WL2Ev04dre3Vc4vroV6jfLuwbf3C48HsWQ/s320/celebratewinter15.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku8rmICf52MSqOctf3BP7tsFkB99608gNC3BVgxGDVZjhJxRWiw_gXrDp2XSvXJnhMWGOv31mrLVT9dOYXwQZyA59nMjuXAgXQxpB8cBdWsGKHX9g01HQ69DvMVtmgm0MJs2rkWFVgg/s1600/celebratewinter16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="804" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku8rmICf52MSqOctf3BP7tsFkB99608gNC3BVgxGDVZjhJxRWiw_gXrDp2XSvXJnhMWGOv31mrLVT9dOYXwQZyA59nMjuXAgXQxpB8cBdWsGKHX9g01HQ69DvMVtmgm0MJs2rkWFVgg/s320/celebratewinter16.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2kLnpxN6_1gMFYMAqfSd9GuPiudzpRlguKvn2TwyikZTUC1yjDyxO_PKsBNyJPeoTKXZwufOQnWihntdsRVisxpDawkWzyVdI3V-GMBHWceQz3xi4XFrYLlSo3NJ0GPgnsOeZylpwA/s1600/celebratewinter17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="784" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2kLnpxN6_1gMFYMAqfSd9GuPiudzpRlguKvn2TwyikZTUC1yjDyxO_PKsBNyJPeoTKXZwufOQnWihntdsRVisxpDawkWzyVdI3V-GMBHWceQz3xi4XFrYLlSo3NJ0GPgnsOeZylpwA/s320/celebratewinter17.jpg" width="253" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This card and the next one are my own takes on the sketch Kristie used. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I really like how they turned out. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoz6U2bCUep8U-LZ4mxNGeznoyjbHCb8NIWW6OwSb7-YoXAJUbMav0OO_Fo8SepqcFrLKZ9Pk68dwcNndQrGJQSa4cuAw4HSwyLjsnKmimCxHmVNHQo67iFQ0geTYQ1kvQmTtN0gvV6A/s1600/celebratewinter18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="602" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoz6U2bCUep8U-LZ4mxNGeznoyjbHCb8NIWW6OwSb7-YoXAJUbMav0OO_Fo8SepqcFrLKZ9Pk68dwcNndQrGJQSa4cuAw4HSwyLjsnKmimCxHmVNHQo67iFQ0geTYQ1kvQmTtN0gvV6A/s320/celebratewinter18.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And that's it from me! Thank you so much if you got this far. What a marathon post. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have an awesome day!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty hugs!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc49vjxu0CkQF2g0kSIn-xEjW7oAjFEflCyy5YrI2XccfSL91cRJLs_L_wFeSj3Rib7_qOGLqydtcGLgWqA8KrEF7S3olmaUth3EFP0IGIa0VgPaSq9chRB3DzEFwY3KTO2nykQJwW1Q/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc49vjxu0CkQF2g0kSIn-xEjW7oAjFEflCyy5YrI2XccfSL91cRJLs_L_wFeSj3Rib7_qOGLqydtcGLgWqA8KrEF7S3olmaUth3EFP0IGIa0VgPaSq9chRB3DzEFwY3KTO2nykQJwW1Q/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-43153828298503212652019-01-02T16:45:00.003-07:002019-01-02T16:45:46.186-07:00First Card of 2019!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello again! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Are you shocked? Another post from me? LOL Gotta love when I am on break from work and can work on cards. Don't get too used to seeing me so often. I should be cleaning house, but where is the fun in that? There are cards to be made.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But first, had to share this picture. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30kNMjylE4cOuWjJPVCNr_ZQQlewlTcqjQHd-Saz5g3TOUbzJiniWF8r0a1Pp_y5cpJN-428rz9uTuR2Wtok3Uz21AT7I597uGK76DSLrx-CpWKS8xQMl1-rd5TTTvfdwovn-vCGF0w/s1600/reindeer_nails%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1091" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30kNMjylE4cOuWjJPVCNr_ZQQlewlTcqjQHd-Saz5g3TOUbzJiniWF8r0a1Pp_y5cpJN-428rz9uTuR2Wtok3Uz21AT7I597uGK76DSLrx-CpWKS8xQMl1-rd5TTTvfdwovn-vCGF0w/s320/reindeer_nails%255B1%255D.jpg" width="271" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My daughter, Jessica, blows me away with her nail art. She has so many nail polishes I've lost track. She says probably over 100 bottles! She watches You Tube videos and then recreates the look for herself. These adorable reindeer are what she did for Christmas. We were at an appointment regarding her wisdom teeth the other day and the doctor stopped, almost mid sentence, to admire her nails. LOL It was too funny, because he said he never notices people's nails. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And now, onto my card. Today is my husband's birthday so I had to make him a card. He and Jessica both are quite fascinated with space. And wayyyyy back in October or November I bought a bottle of black Brushos pigment powder thanks to the enabler extraordinaire, <a href="http://eponinekc.blogspot.com/">Kristie Marcotte</a>. She made <a href="http://eponinekc.blogspot.com/2018/09/love-from-lizi-september-super-kit-10.html">a card</a> in October that just mesmerized me(It's card 13, the cauldron). Then she made <a href="http://eponinekc.blogspot.com/2018/11/cards-in-envy-santa-baby.html">this card</a> for Christmas that I thought looked so cool(she actually sent that card to me. I'm a lucky duck). I decided to break out the Brushos today to make a fun background. I was inspired by Kristie's card, but put my own spin on it. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaohDWEsdgQ9SbQaTy7OL_WsUkwb2dX9lBiuLRILsCiZt_9nuj2Wd2okF3V7csqGG4gsmAET6dFiaXB5gWE4uSn7wuK4tZGG5lZ-LBiVbMkH7iFmzI0RSntxKe90znPooml8wV5dac9A/s1600/Stevebday2019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1263" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaohDWEsdgQ9SbQaTy7OL_WsUkwb2dX9lBiuLRILsCiZt_9nuj2Wd2okF3V7csqGG4gsmAET6dFiaXB5gWE4uSn7wuK4tZGG5lZ-LBiVbMkH7iFmzI0RSntxKe90znPooml8wV5dac9A/s320/Stevebday2019.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I used Lawn Fawn's Winter Skies set, but made our whole family colored with Copics. :) The sentiment is from Lawn Fawn's Beam Me Up stamp set. For the background, I used the Black Brushos and then added some Perfect Pearls. I also tried to add some watered down white acrylic paint. Um... I really need more practice with that technique. I quit before I ruined the background. Anyway, the camera didn't pick up on the shimmer in the background or the moon. I also used glittered cardstock for some snow. It looks pretty neat in real life. And I've got some black fingertips to show for my efforts. ;) Hope he likes it. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And that's it from me today. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thank you so much for stopping by! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have a terrific day.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty hugs!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDBRAJbXxPPhhREhHk5aX_I6nwjrY2CzbQBDdQY7feb8zGWN9zvAhzgFFt6mnRyvQsHo92eJIPsusrtRThPqtRS0IOOBXDkAbPPNEg_-qS6SzufCxp2hjRcWBv0qReubXC7HbF4m5uA/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDBRAJbXxPPhhREhHk5aX_I6nwjrY2CzbQBDdQY7feb8zGWN9zvAhzgFFt6mnRyvQsHo92eJIPsusrtRThPqtRS0IOOBXDkAbPPNEg_-qS6SzufCxp2hjRcWBv0qReubXC7HbF4m5uA/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-42869617963163047242019-01-01T19:14:00.000-07:002019-01-01T19:14:19.397-07:00Happy New Year! I've Got Projects to Share...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy New Year! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope 2019 will be filled with lots of crafty things for you. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I also hope I am able to finagle a way to create and share more this year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm going to start out with a bang, I think.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've got a few things to show you. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I was talking with a friend yesterday about knitting and crafts. I realized I go through phases in my crafty life. There are years when I crochet a lot, or knit a lot. Lately, I've been doing lots of counted cross stitch. I learned how to do it with my mom when we were on vacation at friend's house here in Colorado back in the late 80s? I don't quite remember. I've enjoyed it ever since, though. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have a friend who loves foxes and I found a really unique fox pattern that I stitched as a gift for her. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I found the pattern on Etsy. It was fun to stitch. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5I7XsvJlh-ggkzscWnD3KHQ6mb9exHcGlHwFiCy0aIw1KheJr_H_ShQMtxalyZbGQU4RrTwjODQArTQbaElK229j08A9Ci3yiLyRlVQVWUbQD4X66gCQeG_JtgRTZ25kMpVHJRIGMA/s1600/FoxCrossStitch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1546" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5I7XsvJlh-ggkzscWnD3KHQ6mb9exHcGlHwFiCy0aIw1KheJr_H_ShQMtxalyZbGQU4RrTwjODQArTQbaElK229j08A9Ci3yiLyRlVQVWUbQD4X66gCQeG_JtgRTZ25kMpVHJRIGMA/s320/FoxCrossStitch.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My friend's daughter is a huge fan of wolves. I've looked for years for a good wolf project to make for her. Finally, I found one that I thought she would like. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zwi10dlo1Px-IyPVh052lNVFlfhH_Xkqr6R1PsXxvq_iVqUBY0akNTF_N3f04iGAgTNXoVZBkKK_kll8PuZr7jAZ-zakahSOWAf3jYRgMvB5yX5bTgi7pJuDnvXZMrYQp7K7O8i8fQ/s1600/wolfcrossstitch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1286" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zwi10dlo1Px-IyPVh052lNVFlfhH_Xkqr6R1PsXxvq_iVqUBY0akNTF_N3f04iGAgTNXoVZBkKK_kll8PuZr7jAZ-zakahSOWAf3jYRgMvB5yX5bTgi7pJuDnvXZMrYQp7K7O8i8fQ/s320/wolfcrossstitch.jpg" width="257" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My friend and her daughter seemed to be very happy with their gifts. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I know I really enjoyed creating them. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I do handwork in the evenings when it is too dark to make cards. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Unfortunately, I had need of a sympathy card this past week. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had a sketch setting out and I used it along with paper from an older DCWV paper pad called Linen Closet. Remember when those were available at Joann's? Love this paper. Thought it was pretty for this card and I do hope it offers some comfort. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzxBfLLwV6zbdyfIbVcc4OKCIFvEq0Zif9Yw0IBx6we1Sr4PerYvv7320IqNsViuAbbaBg2At9IrnBo69mEoO8OuNDiQP5iWU3_YgM_DwHtCn5QHvPgN8b7D72L3qbjlvVksy9gVa4g/s1600/Sympathydcwvlinen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="1600" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzxBfLLwV6zbdyfIbVcc4OKCIFvEq0Zif9Yw0IBx6we1Sr4PerYvv7320IqNsViuAbbaBg2At9IrnBo69mEoO8OuNDiQP5iWU3_YgM_DwHtCn5QHvPgN8b7D72L3qbjlvVksy9gVa4g/s320/Sympathydcwvlinen.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And to end on a bit more of happy note, here's a card I created recently using MFT's Cool Christmas stamp set. Oh gosh, I bought so many stamp sets for Christmas cards this year and I didn't get to use them! But I used this one for a non Christmas card. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyFk2eyqw3JLEMjbUbeWDDxDR99RhCFB-vFc2cwaauW2aENPuuqq9DiD0zhmz2TsUOUTXI-sefmpRvWO4PgNK83TrA8ra3VUL2Lc5Erc93AhtO7nQKsJBeFImajx2s2dmXOV9VfKwfw/s1600/Coolride1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1208" data-original-width="1600" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyFk2eyqw3JLEMjbUbeWDDxDR99RhCFB-vFc2cwaauW2aENPuuqq9DiD0zhmz2TsUOUTXI-sefmpRvWO4PgNK83TrA8ra3VUL2Lc5Erc93AhtO7nQKsJBeFImajx2s2dmXOV9VfKwfw/s320/Coolride1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had fun coloring it with Copic markers and sort of futzing with the design. My friend Kay makes really fun scene cards in this vein and that's what inspired me. I used MFT's Petite Plaid pattern paper for the background. I also used Lawn Fawn's Mountain borders for the mountains. Those snowmen just make me smile. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here's a bit of a close up.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These pictures were taken with my phone, so if they are slightly blurry, that is why. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoXEDjtJoB0aforkwuMyh1N2BDF8ZGxgzl2WsmtenG2SmM1OTdJ517E7bDAwSKaFmw82XxK-ImhrXuyW2ADQuWeV-h1QfRA2RhNInda90dWKcligWHHYgmCLH9AY46Axz2LvdoR9WyrA/s1600/Coolride2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1175" data-original-width="1600" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoXEDjtJoB0aforkwuMyh1N2BDF8ZGxgzl2WsmtenG2SmM1OTdJ517E7bDAwSKaFmw82XxK-ImhrXuyW2ADQuWeV-h1QfRA2RhNInda90dWKcligWHHYgmCLH9AY46Axz2LvdoR9WyrA/s320/Coolride2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thank you so much for stopping by. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I appreciate the visit. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hope you have an awesome start to your new year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty hugs,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5RSK0xxkQvAzsg-s7N7IT6jkK6XrFMepJx2eRPok4OQMBdpmX2g0D_QBXKRqLCNLRB9hYSMsrk7mKyMlOMP_zzLJBzFttYaSgTqDsMIKsSTXfoXGmaamikxgJI0mkKtIwQOdBGcOK_A/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5RSK0xxkQvAzsg-s7N7IT6jkK6XrFMepJx2eRPok4OQMBdpmX2g0D_QBXKRqLCNLRB9hYSMsrk7mKyMlOMP_zzLJBzFttYaSgTqDsMIKsSTXfoXGmaamikxgJI0mkKtIwQOdBGcOK_A/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-21786772071267336032018-12-01T15:40:00.001-07:002018-12-01T15:41:42.867-07:00Quick Life Update and a Snowmanpalooza!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello there!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's been a minute, hasn't it? Life sure has a way of getting in the way of doing some of the things we enjoy in favor of other priorities. I've missed you all though, and sharing. I'll give you a quick update and then get to the cards I want to share. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's been a busy fall season with school being back in session. The girls had their marching season, which is always very hectic. This is Amy's Senior year and I am trying to savor all the "lasts."</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnYryq87msyL_1KOyhgVrC9rju8vQZQfLraZ7WQ6heaLvIyXudqWfOfmG1K25ou1HmcnoKDRMYgI2TFSJ-YmE8QSkmpNo9-74Tuean76YS2B4WEO5dcUTbfoRBzzaZdahAIWJAMjz91w/s1600/A__8D25%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnYryq87msyL_1KOyhgVrC9rju8vQZQfLraZ7WQ6heaLvIyXudqWfOfmG1K25ou1HmcnoKDRMYgI2TFSJ-YmE8QSkmpNo9-74Tuean76YS2B4WEO5dcUTbfoRBzzaZdahAIWJAMjz91w/s320/A__8D25%255B1%255D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is from Senior Night where the seniors who are in the band, on the football team or are cheerleaders and poms honor their parents. It's a nice tradition. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiqVsatNQEsfG7oUlhyHEbTa1aJwTgoY1XzW7YL6Ev-oBx1ubBtX-3_sWtL0ffyBBbtt1m52_b3k7Gb1Q2MNBNp4xdqUX7zodvoossl8YKYve6ZUNomH3QIyiwwnZkweg85wFbl1lsw/s1600/IMG_5647%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiqVsatNQEsfG7oUlhyHEbTa1aJwTgoY1XzW7YL6Ev-oBx1ubBtX-3_sWtL0ffyBBbtt1m52_b3k7Gb1Q2MNBNp4xdqUX7zodvoossl8YKYve6ZUNomH3QIyiwwnZkweg85wFbl1lsw/s320/IMG_5647%255B1%255D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here's her Senior poster. I thought I had designs of a trumpet and treble clef to cut with my Cricut or Cameo, but couldn't find any. So, I used some Casual Fridays stamps instead. Amy loved it and we got lots of compliments on it. Yay for stamping!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And if you will forgive a very proud mama moment, Amy is still in Girl Scouts and is working on earning her Gold Award (the highest award in Girl Scouts). She had to come up with a community service type of project as one of the requirements. She planned a CPR training and first aid class/workshop to be held at her high school. It was open to teachers and students. She held the workshop last week. A local news station interviewed her and filmed the workshop. They aired the piece that night and to our surprise, they started the newscast with her story!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is a link, if you are interested in watching.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/11/28/northglenn-girl-scout-cpr-training-class/">News Story</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm very proud of her. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As for me, work has been a challenge so far this year. Our school was one of several schools selected for an upcoming audit by the state department of education. Many people from the head office are coming in almost daily and many procedural changes are being made to make sure we are in compliance for the audit. I've never been through one before and it's quite interesting and a bit(okay, a lot) nerve wracking. A couple of more weeks til the audit and hopefully we do well and things will settle down. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have been doing some creating here and there, but not consistently and I miss it. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The cards I have to share today were inspired by <a href="http://christygetscrafty.blogspot.com/2018/11/2018-holiday-card-series-4.html" target="_blank">this card</a> by <a href="http://christygetscrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christy Gets Crafty</a>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I just loved how she colored the adorable little snowmen in the Mama Elephant Little Snowman Agenda set. The top card is a copy of her version, but I Copic colored all the images(and fussy cut them out) and used the rest for the second version. The little iridescent snowflakes are from a little bottle that I found in the Target Dollar Spot a couple of weeks ago. The die with the square openings is from MFT and the sentiment is from Lawn Fawn. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvpe-UERi72ru_gx89Bkb1Cf59JmLqeGBPFEPBD4fXRrPa-1pIwt2NYzMwwYQZ7ujg03bbavPaOBVbqbPKAIPqUTkktuXskTUTVJeer3d2xnx7dq-GyjlBg0xg0-YcZEcDymWcsmkP0A/s1600/snowmanagenda1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1047" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvpe-UERi72ru_gx89Bkb1Cf59JmLqeGBPFEPBD4fXRrPa-1pIwt2NYzMwwYQZ7ujg03bbavPaOBVbqbPKAIPqUTkktuXskTUTVJeer3d2xnx7dq-GyjlBg0xg0-YcZEcDymWcsmkP0A/s320/snowmanagenda1.jpg" width="209" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thank you so much for stopping by.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you have a lovely holiday season. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I also hope to be back before the start of the new year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crafty hugs!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIW7o5U5K0hwW_xaypn93kv2wPnLIcCYl_YnnZD1veX2ulaHBQoKaGCnriS1E0L8JbfDNJZNuG29d3xBDaqlKBx2RaDfWf5uI3NGSBfQ6GagxlbdB2Z7Ghln9llm7lNn7NLFKlTRng1A/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIW7o5U5K0hwW_xaypn93kv2wPnLIcCYl_YnnZD1veX2ulaHBQoKaGCnriS1E0L8JbfDNJZNuG29d3xBDaqlKBx2RaDfWf5uI3NGSBfQ6GagxlbdB2Z7Ghln9llm7lNn7NLFKlTRng1A/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-17638571826815412112018-07-10T07:54:00.000-06:002018-07-10T07:54:07.935-06:00Penguin in a Floatie<br />
Hello!<br />
<br />
Before we left for vacation, I had been working on a case of a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/198088083586858348/" target="_blank">Kay Miller card</a> using some images gifted to me from a new Instagram friend(Thanks so much, Esther, if you ever read my blog). I had most of it ready to go. Yesterday I finished it. For my background I used a alcohol inked background that I had created a few months ago. I love how it looks like water. I colored my images using Copic markers and added some Spectrum Noir sparkle. Unfortunately, the camera didn't capture that. I had fun creating this one.<br />
<br />
I recently got a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/198088083586858348/" target="_blank">new light box</a> in the hopes I can get some better pictures of my cards. I liked this style, which was recommended by a blogger, <a href="http://www.debbiedesigns.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Olson</a>, because of the LED light strips which help to brighten the box. I'm still learning with how best to take pictures using it. Haven't had much time to do much since I received it.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMM9wNro6hOa3x5_dAp4HnwGRHk0PwDnfwajxtMq6XCrdeKkgqR0bpr_VyP-NB2OFwQG8saC0LqzfuWUK-gzFyTKGEc-11FY8KGZg9DdHDfJqQ5F28cpdchbtJfVMt5d1jjOxuoX1og/s1600/Penguinfloatie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1264" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMM9wNro6hOa3x5_dAp4HnwGRHk0PwDnfwajxtMq6XCrdeKkgqR0bpr_VyP-NB2OFwQG8saC0LqzfuWUK-gzFyTKGEc-11FY8KGZg9DdHDfJqQ5F28cpdchbtJfVMt5d1jjOxuoX1og/s320/Penguinfloatie.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
One of the highlights when we go to Sioux Falls is taking the Sculpture Walk in the downtown area. I love the small town feel of the walk and how pretty the main street is. They change the sculptures each year. This one is my favorite from this year. I adore Laura Ingalls Wilder and really enjoyed this one of her and Jack.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJgBI2fd09qkUjq-By7cwTDnu6tEq2aZMPC3__1TSL_cAqQ0VKPALWPeouDUzso7gVocWpPi3LghS_M_kM6UAQZuxg45Haqc-z2d6ES_Cxw53Ba7xikmYBhC5dySXFZdijNa4JbBc_A/s1600/20180704_122111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJgBI2fd09qkUjq-By7cwTDnu6tEq2aZMPC3__1TSL_cAqQ0VKPALWPeouDUzso7gVocWpPi3LghS_M_kM6UAQZuxg45Haqc-z2d6ES_Cxw53Ba7xikmYBhC5dySXFZdijNa4JbBc_A/s320/20180704_122111.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74glnUQPYGarD_7tUAfIjsXVBYhzuech8U8Es349lS3JSg5XvTnu37Pk08AmaPY3Kllz1EFPxIX8vPSH5fJCyAm_uXZ1nz7wJzk6UGg28sbPTNuagpYCtp_JEqUlklp5AsjcQT__CdQ/s1600/20180704_122118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74glnUQPYGarD_7tUAfIjsXVBYhzuech8U8Es349lS3JSg5XvTnu37Pk08AmaPY3Kllz1EFPxIX8vPSH5fJCyAm_uXZ1nz7wJzk6UGg28sbPTNuagpYCtp_JEqUlklp5AsjcQT__CdQ/s320/20180704_122118.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This Sea Horse was pretty cool, too. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaq1m3-6bNtfarBOipktZto-72z8GrLDlNqIn4AwWL0jmJgTjwsaz2jK-3AtV1sqbOHZ-A4GqyR7vvNzOel6smQU2ZfwPFda31abByYwgQPBCtoz9wF2jNwJvftT42qAQzfpU4IYyA5Q/s1600/20180704_124316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaq1m3-6bNtfarBOipktZto-72z8GrLDlNqIn4AwWL0jmJgTjwsaz2jK-3AtV1sqbOHZ-A4GqyR7vvNzOel6smQU2ZfwPFda31abByYwgQPBCtoz9wF2jNwJvftT42qAQzfpU4IYyA5Q/s320/20180704_124316.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOf6YTGGCH7J38cFjujzWXG-5-LEh_nXkEKasGY_nKQigYYeNn_miDcLGIpe9ejIppvKECHT6HZxs_8v_x23pMoN4ensrgJs-ELhyfnq2-NnpIDqEXQn9GrudcGxqIa777GFRhmHMgwg/s1600/Penguinfloatie2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOf6YTGGCH7J38cFjujzWXG-5-LEh_nXkEKasGY_nKQigYYeNn_miDcLGIpe9ejIppvKECHT6HZxs_8v_x23pMoN4ensrgJs-ELhyfnq2-NnpIDqEXQn9GrudcGxqIa777GFRhmHMgwg/s320/Penguinfloatie2.jpg" width="263" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Another look at my card. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hope you have a terrific day.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hugs!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_zAy5O0IKRGzTKhu4Ww6Wjyn1tNKBIcL8mnGNhxOzQfdKJ_KcmaErOVHV2w-Mo9qvpv380a4XyU5zIATvbDnE4PTSn3Z_9zTOTHvp9bN8K_DE9W6H6N49atNu9WEZd46pkyqXCJHMw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_zAy5O0IKRGzTKhu4Ww6Wjyn1tNKBIcL8mnGNhxOzQfdKJ_KcmaErOVHV2w-Mo9qvpv380a4XyU5zIATvbDnE4PTSn3Z_9zTOTHvp9bN8K_DE9W6H6N49atNu9WEZd46pkyqXCJHMw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-15572476510315459712018-07-09T16:17:00.001-06:002018-07-09T16:17:37.968-06:00Butterflies and a DragonHi There,<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Last week we drove to Sioux Falls, SD to visit my husband's family. It's our annual vacation. While there, we visited the Sertoma Butterfly House and much to my surprise, I was "kissed" by butterflies several times. Usually they like my husband, but I'm thinking they were drawn to my white hair and possibly the bright blue top I was wearing. πIt was fun. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
We left on Saturday and I was unable to do any coloring on the last day of the challenge. I was a little bummed about that as I managed to post something that I had worked on for all but the last day of the challenge. A definite record for me! Ah well, it was fun doing all sorts of coloring. Scroll down to see the completed dragon that I colored from Ivy and the Inky Butterfly.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNelen5N0ygzbmh8uox7ERb_Y_DvKVIOTLQ8rGeukzs3YuhuCEJ7-2FL0_TEWJnJoayrm-lqOEOiHO-aUIAiAiWXF5GiRFSh16nMKCI6hEPRWDdZuhiqZDLZUKD2QXLVlv0AilI2lcNQ/s1600/photo2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1197" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNelen5N0ygzbmh8uox7ERb_Y_DvKVIOTLQ8rGeukzs3YuhuCEJ7-2FL0_TEWJnJoayrm-lqOEOiHO-aUIAiAiWXF5GiRFSh16nMKCI6hEPRWDdZuhiqZDLZUKD2QXLVlv0AilI2lcNQ/s320/photo2.jpeg" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butterfly kisses at <br />Sertoma Butterfly House</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpP7q96eCUGvAAkm-KaeOn7y_j_3mlcvoiO0DR9pJVbFSObP8JkwW2NSADSPp90C-faY_S_7IwBEE-oMad3m2ymyGnxXiAbLeLjBPygPO9YcBaiadMCu3TX19xDyAsOVIBJyLshR2q5w/s1600/butterfly+house.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1197" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpP7q96eCUGvAAkm-KaeOn7y_j_3mlcvoiO0DR9pJVbFSObP8JkwW2NSADSPp90C-faY_S_7IwBEE-oMad3m2ymyGnxXiAbLeLjBPygPO9YcBaiadMCu3TX19xDyAsOVIBJyLshR2q5w/s320/butterfly+house.jpeg" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sertoma Butterfly House</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_uoGtGte5Tok8NaKLMtb8c5u8cCmLmwY-PD7ZFVtQgNAk5n7-EIs8s0yN18OSIJaT2v5sAJFGzIX7PNcExuJh2GiooNizNVzfFCyLRhCcJ_fD9EEk1Pig8SLsHnmyuJODRwiCJqCvA/s1600/photo3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1197" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_uoGtGte5Tok8NaKLMtb8c5u8cCmLmwY-PD7ZFVtQgNAk5n7-EIs8s0yN18OSIJaT2v5sAJFGzIX7PNcExuJh2GiooNizNVzfFCyLRhCcJ_fD9EEk1Pig8SLsHnmyuJODRwiCJqCvA/s320/photo3.jpeg" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sertoma Butterfly House</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJpvfsWw-ip00A0HItuTQ0xsxANQlUERnaWCnz3OBqGAgZEdAlp1WF5C4jIUkE4SMIkgiIvWbkzO_HnZZ2WTVuWpmft5EG29dFcjYMAKt7BNf0-75n7pJ18Pep3Bpai2Rx_PPQs3t4Q/s1600/photo1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1197" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJpvfsWw-ip00A0HItuTQ0xsxANQlUERnaWCnz3OBqGAgZEdAlp1WF5C4jIUkE4SMIkgiIvWbkzO_HnZZ2WTVuWpmft5EG29dFcjYMAKt7BNf0-75n7pJ18Pep3Bpai2Rx_PPQs3t4Q/s320/photo1.jpeg" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sertoma Butterfly House</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQMkRGpNporANwALnGN_bXxFvbNzOtKiDZdIjkCWC8TfFe1dXRZ55_QRA5nLw8S5a3vQLDLs5bRQdzglkTYHLrdcy8WuNagTaI0A9UOU9gAKx7SMGR4VSkvoX-kDu7xHz1zQVmIzrAQ/s1600/IMG_20180629_154422_522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1373" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQMkRGpNporANwALnGN_bXxFvbNzOtKiDZdIjkCWC8TfFe1dXRZ55_QRA5nLw8S5a3vQLDLs5bRQdzglkTYHLrdcy8WuNagTaI0A9UOU9gAKx7SMGR4VSkvoX-kDu7xHz1zQVmIzrAQ/s320/IMG_20180629_154422_522.jpg" width="274" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 29 of the 30 Day Coloring Challenge<br />From Ivy and the Inky Butterfly</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Thanks for stopping by. It's good to be home. I hope to get to do some creating very soon!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Crafty hugs,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xV9r-EIdY55xjmiLCj8nzww368S4qam6ESNXZkvZ7ovScIzY6DuVbMxztTsKoCjZfEkiGZYfG1nFpsXYDb1lay_V9Cnvx6HEHe0c9ElIOj-llCqIDfJ_d-lKJL5QM3ChjJrm6VIaXA/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xV9r-EIdY55xjmiLCj8nzww368S4qam6ESNXZkvZ7ovScIzY6DuVbMxztTsKoCjZfEkiGZYfG1nFpsXYDb1lay_V9Cnvx6HEHe0c9ElIOj-llCqIDfJ_d-lKJL5QM3ChjJrm6VIaXA/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-49410866038182726832018-06-22T14:23:00.002-06:002018-06-22T14:23:52.747-06:00Coloring Gnomes for Coloring Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hello there!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It is with huge thanks to <a href="http://www.djkardkreations.com/" target="_blank">Darnell</a> and her Mister that I am posting today. I expressed to her that I haven't been posting much on my blog recently because it's become very inconvenient and time consuming for me to do so with the purchase of a new camera several months ago and the fact that my phone only uploads a single picture at a time to my Photoshop Elements program. First world problems to be sure, but annoying and made me avoid uploading and editing photos for the blog. She responded with questions about why I didn't upload to the cloud. Um...because I never thought about it and more importantly didn't really understand how to do it. I knew vaguely that Google has a drive and photos and all that, but this old gal never really paid attention. My interest piqued, I started looking into it. So I'm trying upload pictures to Drive and Photos and I get a new email from Darnell and her hubby about being able to upload pictures to my camera's cloud. So, now I'm looking into that as well. I think I'm going to have pictures in several clouds at this rate. I don't care as long as they are safe and secure and EASY for me to access for editing and posting to my blog. As I tell most people, I only know enough about technology to be dangerous. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
All that to say...here's my first attempt at uploading from one of the clouds this morning. I was able to get it to my editing program and then uploaded to Blogger. Yay, me!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBu2_b80D8XmGJ_0MTLaAqrmA-MVyguM80U6af8wDb3hNrSRGYMAHUbjBfeMLsPzEa1r38dgeHuhyphenhyphen7OaMJTi9mSgtdlYs5DhmECHsCxKY2iOfjQkD1KwrCy0D71pDTeorp18Dla9s8A/s1600/gnomes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBu2_b80D8XmGJ_0MTLaAqrmA-MVyguM80U6af8wDb3hNrSRGYMAHUbjBfeMLsPzEa1r38dgeHuhyphenhyphen7OaMJTi9mSgtdlYs5DhmECHsCxKY2iOfjQkD1KwrCy0D71pDTeorp18Dla9s8A/s320/gnomes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This stamp set is from My Favorite Things and is called <a href="http://www.mftstamps.com/bb-you-gnome-me" target="_blank">You Gnome Me</a>. I had been on the fence about getting this set for some time, but after seeing <a href="https://theunpamperedstamper.blogspot.com/2018/05/i-dig-you-mft-hits-highlights.html" target="_blank">this pop up card</a> from Rachel at <a href="https://theunpamperedstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Unpampered Stamper</a> that I jumped off the fence into ownership. Rachel was kind enough to share with me the Copics she used to color her gnomes so vibrantly. I copied as closely as I could and took a liberty or two to make it my own. I didn't buy the dies, so I will have to fussy cut the images here pretty soon so I can make something with them. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This is one of my shares for The Daily Marker's 30 Day Coloring Challenge. Speaking of which, I haven't colored yet today. I've been a little preoccupied with my head in the clouds. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Oh and I have Darnell to thank again because she shared something about comments coming to our inboxes again without having to leave ourselves one first. Go <a href="http://www.djkardkreations.com/2018/06/solution-to-problem-re-receiving.html" target="_blank">here</a> to read what she found out. Let's hope it works with any comments left on this post. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
You may be seeing posts from me more consistently!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Thanks so much for stopping by! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I hope you have an amazing day.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijX8PNIkCXdS1urgY2pXc7ANx2v440gC8WeGSY3YMbO8YRS0zPxFCoL-Aslf3qZLbylfjPmhwJsGhK1yuMQ-CN7j0t66lS7LMcvOf2TyVM-YzoY80MjkVE2HxwWqEgzeej2IsBBjRYwQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijX8PNIkCXdS1urgY2pXc7ANx2v440gC8WeGSY3YMbO8YRS0zPxFCoL-Aslf3qZLbylfjPmhwJsGhK1yuMQ-CN7j0t66lS7LMcvOf2TyVM-YzoY80MjkVE2HxwWqEgzeej2IsBBjRYwQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-16245667901260254792018-06-16T08:13:00.002-06:002018-06-16T08:13:43.453-06:00Coloring Challenge Efforts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hello!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Kathy Racoosin is hostessing her <a href="http://www.thedailymarker.com/2018/06/day-1-the-daily-marker-30-day-coloring-challenge/" target="_blank">10th 30 Day Coloring Challenge all this month</a>. And I've been able to participate every day, in one form or another. Thank you, summer break from work and school! I have been sharing my efforts on my Instagram account, but wanted to share with you a few of the coloring projects I've worked on. I'll do my best to share more during the second half of the challenge. It's a lot of fun and if you only have 5 minutes to color, go for it. It's just for fun and to give you some "me" time to relax. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Anyway, in no particular order, here are a few projects. I've been practicing my Copic coloring by following videos of different artists and CASEing the cards they share. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvylXnAR-8uHnFE4D5m4Bp2kpsrzNiUkxm5GFNgMSyBmvvggU-l9QT17m2pPqR-4q6Job-DH2AiVRd_0Blso3OU33cE2q0YiJXoHK28YvT-rmLwr3WXDZ8YNQqFx9yhREoRgL4hPzAig/s1600/SpaceMayracase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1600" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvylXnAR-8uHnFE4D5m4Bp2kpsrzNiUkxm5GFNgMSyBmvvggU-l9QT17m2pPqR-4q6Job-DH2AiVRd_0Blso3OU33cE2q0YiJXoHK28YvT-rmLwr3WXDZ8YNQqFx9yhREoRgL4hPzAig/s320/SpaceMayracase.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here I cased Mayra's <a href="https://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/05/reach-for-stars-with-lawn-fawn.html" target="_blank">cards</a>. She is so talented! I know I've sung her praises here before. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFGNH8ltfpMDB08PYTEaj3muaIvItNp0E09_VkHNjSsck1Eelbt-iM84dYZSOIkVPs7Ads5PaFnOFFQe7okk96MxWUCo1hhBSfifQNpLLCEV9Bezfk2FHb3aXsWRt3J3cqc8sR6WnAg/s1600/HelloSummer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFGNH8ltfpMDB08PYTEaj3muaIvItNp0E09_VkHNjSsck1Eelbt-iM84dYZSOIkVPs7Ads5PaFnOFFQe7okk96MxWUCo1hhBSfifQNpLLCEV9Bezfk2FHb3aXsWRt3J3cqc8sR6WnAg/s320/HelloSummer.jpg" width="279" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On this card, I <a href="http://www.ellaahrawr.com/2018/04/sunny-studio-stamps-designer-choice.html" target="_blank">cased Eloise Blue</a> and used Sunny Studio Stamps. These kiddos make me smile. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinTf7n9LVkIrBGlwpzTjL58aLn8Rtm-ZiWh0EdANWpW0k3SXKHP7mNCZ21bHupS6kBn1Fs-kYh5JNitkKVNc0GDyOTgefECC5PL_s_B2m-JPTn1aTHJpIlhtQSPX522_F7qP1RHxpiWQ/s1600/Mermaidtail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="1600" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinTf7n9LVkIrBGlwpzTjL58aLn8Rtm-ZiWh0EdANWpW0k3SXKHP7mNCZ21bHupS6kBn1Fs-kYh5JNitkKVNc0GDyOTgefECC5PL_s_B2m-JPTn1aTHJpIlhtQSPX522_F7qP1RHxpiWQ/s320/Mermaidtail.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is was playing with some shimmery watercolors I bought at Hobby Lobby. The mermaid theme works so well for this time of the year. This is a panel from Carolee's Creations Art Play Paintables, that I found <a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/cc-22773.html?w=play+paintables" target="_blank">here</a> at Scrapbook dot com. Too bad this shot doesn't fully show just how shimmery this <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/search/?q=watercolor%3Arelevance&page=8&quickview=80826128" target="_blank">Master's Touch Metallic Semi Color Cake Paint Set</a> is. You can find this watercolor product in Hobby Lobby stores and it is very affordable. The purple pink color looks iridescent to me. So fun!</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GB_ZAoZXWJrLcUaoYKGIhdv52N46YafOlasOHcCJCF75tNoLEb3DHnWD7vH47d8g9ocUPJpCMZhmEPcchyeDBsjgH_PF1QeYrJRiEUqTBw9Mc9VdHqxAAtTT6Dp1SjsCDTSOj20NrQ/s1600/VikingKids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1297" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GB_ZAoZXWJrLcUaoYKGIhdv52N46YafOlasOHcCJCF75tNoLEb3DHnWD7vH47d8g9ocUPJpCMZhmEPcchyeDBsjgH_PF1QeYrJRiEUqTBw9Mc9VdHqxAAtTT6Dp1SjsCDTSOj20NrQ/s320/VikingKids.jpg" width="259" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And finally, here are some adorable<a href="https://ccdesignsrs.com/collections/robertos-pascals-digi/products/new-robertos-rascals-viking-kids-digital-image" target="_blank"> Viking Kids</a> I found at CC Designs. They come in stamps or digital. I bought the digital format. I was inspired by a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFU6CXmgT9k" target="_blank">wonderful video</a> by Laura Volpes. She colored her images with different markers, but I played and practiced with my Copics. I really enjoy watching Laura's videos. She does a great job showing what she is creating, but I also enjoy her accent. I don't own the powders she used to make the backgrounds, but they look pretty fun!</div>
<br />
That's it for me today. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I really appreciate your stopping by.<br />
Hugs,<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM4osWdmft5qfEC8JldylHH-7mz75UbHZj1B14CAsWIx8GLBt3DNt4bzkpS8NXZB-DCPdXa_aKgfGQ6c8so58M38M_LGbz23cYVTeZffxRNLeNgDM7XjCGwLW1AGYRwWlKekDbQ0WIgw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM4osWdmft5qfEC8JldylHH-7mz75UbHZj1B14CAsWIx8GLBt3DNt4bzkpS8NXZB-DCPdXa_aKgfGQ6c8so58M38M_LGbz23cYVTeZffxRNLeNgDM7XjCGwLW1AGYRwWlKekDbQ0WIgw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-7161561483415931772018-06-05T16:59:00.001-06:002018-06-05T17:01:16.262-06:00Lemonade Box Car Hello!<br />
<br />
June 1st started Kathy Racoosin's 10th (!!) 30 Day Coloring Challenge and I am doing my very best to play along consistently. So far, I've been able to post something each day. I will say that I am posting to Instagram regularly, but I know I have blog readers who don't "do" Instagram. I will try to post here as well. Today I am sharing the card I completed today. For the coloring challenge, you don't have to create a complete card, but since I am on break from work, I'm doing my best to get cards made. A kind of "reward" for the house chores I've been trying to catch up on. π<br />
<br />
The girls are working the Stem Camp at school this week, so it's nice and quiet around here, too.<br />
<br />
In early May, a gal I follow on Instagram, named Mona Toth, posted a Lawn Fawnatics Challenge card. You can see it<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BiSXAsIgNsi/?taken-by=mona.toth" target="_blank"> here</a>. It is an Instagram picture. Anyway, isn't that the neatest 3D card? I couldn't get it out of my head. Today, I decided to try to create a version of her card, but as a Box Card. I used many Lawn Fawn products for this card. Make Lemonade, Enjoy your Day, Milk and Cookies, Simply Celebrate, Baked With Love just to name some. I could have used others, too. Anyway, I fiddled and futzed and played until I came up with this:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyr0dWWn2ozTSGS01HU0QDuZcNI_NBbPKifVrdF-07TQVqpL5ytECKRHT2Zi4BzvyB5_-_m15EleOFzzh_Hw8LEVsjJxYRPXuyBcILFS5vGMPiZQQ_AFATENouLU1UJj0646Pg5ZesoA/s1600/Lemonboxcard1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1532" data-original-width="1600" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyr0dWWn2ozTSGS01HU0QDuZcNI_NBbPKifVrdF-07TQVqpL5ytECKRHT2Zi4BzvyB5_-_m15EleOFzzh_Hw8LEVsjJxYRPXuyBcILFS5vGMPiZQQ_AFATENouLU1UJj0646Pg5ZesoA/s320/Lemonboxcard1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
I have the card sitting on its back to get this shot. The best straight on picture I could capture.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzwNnYgHB14lr5hQQWVuJQa-y18PG7yTtVGRX87MxVZToG9O4UN43vL5eS8cfT-Afg_DSsSTUpOntzeuPCZGgjeq6jCOS4kZMvbCahOWa47E-H2UdTUMP1CriEzVZ5NCwAXFyOp0f1g/s1600/Lemonboxcard2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1537" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzwNnYgHB14lr5hQQWVuJQa-y18PG7yTtVGRX87MxVZToG9O4UN43vL5eS8cfT-Afg_DSsSTUpOntzeuPCZGgjeq6jCOS4kZMvbCahOWa47E-H2UdTUMP1CriEzVZ5NCwAXFyOp0f1g/s320/Lemonboxcard2.jpg" width="307" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3CyqjEhVJy14MhRouxtgf_nB7qAJJOY-IPbC6En0JLQ1KCXNx9nl-0ls8A9riPSwGtM_Xg_cyJlgoril_HZZwHnmmULx2eeMrFSNo9eo9_jwU_XEW_vFTvS5xAxpiac61hY1UEDkX7w/s1600/Lemonboxcard3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1494" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3CyqjEhVJy14MhRouxtgf_nB7qAJJOY-IPbC6En0JLQ1KCXNx9nl-0ls8A9riPSwGtM_Xg_cyJlgoril_HZZwHnmmULx2eeMrFSNo9eo9_jwU_XEW_vFTvS5xAxpiac61hY1UEDkX7w/s320/Lemonboxcard3.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>
I added the be and the butterfly with a strip of acetate so they look like they are flying.<br />
I also added a little bit of Nuvo Crystal glaze on some pieces for extra oomph. There are items with Spectrum Noir glitter pen, too. I colored all the images with Copic Markers.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GeUA_ZCbWj6rOjf2w8UKLldt2c577vjFAsWUd6rjBf6ASs6b7qogU4g_SB2rgGsv2UEp1vI91BYQbkA4_9BW8SnMfWW0kln7UExyLeu6cqdweMHntYeft8au4NxW0Zs4jSR8MQihYg/s1600/Lemonboxcard4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GeUA_ZCbWj6rOjf2w8UKLldt2c577vjFAsWUd6rjBf6ASs6b7qogU4g_SB2rgGsv2UEp1vI91BYQbkA4_9BW8SnMfWW0kln7UExyLeu6cqdweMHntYeft8au4NxW0Zs4jSR8MQihYg/s320/Lemonboxcard4.jpg" width="305" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks so much for stopping by. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you are having a wonderful day!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EXJL1gSZdBAEmBT2avFJ_2_ebKteBLGgcVwsSOtIsB2H_t0tA89sATVARk6pEfQJ7qL1U50hE-EVJ5M5vSO9A7hl-8VDS8IiKnRIrh4J5nzZx_xOinx8NxR0GbT9qZlowuCu4xqeBQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EXJL1gSZdBAEmBT2avFJ_2_ebKteBLGgcVwsSOtIsB2H_t0tA89sATVARk6pEfQJ7qL1U50hE-EVJ5M5vSO9A7hl-8VDS8IiKnRIrh4J5nzZx_xOinx8NxR0GbT9qZlowuCu4xqeBQ/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-76816927356947890372018-05-28T13:59:00.001-06:002018-05-28T13:59:17.417-06:00A Few Shadow Box Cards to ShareHappy Memorial Day to my US friends and Happy Monday to those from other countries. Thank you for stopping by. I sure wish I could have gone "see" my dad today. He is in a military cemetery in California, and I'm sure there were flags put out as well as a ceremony of some kind. I gratefully thank our service members for their service and sacrifices for our freedom. π<br />
<br />
I had hoped to work on more cards today, but instead the girls and I worked on making a strawberry rhubarb pie to bring for dessert to the bbq we will be attending later this afternoon. It's our first, so we are hopeful it will be tasty. The rhubarb was picked from our little garden. :)<br />
<br />
I thought you might like to see what I worked on yesterday and Friday. I was again inspired by the super creative Mayra of <a href="https://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/05/waving-hellomermaid-theme-with-lawn-fawn.html?showComment=1527250116695#c5911957156195002270" target="_blank">Mayra's Designs</a>. She's been making all kinds of scenes and many of them are Disney themed using Lawn Fawn products. I sure had fun putting these together.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-mb5hFr-Um6pT-DyBD0glT8dG5MYWhV0ugRXHftGaL35Vs3WANobrKbTtc7TdAIRlbimGzcSXmymrde-EUqSP52_6ZXbApd1s7PxW3JLz3t773HmqIfyrhPMXSOLrj24HXe7zeRJ8g/s1600/MermaidScene.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1305" data-original-width="1600" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-mb5hFr-Um6pT-DyBD0glT8dG5MYWhV0ugRXHftGaL35Vs3WANobrKbTtc7TdAIRlbimGzcSXmymrde-EUqSP52_6ZXbApd1s7PxW3JLz3t773HmqIfyrhPMXSOLrj24HXe7zeRJ8g/s320/MermaidScene.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
While I didn't have the same frame she used for her card, I used an MFT Collage Frame and I think it worked great. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I used Fintastic Friends, Mermaid for You, Life is Good and You are Sublime stamp sets. The banner is from the Ocean Add On to the shadow box card dies. The sane is a hillside border die. You can't see them very well, but I did use an MFT cloud stencil to add some Tumbled Glass distress ink clouds. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9R069fG3H1uHmoSzfkTJwFJ3j5q__uJeqLJM-KsZEHCsDm28r2K8sFHQbMHzEzSMSD5trFhnvLkpdtRba7CLDc6klc6zwmclN54-bAwBl-iTzCFKYC_bzYBGy-RRLDjUXaRBdSvnPw/s1600/Mermaidboxcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1341" data-original-width="1600" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9R069fG3H1uHmoSzfkTJwFJ3j5q__uJeqLJM-KsZEHCsDm28r2K8sFHQbMHzEzSMSD5trFhnvLkpdtRba7CLDc6klc6zwmclN54-bAwBl-iTzCFKYC_bzYBGy-RRLDjUXaRBdSvnPw/s320/Mermaidboxcard.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is my version of the shadow box card Mayra inspired. I cut out some LF watercolor paper for the background and for the sea weed. A few of the sea life creatures are attached to strips of acetate to make them look like they are floating. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And finally, this is my take on the Happy Trails shadow box card she created <a href="https://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/05/happy-trails-with-lawn-fawn.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFFPUS2GJPR-w9KzDvM5hMyqFTZ1iyjm-_LMA3d6sMUgzeBelVsydic-HGRIRbOWD-B38H8toncM_1ROght3iPhQ1fRQJJP-K63RQQqEG7ECxs0AY9YSmLkYjXyioQcHPGeY6wXDRAQ/s1600/Happytrailsboxcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1407" data-original-width="1600" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFFPUS2GJPR-w9KzDvM5hMyqFTZ1iyjm-_LMA3d6sMUgzeBelVsydic-HGRIRbOWD-B38H8toncM_1ROght3iPhQ1fRQJJP-K63RQQqEG7ECxs0AY9YSmLkYjXyioQcHPGeY6wXDRAQ/s320/Happytrailsboxcard.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had a lot of fun with this one, too. I added a shooting star, which I thought was neat. All the stars are die cut from DCWV glitter card stock. A couple of stars are attached to acetate to look like they are so close you can touch them. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A friend of mine is moving to the mountains, and I thought this would be a unique way to wish her well on her new adventure. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
That's it from me for now. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thank you, Mayra, for sharing your fantastic creativity and inspiring me to create these cards. You have a few more that I will probably case as well. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thank goodness for all you creative people! I sure appreciate you!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy, crafty hugs!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7evi8hry-QKidGr7blkCXWWeH8SFPlTULXnS_oSuWuZZ1sj09CJRMEnk8A_U-8wp0dCVWd4E-BuUeWu2qvHUB9ZytUOgmRTzG3W0hR5NCRHUfmR6zfMTKjQvwpH4-5bRzDW7Jd8yqhA/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7evi8hry-QKidGr7blkCXWWeH8SFPlTULXnS_oSuWuZZ1sj09CJRMEnk8A_U-8wp0dCVWd4E-BuUeWu2qvHUB9ZytUOgmRTzG3W0hR5NCRHUfmR6zfMTKjQvwpH4-5bRzDW7Jd8yqhA/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710399767716179.post-54940527361815475332018-05-26T17:14:00.002-06:002018-05-26T17:14:36.470-06:00I'm Back with a Mermaid Pivot Die Card <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Yikes! I can't believe I haven't posted here since February! Oh my goodness. Time sure has flown by. Well, I'm happy to share that school is out for the summer and I am relaxing pretty hard, as I told my brother on the phone just a little while ago. π</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
School has been busy for both my girls and me. Amy's Winterguard team went to the State Competition last month and took 6th place over all! Pretty nifty. The girls had their final band concert where Amy played French Horn instead of trumpet and Jessica played both the flute and marimba. The band and orchestra classes combined to play the theme to Jurassic Park. Earlier this month, we all went with the band/orchestra classes to go see the Colorado Symphony Orchestra presentation of Jurassic Park. This is where the movie is shown and the Symphony/Orchestra plays the score as the movie plays. What an amazing experience. It's been a very busy, but also successful school year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The girls have a little down time right now, but next week Jessica will take her driver's education classes and should get her learner's permit. Amy is still working on her driving hours and should have her driver's license in September. I may not have to drive myself much at all this summer. π And marching band practice begins in a few weeks. No rest for the weary or wicked, right? </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
And speaking of Amy. She was invited to 5 different graduation parties this season. She made a card for her friends and you can see it below the card that I am sharing. She did a great job!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I've been battling some carpal tunnel in my right hand for the past several months. I've not been in pain, but I've had a very strong tingling sensation in both my right thumb and pointer finger. Add to that has been a feeling of numbness at the same time. It is very strange. Thankfully, it hasn't been painful, but imagine the sensation of your foot falling asleep and is just starting to wake up (except no pain). That's the closest I can get to describing what is has felt like. It was strong enough that I was having trouble doing handwork type of things. My doctor said I was to wear a wrist brace at all times(except at work where it wasn't sanitary to do so), even to bed. So, for something like 5-6 weeks I did just that. It feels much improved now and in fact, just last night, I worked on my cross stitch for the first time in months.π I still have a slight tingly sensation, so I'm still wearing the brace at night. For the most part, I don't notice the sensation. A huge improvement!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
And on top of all this, last Sunday was the one year anniversary of my dad's passing. Can you believe it's been a year? In some ways, it feels like forever ago and in others, it still feels so new. I miss him every day, but I really rely on the fact that he isn't suffering and is with my mom and brother and all his friends. That's such a comfort. I really distracted myself pretty well last weekend. And that brings me to the card I want to share. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Mayra of<a href="https://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Mayra's Designs</a> has been on fire recently with some amazing and creative projects using Lawn Fawn goodies. I was so inspired by her projects that I am casing one of them today. You can see her awesome card <a href="https://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/05/youre-treasure-with-lawn-fawn.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I was completely smitten. This proved to be a wonderful distraction for me. I have 3 brothers' birthdays in 2 days (my oldest brother and twin brothers). One of the twins loves the ocean and I tweaked Mayra's design to show the boy merman. I also practiced some Copic coloring. Thank you so much for the inspiration, Mayra!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14ye6k2VohlANkT_DExoDDsXYhGmTaBNVQZmwBWIhzMNGPeQkgtWxnFnKZ-69UwuczRWfmVZ5MmwS0_p83CgJ8z0nEhNuyOIue8d1K1MdAQeoyCDYF_p5vj_t17tgjzTiwLxzXrz_FA/s1600/MermaidPivot1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1341" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14ye6k2VohlANkT_DExoDDsXYhGmTaBNVQZmwBWIhzMNGPeQkgtWxnFnKZ-69UwuczRWfmVZ5MmwS0_p83CgJ8z0nEhNuyOIue8d1K1MdAQeoyCDYF_p5vj_t17tgjzTiwLxzXrz_FA/s320/MermaidPivot1.jpg" width="268" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj-jQmJbMVhu6vhvjYOdsSzsvB78FS2UtawgO1oQhqzqL51Tqa5pvKAhMcRF2sy3hqd4b1_tQRhGLZHAeWTwUoOnseNq9CmVes2wy7l8ZUikcMChb1M3KVxKKTPtPZ1Zab_AfbFKWfQ/s1600/MermaidPivot2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="925" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj-jQmJbMVhu6vhvjYOdsSzsvB78FS2UtawgO1oQhqzqL51Tqa5pvKAhMcRF2sy3hqd4b1_tQRhGLZHAeWTwUoOnseNq9CmVes2wy7l8ZUikcMChb1M3KVxKKTPtPZ1Zab_AfbFKWfQ/s320/MermaidPivot2.jpg" width="185" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YHyQN3L7W-MyQv-93T6xZup9OZJ3gnzytc_FxTPyzsW5huKuVPNXu0xSU9n4h44UTlVxOCK0XY_Sdebs7zrMGqUEoAEfmY19wpPsMKWfGwrkAU-6nqjgZP9fINKlWyHZfewpAvT81w/s1600/MermaidPivot3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YHyQN3L7W-MyQv-93T6xZup9OZJ3gnzytc_FxTPyzsW5huKuVPNXu0xSU9n4h44UTlVxOCK0XY_Sdebs7zrMGqUEoAEfmY19wpPsMKWfGwrkAU-6nqjgZP9fINKlWyHZfewpAvT81w/s320/MermaidPivot3.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu64FyiwH-i7orcHZwcdOaCZYn0CoVrhBcCHqTiCsAtRq3jcDKIynfL9sH1ObdhCQdBnMwP7ytcghn-qbb_VHKWS6YNzhLbaeAiUH8BvhOh0j3fXnwK_GKnOmrJMxbsKlUI4aQnALfCA/s1600/MermaidPivot4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu64FyiwH-i7orcHZwcdOaCZYn0CoVrhBcCHqTiCsAtRq3jcDKIynfL9sH1ObdhCQdBnMwP7ytcghn-qbb_VHKWS6YNzhLbaeAiUH8BvhOh0j3fXnwK_GKnOmrJMxbsKlUI4aQnALfCA/s320/MermaidPivot4.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGVMZjtc-kTeCK7-K4_uNWAK_3BC5sre-WaW-14rg1iAEhcYBpK_e_76yJSqBhrbdqiZOhXd4IveFPPFNVNxff52lgptyZYR1k0wukXmLtKBk3S1ldTy9FuWbVrIag50sSRkxFFJA9A/s1600/MermaidPivot5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1022" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGVMZjtc-kTeCK7-K4_uNWAK_3BC5sre-WaW-14rg1iAEhcYBpK_e_76yJSqBhrbdqiZOhXd4IveFPPFNVNxff52lgptyZYR1k0wukXmLtKBk3S1ldTy9FuWbVrIag50sSRkxFFJA9A/s320/MermaidPivot5.jpg" width="204" /></a></div>
The Lawn Fawn sets used are Mermaid for You, Ahoy Matey and Fintastic Friends. I used some stitched hillside border dies, too.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBID_4UaIWvWMy5uaCS_aafF5vQ6vUloVRfRElLwCClF2_xfJKwViNrDfc8ckwZI3hvimLAutq5XlCa6aFpTAwxb0kP5oYek2EfdIF__BSYl_sDg6dH8Ov3IGAH14Fubm6GM9Uhnbpw/s1600/NGHSgradAmy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBID_4UaIWvWMy5uaCS_aafF5vQ6vUloVRfRElLwCClF2_xfJKwViNrDfc8ckwZI3hvimLAutq5XlCa6aFpTAwxb0kP5oYek2EfdIF__BSYl_sDg6dH8Ov3IGAH14Fubm6GM9Uhnbpw/s320/NGHSgradAmy.jpg" width="307" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Here's the card I helped Amy make for her friends using the Mosaic Turnabout stamp from Concord and 9th as well as a Congrats die from MFT. School colors with some clear and gold embossing for added interest. We also made the envelopes using my We R Memory Keepers envelope punch. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Whew, what a marathon post. Thank you if you've stuck with me this far.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I will close for now and thank you so much for stopping by. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I am hopeful that I will be able to make more time for crafting this summer.</div>
<br />
In fact, I know I will be back before the weekend is done as I've got some other photos edited for another post.<br />
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Yippee!</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Happy Crafty Hugs!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphen4PlLEyxPlcvZhntbTvL4oi50_NW6A_G_tHunvfsNlFdFdY3Ic5ZQ38Ad5t84FcLBQO9o_e98i__hsAWKPNGJ4X_hsrmP9uDGFkZC0m1EKqFgUZ-pkboOpbWOuaNEmfgYmyKXJiscw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="70" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphen4PlLEyxPlcvZhntbTvL4oi50_NW6A_G_tHunvfsNlFdFdY3Ic5ZQ38Ad5t84FcLBQO9o_e98i__hsAWKPNGJ4X_hsrmP9uDGFkZC0m1EKqFgUZ-pkboOpbWOuaNEmfgYmyKXJiscw/s1600/CB+sign+-+the+heart+of+everything.png" /></a></div>
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com10