Someday

I began this A2-sized card by stamping the focal image (Stampington & Company) in Versafine Onyx on mixed media paper. Then, I stamped the squares and circles (Hero Arts) and the word Someday (Uptown Design Co.) using Distress Oxide inks. After that, I adhered the white panel to the magenta panel and then to the black panel using double-side tape. I adhered all of that to a white card base.

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Simon Says: Let’s Be On Time 

We're Better Together

 I began this A2-sized card by stamping the image and sentiment (Colorado Craft Company) in Distress Archival ink in hickory smoke using my MISTI to assure good placement and darkness. Then, I used chalk to color in the image. After that, I cut the green gingham paper slightly larger than the panel with the image on it, and I placed it on a white card base using double-sided tape.

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Week 382: UNITE

My mind has been elsewhere.

Maybe you've noticed my absence. My mind has been elsewhere, and so have I at times.

My wife, Katie, had a hip replacement on December 21st, 2020. She was doing well, and then she wasn't. She saw her doctor and found she had an infection, so she had surgery on Monday, January 25th, 2021. It was the best-case scenario in that the infection didn't go into the muscle or her joint. So, he flushed out the infection, debrided the area and seeded the area with antibiotics. She stayed in the hospital for 3 days, coming home on Thursday morning. 

So, I spent my time at the hospital visiting with her. I went after I fed the cats and had my breakfast. I packed my lunch and dinner. I came home about 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm. I have a hard time driving at night. Thank goodness there's a little bit of light at 6 pm! When I came home, I fed the cats, caught up on my computer and went to bed early. I didn't get my usual mid-day nap! 

Katie was sent home with a PICC line that goes into her vein where she must receive antibiotics twice a day, about 12 hours apart. So, I play nurse since she can't do it herself. She also has a Wound-Vac, which helps her incision heal. We are working on our new normal. 

Needless to say, I have been focused on her and not my art. Now, I will be starting back to working on my art that will be uploaded tomorrow evening for challenges that are due on February 1st. It's been a nice break, too. I need that every once in awhile.

Keep Katie in your thoughts as she heals. She's walking without assistance now, and she only has to work on her endurance after being out of commission for awhile. She can tie her own shoes, too, which is something she couldn't do before this last surgery. 

Enjoy

I began this A2-sized card by stamping the balloons on a scrap of white card stock using Brilliance Ink. Brilliance shimmers in the light. I cut them out with a die and glued the two on the ends to the card base. I used double-sided foam tape to lift the middle one up. I drew a line from each with a pencil. Then, I die cut the sentiment and glued it to the card base.

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Simon Says: We’re On A Roll 

Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ J2021 

HLS January Anything Goes with Dies Challenge  

Celebrate

 I began this A2-sized card by stamping bubbles all over the front using Brilliance ink in three different colors. Brilliance gives a shimmery effect in the light. Then, I die cut the sentiment and glued it down.

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Simon Says: We’re On A Roll

Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ J2021 

HLS January Anything Goes with Dies Challenge

Childhood is a Journey

 I began this A2-sized card by cutting a piece of white card stock for the top. I stamped the sentiment (Momenta) using Colorbox Chalk lipstick red and the tricycle (Unity) using Versafine Onyx. Then, I cut a piece of red card stock, which was slightly larger and adhered the two pieces together. Next, I adhered that onto the white card base.

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Simon Says: We’re On A Roll

Big Ben: London

I began this tag by stamping the clock (Inkadinkado) and Big Ben (Stampabilities) on scraps of white card stock with Versafine Onyx. I cut down the Big Ben image and colored it in with my Spectrum Noir colored pencils. Then, I die cut the tag which measures approximately 2 1/2" by 4 1/2". Next, I cut strips of white and red card stock and glued it to the tag. Then, I glued the clock face to the tag. After that, I used double-sided foam tape to adhere the other image to the tag. Then, I used my Silent Setter to bore a hole into the top middle of tag. I set in an eyelet and threaded a white ribbon through it.

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Simon Says: We’re On A Roll 
 

Circles All Over

I began this tag by die cutting the black background. It measures approximately 3" by 3 1/4". Then, I stamped the image (Above the Mark) on a scrap of white card stock using Versafine Onyx. I glued that to the background. Next, I bored holes into the two top corners with my Silent Setter and set black eyelets into the holes. After that, I pushed through a white ribbon and tied it off.

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Simon Says: We’re On A Roll  

"Earth Laughs in Flowers."

I began this A2-sized card by stamping the floral images (Magenta) with Versafine Onyx ink on a white card stock panel. Then, I colored the flowers using a blue chalk and the "stems" with green. Next, I stamped the sentiment (Great Impressions) using Vivid vintage green. Finally, I adhered the panel to a greenish card base with double-sided tape.

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Inspired by...everything is a-bouquet  

 

Fine French Grograin Ribbon

I began this A2-sized card by first stamping the label (Above the Mark) on manila-colored card stock with Vivid brown. Then, I cut the two strips, manila and light brown, one larger than the other, and adhered them together with double-sided tape. I adhered those to the brown card base. Next, I used double-sided tape to adhere the pieces of ribbon to the label. Finally, I used double-sided foam tape to adhere the label to the card stock strips.

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Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ J1321

Ostrich Races

This stamp cracks me up every time I use it!

I began this A2-sized card by stamping the ostriches (Mostly Animals) on a manila-colored card stock with Versafine Onyx. Then, I adhered that to a black piece of card stock to frame the image. Next, I cut the patterned scrapbook paper slightly smaller than the red card base and used double-sided tape to adhere the two together. Finally, I die cut the sentiment out of black card stock and glued it below the ostriches, because they make me laugh!

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Modsquad - Fly Away 

The House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes Challenge ~ J1321

Simon Says: Layer It Up 

HLS January Anything Goes with Dies Challenge  

Woodcut birds

 I began this A2-sized card by stamping the woodcut-type birds (Inkadinkado) on the yellow gingham scrapbook paper with Versafine Onyx. Then, I cut black card stock slightly smaller than the manila-colored card base and adhered the two using double-sided tape. Next, I cut the floral and black scrapbook paper slightly smaller than the black card stock and adhered it. After that, I adhered the yellow gingham on top. That makes four layers.

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Modsquad - Fly Away

The House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes Challenge ~ J1321

Simon Says: Layer It Up 

Happy Father's Day

I began this A2-sized card by stamping the sentiment (Stampabilities) using Vivid olive on a scrap of manila card stock. Next, I die cut the blue-green card stock and trimmed it on the top to fit on the card. Then, I cut the striped paper slightly smaller than the manila card base.

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Freshly Made Sketches #468 

 

XOXOXO

I began this A2-sized card by cutting a heart in the center of the mixed media paper. I used a piece of discarded plastic packaging for the window, which I adhered to the top panel with red liner extra strength double-sided tape. Then, I used double-sided foam tape around the heart shape and all over the top panel to make sure that it didn't cave in. I sprinkled the tiny foil hearts inside the heart shape. Next, I adhered another piece of mixed media paper over top of that. After that, I adhered that complete unit to a red top-folding card base. Finally, I stamped the sentiment (Craft Smart) in the lower right corner using Colorbox Chalk red lipstick.

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Simon Says: Shake It Up 

Cupcake 2

Except for the ribbon, this is a one-layer A2-sized card. I began by stamping the cupcake and the sentiment on a white card base using Versafine Onyx. I colored the cupcake with my Spectrum Noir colored pencils. I cut slits down either side with my X-acto knife and threaded the ribbon through. I also cut a slit near the fold and brought the thread to the inside of the card. I taped it down with double-sided tape.

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Double D 5th Anniversary/Birthday Cupcakes Challenge  

 

CAS Colours & Sketches - Challenge # 402 - Sketch 

 

Casology - Week 381: MEMORIES  

 

Cupcake 1

I began this card by stamping the cupcake (Inkadinkado) on a piece of white card stock with Versafine Onyx, and I cut it out with scissors. I colored it using my Spectrum Noir colored pencils. Then, I cut a piece of magenta card stock slightly smaller than the A2-sized card base. I ran it through by Big Shot with an embossing folder to create a textured surface. I adhered that to the card base with double-sided tape. Next, I cut a length of jumbo wide orange rick-rack and glued it to the magenta panel. After that, I glued the cupcake cut-out to the rick-rack. Finally, I used yellow Stickles to simulate a flame for the candle.

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Double D 5th Anniversary/Birthday Cupcakes Challenge  

 

CAS Colours and Sketches - Challenge # 402 - Sketch 

 

 

You Are Enough

I began this card by embossing the green panel. Then, I adhered it to the A2-sized card base. Next, I stamped the sentiment (Stampers Anonymous) on light pink paper with Versafine Onyx, and using my MISTI, lined it up to make sure it was straight. After that, I used my paper trimmer to cut it down to size.

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TFJB - Put A Good Word In  

Try it on Tuesday - Uplifting or Positive Quote 

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Die Cuts and/or Embossing Folders  

Think Spring

I began by cutting the panels, then I adhered them to the A2-sized card base. The smallest panel is a 2 1/2" square. Next, I stamped the sentiment (Penny Black) with Versafine Onyx.

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SSC248 In the Center

 

Country View Challenge - January 2021 - Squares

Pen Nibs

 This is a simple A2-size card. I began by stamping the image (Limited Edition Rubberstamps) using Versafine Onyx on the yellow patterned scrapbook paper after I cut it down. Then, I adhered the panel to the card base using double-sided tape.

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SSC248 In the Center

Just Because

I began by cutting the panels, then I adhered them to the A2-sized card base. The smallest panel is a 2 1/2" square. After that, I stamped the sentiment (Stampabilities) with Versafine Onyx.

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SSC248 In the Center 

Country View Challenges - January 2021 - Squares 

613 Avenue Create - CHALLENGE #1 JANUARY 2021- ANYTHING GOES  

 

Life is Wonderful

This entry is a two-fer. The cards are so much alike that I feel putting them together is the right thing to do for the challenges.

I began this set of cards by die cutting 3 circles each. Then, I glued them, one on top of the other making sure that they were placed close to the edge. After they were dry, I cut them in half and switched out one piece of each set. Next, I glued them to a white A2 card base in the configuration above. Finally, I stamped the sentiment (Stampers Anonymous) using Versafine Onyx on pink card stock using my MISTI to make sure it was straight. I cut the sentiment down using my paper trimmer and glued them to the width of the cards.

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Try it on Tuesday - Uplifting or Positive Quote 

The Funkie Junkie Boutique - Put A Good Word In 

Simon Says: Layer It Up (Wednesday)

613 Avenue Create - CHALLENGE #1 JANUARY 2021- ANYTHING GOES  

Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ J1321

Love

 I began this A2-sized card by stenciling the top layer using the following Distress Oxide inks: broken china, squeezed lemonade and picked raspberry. Then, I mounted it on a turquoise card stock, then on an orange card stock and finally on a white card base. Next, I die cut the sentiment and glued it to the top layer. Finally, I added a few turquoise sequins.

I'm sharing this with:

Just Us Girls Trend Week #566 

 

Addicted to Stamps and More - Challenge #396 - Make Your Mark  

Simon Says: Layer It Up

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Die Cuts and/or Embossing Folders  

613 Avenue Create - CHALLENGE #1 JANUARY 2021- ANYTHING GOES 

More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything Goes with optional Blue  

HLS January Anything Goes with Dies Challenge 

HLS January Stencil Challenge  

LTSCB #141 - Anything Goes

Laugh

 I began this A2-sized card by stenciling the top layer. I stenciled one way using Distress Oxide ink in broken china, then I turned it around and stenciled the same design using twisted citron. Next, I cut it down and mounted it on turquoise card stock, mounted that on a green card stock and mounted that on a white card base. After that, I die cut the sentiment and glued it to the top layer. Finally, I finished it off with gluing a few turquoise sequins in the left hand corner.

I'm sharing this with:

Just Us Girls Trend Week #566 

 

Addicted to Stamps and More - Challenge #396 - Make Your Mark  

Simon Says: Layer It Up

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Die Cuts and/or Embossing Folders  

LTCCB #54 - January Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - CHALLENGE #1 JANUARY 2021- ANYTHING GOES  

More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything Goes with optional Blue 

HLS January Anything Goes with Dies Challenge  

 

HLS January Stencil Challenge  

 

Imagination

This tag measures approximately 3 1/8" by 6 1/4". I began by using a cosmetic brush and Distress Oxide ink in twisted citron. Then, I stamped the periodic table (Fusion Art Stamps) using Versafine Onyx ink, the Albert Einstein quote (River City Rubber Works) using Colorbox Chalk lipstick red and the partial circle (Spellbinders) using Distress Oxide broken china. Finally, I threaded in some yarn and ribbon into the hole at the top and knotted it.

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Tag Tuesday - Numbers 

Country View Challenges - January 2021 - Squares

Tag 5

This tag measures approximately 3 1/8" by 6 1/4". I began by using a cosmetic brush and the following Distress Oxide inks: picked raspberry, squeezed lemonade and twisted citron. Then, I stamped the gloves (?) and the number 5 (Postmodern Design) using Versafine Onyx ink. Next, I threaded some black fuzzy yarn into the hole at the top and knotted it.

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Tag Tuesday - Numbers

B Ten...B I N G O!

 This tag measures approximately 3 1/8" by 6 1/4". I began by using a cosmetic brush and Distress Oxide ink in picked raspberry. Then, I stamped the Bingo Card (Fusion Art Stamps) using Versafine Onyx. After that, I glued the call number and the card markers to the tag. Finally, I added a stiff blue string through the hole at the top.

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Tag Tuesday - Numbers

Country View Challenges - January 2021 - Squares 

Hearts 2

I began this A2-sized card by stamping the postoids on white card stock using Colorbox Chalk warm red. I trimmed the image close. Then, I cut squares using a hand punch and glued the images to the red square. Next, I glued those to the white card base down the center. After that, I stamped the sentiment (Inkadinkado) also in warm red.

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Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge #19 

 

Hearts 1

I began this A2-sized card by stamping the heart postoids on white card stock with Colorbox Chalk warm red and cut them out using my square hand punch. I glued them to a red card stock base. Then, I stamped the sentiment (Inkadinkado) at the bottom using Versafine Onyx. 

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Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge #19 

 

Happy Father's Day!

This is what you would see if you pulled the card out of the envelope.

 

This is what you would see if you opened up the card to see the handwritten message, which would be on the far right.
 

And, this is what you would see if you were to display the card on the table. You will notice that it has two folds.

This card is an A2-sized card. All of the papers and the snip of ribbon are from Stampin' Up!. The ink pad I used to stamp the sentiment (Stampabilities) is Vivid olive.

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Cardz 4 Galz - #137 More Than One Fold  

Casology - Week 381: MEMORIES  

LTCCB #54 - January Anything Goes  

LTSCB #141 - Anything Goes 

613 Avenue Create - CHALLENGE #1 JANUARY 2021- ANYTHING GOES  

More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything Goes with optional Blue 

Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ J621 

Star Light, Star Bright

I'm using this Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up! for the first time today.

This card measures 4 1/4" by 5 1/2" by the time all the folds are completed. There is a flap with the horizontal stripes and another flap with the stars. Here is the inside:

I stamped the stars and the inside sentiment (Stampin' Up!) with Vivid inky blue to match the front of the card. I stamped the outside sentiment (Verses Rubber Stamps) on a scrap of cream card stock.  

I'm sharing this with:

Simon Says: Use a New/Unused Product (Monday Challenge) 

Cardz 4 Galz - #137 More Than One Fold  

The Funkie Junkie Boutique - Put A Good Word In  

LTCCB #54 - January Anything Goes 

LTSCB #141 - Anything Goes 

613 Avenue Create - CHALLENGE #1 JANUARY 2021- ANYTHING GOES 

More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything Goes with optional Blue  

Try it on Tuesday - Uplifting or Positive Quote  

Moving Along With the Times - Challenge 126 for January  

Repeat Impressions Anything Goes Challenge ~ J621