This past weekend was a much-anticipated church fellowship event; the annual beer tasting! Sounds weird? Well, what happens is a bunch of fun and crazy people bring side dishes of the best food to go with a main dish (usually brats) and the hosts plan an evening of tasting (think wine tasting) complete with lessons about the brewing process and history. Let me say that I'm not a beer drinker - but I do thoroughly enjoy this evening! And it's due, in large part, to the wonderful people who host the event! Thank You Kindly!
The card was my first try at the twisted easel card that is all the rage now! I actually like it! I used every last scrap (!) of a lovely piece of Japanese paper that was in my gift pack (explained in my last post). The colors on this one really POP.
Here's the card open:
I think I might have gotten carried away with the buttons (LOL) but they really do help the card stand open! Stamps were Waltzingmouse Stamps (on the front) and Close-to-My-Heart on the inside. I'll be attempting this design again, for sure!
I awoke at 4 AM from the sound of my own voice saying out loud - "Happy Birthday, Steve", but of course, he can't hear me from nearly 2,000 miles away!
Namaste.
It was heavenly getting into the craft room today - I had some "must make" cards and my Mojo was with me - I was on a roll! I guess I must have had ideas stuck inside my head for awhile or something.
This one is simple - really - and I love the overall effect. I used white pigment ink to put "white caps" on the waves, and paper-pieced the sailboat from a grab-bag type package of scrap Japanese fine papers that were a gift a few years ago (I've been hoarding them - they are so wonderful!). I sponged some "Sky" ink onto the sky and die cut the clouds . . . deciding to stamp them with the sentiment was just a lucky accident (not part of my initial plan)! I love the overall effect of the card! It may not be "fun" enough for a 6 year old - but it certainly made ME happy!
Wedding plans - oh my goodness! Well, we have set the date, and what type of cake. The two most important decisions (Just KIDDING!). I have so much to do yet - but started by making lists. That will help me feel more in control. An illusion, I realize; humor me. Thank you all for your warm and thoughtful messages. I feel so loved! Let's see if I can answer some of the questions - "North" means Minnesota. Yes, we will still be commuting after we get married - I have a great job and am not ready to retire, so I need to continue working. I've been independent for 18 years so I have some practice at being alone. I admit that it's harder now that I know how happy I can be with Steve in my daily life - but I still think we can do this. We're going to try - and if adjustments need to be made later on, well, then we'll address them then. Yes, my daughter met him and she is very happy for us. No, it's not scary loving a priest, it's wonderful! I think that covers most of them - let me know if I forgot anything important!
Namaste
ps - I made it to yoga classes three days last week - and I feel STRONG!!!
This one was originally made by Jen Coleman - I added only the Hollyhock back piece with another row of scallops and stamped a Happy Birthday greeting inside! Isn't it wonderful?! It filled a need for a beautiful birthday card with only about 3 minutes of my time invested. Thanks for the rescue Jen!!!Update on life - I had my first ever nail acrylics put on today and done in a lovely natural length and shape - with french manicure. I'm still adjusting, but I think I'll love them! I know I'll be showing my hands off in the very near future . . .
Hugs!
When the new CTMH catalog came out my unit did a wonderful card swap and I participated in two sets! That meant that I got one set to create a demo board (examples of each type of paper and lots of new stamp sets!) and the other set was for me to enjoy and share!! This was one of the cards that I altered slightly to make it "mine" and give for a welcome baby card.
The original was by Joanne Zubal - just delightful and even though it was cheating - it's about the only way I'm getting anything done (until May when my love will be far away and I'll have oddles of time to stamp).
Hugs!
Hello! I've missed you!!
This card was the technique I taught at the February Open Stamping at my house. It uses facial tissues to pick up ink from the ink pad and place it on the acrylic stamp. I started with the darker color (so I could see where I put it) and then filled in with the lighter color. The resulting softness is so pretty! You can learn more about it at Jeanette Lynton's blog here.
My life is awesome! Have I mentioned that? LOL Since I've last posted I've met more of Steve's friends and some family. They are all wonderful people - which really doesn't surprise me since it is only logical that this amazing man would have awesome friends. I have been welcomed with love and kindness and my heart has tripled in size from all the love it holds. It is only by the Grace of God that I have been so enriched - and I am incredibly grateful.
Next week I meet his daughter, and mid-April he meets mine. These are important events (as we all know, daughters rule!).
Hugs!!
This was a gift card birthday card I made recently using the Close to My Heart Wings papers! Delightful to work with, I love that these papers use black as one of the "neutral" colors! Such a "pop" for all the other colors! The inside right-hand side is a pocket that opens up - there is a gift card tucked inside. It took me a little "fiddling" with the measurements to get this right, but I've kept my template and will definitely use it again! Card and gift all in one!
The weekend has been productive so far - I'm hoping for an equally good Sunday! Hugs to all my dear friends who didn't expect to be going anywhere today (rapture). I believe it will happen when we least expect it!
Namaste.
