I made it through October, the first month, of 52 Weeks of Mail. You wouldn't think sending someone a piece of mail would not be that hard. Just making a card is hard. Then to find a stamp or buy one. Oh, yeah my mailbox is a 5 minute walk from my house. LOL Have I listed enough excuses?
Last week I sent one to a friend and her family. Actually she was one of my students when I taught at the University (CIU). Her and her whole family are incredible and inspiring people. My best memory of Julie is that she was not a morning person! It was good to hear back that the kids really loved the Halloween card. Makes my day.
Since I'm on a Congratulations spin this week I made a card for my niece who is making me a Great Aunt.
The Story
I don't do cards...I don't do cards...I don't do cards. Really, this is what it feels like to sit down and try to make a card. I use to be the same way with stamping. Mmmmm, can I say I'm a bit obsessed with stamps now? Hopefully, I'll get through this and cards will become a great joy to make. I do like the finished product.
The Card
The idea for my card came from one of the Micheal's Arts and Crafts project sheets. their card was very shabby chic or a Tim Holtz style. Mine, not so much.
What I Learned
Congratulations to Megan and Edgar! God has given you a great gift in each other and in this new one coming.
Have a Crafty Day!
2. safety
3. the hard places of life and the glory that is due God for what He makes from them
4. ears that hear and a heart that listens
5. eyes that sparkle and a smile that could stop my world
Last week I sent one to a friend and her family. Actually she was one of my students when I taught at the University (CIU). Her and her whole family are incredible and inspiring people. My best memory of Julie is that she was not a morning person! It was good to hear back that the kids really loved the Halloween card. Makes my day.
Since I'm on a Congratulations spin this week I made a card for my niece who is making me a Great Aunt.
The Story
I don't do cards...I don't do cards...I don't do cards. Really, this is what it feels like to sit down and try to make a card. I use to be the same way with stamping. Mmmmm, can I say I'm a bit obsessed with stamps now? Hopefully, I'll get through this and cards will become a great joy to make. I do like the finished product.
The Card
The idea for my card came from one of the Micheal's Arts and Crafts project sheets. their card was very shabby chic or a Tim Holtz style. Mine, not so much.
- I need more "word" stamps. I found having to use an alternative word to Congratulations challenging and "magical" was perfect.
- I can't make anything without applying ink!
- when you are new to card making then make sure you have enough paper to experiment and mess up. This should have been simple scraps, but I went through a whole sheet of the just the base getting it cut right!
- Don't put your needles in a safe place so you will remember where they are. It will never happen!
Congratulations to Megan and Edgar! God has given you a great gift in each other and in this new one coming.
Have a Crafty Day!
Gratitude List
1. quiet moments in a busy day2. safety
3. the hard places of life and the glory that is due God for what He makes from them
4. ears that hear and a heart that listens
5. eyes that sparkle and a smile that could stop my world
I think you can call yourself a card maker~very nicely done!!!
ReplyDeleteCute card - love the tag!!!
ReplyDeletevery nice card:)
ReplyDeleteOh, I feel you!!! I started making cards this week and I, too, had troubles with EVERYTHING, starting with the card base!
ReplyDeleteBut then, it's worth the trouble! Love your card!! CONGRATULATIONS!
Looks great! I have found that I need more word stamps too! I never seem to think about that when getting a new stamp set but I really don't have very many words or sentiments.
ReplyDeleteI am soooo with you on this. Cards are just hard for me. But I LOVE what you came up with. Great work girl. I have actually been meaning to do this too, send people a card weekly. Um....hasn't happened.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! And I am with you on needing more word stamps. It seems like I have a lot until I go to make something and I never have the one word I need..... Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteFor not being a card maker, you're doing a great job! Keep at it...it does get easier.
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