Always Thankful

Hello,

One of the reasons last week was so busy, was I was babysitting these three lovely ladies.   It is a long story, but their Mom needed to go out of town for a few days and needed someone to watch the girls.   I was a little nervous at first, but we had a great time!   We hiked, swam, talked, played fetch with our dogs (who are "Dog Tired") and played games.  I'm thankful for these small moments.  We all know this to be true.  Real joy is found in unplanned little moments throughout the day.  However, we pack everyday so full work, chores, and responsibilities that we don't leave any room for them to sneak their way in.  After a string of busy days.. we forget and a pattern develops.   Then one day... something forces you to stop.  At first you might be a little resentful for disrupting the pattern, but then moments of joy sneak into your day.  Suddenly you resent the pattern.  We promise ourselves not to slide back into the old habits.  It took three 10 year olds and two days, but they made me remember that simple things are the most important things.  I'm always thankful to remember.   I hope some joy sneaks into your holiday weekend.

I made this card a while ago.. but he never left the craft room.  I thought it was about time to Let this Dog Out... LOL... sorry bad joke.

Copics used:  I kept him really simple.  I need to remember that simple is good.

Dog: E30, E31 spots E39  If I was to do over, I would use E40, E42 to add a bit more contrast
Hat:E35, E37
Ears:R20
Blue: B00, B12
Ground:W3,W1

Yippee Skippee

Hello all!


Today's card is another favorite from June's classes.  This little cow will MOOve you!

Here is a really short video showing you how the card moves when you add a wobble.  If you are looking at this post in your email the video will not work.  You need to go to the blog to see the video.

I used a Wobble from Art Impressions to add the moment to the cow's head.   I only had a few of these and tried to order more... they are still on back order.  :(  I can't wait to make more cards like this.   In class we just used pop dots to complete the card.   It was still really cute!    You can see the layers below

Copics used:

Black: T5, T7, T9
White: C1
Gold: Y00, Y17, Y26
Pink: RV11, RV02, RV04
Hay: E30, E31, E33

You Brighten My Day

Happy Tuesday,

I wanted to share one of the quick cards from the Card Lover's Class.  Quick cards are great to have on hand, when you need a card in a hurry.  However, just because they are quick it doesn't meant they can't be special.   I love the texture, layout, and bright colors of this card.

I used my circle dies to cut out the hole for the sentiment. I used pop dots to adhere the lightbulb panel to the card base.  It added just the right amount of "pop" to the card (LOL..)!

Copics...only one!  I used Y17 to color the gem stones. 

I added glitter to the stars in the lightbulbs.   The glitter didn't show up real well in the photos but in real life it just sparkles!

I hope your day is bright!