Prayers for Jordan

I have a friend in Ohio who is in need of prayer. Jordan is a young man and he and his wife have a beautiful little guy who recently turned 1. Nine weeks ago he went to the ER after having headaches and blacking out. Tests revealed a tumor on the brain. He was admitted to the hospital and has been there since. Surgery was done a couple of days later, after a few days in ICU and then being moved to rehab he developed an infection. Tomorrow (Sept.19, 2013) he will be having surgery again, a portion of his brain is not draining as it should. 
 If you would please join us in prayer I know his family would appreciate it. I am praying for a successful surgery, quick recovery and no infection. His family needs prayer for strength and encouragement.

Here is the card I made to send to Jordan. We are sending love and prayers his way.

 Thanks for your prayers!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until later~

Fisherman Thank You

A couple of weeks ago Hunter was invited to go with the older boys from church to participate in their Annual Fishing Derby. Hunter was so excited to get to go, but I think daddy was even more excited to get to go with Hunter. Well, my boy caught the very first fish of the day- a 14.5" trout. (In the photo Mr. Chad is holding the fish for Hunter.  That really makes me laugh because I know how Hunter is about keeping his hands clean. It doesn't matter how dirty his face gets, his hands have to be clean! LOL)
 I used a retired stamp from The Angel Company and paper from October Afternoon for this cute fisherman Thank You card for the RA leader.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Until later~

Sunset card

This is my first attempt at a "sunset" card.  The circle was cut with the Coluzzle (I know, I have said it a million times..... but, I really hate that this system was retired!!!) I then used the same Coluzzle template to make the circle cut in the scalloped circle I had punched. (I would have used a plain circle punch for the card, but it wouldn't reach in far enough.) A tiny piece of ribbon was then tied to the card front. And then the sentiment was stamped using the Memento Tuxedo Black. (This is my favorite black ink, you can use it for Copics, watercoloring and it is perfect for stamps with larger solid areas.)
 I used Orangerie, Raw Sienna and Cognac Palette ink with a foam applicator to create a sunset sky on white cardstock. After it was blended I then cut it out with the same size Coluzzle circle. I then used the twig stamp and heat embossed it over the sky. The "sunset" circle was lined up with the opening on the front of the card and adhered to the inside of the card.
 I used this card for a male, but I think it could have been used for a female.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Until later~

Boat card

A dear friend's step-dad turned 90 last week. (Or as he said, he celebrated his 45th anniversary of his 45th birthday. LOL) This winter has been hard on him and he was feeling a little down, so she requested cards for him. This is the one I sent him.
 I used the boat from Anchor to the Soul from The Angel Company, colored with Copics. (Love that set, not only good images but wonder scriptures too!!)


(On another note- my mom was told last week that it is just a matter of time for her. If you could please keep her and our family in your prayers I would greatly appreciate it!!)

Until later~

And another Masculine card.....

I am determined to master Masculine cards!! LOL So, here I am in need of about a dozen masculine cards. And no, not one is for a birthday- I *think* those are easier to make. Several gentlemen in our church are fighting some very serious health issues, and they are in need of not only healing but encouragement as well. I hope my simple cards are received with all the love and prayers that are being sent.




This ends up being a 5"x4.25" card. I am loving the folds- something a little different. The first picture shows the card laying down- you can see the folds a little better this way. (I am pleased with the tearing on the top layers too- allows a little peek of the inside.) The stamped image is Ship Collage from The Angel Company. (Who knew that having the right stamps could make masculine cards easier? Well, a little easier. And why has it taken me 3 years to add this stamp to my collection?? LOL)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Until later~

Gatefold

Don't know what happened, I thought this one posted last week.

You know I have said a time or three (gosh, it has been a bunch of times) that I am just no good at masculine cards. Well, I did try to make another one. Ship collage found it way onto my last TAC order, and boy, am I thrill it did. (Another "why did I wait so long to order this one" stamp set!!)

Gate fold cards= easier to make than to photograph. LOL How easy are gatefolds you ask, well using the Scor-pal, it only takes a split second. Yep, just that quick. You just cut your 8 1/2" x11" cardstock in half. Place it so it goes to the 8 1/2" measurement and then score at both dots on the Scor-pal. No need for measuring, moving, or cursing. LOL

Here is the inside- the sentiment is a retired TAC stamp, and then I used Decorative Corners. So there you have it one very basic masculine card (now only 5 more to go. LOL)

Details- image stamp using Burnt umber Palette ink

edges of image and cardstock are distressed

Until later~

Happy trails

You know, it feels good to make something that is not Christmas related. LOL I had some time in the studio yesterday- I got two cards done. BUT, more importantly I did manage to get most of my things put away. LOL I had left my most used tools and papers out on the counter top so when I could steal a minute or two I wouldn't have to use that time dragging everything out. So here is my card-

A Happy trails birthday card. The image was inked with Cognac and then the Burnt Umber ink pad was touched to the edges to add a little more color. (Just remember to always ink up with the lightest color first.) I used the Rustic Chic designer paper, I think it works with the horse image so well.

One of my goals for the new year is to add more detail to the inside of my cards. I usually just stamp a sentiment. Here you get a peek at the cardstock added to the inside. Another goal is to add small details. This card has lots of rounded corners, scrappers floss, spiral clip, ribbon and the edges were all sponged with Burnt Umber ink. The sentiment on the front is from the Oh How stamp set.

Today's blessings-

** Mom has her last Radiation treatment today**

** The kids are back to full health, and eating all the time**

**A New Year**

**A warm home on a cold and windy morning**

I hope you all have a very Happy, Healthy and Blessed New Year!!

Until later~

Masculine card

Here is one of HB's Birthday cards. I seem to always have trouble doing masculine cards. Maybe it is because I like using flowers and ribbons, LOL. The stamps are from the set Fore and the card stock is Bazzill Mono Blues. The ink is Palette's Starry night. (All from The Angel Company.)

-If you have not used the Palette inks here is a little info for you.-

Acid free, archival, non-fading. Hybrid ink dries fast on glossy and smooth surfaces, unlike pigment inks, with thicker color coverage than most dye based inks.
The new Palette Hybrid ink pad represents the latest innovation in stamping ink technology. It eliminates all the confusion over which ink to use for what surface - because it works on everything and is a non-solvent ink. So that means it doesn’t smell bad and it’s nonflammable and it won’t immediately dry out. It dries instantly on paper and porous surfaces but requires a heat-set on glossy surfaces and fabrics. It does dry too quickly to be a good embossing ink.

Until later~