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Hello again! I am on a serious roll here! I have a bunch of cards I made that are a lot "simpler" than my usual fare (some more so than others) and instead of featuring a colored image, they all showcase a sentiment. I thought I'd share them all in one blog post so you can marvel at my lack of effort when I'm pressed for time! Lol
This first card does have some layers and embellishments and I actually love the way it turned out. I dislike having to make sympathy cards on principle but it's important to convey comfort any way we can. I used a Stampin' Up sentiment cut with Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders) and matted with Picot Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders). The other die is Fancy Doily Border (La-La-Land Crafts) and the edges of the card are trimmed with a Martha Stewart border punch. A bit of lace and some flowers from my stash are the finishing touches.
This next card was for a co-worker's birthday. I found out last minute that he shared a birthday with another co-worker and so had to through together a quick masculine card for him. Again, here there are a few layers, topped with another sentiment from Stampin' Up cut using Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics (My Favorite Things). The honeycomb texture was achieved with an embossing folder and I added a few black pearls as well as a button and baker's twine from my stash.
Summer was over before I knew it and I needed a thank you card for Kayne's camp director. He works so hard for those 10 weeks to make sure the kids have a great experience! But true to form I left it until the last minute to create so this was the result. The Stampin' Up sentiment is once again cut with Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics (My Favorite Things). I added several of the Feather (Hot Off The Press) die cuts, popping up the top one with foam squares for added dimension.
And last but not least, a card for Kayne's archery instructor. I could not for the life of me find an image of a boy with a bow and arrow that was not Cupid so I took matters into my own hands with some arrow themed paper, a Stampin' Up sentiment, and a couple of Tim Holtz metal arrows.
I get so carried away with all the dies and embellishments I forget that there is also beauty in simplicity. And that sometimes maybe words are worth a thousand pictures.
Hope everyone is having an amazing week!
{hugs}
Regan
I can't believe my baby brother is getting married today! Where does the time go? I am all dolled up, hair and make-up done, and waiting to get dressed so I thought I'd do a quick blog post. I have a card to show you (I'll share the happy couple's wedding card tomorrow). This one is a sympathy card for a friend who lost her cat this week. Pets leave pawprints on our heart, and she is missing this much-loved furry member of her family. I used Mo's Digital Pencil Angel with Kitten image which I think is a beautiful tribute for the loss of a beloved pet . I colored her with Copics and cut her out with Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities. The doily is French Pastry from Cheery Lynn Designs. I added metal corners, half pearls, and flowers. Paper is My Mind's Eye - Bramble Rose.
Markers used: Copics (E11, E21, E00, E31, E23, E79, R20, N4, N6, N8, BG10, BG13).
Today's Blog Every Day in May theme is Something someone told you about yourself that you'll never forget (good or bad).
I think the thing that has stuck with me is something a college professor told me when I was still in junior high. My friend's mother took some samples of my creative writing to one of her professors. This professor was kind enough to read my work and provide some constructive criticism. I remember seeing the words "possibly quite talented" in her comments. The glow from that compliment helped encourage me to continue writing and to pursue my interest in broadcasting. Teachers are so instrumental in molding young minds and I wish I could thank this one for her encouragement!
Okay, well, it's time to start getting ready! T-minus 2 hours to wedding time!
{hugs}
Regan
Sympathy cards are not my favorite thing to make. Understandably so as that means something sad has occurred. But I wanted to give a bit of comfort to my mom for the loss of their dog, Odin. I knew Mo Manning's image Angel with Puppy would be perfect. I colored her with Copics and used the current layout from Sketch n Stash (#97). She is layered on top of a mat cut with Labels Nine Nestabilities from Spellbinders. A bit of Crystal Stickles adorns her wings. Papers are DCWV The Pets Stack. I added some flowers, bling, and a metal corner. The sentiment is from a My Favorite Things set and was cut out with one of the Grommet Tags dies, also from Spellbinders. I happened to have the Good Dog license tag (a Jolees sticker) in my stash.
Markers used: Copics (E11, E21, E00, R20, E04, E34, E37, E39, E27, B00, B02).
Challenges:
- Crafts and Me: #104-My Sentiments Exactly
- Anything Goes Challenge: #77-Animals
Surprisingly, she is already talking about getting a puppy. My parents have always been dog people and ever since I was little we've had 4-legged family members. Each one loved like no other. I have a sneaking suspicion, though, that my small man has something to do with the desire to acquire a new pet so soon. I know he will be delighted and I hope that it brightens my mom's spirits too.
Thanks for stopping by and hope you're having a fabulous week so far!
{hugs}
Regan
I absolutely LOVE sketch challenges, and I recently discovered that Paper Craft Planet has one on their blog! Today was yet ANOTHER snow day here in the North East (the second one this week!) so I was able to play with SK011511. Sadly, I now have to go to work tomorrow, on a Saturday, to make up some time and try to get caught up on my work, but it was worth it for the peace of mind I had today knowing I didn't have to drive in the fluffy stuff. My son and I had a wonderful day together - we played, watched movies and generally had a good time! Being a mom who works full-time I really cherish when I get extra time with him like this!
This card was made for one of my co-workers as a special request. She wanted a sympathy card for a friend of hers. I'm not used to creating projects that don't include an image so this is a little out of my comfort zone, but I like how the flowers and the sentiment are the focal point here.
Thanks for looking!
Card Supplies
Images: Brighter Tomorrow (Stampin' Up)
Inks: Cameo Coral and Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up)
Paper: Cameo Coral and Chocolate Chip card stock (Stampin' up); white card stock (Georgia Pacific); The Natural Stack designer paper (DCWV)
Accessories: Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Cameo Roses Poppyfield (Prima); Boutique Fleur mulberry paper mini roses (Recollections); Pearl adhesive pearls (Queen&Co); brown satin ribbon (Offray)
