tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290746892024-03-17T20:03:38.964-07:00Scraps of LifeGloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.comBlogger2235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-3364680136039730042024-03-13T04:30:00.000-07:002024-03-13T11:15:25.237-07:00Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop - March 2024<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfV7KkS-pOe41yxLIk521sBI7c1nnnQ7DhQWAVEltd419MG_yC_UPLe6HywoTy8UQsUGfOFUMV1UPjcPmVOMzE69Y3H-Nsl7j6nTs54APMV5w1zKhxQRpYxvFjXEfTVxJ3kc-BgbWEaDhhx--1GauFAN2W8vlIjRn_5sMwx0m1riJ3NyZ8a4I/s16000/blog-hop.png" style="border: none; font-family: arial; padding: 8px; position: relative; text-align: center;" /></p><p><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">W</span><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial;">elcome to the </span><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/03/really-reasonable-ribbon-march-blog-hop.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon March Blog Hop</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="color: #09242b;">! Our hop theme this month is </span><span style="color: #ff00fe; font-weight: bold;">SPRING AND EASTER</span><span>. E</span><span style="color: #09242b;">ach of the design team ladies is going to be creating a </span></span><span>project in this theme or style, using <span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>ribbon</b></span></span><span style="color: #09242b;">! </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span>You should be comin</span><span>g to my blog from</span><span> </span></span><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2024/03/13/bunny-cake-easter-greeting-card/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Ginny's Blog</span></b></a><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">.</span><b style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> </b><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">After visiting me hop on to <b><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/deluxe-easter-tea-party-in-a-box-for-rrr-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy's Blog</a></b> next! (The full blog list is at the end of the post.)</span></p><p style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/s3126/gift%20card%20graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="3126" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/w400-h134/gift%20card%20graphic.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #df0b2e;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span><b><span>At the end of the hop, comment on the </span><u><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/03/really-reasonable-ribbon-march-blog-hop.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">RRR Blog post</a>,</u> answering the question listed, for a chance to win a $10 Gift Card to the RRR Shop, plus </b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">one digital stamp set of your choice from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieGarbyDesigns" target="_blank">Bonnie Garby Designs</a></span>.</b></span><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> The Design Team appreciates your comments, too!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I have been interested in playing with some of my word art stamps lately, because some friends of mine have been sharing cards for a new challenge blog called <b><a href="https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Word Power: A Challenge Blog Using Sentiments</a></b>. It is such a great idea for a challenge! </span><span style="font-family: arial;">(Sneaky information....I am going to be a guest DT over there in May!) Anyway</span><span style="font-family: arial;">, I pulled out more of my word art stamps for my RRR card today!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfsvxmpYs_VYTBVGCp97EibfW3AJCY48v_eGaULBPZGVRjfjyC7hISHMXlsF0TGunkkuEtxsFVXNz2MpT58OK0Ryv7ThWXd-dLOOgWny30qFBROeADOJ_XhMtxX2NllkoMdNaYyiCN0uF_dNG_3tb8IrFyAhCXWKqvjaaBhDBBGV6yFHkLR-QCA/s1360/March-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfsvxmpYs_VYTBVGCp97EibfW3AJCY48v_eGaULBPZGVRjfjyC7hISHMXlsF0TGunkkuEtxsFVXNz2MpT58OK0Ryv7ThWXd-dLOOgWny30qFBROeADOJ_XhMtxX2NllkoMdNaYyiCN0uF_dNG_3tb8IrFyAhCXWKqvjaaBhDBBGV6yFHkLR-QCA/w470-h640/March-1.jpg" width="470" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The card is a 5" x 6" top fold card. I used an old, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">unmounted </span><span style="font-family: arial;">rubber stamp from Taylored Expressions called Graphic Greetings: Redeemer. I love this style of word art and this message is perfect for Easter...or any time of the year!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizq2TKdsRJroDhtsufXDxZJiylFQNl3OUzcj0oXQeJOcLElACbNENogBZQgIlJ7CZDtcQOqQy_TbVqphfJLOHHrm6MTqlCzQvFL23b-vMxKpzO6eLW1f_w0eudPpRwmpme1S3phvfLvxd2pSviRqRx9SCivJHgICZUgGgBm8Fs-fW7uXmnGKNYDA/s1298/March-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizq2TKdsRJroDhtsufXDxZJiylFQNl3OUzcj0oXQeJOcLElACbNENogBZQgIlJ7CZDtcQOqQy_TbVqphfJLOHHrm6MTqlCzQvFL23b-vMxKpzO6eLW1f_w0eudPpRwmpme1S3phvfLvxd2pSviRqRx9SCivJHgICZUgGgBm8Fs-fW7uXmnGKNYDA/w494-h640/March-2.jpg" width="494" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The paper is some scraps from some of the Authentique Easter collections, but I am not sure which ones. I had a bunch of scraps in a bag, and didn't feel like matching them up to any particular collection. You know how we do...just toss scraps around willy nilly. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZJ5Hc_6K1FtHvQqe9pul2x1SPbtY_oAEMtbgrI9JX48rII3203FlyGvKCV8YTgl4ICdLeV717wEcR_V7zGy4FrEf1u82L_BKX5vg5gaErUfmhcl_dyXnsHzmORtWtVacd7oVbZUsw-4ZU1btYDYgveEMibipV1aV6k0AgiVZkWEuzWF-EBQfeA/s1086/March-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZJ5Hc_6K1FtHvQqe9pul2x1SPbtY_oAEMtbgrI9JX48rII3203FlyGvKCV8YTgl4ICdLeV717wEcR_V7zGy4FrEf1u82L_BKX5vg5gaErUfmhcl_dyXnsHzmORtWtVacd7oVbZUsw-4ZU1btYDYgveEMibipV1aV6k0AgiVZkWEuzWF-EBQfeA/w590-h640/March-3.jpg" width="590" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The ribbon is <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Delicate_Stitched_Satin_Pearl_Pink/7111/p2c600" target="_blank">5/8" Pearl Pink Delicate Stitched Satin</a></b>. I wrapped some ribbon around the bottom of the panel before attaching the panel to the card front. Then I created a loopy bow to glue onto the circle element on the card. I sort of wish I had scooted the wrapped ribbon up a bit to be even with the center of the bow, but....ah well. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1tI3mhSp3Ut6MxdCTS_XLmNhogKNWi6gtpEN5DLE34-yVA4akLr3bewjZ31pqPFC-PSRdJe5V_B3Fu4My980439mjxqZ58mQ0HpqmOVMUsO2EOPYMCsl0LhprDA8bA0YlKqflKZsPZbZpIn-Sp3jQoopj3sbt5GmORdxc8JMX_6t5pAi_MZa1A/s1165/March-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1165" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1tI3mhSp3Ut6MxdCTS_XLmNhogKNWi6gtpEN5DLE34-yVA4akLr3bewjZ31pqPFC-PSRdJe5V_B3Fu4My980439mjxqZ58mQ0HpqmOVMUsO2EOPYMCsl0LhprDA8bA0YlKqflKZsPZbZpIn-Sp3jQoopj3sbt5GmORdxc8JMX_6t5pAi_MZa1A/w550-h640/March-4.jpg" width="550" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The decorative elements are the cute doily cut using an Elizabeth Craft Designs Elements: Small Doilies die, and the pink enamel dots. I am not sure which company those dots are from as the packaging was missing. I enjoyed making this pink card, all ready for spring and Easter!</span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! Have fun hopping!</span></p><div><p style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.71429; margin: 0px 0px 1.71429rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span><span style="color: #09242b;"><b>Here is the RRR Blog Hop Order in case you get lost!<br /></b></span><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/03/really-reasonable-ribbon-march-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a><br /><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2024/03/13/bunny-cake-easter-greeting-card/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Ginny</span></a><br /></span><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2024/02/really-reasonable-ribbon-blog-hop-march.html" style="color: #09242b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Gloria</a><span style="color: #09242b;"><b> - YOU ARE HERE!<br /></b></span><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/deluxe-easter-tea-party-in-a-box-for-rrr-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy</a><br /><a href="https://sweeetdesignsbycheryl.blogspot.com/2024/03/really-reasonable-ribbon-march-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">C</span>heryl</a><br /><a href="https://maketime2craft.com/2024/03/really-reasonable-ribbon-march-blog-hop-7.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Bonnie</a><br /><a href="https://mommyof5kidz76.blogspot.com/2024/03/really-reasonable-ribbon-march-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Misty</a><br /></span><a href="https://karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com/2024/03/its-really-reasonable-ribbon-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Karen</a><br /><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/03/really-reasonable-ribbon-march-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a></span></p><p style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.71429; margin: 0px 0px 1.71429rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>I am entering this card into these challenges:</b><br /><a href="https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/word-power-3.html" target="_blank">Word Power #3</a><br /><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/03/anything-goes-weeks-639-640.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday - Weeks 639-640</a></span></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8560052731339858085" itemprop="description articleBody" style="line-height: 1.4; width: 710px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_2kvikUr8WQ/XXbWbFIRqlI/AAAAAAAAxBU/1vxhvDnhE2AKKNOVxKBCwC0lK5qKzS6uwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Supplies.png" style="color: #09242b; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; 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font-size: 16px;"><i style="color: #09242b;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scotch_Advanced_Tape_Glider_ATG_General_Purpose_Refills_RESTOCKED_/8343/c405" target="_blank">1/4" ATG tape</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scor_Tape_RESTOCKED_/4892/c405" target="_blank">1/4" Scor-tape</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Bow making tools: </i></span><i><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Zutter Bow-it-All</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Other Supplies Used:</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Brown, Natural</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Paper: Authentique Easter scraps</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="color: #09242b;">Stamps: Taylored Expressions Graphic Greeting: Redeemer, PSX Happy Easter (1998) - inside</span></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Enamel dots: from my stash</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Die cuts: Heartfelt Creations Rectangle and Basics, Circle Basics Large, Eyelet Circle and Basics Small; Elizabeth Craft Designs Everyday Elements: Small Doilies</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue, hot glue, foam tape</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Other tools: paper trimmer, scissors, score board</i></span></div></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-51411092924434861012024-02-13T04:30:00.000-08:002024-02-18T15:59:19.624-08:00Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop - February 2024<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfV7KkS-pOe41yxLIk521sBI7c1nnnQ7DhQWAVEltd419MG_yC_UPLe6HywoTy8UQsUGfOFUMV1UPjcPmVOMzE69Y3H-Nsl7j6nTs54APMV5w1zKhxQRpYxvFjXEfTVxJ3kc-BgbWEaDhhx--1GauFAN2W8vlIjRn_5sMwx0m1riJ3NyZ8a4I/s16000/blog-hop.png" style="border: none; font-family: arial; padding: 8px; position: relative; text-align: center;" /></p><p><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">W</span><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial;">elcome to the </span><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/02/really-reasonable-ribbon-february-blog.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon February Blog Hop</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="color: #09242b;">! We have a </span><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">ANYTHING GOES...WITH RIBBONS AND BOWS HOP</span></b><span style="color: #09242b;"> this month...each of the design team ladies is going to be creating a </span></span><span>project in any theme or style, using <span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>ribbon</b></span></span><span style="color: #09242b;">! </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span>You should be comin</span><span>g to my blog from</span><span> </span></span><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2024/02/13/sweet-and-simple-hello-greeting-card-with-printable/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Ginny's Blog</span></b></a><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">.</span><b style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> </b><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">After visiting me hop on to <b><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/spring-is-here-banner-tutorial-for-the-rrr-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy's Blog</a></b> next! (The full blog list is at the end of the post.)</span></p><p style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/s3126/gift%20card%20graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="3126" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/w400-h134/gift%20card%20graphic.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #df0b2e;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span><b><span>At the end of the hop, comment on the </span><u><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/02/really-reasonable-ribbon-february-blog.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">RRR Blog post</a>,</u> answering the question listed, for a chance to win a $10 Gift Card to the RRR Shop, plus </b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">one digital stamp set of your choice from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieGarbyDesigns" target="_blank">Bonnie Garby Designs</a></span>.</b></span><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> The Design Team appreciates your comments, too!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am back to my "normal" self today, sharing a standard A2 card! {smile} I love "anything goes" challenges because I sometimes get a good idea, but then I need to squeeze it into whatever the challenge theme is supposed to be, plus remember to add ribbon! My life is so hard! {giggle}</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy8MUDDwrjx0bghV6BylHnsGKyRIlnEYNxoP_1LaBmAuApzKSTY_4wrJ3Nze9E2ITBLkP5DoWSukZ-tZxpAHfaro2fbGuKfgy8VlXCtDCku1VQht4SKYYlDnJ52gfqwQuwSMDDNRE9npcLlPdTt_N7M7rptZPYE3tGD3AYn141vMLd3vPB7nuJcg/s1320/Feb-Hop-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy8MUDDwrjx0bghV6BylHnsGKyRIlnEYNxoP_1LaBmAuApzKSTY_4wrJ3Nze9E2ITBLkP5DoWSukZ-tZxpAHfaro2fbGuKfgy8VlXCtDCku1VQht4SKYYlDnJ52gfqwQuwSMDDNRE9npcLlPdTt_N7M7rptZPYE3tGD3AYn141vMLd3vPB7nuJcg/w484-h640/Feb-Hop-1.jpg" width="484" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I have about 200 pounds of 6x6 paper pads in my stash. I know, it is crazy town. I almost never use it, but last year I organized all of it and made it easier to access, in the (hopefully not vain) hope that I would use some of the pads. I pulled some out for this card, and then ended up making several cards with what I had put on the desk. (Those cards are for later, so wait for them to pop up on the blog.) <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACOcKA_KLR8_MSldwCynpWpcZYfKlCtbNly0VLj8UokZGcJpE-gxn5msaeFbCfHdeKPsH1TvWzAiM-iG4eRWo1eyPtBmLIkOwJ5vgdBRjJvfHa5ZzDYrU_XJ-qKYKfqwUp-Lb-4jFv8ETwBvaabHlVStV9QMN7j-T8L7JfOV8wj0RZ-vFD1TiHw/s1121/Feb-Hop-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1121" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACOcKA_KLR8_MSldwCynpWpcZYfKlCtbNly0VLj8UokZGcJpE-gxn5msaeFbCfHdeKPsH1TvWzAiM-iG4eRWo1eyPtBmLIkOwJ5vgdBRjJvfHa5ZzDYrU_XJ-qKYKfqwUp-Lb-4jFv8ETwBvaabHlVStV9QMN7j-T8L7JfOV8wj0RZ-vFD1TiHw/w570-h640/Feb-Hop-2.jpg" width="570" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The card is an A2, made from dark brown cardstock. I don't know what paper collection this paper is from as it was with a stack at the front of the storage bin. It was something that got "lost" from its pad, I guess. But, it is pretty and reminded me of Valentine's Day or spring so I used it. I am pretty sure the papers are from different collections as well, but who knows for sure??!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The stamp is from Verve Stamps, Proverbs 31:25. I stamped the word art with brown ink and then used an ancient Spellbinders die to cut it out. I think the die set is called Romantic Rectangles and is probably over ten years old! I smudged the edges of the die cut with Spun Sugar Distress Ink. <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhnrLiMnEorkYf3R_tEPGJu_hDy6G9WYGKXpsCMdxdzikMvaDAyhwLJqmqCRj3oUEMVzAJlKHzQ_6zUdy5NBYvi3LVbNEWs2zeNBimzFxtPc0Blhj6_WHqvei63mV3J9uAcp8uFfc7g2bPT5glhea_Y4_mSxfbNUp_S9TZaU0sUkH3BOYiUZJgOw/s1323/Feb-Hop-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1323" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhnrLiMnEorkYf3R_tEPGJu_hDy6G9WYGKXpsCMdxdzikMvaDAyhwLJqmqCRj3oUEMVzAJlKHzQ_6zUdy5NBYvi3LVbNEWs2zeNBimzFxtPc0Blhj6_WHqvei63mV3J9uAcp8uFfc7g2bPT5glhea_Y4_mSxfbNUp_S9TZaU0sUkH3BOYiUZJgOw/w484-h640/Feb-Hop-3.jpg" width="484" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Now, for the ribbon part of "anything goes with ribbons and bows"! I used a piece of <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/5_8_Satin_with_Grosgrain_Edge_Ivory/7110/c627" target="_blank">5/8" Ivory Satin with Grosgrain Edge</a></b> ribbon to wrap around the seam between the two different paper patterns. Then I used <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Diamond_Satin_Brown/8154/p2c439" target="_blank">5/8" Brown Diamond Satin</a></b> ribbon to tie the bow. I glued the bow onto the card with hot glue, my go to method! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOO2ycV-jE55gYpFoO_uKjFMcdvCuDytcqeDCCm3-22UxcLuzGR_HRvXskNAO4Y-eUFDT4eG2NCzEDveP8bvIzG0p0HWNIWZp1nW4pf9dxFnXjZfvV6mK1B9YHCLi7Gkk3q0DRQ4pv09nQUmzPCPhmcUCadbtNyhWKAIdNNr5uZPEE-QfUd0nVA/s1407/Feb-Hop-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1407" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOO2ycV-jE55gYpFoO_uKjFMcdvCuDytcqeDCCm3-22UxcLuzGR_HRvXskNAO4Y-eUFDT4eG2NCzEDveP8bvIzG0p0HWNIWZp1nW4pf9dxFnXjZfvV6mK1B9YHCLi7Gkk3q0DRQ4pv09nQUmzPCPhmcUCadbtNyhWKAIdNNr5uZPEE-QfUd0nVA/w454-h640/Feb-Hop-4.jpg" width="454" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I even decorated the inside of the card with some of the paper. So pretty! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4OqrITtCgzprhbR4fHMS8fOzh9j8KRURURDx4XNpOD55TiTFA51_if4mjePEclGBQ7OsC5BA8i1UBwxa8yOF78mP3RZEFCo00xOwIoFkj5O9NEIQRgYp2LOjgXT41c-odHOp1Qjkn2djcPnz23e_-A58hL36fEdnwYPnO2J9ZTdTzw8bqQKg6w/s1014/Feb-Hop-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4OqrITtCgzprhbR4fHMS8fOzh9j8KRURURDx4XNpOD55TiTFA51_if4mjePEclGBQ7OsC5BA8i1UBwxa8yOF78mP3RZEFCo00xOwIoFkj5O9NEIQRgYp2LOjgXT41c-odHOp1Qjkn2djcPnz23e_-A58hL36fEdnwYPnO2J9ZTdTzw8bqQKg6w/w632-h640/Feb-Hop-5.jpg" width="632" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I think this card will be great to send to a girlfriend to give her some encouragement! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! Have fun hopping! </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;"><br /></span></span><div><p style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.71429; margin: 0px 0px 1.71429rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span><span style="color: #09242b;"><b>Here is the RRR Blog Hop Order in case you get lost!<br /></b></span><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/02/really-reasonable-ribbon-february-blog.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a><br /><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2024/02/13/sweet-and-simple-hello-greeting-card-with-printable/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Ginny</span></a><br /></span><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2024/02/really-reasonable-ribbon-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Gloria</a><span style="color: #09242b;"><b> - YOU ARE HERE!<br /></b></span><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/spring-is-here-banner-tutorial-for-the-rrr-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy</a><br /><a href="https://sweeetdesignsbycheryl.blogspot.com/2024/02/really-reasonable-ribbon-february-blog.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">C</span>heryl</a><br /><a href="https://maketime2craft.com/2024/02/really-reasonable-ribbon-february-blog-hop-6.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Bonnie</a><br /><a href="https://mommyof5kidz76.blogspot.com/2024/02/really-reasonable-ribbon-february-blog.html" target="_blank">Misty</a><br /></span><a href="https://karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com/2024/02/its-blog-hop-time-wreally-reasonable.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Karen</a><br /><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/02/really-reasonable-ribbon-february-blog.html" style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a></span></p><p style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.71429; margin: 0px 0px 1.71429rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: arial;"><b>I am entering this project into the <a href="https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/word-power-2.html" target="_blank">Word Power</a> #2 Challenge Blog. </b></span></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8560052731339858085" itemprop="description articleBody" style="line-height: 1.4; width: 710px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_2kvikUr8WQ/XXbWbFIRqlI/AAAAAAAAxBU/1vxhvDnhE2AKKNOVxKBCwC0lK5qKzS6uwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Supplies.png" style="color: #09242b; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_2kvikUr8WQ/XXbWbFIRqlI/AAAAAAAAxBU/1vxhvDnhE2AKKNOVxKBCwC0lK5qKzS6uwCEwYBhgL/s320/Supplies.png" style="border: none; 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font-size: 16px;"><i style="color: #09242b;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scotch_Advanced_Tape_Glider_ATG_General_Purpose_Refills_RESTOCKED_/8343/c405" target="_blank">1/4" ATG tape</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scor_Tape_RESTOCKED_/4892/c405" target="_blank">1/4" Scor-tape</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Bow making tools: </i></span><i><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Zutter Bow-it-All</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Other Supplies Used:</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Brown, Natural</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Paper: unknown 6x6</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Stamp: Verve Stamps Proverbs 31:25</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Ranger Distress Spun Sugar</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Die cut: Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue, hot glue, foam tape</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Other tools: paper trimmer, scissors, score board</i></span></div></div></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-79470493681940114652024-01-13T04:30:00.000-08:002024-01-14T13:02:47.017-08:00Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop - January 2024<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfV7KkS-pOe41yxLIk521sBI7c1nnnQ7DhQWAVEltd419MG_yC_UPLe6HywoTy8UQsUGfOFUMV1UPjcPmVOMzE69Y3H-Nsl7j6nTs54APMV5w1zKhxQRpYxvFjXEfTVxJ3kc-BgbWEaDhhx--1GauFAN2W8vlIjRn_5sMwx0m1riJ3NyZ8a4I/s16000/blog-hop.png" style="border: none; font-family: arial; padding: 8px; position: relative; text-align: center;" /></p><p><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">W</span><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial;">elcome to the </span><b style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/01/really-reasonable-ribbon-january-blog.html" style="color: #073763; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon January Blog Hop</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="color: #09242b;">! We have a </span><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">THEME HOP</span></b><span style="color: #09242b;"> this month...each of the design team ladies is going to be creating a </span></span><span>project using <span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>Valentine's Day colors and themes</b></span></span><span style="color: #09242b;">! </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span>You should be comin</span><span>g to my blog from</span><span> </span></span><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2024/01/13/valentine-greeting-card/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Ginny's Blog</span></b></a><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">.</span><b style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> </b><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">After visiting me hop on to <b><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/really-reasonable-ribbon-january-2024-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy's Blog</a></b> next! (The full blog list is at the end of the post.)</span></p><p style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/s3126/gift%20card%20graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="3126" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/w400-h134/gift%20card%20graphic.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #df0b2e;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span><b><span>At the end of the hop, comment on the </span><u><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/01/really-reasonable-ribbon-january-blog.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">RRR Blog post</a>,</u> answering the question listed, for a chance to win a $10 Gift Card to the RRR Shop, plus </b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">one digital stamp set of your choice from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieGarbyDesigns" target="_blank">Bonnie Garby Designs</a></span>.</b></span><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> The Design Team appreciates your comments, too!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;"><span style="font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">I have not participated in the RRR hop since July! But, I am back now and will be posting along with the team every month on the 13th, as in the past!! </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;"><span style="font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">Get ready for an even bigger shock...I created a 12x12 scrapbook layout for this month! As soon as I find my photo paper I will even add a photo to it! {smile}</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid4o4VI7ffRx19e7JLorOKSnF6Jr1CmGcSe0-oxFpb82WU2Gd8LC0VEKizz06qx9Z0ElDPBmxYclK41G6tk-TqRocBsHyNhwe8ArfQL_DfqROPYnKkC9nTjQ2crH6DdChU8jaF4Dc3HKc68Q72HG1parTXCCiybB_d7M1eaMh8KqAmTLSTp0B4EA/s1035/Jan-Hop-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1035" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid4o4VI7ffRx19e7JLorOKSnF6Jr1CmGcSe0-oxFpb82WU2Gd8LC0VEKizz06qx9Z0ElDPBmxYclK41G6tk-TqRocBsHyNhwe8ArfQL_DfqROPYnKkC9nTjQ2crH6DdChU8jaF4Dc3HKc68Q72HG1parTXCCiybB_d7M1eaMh8KqAmTLSTp0B4EA/w640-h618/Jan-Hop-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;">I have some lovely photos from my son's wedding that might work on this layout, or perhaps one of my husband and me. We will see how I get along with printing some photos later this month. I have jury duty next week, so who knows what sort of crafty happiness I will be able to squeeze in! </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;">This is a 12x12 layout, created on heavy black cardstock. I used the Simple Stories Kissing Booth collection, which I purchased back in October. I made a vow to NOT buy any paper this year, but we all know my no spending vows are pretty worthless! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQO-9IeFYs2os0LkdkGYDevtmP4pvBwBtfqUYdgf_rdYeOuDvAg55WfQX-FGgHWGZ6VlggwoGYcsEV9yX1RbQ15eauIlDG60ItSnYxchoJtDshAJdvzxq9n6JAljKHWmZ5LenZ0ScTz6SIcdjI9v3CP3i7qClHPXA4hFH_1NNAukNXNKQSrHiFg/s1093/Jan-Hop-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1093" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQO-9IeFYs2os0LkdkGYDevtmP4pvBwBtfqUYdgf_rdYeOuDvAg55WfQX-FGgHWGZ6VlggwoGYcsEV9yX1RbQ15eauIlDG60ItSnYxchoJtDshAJdvzxq9n6JAljKHWmZ5LenZ0ScTz6SIcdjI9v3CP3i7qClHPXA4hFH_1NNAukNXNKQSrHiFg/w640-h586/Jan-Hop-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I cut all the papers and chose a few embellishments from the collection pack. Then I went to my ribbon stash to see what ribbons would match. Sometimes that peachy pink color is hard to match, but I found several ribbons to work!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTM-FFpza_RHpgtFt4jjueiYJ_D_lOnTS0K3rH3nHm6bW92oDVKIWHs9miTizmCaVMb_v5jSF_glYDVccls1q2AuJnovM9JGL8207cuUGb0h_Kp3pGfT2Fxx39wWoOGdO7g3oMERBQB3jcRrzecSRYmc_2WcFlP30RfPshBkPQ2A1gAEj8gLTLyg/s1014/Jan-Hop-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1014" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTM-FFpza_RHpgtFt4jjueiYJ_D_lOnTS0K3rH3nHm6bW92oDVKIWHs9miTizmCaVMb_v5jSF_glYDVccls1q2AuJnovM9JGL8207cuUGb0h_Kp3pGfT2Fxx39wWoOGdO7g3oMERBQB3jcRrzecSRYmc_2WcFlP30RfPshBkPQ2A1gAEj8gLTLyg/w640-h632/Jan-Hop-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I matted all the paper layers with black cardstock, and also created a mat for a 4x6 photo. It was a lot of fun to try a 12x12 page. I have not made one for over a year! I do miss scrapbooking, but I still prefer mini books and cards to the large pages. Plus, It is impossible to actually put a page like this into a scrapbook. Way too dimensional! It is better as wall decor. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC91cZSWrmrnpVLyAPtCl6BWqylmKJmyLeI4jQXpV05ZNs5Ddw9eLqhbPrX8oLv3-sH_6aqAdOoyaQyW07ZvgQ5R1sr0Wh0p_RSmxP3b_d7yxoRhKHgPQgzp1PiKxcA9jnLflHHNJ5ptfYVMb28ChEW0xbFbBV5WVB8QVAaNbz8YF1nqeVgSDFlg/s1333/Jan-Hop-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC91cZSWrmrnpVLyAPtCl6BWqylmKJmyLeI4jQXpV05ZNs5Ddw9eLqhbPrX8oLv3-sH_6aqAdOoyaQyW07ZvgQ5R1sr0Wh0p_RSmxP3b_d7yxoRhKHgPQgzp1PiKxcA9jnLflHHNJ5ptfYVMb28ChEW0xbFbBV5WVB8QVAaNbz8YF1nqeVgSDFlg/w480-h640/Jan-Hop-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the RRR products I used, I wrapped the layout with <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/3_4_Chevron_Striped_Twill_Pink/6476/c571" target="_blank">3/4" Pink Chevron Striped Twill</a></b>. I also made a large bow from the same ribbon. Next I created two loopy bows from the <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Seam_Binding_Pink_Salmon/6976/c433" target="_blank">1/2" Pink Salmon Seam Binding</a></b>. I glued the bows onto the layout with hot glue, shaping the loops as I glued them down. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided that the bow need some roses for Valentine's Day! I used a <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_25mm_Cottage_Roses_Mixed_Red_/7184/c589" target="_blank">Red 25mm Red Cottage Rose</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/category/Open_Roses/c588" target="_blank">Red and White Open Roses</a></b> in various sizes, and also some <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/10_x_12_mm_Rose_Buds_Mixed_Red_Tone/8538/c645" target="_blank">Red Rose Buds.</a></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrSWcgFBjNIC-SiEXc0dL53ROmfLeEHSyNLhW5UKF8iutm3xqpmSVa_QoutIO_RKlj5Z5Wa7aZ50zejYxjIY1LEmvub6riQkTxm5D3P51KPZbQdLrrI8PMD8OGqP9oBsiR1xw0ApwgpzALpoZAQiACTqZjEUB8iAG4lCqB6j7PV24oR0opRrN0w/s1006/Jan-Hop-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1006" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrSWcgFBjNIC-SiEXc0dL53ROmfLeEHSyNLhW5UKF8iutm3xqpmSVa_QoutIO_RKlj5Z5Wa7aZ50zejYxjIY1LEmvub6riQkTxm5D3P51KPZbQdLrrI8PMD8OGqP9oBsiR1xw0ApwgpzALpoZAQiACTqZjEUB8iAG4lCqB6j7PV24oR0opRrN0w/w640-h636/Jan-Hop-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! I am so happy to be back! Have fun hopping! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;"><br /></span></span><div><p style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.71429; margin: 0px 0px 1.71429rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="color: #09242b;"><b>Here is the RRR Blog Hop Order in case you get lost!<br /></b></span><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/01/really-reasonable-ribbon-january-blog.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a><br /><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2024/01/13/valentine-greeting-card/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Ginny</span></a><br /></span><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2024/01/really-reasonable-ribbon-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Gloria</a><span style="color: #09242b;"><b> - YOU ARE HERE!<br /></b></span><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/really-reasonable-ribbon-january-2024-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy</a><br /><a href="https://sweeetdesignsbycheryl.blogspot.com/2024/01/really-reasonable-ribbon-january-blog.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">C</span>heryl</a><br /><a href="https://maketime2craft.com/2024/01/really-reasonable-ribbon-january-blog-hop-7.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Bonnie</a><br /><a href="https://mommyof5kidz76.blogspot.com/2024/01/really-reasonable-ribbon-january-blog.html" target="_blank">Misty</a><br /></span><a href="https://karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com/2024/01/wishing-you-loverrr-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Karen</a><br /><a href="https://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2024/01/really-reasonable-ribbon-january-blog.html" style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8560052731339858085" itemprop="description articleBody" style="line-height: 1.4; width: 710px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_2kvikUr8WQ/XXbWbFIRqlI/AAAAAAAAxBU/1vxhvDnhE2AKKNOVxKBCwC0lK5qKzS6uwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Supplies.png" style="color: #09242b; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_2kvikUr8WQ/XXbWbFIRqlI/AAAAAAAAxBU/1vxhvDnhE2AKKNOVxKBCwC0lK5qKzS6uwCEwYBhgL/s320/Supplies.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a><div class="pinit-wrapper" style="cursor: pointer; left: 319px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 5708.94px; visibility: visible; z-index: 9999;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/03/really-reasonable-ribbon-march-2020.html&media=https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_2kvikUr8WQ/XXbWbFIRqlI/AAAAAAAAxBU/1vxhvDnhE2AKKNOVxKBCwC0lK5qKzS6uwCEwYBhgL/s320/Supplies.png&description=Really%20Reasonable%20Ribbon%20March%202020%20Blog%20Hop" style="color: #09242b; display: block; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img class="pinimg" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y3xzTGiGzH0/UK4XOaUpdaI/AAAAAAAADw8/Z1MH4Jr4Efo/s1600/pinterestx1_72.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" title="Pin on Pinterest" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Really Reasonable Ribbon Supplies Used:</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span><span><span><span style="color: #09242b;">Trims: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/3_4_Chevron_Striped_Twill_Pink/6476/c571" target="_blank">3/4" Pink Chevron Striped Twill</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Seam_Binding_Pink_Salmon/6976/c433" target="_blank">1/2" Pink Salmon Seam Binding</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Flowers</span>: </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_25mm_Cottage_Roses_Mixed_Red_/7184/c589" target="_blank">Red 25mm Red Cottage Rose</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;">,</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/category/Open_Roses/c588" target="_blank">Red and White Open Roses</a>,</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/10_x_12_mm_Rose_Buds_Mixed_Red_Tone/8538/c645" target="_blank">Red Rose Buds</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px;"><i style="color: #09242b;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scotch_Advanced_Tape_Glider_ATG_General_Purpose_Refills_RESTOCKED_/8343/c405" target="_blank">1/4" ATG tape</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scor_Tape_RESTOCKED_/4892/c405" target="_blank">1/4" Scor-tape</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Bow making tools: </i></span><i><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Zutter Bow-it-All</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Other Supplies Used:</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Black, Neenah Solar White</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Paper: Simple Stories Kissing Booth</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><i style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue, hot glue, foam tape</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Other tools: paper trimmer, scissors, 1 1/4" circle punch</i></span></div></div></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-63705669355734658312024-01-08T00:30:00.000-08:002024-01-08T12:52:26.796-08:00Welcome 2024!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTuUcBPUD44576ZlKTtq2U2jkFIDezyhIBz3qy5QijqCwbP3ooPtxRyTk438Cqo-ObnxddZwS2KXBy2E-ZsWmjy-mj2H6jXf2-uUZamxIBI-_HjCo10Zujx_Xl7WOXLSbSrC-PPKajuH3_26mz5tqsBZfqrUoKYOqVneHH3fh2Aa_pdFrKU_H07w/s1190/IMG_1898.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="1190" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTuUcBPUD44576ZlKTtq2U2jkFIDezyhIBz3qy5QijqCwbP3ooPtxRyTk438Cqo-ObnxddZwS2KXBy2E-ZsWmjy-mj2H6jXf2-uUZamxIBI-_HjCo10Zujx_Xl7WOXLSbSrC-PPKajuH3_26mz5tqsBZfqrUoKYOqVneHH3fh2Aa_pdFrKU_H07w/s320/IMG_1898.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello all my lovely readers and followers! It is a new year! New chances to craft and make and enjoy our hobbies! I am all about enjoyment this year. I have spent so many years on design teams, making things to a schedule and using products that I was asked to promote, that I am enjoying just making for myself! (I am not opposed to a new design team, but I will be careful what I choose.) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">My blog posting has been a bit sporadic, and my YouTube channel has been on hiatus for several years, but I am going to try to post more often to the blog, Instagram, etc. this year. I cannot promise I will revive the videos, but you never know! I have such a long list of things I wish to accomplish this year.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFz228MsQwYlVgbrHUOuX0zBZrtYONpk9ooLd8jnXUYkApwJ-1N8m3zGlf9cf4fPRUgjgV5r4uMXdSNpnpfuCyxQ0etjBwGx9gBRHLGFN7jEXHqPzBb_XOaKNCnb5J4yJl2Ocl1iUdLrw2vuuWAQrrWQ_rb_-rrZZZ1QgRrFGegENhurYOPf_sgA/s1259/stitch-wipgo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1259" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFz228MsQwYlVgbrHUOuX0zBZrtYONpk9ooLd8jnXUYkApwJ-1N8m3zGlf9cf4fPRUgjgV5r4uMXdSNpnpfuCyxQ0etjBwGx9gBRHLGFN7jEXHqPzBb_XOaKNCnb5J4yJl2Ocl1iUdLrw2vuuWAQrrWQ_rb_-rrZZZ1QgRrFGegENhurYOPf_sgA/w508-h640/stitch-wipgo.jpg" width="508" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In fact, I have made several "bingo" boards listing "works in progress" projects (known as WIPs), and each month two numbers are chosen at random and those are the projects I will concentrate on. I hope to make progress on my stitching, coloring, and paper crafting projects this year by using this method.</span></p><p><b style="font-family: arial;">Note</b><span style="font-family: arial;">: The stitching WIPGO concept was created by Jessie Marie Does Stuff. Visit her YouTube channel or the WIPGO 2024 Facebook page for more information. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Plus, I want to try hand dying my own cross stitch fabric, and am joining Annette Green's group on FB to be inspired to create planner pages each week. I hope to share those pages monthly at least. I am still sorting that out. I have a lot of product to use up, a lot of things to accomplish, and I am enjoying just....crafting. Like in the "old days" before social media! That said, I do enjoy my various FB groups where we work toward a common goal or inspire each other in our makes! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are a few things I have been doing the last few months.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXLEW8Q_sUqrKOAG5Q58izfZvX9inOmMkGur__BllDRKiIbncn-3bF9dcxPJ_eR31kZh_zgoAr53g1FUjPM_XJm17YrlGb5UnKRXqZ3rUjyJDfxAn6wMw28XTd5xc0wYVL-O_hKTBY8lcEjbVWYMaJ-Nn9yIFLPxOnBTG_aKOSCg4V8-Jy0-HjA/s1665/books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1665" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXLEW8Q_sUqrKOAG5Q58izfZvX9inOmMkGur__BllDRKiIbncn-3bF9dcxPJ_eR31kZh_zgoAr53g1FUjPM_XJm17YrlGb5UnKRXqZ3rUjyJDfxAn6wMw28XTd5xc0wYVL-O_hKTBY8lcEjbVWYMaJ-Nn9yIFLPxOnBTG_aKOSCg4V8-Jy0-HjA/w640-h384/books.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I love to use old books in home decor. I also love to buy used books from Thrift Books dot com - to read! And the books are often hardback books. However, they are not always pretty or suitable to use for home decorating. But...if you cover them with scrapbook paper which matches your room's color palette...Ta Da! So I saved out a bunch of books from the "give away" box to cover with paper! These are for my living room. I have more that I want to cover to use for some of the upcoming holidays. And everyone knows, I have paper to spare! </span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNkwirc9MJOKn8YBuhgjRrybe2qYpr2uRb-c6l99I6_y8qp0JzN2GAHGby8mPoBFNTnmrbCu0darebwIrkU2nGY-061nyvaRTx9LII3r5XEIruGF0GYQ2Rj4UfX_701tG9CRFE5Bz764QEJLmA15fzD7ruY4nHWpqIWu7gJM-3c3gWjstHsJ96Q/s1359/christmas-cards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1359" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNkwirc9MJOKn8YBuhgjRrybe2qYpr2uRb-c6l99I6_y8qp0JzN2GAHGby8mPoBFNTnmrbCu0darebwIrkU2nGY-061nyvaRTx9LII3r5XEIruGF0GYQ2Rj4UfX_701tG9CRFE5Bz764QEJLmA15fzD7ruY4nHWpqIWu7gJM-3c3gWjstHsJ96Q/w640-h470/christmas-cards.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I also made about 40 Christmas cards and mailed them out. I am not sure how many more years I will tackle this job, I must be honest! I don't love making them enough to keep adding it to my list of things to do at Christmas time. As I get older, just decorating the tree and the house is a HUGE job for me. Then the un-decorating in January! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">However, I did use the Silhouette to address all my envelopes! I had tried it out by addressing my son and daughter-in-law's wedding announcements, and it worked so well that I decided to do it again for the Christmas cards! I was able to use Stampin' Up pens (which are older than my son who just got married!) to address the envelopes. It was so easy! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21to2FynfbN-pdsR1mTfUiav-4BXKdWbdRJlGkDCLlVUfGQegxcHUoowlZ8z3clTUJp_tmyX0K6hSXvDU1aVTXhP32DQnO-71QzSgwnxpuUaKKQMnK45O_9Feo3w8e9Kf-Wj3lC3YtgwltV50AP8MhZBxDCWCgRFrjodRyUczAckduXP8XQWv-w/s2088/man-cards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="2088" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21to2FynfbN-pdsR1mTfUiav-4BXKdWbdRJlGkDCLlVUfGQegxcHUoowlZ8z3clTUJp_tmyX0K6hSXvDU1aVTXhP32DQnO-71QzSgwnxpuUaKKQMnK45O_9Feo3w8e9Kf-Wj3lC3YtgwltV50AP8MhZBxDCWCgRFrjodRyUczAckduXP8XQWv-w/w640-h306/man-cards.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Since I was on an assembly line card making kick, I also made a stack of masculine themed cards for my stash. I made birthday, Father's Day, graduation, and generic styles using my masculine papers! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">My kids informed me that I need wedding congratulations cards. My husband said I need some sympathy and get well cards aimed at men (he preaches weekly at his men's Bible group and there are a lot of older men who need a card sometimes). So I guess I have my orders!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I will be writing a stitching post and a coloring post later in the month to update you on those hobbies as well. I confess that most of my time lately is taken up with cross stitching! It was my original passion, and getting back into it after over 20 years has been such a blessing! I have some finishes to share for both coloring and stitching, so stay tuned for those posts. If I escape jury duty next week, I can work on blog posts! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy New Year, my friends! My God bless you mightily in 2024!<br /></span><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-24212421750974641482023-10-18T11:45:00.001-07:002023-10-18T11:45:23.070-07:00Back from My Vacation...and a Wedding!<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, my Blogger friends! It has been a hot minute since I have been able to post! I went on a 16 day cruise vacation with my daughter to the British Isles, and it took me forever to get re-acclimated once I got back!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb2vD65gpAwF5xvUaalryrybRedBo7znxXl1QreWAP7z1r_9M26j9nSWAcNizMv_ZG9L-slZ540HajXtdY8NMmD7PgiJ62ayrJfEFLYk7gcYtIltS4tdnftQYf6Qvjm30M3NMA1DGybf-OCIz61LcfrWAM-7ADCDHzlT2J0J1oxuDPKeOxwaGiw/s2049/G%20and%20L%20at%20the%20ship.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2049" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb2vD65gpAwF5xvUaalryrybRedBo7znxXl1QreWAP7z1r_9M26j9nSWAcNizMv_ZG9L-slZ540HajXtdY8NMmD7PgiJ62ayrJfEFLYk7gcYtIltS4tdnftQYf6Qvjm30M3NMA1DGybf-OCIz61LcfrWAM-7ADCDHzlT2J0J1oxuDPKeOxwaGiw/w640-h480/G%20and%20L%20at%20the%20ship.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">We had a wonderful time together. This is us getting ready to board Celebrity Apex in Amsterdam. It was a long, horrendous flight to get there, however! I flew Los Angeles to San Francisco to meet up with Laura, then we flew together to Amsterdam. It was 12 hours of whining. (ha ha ha) </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-Qvh2zg01yPNYOrK3mHFGHcG_B-iarlSkE7OmfTJdLuR1cX44ak2B-GnvYecXHOsNIOAqUAISqdJymx8dodifXChNvAD6_H4ChJYlRLqNaOr8mJZOyj1TjEnCzKJBawZWaLZBof9njMRuFR1PbS7fkGz9U4nRUUN8V3QQIqG6SysaiRE-qpC5g/s2049/L%20at%20Corfe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2049" data-original-width="1537" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-Qvh2zg01yPNYOrK3mHFGHcG_B-iarlSkE7OmfTJdLuR1cX44ak2B-GnvYecXHOsNIOAqUAISqdJymx8dodifXChNvAD6_H4ChJYlRLqNaOr8mJZOyj1TjEnCzKJBawZWaLZBof9njMRuFR1PbS7fkGz9U4nRUUN8V3QQIqG6SysaiRE-qpC5g/w480-h640/L%20at%20Corfe.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Laura hamming it up at Corfe Castle in Portland (Weymouth), England. We had unseasonably hot weather for most of the trip! We had packed for cool, rainy weather! What gives?! </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLqQ7U-PFGgdrdwTSIhZRyaeQOP7a3D9-C3rXtCYlvpiHxaVCZtKSRhcZE8mbW2bG8zeteYx2gSR0p8hCpYkdVl1THpaLgr085WtFbbuQ2Fibi3JEAnCW0uQz9-4t9XjgUoDNrwiXb1GIk42adSonwQbPuF89vOlOxLD7-VXtpxdrYnhh8MwSRw/s2048/G%20and%20L%20at%20Blarney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLqQ7U-PFGgdrdwTSIhZRyaeQOP7a3D9-C3rXtCYlvpiHxaVCZtKSRhcZE8mbW2bG8zeteYx2gSR0p8hCpYkdVl1THpaLgr085WtFbbuQ2Fibi3JEAnCW0uQz9-4t9XjgUoDNrwiXb1GIk42adSonwQbPuF89vOlOxLD7-VXtpxdrYnhh8MwSRw/w480-h640/G%20and%20L%20at%20Blarney.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here we are at Blarney Castle in Ireland. We did NOT kiss the stone! There was a huge long wait time, and we needed to get back for our bus, plus we do NOT need to have more "gift of gab"! It was another very warm day!</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEs-_STJT2aAzsyMjqni37TL6_CBj8VMm4OGXNTAKWYFoYFm-BeC46mPFHJzQPdcHtUmemZubmjRvFHwnRkErYlNUiXYQ8_DZo9phdcEk8SY-KXRiSjl9zdrDbKLY6gl9cNyFhQiq7t3zgquvpyF9U-d12goMp9_lZ4LEXI89pmVZGpINRuFjgQ/s4032/G%20and%20L%20Betys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEs-_STJT2aAzsyMjqni37TL6_CBj8VMm4OGXNTAKWYFoYFm-BeC46mPFHJzQPdcHtUmemZubmjRvFHwnRkErYlNUiXYQ8_DZo9phdcEk8SY-KXRiSjl9zdrDbKLY6gl9cNyFhQiq7t3zgquvpyF9U-d12goMp9_lZ4LEXI89pmVZGpINRuFjgQ/w640-h480/G%20and%20L%20Betys.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here we are in Betws-y-Coed, Wales. I wanted to move there immediately! Out of the 9 ports of call this was my absolute favorite day.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtXqyw3TUj02Wfu_XzpFEVtFkMQNKiN3M0w2j8HML_U_X5lWjs3Wx_n6g1iEJEpuYEvyPJPmjnmOsqbVfnnD0aIt7HqCT8AXDpr2JNabnjuppffwPbTs7lwxBap2O3cZu5EjZ2QtnuBOibK1g2UDMaq7FJJwuY5ZAftvMFFLR2_AO0Tv08irLPQ/s2049/G%20and%20L%20at%20Edinburgh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2049" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtXqyw3TUj02Wfu_XzpFEVtFkMQNKiN3M0w2j8HML_U_X5lWjs3Wx_n6g1iEJEpuYEvyPJPmjnmOsqbVfnnD0aIt7HqCT8AXDpr2JNabnjuppffwPbTs7lwxBap2O3cZu5EjZ2QtnuBOibK1g2UDMaq7FJJwuY5ZAftvMFFLR2_AO0Tv08irLPQ/w640-h480/G%20and%20L%20at%20Edinburgh.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Edinburgh, Scotland at the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Another, VERY warm day! We walked almost 13,000 steps this day! Uphill, both ways! We were exhausted. But, seeing all of this history was AMAZING! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67Ed7bO3xYvry9g4iqjgnfAXWEzu0Bm2ZKb7w8B8VbwGJP8Wz_E_o2_3O59ZnMIitsSkJUvGCp2wLVoq25yvTgGwB1xERLCACrOJdvt8P9til1BP1SQLIBpYL9LiIBw1XJJDYlgCxOieqvt-QB-FpbveZgRcN4dR1hQcsYpE83PE8zBMZgKVHJA/s2049/G%20at%20Shetland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2049" data-original-width="1537" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67Ed7bO3xYvry9g4iqjgnfAXWEzu0Bm2ZKb7w8B8VbwGJP8Wz_E_o2_3O59ZnMIitsSkJUvGCp2wLVoq25yvTgGwB1xERLCACrOJdvt8P9til1BP1SQLIBpYL9LiIBw1XJJDYlgCxOieqvt-QB-FpbveZgRcN4dR1hQcsYpE83PE8zBMZgKVHJA/w480-h640/G%20at%20Shetland.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">My turn to ham it up on Western Shetland, Scotland. What is funnier than putting bunny ears on a...bunny!??? This was our first cool day! It was wonderful. I loved our brief tour of Shetland, along with the little museum that detailed much of the WWII history of this area.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBYvVLC148GDpeiL0-MGBxZdYTW12GAY-qyyK_srY_YbOB2DBdnI22fGWv46TqOpuLTox2gXlGEnhe9rDWE9LKI8_u0KyAnhVTjNUK6Q9AtmMN4OTwrY_C3AphJ7kdYWOqA6XRT_WdjtPP4a5nt1izltL5piSKZLD5hFlB3c-seNFKMF263RlfQ/s2049/G%20and%20L%20at%20Dunrobin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2049" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBYvVLC148GDpeiL0-MGBxZdYTW12GAY-qyyK_srY_YbOB2DBdnI22fGWv46TqOpuLTox2gXlGEnhe9rDWE9LKI8_u0KyAnhVTjNUK6Q9AtmMN4OTwrY_C3AphJ7kdYWOqA6XRT_WdjtPP4a5nt1izltL5piSKZLD5hFlB3c-seNFKMF263RlfQ/w640-h480/G%20and%20L%20at%20Dunrobin.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">This was our last day, Dunrobin Castle, Scotland. Another cool day. Despite both of us coming down with a cold, we had a wonderful day touring the castle and grounds. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_XszYg6ce7mO0ENmHsARmq8_1-ywJMR6I8w0unFBwu-WlVwhbvM54CdW027ESRCECXEV34teG3_InMcnUDrVOyPIOIrLYq0463QkdvZ81nyIpVl0rM1lWiVLurSxIvuZIGxDfcXM9gCdj3GxqUPaqN4hZ-PKmECmQHosHm1v0uEz_OLwYmc5fA/s2049/Dunrobin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2049" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_XszYg6ce7mO0ENmHsARmq8_1-ywJMR6I8w0unFBwu-WlVwhbvM54CdW027ESRCECXEV34teG3_InMcnUDrVOyPIOIrLYq0463QkdvZ81nyIpVl0rM1lWiVLurSxIvuZIGxDfcXM9gCdj3GxqUPaqN4hZ-PKmECmQHosHm1v0uEz_OLwYmc5fA/w640-h480/Dunrobin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Our visit to Dunrobin Castle was fantastic. It is still a residence as well as a museum, so many things were intact and it was such a pleasure. The grounds reminded me of Versailles! <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I adore my daughter, who is just turned 28. We love to hang out together, laughing and talking, and just egging each other on to silliness. The trip was rough at times, starting with the long flights, and with Laura getting a bit seasick and me having lots of pain from my arthritis, then both of us catching a terrible cold...but we just sucked it up and enjoyed every bit of it! We are already planning our next adventure...maybe in 10 years when we recover and save up enough cash! (smile)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The other reason that I have not been able to make or post anything new is.....</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefFf4JY_A11Ph6zNy7cNio41clQgnuJO2Lc47Tqg62ZVdGoRn6TqmI7L2Y_QZrBU0OlFJgDqdldwUCO_UPLZz4BkbWfxmsj6LhlVNqcDwXvQtPLV3-hJBb8WzAU2NSh57c5cwyZqGKqIEPlE6LvEoTAmmce1d6xwUK4M0YkYm3eAQFsFAAX4ajw/s4032/J+D%20Wedding-31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefFf4JY_A11Ph6zNy7cNio41clQgnuJO2Lc47Tqg62ZVdGoRn6TqmI7L2Y_QZrBU0OlFJgDqdldwUCO_UPLZz4BkbWfxmsj6LhlVNqcDwXvQtPLV3-hJBb8WzAU2NSh57c5cwyZqGKqIEPlE6LvEoTAmmce1d6xwUK4M0YkYm3eAQFsFAAX4ajw/w360-h640/J+D%20Wedding-31.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">My youngest got married October 14! Jonah and his lovely wife Diana were married by my husband in our backyard in a small, family ceremony! We are so happy to welcome Diana into our family!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Y2WwRgOK28eVLuKi4Hd1XLc_favF6r0ZRMxLHwKjhc90_c_5x5RfSIaDq0aHau5jxw1agIzIWoIe5j1MZZVbk6cgEyK3sNooTvHwigw6SLZSP4LsgWCYehTeqtLPlxG_ASoVaGyo0SuTNRlkWeck0pfIYJNLx2GJF9CnbK26JXUP5FxxztYKxg/s4032/J+D%20Wedding-34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Y2WwRgOK28eVLuKi4Hd1XLc_favF6r0ZRMxLHwKjhc90_c_5x5RfSIaDq0aHau5jxw1agIzIWoIe5j1MZZVbk6cgEyK3sNooTvHwigw6SLZSP4LsgWCYehTeqtLPlxG_ASoVaGyo0SuTNRlkWeck0pfIYJNLx2GJF9CnbK26JXUP5FxxztYKxg/w640-h360/J+D%20Wedding-34.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Laura, Me, Allana (Diana's sister), Nathan, Matt, Mike (Matt's brother), and in front Diana and Jonah. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDAOaIoHOnq3WfFTp214yMvVpAOF5JXL3cYAVKhRmPHDjrn9C2L9O3Ecuu28Xxlce9bRKiH-j_vByH2DvFzxsM03hd6tEVBf0LyeHuNQShntyvLS8fKUhHmKTP3w9Xe8t8eEgGkqT-osdaakxbArJRNamsQm12T4IDVapIIiuzVZpnW_LlVrJVQ/s4032/J+D%20Wedding-22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDAOaIoHOnq3WfFTp214yMvVpAOF5JXL3cYAVKhRmPHDjrn9C2L9O3Ecuu28Xxlce9bRKiH-j_vByH2DvFzxsM03hd6tEVBf0LyeHuNQShntyvLS8fKUhHmKTP3w9Xe8t8eEgGkqT-osdaakxbArJRNamsQm12T4IDVapIIiuzVZpnW_LlVrJVQ/w640-h360/J+D%20Wedding-22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">It was a lovely day with a lunch, then the ceremony, then cake and mock champagne while opening gifts, then a fancy dinner at a local restaurant. The newlyweds were not taking a honeymoon as Jonah's job and Diana's college classes did not permit it, but they are going to Alaska with Matt and me and Jonah's siblings in August 2024, so they can honeymoon then! (smile) </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbNq6y5Qg0Thuq_avpC4pwisjWNziDySVsNAPeEjRII7oohAfKQE4bncnuElObl28fRVCRhmqBUU16kW-8I_JAgQbH8hEDGccKLn3nEucD-H4fDgP6qnRbtypl1dyoY1N0MzGLP37rBT-72QEqaYkLiHZcIT7pupnXU8wWaWG8NjgZCQntflk1A/s3000/c73c9477-9ce8-4e64-8f72-d43c7ed9fd49.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbNq6y5Qg0Thuq_avpC4pwisjWNziDySVsNAPeEjRII7oohAfKQE4bncnuElObl28fRVCRhmqBUU16kW-8I_JAgQbH8hEDGccKLn3nEucD-H4fDgP6qnRbtypl1dyoY1N0MzGLP37rBT-72QEqaYkLiHZcIT7pupnXU8wWaWG8NjgZCQntflk1A/w512-h640/c73c9477-9ce8-4e64-8f72-d43c7ed9fd49.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">We tried to teach our children that the wedding is not the important part, but that the marriage is what is important. Jonah and Diana embraced that philosophy by choosing to have a very small event, and instead save for their future. We wish them every happiness and the joy of the Lord in their marriage!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Now, a little announcement</b>...I have once again stepped back from my few design team commitments. I just need some space to figure out what I want to do regarding the blog, my crafting endeavors, and so forth. My husband has taken on a new job with more responsibility and travel (and stress), plus we are both trying to lose weight. Which at my age is not easy! </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is basically a full time job! </span><span style="font-family: arial;">I have lost 13 pounds so far, but I am trying to lose 60 pounds total before we take our vacation to Alaska in August 2024.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope to still be in the craft room making and posting, but it will be for myself...just for fun. I love sharing with all of you Dear Readers, but I just don't have the bandwidth to be tied to deadlines and many projects per month. Plus, I am really working on some cross stitching projects, which take far longer than making a card, or even a mini album! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I plan to be back soon! Stay tuned! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><br /><br /> </span><p></p></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-68735577972638211272023-08-25T04:00:00.024-07:002023-08-25T04:00:00.146-07:00Elizabeth Craft Designs Splendid Season Release!<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, friends! My lovely friend Annette Green (</span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annette's Creative Journey</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;">) has created another new release for</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Craft Designs</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;">, called<a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/search?q=Splendid+Season&options%5Bprefix%5D=last" target="_blank"> <b>S</b></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/search?q=Splendid+Season&options%5Bprefix%5D=last" target="_blank">plendid Season</a></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b> </b>from the <b>Everyday Elements</b> line of stamps and dies</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">! (Find the new release at your favorite scrapbooking shop, or wait a few weeks and the product will be available in the ECD shop!)</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCg2XLVQ22wPP5z-ZDcjeI79OImoOH5ahxKtvoapeShY7sKWbWo460rLGKualakMkVZxutKGoe2jrWBgeK48PFAmqdVtgMkiJHbim3haiiZDu7qBpCg9alcSW4hT6o4AwQ8elFvJqEWJhCqBCkb4bMJB8PJHb4HV5HQNfr8FjYWAeZ0LRZA2C7A/s1224/2023-DD-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCg2XLVQ22wPP5z-ZDcjeI79OImoOH5ahxKtvoapeShY7sKWbWo460rLGKualakMkVZxutKGoe2jrWBgeK48PFAmqdVtgMkiJHbim3haiiZDu7qBpCg9alcSW4hT6o4AwQ8elFvJqEWJhCqBCkb4bMJB8PJHb4HV5HQNfr8FjYWAeZ0LRZA2C7A/w522-h640/2023-DD-1.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">Annette showed everything on <b><a href="https://fb.watch/mAF28LL0wj/" target="_blank">Facebook Live on the ECD page</a></b> (or see it <b><a href="https://youtu.be/IdCkhBXlVak" target="_blank">HERE </a></b>on their YouTube Channel) on August 21st. The ECD Team will be sharing their projects now that the release has been revealed! I will be sharing a few projects over the next few months.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">The release contains three stamp sets and six die sets. Everything is coordinated to work together, plus the full release can work with any of the other ECD dies and stamps, too!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">Full disclosure here...I am leaving next week for a 16-day vacation so I am only sharing some Christmas planner pages today. I will be working with the rest of the collection after I get back, and at that time I will be sharing some fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving projects.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDTQy7KEhaMVW2-4Czx23uY1JLRjv47M3N-92SBBZKCsUO_Bpd5XWO7nX1DHW3ZcbMF5rGD-qT0zsNY9FHYXz8mQG-b03jZtfJzzNuQ6NpuKesvExUU-avbS4cIp0i0jqZNA-f4zwBetvRXgFWaBjqNsFEXlX6kXK_sGJlsw4a28QpePMcsAgWA/s1077/2023-DD-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1077" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDTQy7KEhaMVW2-4Czx23uY1JLRjv47M3N-92SBBZKCsUO_Bpd5XWO7nX1DHW3ZcbMF5rGD-qT0zsNY9FHYXz8mQG-b03jZtfJzzNuQ6NpuKesvExUU-avbS4cIp0i0jqZNA-f4zwBetvRXgFWaBjqNsFEXlX6kXK_sGJlsw4a28QpePMcsAgWA/w594-h640/2023-DD-9.jpg" width="594" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I often create a December Daily or a Christmas mini album, and this year I decided I would create it as a planner album, combining the ECD Planner Essentials products with Annette's two releases. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: The planner I am using is NOT an Elizabeth Craft Designs product. I only have the regular size planner from ECD, but I wanted to make my Christmas mini using the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/search?type=product&q=sidekick" target="_blank">Sidekick</a></b> size. I fortunately had a cheap knockoff in my craft hoard, and the rings are in the exact same spot as the Sidekick page dies! <br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92u_nsl4GqBrfeAsDDsEOKK_TdQcUm3Es12iyQODQGvZPZ6BiT-1IjQE-tMvrKaw-6RRWxMciqAQgWbltCF_TZQyeByLfnsN3mJEbzpzeXhlTNPhMmQbQTevV1k7igNpkToNvza-x5jPLBHvTWR2T09mpBf8kUsykqNXd4IwLPGfaHVdeJF0uMQ/s1407/2023-DD-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1407" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92u_nsl4GqBrfeAsDDsEOKK_TdQcUm3Es12iyQODQGvZPZ6BiT-1IjQE-tMvrKaw-6RRWxMciqAQgWbltCF_TZQyeByLfnsN3mJEbzpzeXhlTNPhMmQbQTevV1k7igNpkToNvza-x5jPLBHvTWR2T09mpBf8kUsykqNXd4IwLPGfaHVdeJF0uMQ/w454-h640/2023-DD-3.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I recently purchased the Graphic 45 Letters to Santa Collection, which I paired with the G45 St. Nicholas collection for my pages. I think I will use these two collections, plus a few other things for the entire planner mini. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I also recently purchased the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/sidekick-essentials-25-december-day-by-day?_pos=4&_sid=e4e2a516f&_ss=r" target="_blank">ECD Sidekick Essentials 25 - December Day by Day</a></b> die set, which was used in Annette's December workshop last year. Everything in the NEW release coordinates perfectly with the older product! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I used the page die from the December Day by Day for all my page bases. For the cover page, I also used the page inset die to cut the Santa paper for my main page. I also added the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/reinforcement-variety-pack?_pos=1&_sid=b02c0ce70&_ss=r" target="_blank">Reinforcement Variety Pack</a></b> to die cut the hole reinforcements.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmk7H_ihm1zwh7p6lUxUsjb7CLvc3_yewUKGaBaUNpuemXb2nzlB9m4uaV4_PrfUkYrDZRe9XO-6-DkyvLGy9OXfOA1Yp_lRleJNa3Qe6Npq8WkjSqjlRTA2w4PrzABendC6RHwcPdYNpL2H_vEcTxpC7aXabiat9u-79V14YbcYIxDSP7ZOSWag/s1333/2023-DD-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmk7H_ihm1zwh7p6lUxUsjb7CLvc3_yewUKGaBaUNpuemXb2nzlB9m4uaV4_PrfUkYrDZRe9XO-6-DkyvLGy9OXfOA1Yp_lRleJNa3Qe6Npq8WkjSqjlRTA2w4PrzABendC6RHwcPdYNpL2H_vEcTxpC7aXabiat9u-79V14YbcYIxDSP7ZOSWag/w480-h640/2023-DD-11.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For the page title, I first stamped then die cut the labels from </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/soft-finish-cardstock-25-pack-240g-90lb-8-5-x-11-21-6cm-x-28cm?_pos=1&_sid=3b00a1383&_ss=r" target="_blank">Soft Finish Cardstock</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;">, using the </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-clear-stamp-set-layered-labels-cs328?_pos=6&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Layered Labels Stamps</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> and the </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-layered-labels-2082?_pos=5&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Layered Labels Dies</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;">. I then die cut the letters for "MERRY" from red cardstock using the die from the</span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-joy-and-merry-2081?_pos=3&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank"> Joy and Merry stamp set</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;">. I arranged the letters onto the labels. Next I stamped the "Merry Christmas" sentiment from the </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-clear-stamp-set-all-occasion-sentiments-cs329?_pos=9&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">All Occasion Sentiments stamp set</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> onto a scrap of white cardstock with red ink. I trimmed the sentiment to just have the "Christmas" part, which I matted with red cardstock.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdwydn9c-TQfzHB04lEVCXZKODTfS1or-Ev8jIBKpbVYOAtjaMgwCEMZZ5J7jt5l2DlTAP9Z128xWHFt0MNzVeV5q_kDsD5_wy1MUCp4v-flmrm_yj1tLtSAoYBQP0UIPvVeNybE8tO5p58Wwgo9qvL5FFx_9RDm5lSVSUD3M3K4QEXU0itg2-w/s1675/2023-DD-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1675" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdwydn9c-TQfzHB04lEVCXZKODTfS1or-Ev8jIBKpbVYOAtjaMgwCEMZZ5J7jt5l2DlTAP9Z128xWHFt0MNzVeV5q_kDsD5_wy1MUCp4v-flmrm_yj1tLtSAoYBQP0UIPvVeNybE8tO5p58Wwgo9qvL5FFx_9RDm5lSVSUD3M3K4QEXU0itg2-w/w382-h640/2023-DD-12.jpg" width="382" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To frame my Santa journaling card, I cut a mat using the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/postage-stamps?_pos=1&_sid=acba15389&_ss=r" target="_blank">Postage Stamp die set</a></b>. The numbers are from the </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/sidekick-essentials-25-december-day-by-day?_pos=4&_sid=e4e2a516f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Sidekick Essentials 25 - December Day by Day</a> </b><span style="font-family: arial;">die set. I created the holly element by die cutting the holly leaves and branches from the <b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-joy-and-merry-2081?_pos=3&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Joy and Merry die set</a></b> out of printed and solid papers and layering them. I created "branches" by die cutting one of the divider elements from the<b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-layered-labels-2082?_pos=5&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank"> Layered Labels die set</a></b> out of gold cardstock, then trimming it in half. I also added the snowflake element and a red circle that was left over after die cutting the main page. (Waste not!) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cYEqRunEwXvlxVbrewHtiV24rjzvMpc8IcSuNN93iGzCqvscPlukT_3LBgNgw8J-mXmWJ1eGRDs3HSeOqWx-x6CkiLBCvzrmbsGggQJZNJTcJEYHLx51FKMeyd3XS4RkDksgIkETjN_aR5RXetEsjqTwLgtPy4cV9nyjs5G0XVZnSQbz7-_SGA/s1236/2023-DD-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cYEqRunEwXvlxVbrewHtiV24rjzvMpc8IcSuNN93iGzCqvscPlukT_3LBgNgw8J-mXmWJ1eGRDs3HSeOqWx-x6CkiLBCvzrmbsGggQJZNJTcJEYHLx51FKMeyd3XS4RkDksgIkETjN_aR5RXetEsjqTwLgtPy4cV9nyjs5G0XVZnSQbz7-_SGA/w518-h640/2023-DD-2.jpg" width="518" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">I love getting my Christmas on! Especially when the temperatures are in the low 100's! I am super excited to keep working on this mini as we lead up to the Christmas season. I have created the cover page, then pages one, two, and three so far!</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkktdNcfPQqoiUH755udVAL8QTUlmHtNDIytq645hiWPZXqAOUD4T9vFbCr3Boa26k9hfA3DrZ8w0UaZsMyq2UupnCa4ht8YdI_3f4XRqlgc3f9Wam9T5CTp2J6DtxrhwhcKHfHt30pKIMWcuT99kul1tp1ntDKs9Wp-yz7W5LWR-PTeOXE6g2gQ/s1646/2023-DD-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1646" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkktdNcfPQqoiUH755udVAL8QTUlmHtNDIytq645hiWPZXqAOUD4T9vFbCr3Boa26k9hfA3DrZ8w0UaZsMyq2UupnCa4ht8YdI_3f4XRqlgc3f9Wam9T5CTp2J6DtxrhwhcKHfHt30pKIMWcuT99kul1tp1ntDKs9Wp-yz7W5LWR-PTeOXE6g2gQ/w388-h640/2023-DD-4.jpg" width="388" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">I again used the page die from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/sidekick-essentials-25-december-day-by-day?_pos=4&_sid=e4e2a516f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Sidekick Essentials 25 - December Day by Day</a></b> for my page base. I didn't care for the reverse of the cover page, so I die cut the page again and glued them together, wrong sides facing. Plus I used the circle die from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/reinforcement-variety-pack?_pos=1&_sid=b02c0ce70&_ss=r" target="_blank">Reinforcement Variety Pack</a></b> to die cut the hole reinforcements. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The <span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/postage-stamps?_pos=1&_sid=acba15389&_ss=r" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Postage Stamp die set</a> makes a wonderful photo mat cut from gold cardstock. </span>The <b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-clear-stamp-set-layered-labels-cs328?_pos=6&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Layered Labels Stamps</a></b> and the <b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-layered-labels-2082?_pos=5&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Layered Labels Dies</a> </b>make the perfect journaling spot.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The number "1" for page 1 of the December Daily is cut using the number dies in the </span><b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/sidekick-essentials-25-december-day-by-day?_pos=4&_sid=e4e2a516f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Sidekick Essentials 25 - December Day by Day</a> </b>die set. This die set is really a MUST companion to the new Christmas sets in the new Splendid Season release!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Tip</b>: I die cut several of each number and stack them together to give them more dimension on the page.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTE25T596WSa-jJIQcQm4LySB3pZ50UNCLydWGbx-34lcifBfVU4BtsTQ4wKp1kmXvG4AovKi210codRMGEqAijIZZ1rvP-ruK6vj0hRXYQxL5qRPh9SrvLD7J3poksUteZ-tJwc90hF1Ak0rZIt9R-qqIKrQqdy9SVSons8441TF48Wz40sBslA/s1333/2023-DD-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTE25T596WSa-jJIQcQm4LySB3pZ50UNCLydWGbx-34lcifBfVU4BtsTQ4wKp1kmXvG4AovKi210codRMGEqAijIZZ1rvP-ruK6vj0hRXYQxL5qRPh9SrvLD7J3poksUteZ-tJwc90hF1Ak0rZIt9R-qqIKrQqdy9SVSons8441TF48Wz40sBslA/w480-h640/2023-DD-5.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">To create the greenery I used the large fern die from the <b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-mushrooms-and-ferns-2083?_pos=7&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Mushrooms and Ferns</a></b> die set. The fern can be cut apart and layered to look just like pine branches! I created "branches" buy die cutting the divider element from the<b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-layered-labels-2082?_pos=5&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank"> Layered Labels die set</a></b> and one of the flourishes from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/fancy-flourishes" target="_blank">Fancy Flourishes die set</a></b> out of gold cardstock.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I added the "Joy" die cut from the <a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-joy-and-merry-2081?_pos=3&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Joy and Merry die set</a>, which I cut from red cardstock. I added some of the berries and also some leftover gold circles. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Note</b>: I always save the little "cast offs" from when I die cut things. I place them in a small container on my desktop - thinks like the hole centers. That way I can scrounge around in there for odds and ends while I am working.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaibXRjCwCoA0LvqIQDwDHbtjPX4Sksay4-YNeaiRQJlLTCxp9yPwSrKh0jzm5BSZA0glB1d6UNH87bbOBCIds5HtQ1gtgq1RcN1o9_aNVj1hzyXwkMddY79G2VW9VRUbQ-Pkj_9ph7wm1ExLkx2X6WYJFmWQIVa3-7EBjEKuomp-nZGjm4Q89A/s1658/2023-DD-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1658" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaibXRjCwCoA0LvqIQDwDHbtjPX4Sksay4-YNeaiRQJlLTCxp9yPwSrKh0jzm5BSZA0glB1d6UNH87bbOBCIds5HtQ1gtgq1RcN1o9_aNVj1hzyXwkMddY79G2VW9VRUbQ-Pkj_9ph7wm1ExLkx2X6WYJFmWQIVa3-7EBjEKuomp-nZGjm4Q89A/w386-h640/2023-DD-7.jpg" width="386" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">For page 2, I once again cut a base page from the printed paper. I also used the <a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/slimline-adventure-edges?_pos=1&_sid=c04e23b65&_ss=r" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Slimline Adventure Edges</a> to die cut a snow bank from Soft Finish Cardstock. I used the <b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-clear-stamp-set-festive-season-cs327?_pos=1&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Festive Season stamp set</a></b> to stamp the music notes in red ink along the bottom of my snow. I then die cut the deer from gold cardstock using the <b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-joy-and-merry-2081?_pos=3&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Joy and Merry die set</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once again, the <span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/postage-stamps?_pos=1&_sid=acba15389&_ss=r" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Postage Stamp die set</a> makes for a great photo mat and a spot for my page number. I also stamped the postage cancelation in red ink onto the photo mat. The </span><b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-clear-stamp-set-festive-season-cs327?_pos=1&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Festive Season stamp set</a> </b>has so many lovely stamps for the season! I also die cut a music note from red cardstock to add to the top edge of the photo mat.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJvE-gbR24OyT6mhQW9JvGQvoX2cuH6RDaUFLmK6WJ9HWlxLGSc0Nh_3_R0CzdlksDkGLCnlBD_UHOZhwcMExQVwhsOT43Q-McBHbKvjGOXBTWKq3FCjIaMz3qshlliI9T-RssMeSxFdAgeaIBPsV2oubN7rrAgAYfIoJkgWQGRb2IaRuiF1y9A/s1039/2023-DD-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1039" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJvE-gbR24OyT6mhQW9JvGQvoX2cuH6RDaUFLmK6WJ9HWlxLGSc0Nh_3_R0CzdlksDkGLCnlBD_UHOZhwcMExQVwhsOT43Q-McBHbKvjGOXBTWKq3FCjIaMz3qshlliI9T-RssMeSxFdAgeaIBPsV2oubN7rrAgAYfIoJkgWQGRb2IaRuiF1y9A/w640-h616/2023-DD-6.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">For the page title, I wanted to make sure to add some gold, so I die cut the words from gold cardstock using "Christmas" from the Joy and Merry die set and "wishes" from the <b><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-everyday-words-2-2078?_pos=8&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Everyday Words 2 die set</a></b>. I love that Annette has made these sets useful in so many ways! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I die cut the words several times and glued them together to make them pop up off the page a little. (I confess, cut those words from a number of colors and I am still not 100% happy with how the gold looks. But...at some point you have to stop fussing!)</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWzs_Oje22eZQEAMrtVEiuIyl-_pC7OgpFTtI7QKBQ7xykrEaK1xuk8Eo1d9Rxomk6ogGvNwLbmFzg2qN1qJBLga4PZDfQD6vcvfemVjwLRxO53C0qasZ0Cr_MHug_GVs2iot03so9jDRPouH5pqhUr9ZiHd0-pml6chR-EmdrsI9dYAqvxCG6ug/s1673/2023-DD-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1673" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWzs_Oje22eZQEAMrtVEiuIyl-_pC7OgpFTtI7QKBQ7xykrEaK1xuk8Eo1d9Rxomk6ogGvNwLbmFzg2qN1qJBLga4PZDfQD6vcvfemVjwLRxO53C0qasZ0Cr_MHug_GVs2iot03so9jDRPouH5pqhUr9ZiHd0-pml6chR-EmdrsI9dYAqvxCG6ug/w382-h640/2023-DD-8.jpg" width="382" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">For page 3, I once again cut a base page from the printed paper and glued it to the back of page 2. I know some folks worry about their planner getting too thick, but I don't mind that. I will probably bind it somehow in the end rather than keeping it in the planner.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used tiny gold hole reinforcers cut with the <a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/reinforcement-variety-pack?_pos=1&_sid=b02c0ce70&_ss=r" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Reinforcement Variety Pack</a>. I was trying to create a sort of polaroid photo looking photo mat, but think I was less than successful. But I like how the "Merry" inset looks, and I like the Layered Labels journaling spot! Keeping my papers to the red, gold, ivory, green palette will help this mini to look cohesive.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwp969mUdaQO5f5cINzjpJv41JIRWs8XrUTgJWQjwjPbxK2WHjBekAZRIR6iAwmHSoTGwmMIzHWW2HplzE-WWSUmq-7Thx8qrPdpBH7cOHKPHOJe-MuiWoUzE06A9JTmFxu6W-X9Fg-l3hM6oakjubZD8Eyxi_ntLxWf1WYzuYoNxtTwKJwdgXcg/s1173/2023-DD-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1173" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwp969mUdaQO5f5cINzjpJv41JIRWs8XrUTgJWQjwjPbxK2WHjBekAZRIR6iAwmHSoTGwmMIzHWW2HplzE-WWSUmq-7Thx8qrPdpBH7cOHKPHOJe-MuiWoUzE06A9JTmFxu6W-X9Fg-l3hM6oakjubZD8Eyxi_ntLxWf1WYzuYoNxtTwKJwdgXcg/w546-h640/2023-DD-10.jpg" width="546" /></span></a></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><div>I hope you check out <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ecraftdesigns" target="_blank">Elizabeth Craft Designs'</a></b> and Annette's socials to see more of this collection! You will not believe what the ECD team and Annette herself has done with these amazing stamps and dies! (<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AnnetteGreen/videos" target="_blank">Annette's YouTube is HERE</a></b>.)</div></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>Note</u></b>: All the product links today are for <a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/search?q=Splendid+Season&options%5Bprefix%5D=last" target="_blank">Everything Mixed Media online store</a>, which has a physical location in Florida. I have never shopped with them, so you are on your own there. Feel free to source product at your favorite stores. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">There are sure to be lots of stores carrying (or going to be carrying) these products. Shop where you like to shop for Elizabeth Craft Designs products the most! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrk7HKIH6-IUfhcK5HU8zfxRBtAZz5w9l1eC8yb49WbScHMcREVm0HFvlGPn_LRBtzlJral7Jpcn_EbDad3rJUcxOtJGGzD71tCz4m5vuh7SGStHSFRRMykpLWRDiFkHGQsNt7geNBdFqbgdECiPcC_A9JZfVVmPjo3s9OA6bcsbF81HFcnE/s875/Supplies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrk7HKIH6-IUfhcK5HU8zfxRBtAZz5w9l1eC8yb49WbScHMcREVm0HFvlGPn_LRBtzlJral7Jpcn_EbDad3rJUcxOtJGGzD71tCz4m5vuh7SGStHSFRRMykpLWRDiFkHGQsNt7geNBdFqbgdECiPcC_A9JZfVVmPjo3s9OA6bcsbF81HFcnE/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><i><b>Elizabeth Craft Designs Products</b><br /></i></span></span><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><u>Splendid Season Release</u></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-clear-stamp-set-festive-season-cs327?_pos=1&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Festive Season Stamps</a></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-joy-and-merry-2081?_pos=3&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Joy and Merry Dies</a></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://everythingmixedmedia.com/products/elizabeth-craft-designs-splendid-season-collection-die-set-layered-labels-2082?_pos=5&_sid=127d1052c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Layered Labels Dies</a></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; 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font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><u>Everything's Blooming Release</u></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/postage-stamps?_pos=1&_sid=bcf55fa61&_ss=r" target="_blank">Postage Stamps</a></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/fancy-flourishes" target="_blank">Fancy Flourishes</a><br /><br /><u>Planner Essentials</u></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/reinforcement-variety-pack?_pos=2&_sid=871714e44&_ss=r" target="_blank">Reinforcement Variety Pack</a></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/sidekick-essentials-25-december-day-by-day?_pos=1&_sid=46fb4cda5&_ss=r" target="_blank">Sidekick Essentials 25 - December Day by Day</a></span></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><u>Joset Van De Burgt</u></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/slimline-adventure-edges?_pos=1&_sid=878333111&_ss=r">Slimline Adventure Edges</a></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><u>Other</u><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/adhesive/products/elizabeths-transparent-double-sided-tape-5mm" target="_blank">Clear Double Sided Adhesive (1/4")</a></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/soft-finish-cardstock-25-pack-240g-90lb-8-5-x-11-21-6cm-x-28cm?_pos=3&_sid=254d52379&_ss=r" target="_blank">Soft Finish Cardstock</a></span></i></div><div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Other Products</b><br />Cardstock: ColorMates Natural; Elan Metallics Cover Antique Gold<br />Printed paper: Graphic 45 St. Nicholas, Letters to Santa<br />Patterns and Solids: Graphic 45 St. Nicholas<br /></i></span><i style="font-family: arial;">Ink: Ranger Distress Old Paper, Close to My Heart Cranberry<br /></i><i style="font-family: arial;">Tools: trimmer, Big Shot Plus, MISTI<br /></i><i style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: ATG, foam squares, Art Glitter Glue, foam tape</i></p></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-35170665650148110812023-08-21T04:30:00.001-07:002023-08-21T04:30:00.134-07:00A+ Student<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #333333;">Hello, everyone! I am sharing a <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon</a></b> post</span><span style="color: #333333;"> today. Some of you have already sent your kids off to school by now. I know that most schools in my area have already started back as well. My future daughter-in-law and her younger sister, as well as my nephew have already started their college classes, too! I don't have little ones in school any more, but from time to time I do need a school-themed card for a special "youngling" in my life, so I made on to share with you today.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJOroOh0IOB1EE0ULwLoUP1LRLU93jEZ2Oc1mZ-3MO1eA8ABT35-3AkMIdntjWUolxJCD_JTw33GU1Jih_kRadrDisGjsLvYGLQh9V8G5iR1lNYWR0x4VPBlpJCigj0UHZqaDqI1MrZGw4fEMcmRk2b8I1cIy1cQG8uFrc276jnR3aMGAUsTvSPMuOzM/s1265/2Aug-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1265" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJOroOh0IOB1EE0ULwLoUP1LRLU93jEZ2Oc1mZ-3MO1eA8ABT35-3AkMIdntjWUolxJCD_JTw33GU1Jih_kRadrDisGjsLvYGLQh9V8G5iR1lNYWR0x4VPBlpJCigj0UHZqaDqI1MrZGw4fEMcmRk2b8I1cIy1cQG8uFrc276jnR3aMGAUsTvSPMuOzM/w506-h640/2Aug-4.jpg" width="506" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a simple card, which makes it easy if you have to make a whole stack of them. The card base is 4 1/2" x 6" which is my new go to size. Envelopes size A6 (4 3/4" x 6 1/2") are a pretty good fit. This card can also be resized to A2 very easily. </span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hg0rzU4XGSyiDK-qeH29PP8hJAOf2SIKsgg1MLG9tUQBcCjoYIVCHf20ddkn6aSxJnCEZ_-mTdm5FcsvAHtAsiY7WbFH_jwbp-Ph8Yd9pGn9w8K3qYQRvBLnzi7t0O3uKgk9Il0NapBEnu0wN0Eg2qq_Mjq7wkoNF1W1xuPJegSJwxVlvF3-15plwLE/s1115/2Aug-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1115" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hg0rzU4XGSyiDK-qeH29PP8hJAOf2SIKsgg1MLG9tUQBcCjoYIVCHf20ddkn6aSxJnCEZ_-mTdm5FcsvAHtAsiY7WbFH_jwbp-Ph8Yd9pGn9w8K3qYQRvBLnzi7t0O3uKgk9Il0NapBEnu0wN0Eg2qq_Mjq7wkoNF1W1xuPJegSJwxVlvF3-15plwLE/w574-h640/2Aug-1.jpg" width="574" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used the adorable school papers from Authentique (Scholastic and Studious). I cannot fuss enough about how sad I am that they have stopped making paper! I am so thankful that they were so generous with the team, which allowed me to amass a nice hoard! </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used two prints and then a cut-apart card for the focal image. I used foam tape to pop the image off the card front. The Studious collection also came with stickers, so I used a few of those, too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMK6arMlo9JdqwE0LFkgakc_FUfPUrP5HOGKN61T0LmyMorbstdvK0UmvRwTf-rNETmUqE8NGhWlMC9ooa3Hd2BPgjIH-cYUotASTVbVqonWU3KrX_aSPKn1kbVvJxhrYUHzNr7hWLbbNi33NoEpnmjhuPUWydwEbkjwfMcQHyoNoUXz6icOmU0rMFvqQ/s1333/2Aug-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMK6arMlo9JdqwE0LFkgakc_FUfPUrP5HOGKN61T0LmyMorbstdvK0UmvRwTf-rNETmUqE8NGhWlMC9ooa3Hd2BPgjIH-cYUotASTVbVqonWU3KrX_aSPKn1kbVvJxhrYUHzNr7hWLbbNi33NoEpnmjhuPUWydwEbkjwfMcQHyoNoUXz6icOmU0rMFvqQ/w480-h640/2Aug-2.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I did a very simple ribbon treatment for this card, which keeps it from being too fussy, and also keeps it pretty flat for mailing. I wrapped a length of the <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/5_8_Smoke_Blue_Taffeta_Ribbon/9104/p2c630" target="_blank">5/8" Smoke Blue Taffeta ribbon</a></b> around the card where the two printed papers join. Then I tied a small double bow with another piece of the ribbon and hot glued it in place. This ribbon photographs much brighter than it is in person. I really is a soft, smoky blue in person. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFUs9ctWG7iKyugEUfuWsCQQIoysS9VTodPIFQZQYmxAh_85C6CYnTrrzMSS0veXstJxi4Y_LnUtQ21FOX3VGZMcc3voOFWeTgXAr3YpbNUSMB5-FtFYrtPgxOStSyMoZII1L2hO2NHxXCV5Ae1GuHnGz5WUT_UFGtTjrc2owFW2rjJS9QzBTtVz-kso/s1111/2Aug-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1111" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFUs9ctWG7iKyugEUfuWsCQQIoysS9VTodPIFQZQYmxAh_85C6CYnTrrzMSS0veXstJxi4Y_LnUtQ21FOX3VGZMcc3voOFWeTgXAr3YpbNUSMB5-FtFYrtPgxOStSyMoZII1L2hO2NHxXCV5Ae1GuHnGz5WUT_UFGtTjrc2owFW2rjJS9QzBTtVz-kso/w576-h640/2Aug-3.jpg" width="576" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I added a few navy blue enamel dots to the bottom left edge of the card for some extra shine. This simple design can be used for any theme or card size. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am hoping to use up a lot of my 6x6 pads this winter making a lot of simple cards like this one. I have an idea in mind for them...praying it will come to fruition! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlo1JPqyj1O0Y7bIxWsdvvLJCQzOByACbylJtRrS1tWaJRd7xKdxVudWg_unYb3VT0r2NMpm_2I0jWnq61xnvucKsO0B0o-VCn1JSqT81EBlckQTwhmi1_a-u-ildlJG9eUzPown-At-7wc7Lss6cs73G84Rqpm58_fm51uH7wv0TJWdiy7PnaeVCR1p0/s1325/2Aug-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlo1JPqyj1O0Y7bIxWsdvvLJCQzOByACbylJtRrS1tWaJRd7xKdxVudWg_unYb3VT0r2NMpm_2I0jWnq61xnvucKsO0B0o-VCn1JSqT81EBlckQTwhmi1_a-u-ildlJG9eUzPown-At-7wc7Lss6cs73G84Rqpm58_fm51uH7wv0TJWdiy7PnaeVCR1p0/w484-h640/2Aug-5.jpg" width="484" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">As always, I lined the inside of the card with white cardstock to give a place to stamp or write a message. A gift card holder could also be added to the inside. </span><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! I am taking next month off, but I will be back in time for the Ribbon Hop on October 13th.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGCpCRyOAbzuqy8EhxC6cnVBycEg6bjFYoBo_f0ZUbV0yS2N6O8sJBRvFzkj4F-DMHrZwJVyCFGoggFZIJlzSA30PX_9e0Tci6L1FsezNVI57q0NDkFAEHOGbkMvyqNTW0lzVBT5eSW_T2L2k9Lr5B44DeybB0pysrgNei5O0r200qZ1Wjk0HgQ/s875/Supplies.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGCpCRyOAbzuqy8EhxC6cnVBycEg6bjFYoBo_f0ZUbV0yS2N6O8sJBRvFzkj4F-DMHrZwJVyCFGoggFZIJlzSA30PX_9e0Tci6L1FsezNVI57q0NDkFAEHOGbkMvyqNTW0lzVBT5eSW_T2L2k9Lr5B44DeybB0pysrgNei5O0r200qZ1Wjk0HgQ/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Really Reasonable Ribbon Supplies Used:</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/5_8_Smoke_Blue_Taffeta_Ribbon/9104/p2c630" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>5/8" Smoke Blue Taffeta ribbon</i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scor_Tape_RESTOCKED_/4892/c405" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>1/2" and 1/4" Scor-tape</i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scotch_Advanced_Tape_Glider_ATG_General_Purpose_Refills_RESTOCKED_/8343/c405" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>1/4" ATG tape</i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" target="_blank"><i>Bow-It-All Tool</i></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Other Supplies Used:</b><span> </span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Flag Blue, Neenah White</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Printed paper: Authentique Scholastic, Studious</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Stickers: Authentique Studious</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Enamel dots: Eyelet Outlet</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Tools: corner rounder</i></span></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Adhesive: hot glue, foam tape, foam squares, </i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><br /></span></span></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-3534275684408514342023-08-19T05:00:00.001-07:002023-08-19T05:00:00.148-07:00August Stitching Saturday<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Good morning, stitching and crafting peeps. Today's post is a re-share of this adorable August-themed stitching project I finished in the spring. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1MNosorsqwXIrK12QrexcYRJ3xC-JWK9RLVBAqd2CS_RuCHECGv2mWdBVygY183dLsMIhxgrrevC7goaXpQzPByRSRRLfWaKag4ZbSt7esCRXbrsKDaE5EU6QgQQvKK11W_Q5m5NwUDfNC71blUmOkS5axRiGrOUcpbiMzZ8L_Xc0X624xhbyw/s1739/August-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1739" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1MNosorsqwXIrK12QrexcYRJ3xC-JWK9RLVBAqd2CS_RuCHECGv2mWdBVygY183dLsMIhxgrrevC7goaXpQzPByRSRRLfWaKag4ZbSt7esCRXbrsKDaE5EU6QgQQvKK11W_Q5m5NwUDfNC71blUmOkS5axRiGrOUcpbiMzZ8L_Xc0X624xhbyw/w368-h640/August-3.jpg" width="368" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I love this series of cottage samplers from Country Cottage Needleworks! So far I have stitched June-October and have November ready to stitch! I plan to stitch all 12 samplers hopefully finishing around the end of February. I am not a "monogamous" stitcher, so it will depend on how many other projects I am working on! These stitch up pretty fast at any rate!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxNdTIrhAa3zsiuhRSJA5SmpbZ_Xcn2B-jV2hJHsQ0KHhrr4ws3re064Es6eeClk1ysz0Zihiwc_TAC9lkRYAReZjTJ64wtxVEogPnyWg33bpMJu8B6GgIszxA9r3dVNFMcfpvcaC_EOZFVY0hqRbRotwBwdlK_YerNwdmgmG7lKUEuyeDH3wUg/s1622/August-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1622" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxNdTIrhAa3zsiuhRSJA5SmpbZ_Xcn2B-jV2hJHsQ0KHhrr4ws3re064Es6eeClk1ysz0Zihiwc_TAC9lkRYAReZjTJ64wtxVEogPnyWg33bpMJu8B6GgIszxA9r3dVNFMcfpvcaC_EOZFVY0hqRbRotwBwdlK_YerNwdmgmG7lKUEuyeDH3wUg/w394-h640/August-4.jpg" width="394" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">For all the information on this project, including the papers and finishings I used, click <b><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2023/04/stitching-saturday-august-sampler.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for the original post. I am going to be sharing each project closer to the month it pertains to from here on out. That way, for those of you who wish to start these for next season will have plenty of time to get started!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWF8YPa8RuED9JAu06162FvgndEvcfln1Oku69GPn_MHd9ri8iTaIF7hQf6y9n6TDXBoymGacOgGV5VVev3ky6vOcU3CUYh0SU3rZH2ZBGT1IieAWSQoQ7sITwZ4d24ynwdUdBTgRv9-vJHWmww6KCX61QtwvkmnTI-_K3uYT4HYx7IX8IWNgGA/s1707/August-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWF8YPa8RuED9JAu06162FvgndEvcfln1Oku69GPn_MHd9ri8iTaIF7hQf6y9n6TDXBoymGacOgGV5VVev3ky6vOcU3CUYh0SU3rZH2ZBGT1IieAWSQoQ7sITwZ4d24ynwdUdBTgRv9-vJHWmww6KCX61QtwvkmnTI-_K3uYT4HYx7IX8IWNgGA/w374-h640/August-5.jpg" width="374" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a peek at the back of the easel. I am loving using up some of my scrapbook paper hoard on these finishes. I am guaranteed to have just the correct color and print for anything I stitch! Plus, my vast hoard of ribbon comes in handy, too! </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8D4KLUXc75QFX50kMB0-kt9tDXpYLLj4il828h2jsoXckcA8gUsVxTaSqYhQ8QWfFNlWmsyXkFOSXcmjAP8yY9Ve32FzEZQSqzg62x4otMwn1AKzNvzODEQ0loa6xDlFBpA7IzPzfp3DnFFLPpyQYzyPetfH6YvZs17UNVxyjs03YNXXGm9a11g/s1349/August-1.jpg..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8D4KLUXc75QFX50kMB0-kt9tDXpYLLj4il828h2jsoXckcA8gUsVxTaSqYhQ8QWfFNlWmsyXkFOSXcmjAP8yY9Ve32FzEZQSqzg62x4otMwn1AKzNvzODEQ0loa6xDlFBpA7IzPzfp3DnFFLPpyQYzyPetfH6YvZs17UNVxyjs03YNXXGm9a11g/w474-h640/August-1.jpg..jpg" width="474" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for stopping by today for this "repeat" project. I have something very fun to share next week for the 25th of the Month Christmas project! Come on back to see!</span></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-39755688006995568132023-08-13T04:30:00.127-07:002023-08-13T11:51:25.793-07:00Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop - August 2023<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfV7KkS-pOe41yxLIk521sBI7c1nnnQ7DhQWAVEltd419MG_yC_UPLe6HywoTy8UQsUGfOFUMV1UPjcPmVOMzE69Y3H-Nsl7j6nTs54APMV5w1zKhxQRpYxvFjXEfTVxJ3kc-BgbWEaDhhx--1GauFAN2W8vlIjRn_5sMwx0m1riJ3NyZ8a4I/s16000/blog-hop.png" style="border: none; font-family: arial; padding: 8px; position: relative; text-align: center;" /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">W</span><span style="color: #09242b;">elcome to the </span><b style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/08/really-reasonable-ribbon-august-blog-hop.html" style="color: #073763; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon July Blog Hop</a></b><span><span><span style="color: #09242b;">! We have a </span><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">THEME HOP</span></b><span style="color: #09242b;"> this month...each of the design team ladies is going to be creating a </span></span><span>project using <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>AUTUMN colors and themes</b></span></span><span style="color: #09242b;">! </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span>You should be comin</span><span>g to my blog from</span><span> </span></span><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/hello-autumn-greeting-card/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Ginny's Blog</span></b></a><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">.</span><b style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> </b><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">After visiting me hop on to <b><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/autumn-sunflowers-for-rrr-august-2023-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy's Blog</a></b> next! (The full blog list is at the end of the post.)</span></p><p style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/s3126/gift%20card%20graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="3126" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/w400-h134/gift%20card%20graphic.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #df0b2e;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span><b><span>At the end of the hop, comment on the </span><u><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/08/really-reasonable-ribbon-august-blog-hop.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">RRR Blog post</a>,</u> answering the question listed, for a chance to win a $10 Gift Card to the RRR Shop, plus </b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">one digital stamp set of your choice from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieGarbyDesigns" target="_blank">Bonnie Garby Designs</a></span>.</b></span><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> The Design Team appreciates your comments, too!</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcHPAD1-bCt_soSV5aQwcpIbKGrYVsMGnby4u0gYHMzIHOCsaiSk5fZKXZLWarA2G8-ZUu7lxjyEBoRiJCe5pECcWwdJmZ4T4Fd_1hMUlOrYM0yhzQ0Gjjc_Hv8rBBnMSjjN4roauU3FYkSAkeXC1eYJ-aaHL7cDU4QcYACeLeYabwb6frFCH8g/s1050/Aug-Hop-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcHPAD1-bCt_soSV5aQwcpIbKGrYVsMGnby4u0gYHMzIHOCsaiSk5fZKXZLWarA2G8-ZUu7lxjyEBoRiJCe5pECcWwdJmZ4T4Fd_1hMUlOrYM0yhzQ0Gjjc_Hv8rBBnMSjjN4roauU3FYkSAkeXC1eYJ-aaHL7cDU4QcYACeLeYabwb6frFCH8g/w610-h640/Aug-Hop-1.jpg" width="610" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">A few years ago I started to make 6" x 6" chipboard covered panels to use as home décor. I realized that I do not have a fall themed panel! I have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and School themed panels, but nothing for fall! Well, that oversight has been remedied! </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used a 6" x 6" piece of chipboard, covered with the BEAUTIFUL <b><a href="https://g45papers.com/product-category/graphic-45-products/hello-pumpkin/" target="_blank">Graphic 45 Hello Pumpkin</a></b> papers for my base panel. I am in total love with this new G45 collection! I recently purchased five collections, and my favorite is this new autumn themed paper pack! I have been wanting G45 to come out with a fall (not Halloween) collection for such a long time! Happy happy!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: I know that I said I was trying to use up my hoarded paper...but did you think I was NEVER going to buy any new paper??!!? As if! {giggle}<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6BYJ0rPbw81-US1HIhSxBzEV7FYraTqGe2tt8DZeJ4_DciquLF1IS7XSboo4q1_YWVW5LM8Zs6YrhvnyKoC23Gk7Q-n5TfRt78Yhy3E_mvxzqhkA92giEpA3rV7AZIUf68c5S7B_p85E0joKZAkn8EotnKWmCHWVPCCvi1mZ2rGnnr5PHZ9pwA/s1002/Aug-Hop-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1002" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6BYJ0rPbw81-US1HIhSxBzEV7FYraTqGe2tt8DZeJ4_DciquLF1IS7XSboo4q1_YWVW5LM8Zs6YrhvnyKoC23Gk7Q-n5TfRt78Yhy3E_mvxzqhkA92giEpA3rV7AZIUf68c5S7B_p85E0joKZAkn8EotnKWmCHWVPCCvi1mZ2rGnnr5PHZ9pwA/w640-h638/Aug-Hop-2.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">i created borders for the plaid paper using the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/lace-borders" target="_blank">Elizabeth Craft Designs Lace Borders</a></b> die cut set. I next fussy cut the "Hello Pumpkin" image from the paper and attached it to the panel with foam tape. I also fussy cut the word strip and added it to the bottom of the main image. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fl8ZjX1uavJEPMqumvg18JwdOrF1xiB6ZzXXSSNI8jXBaSthMCspYAdcAGF-4NjcnIKQnCKhYn2PDv25H7gw1URPqI0HBfWUDfwwFr2T-98fW9QR9H-zxzsnbRMkibRUMV9FjGkIn-Pldt2_1OKl3BR-p2aFQuHBZC9odg2EYTI42OAiqwNHgA/s1243/Aug-Hop-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1243" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fl8ZjX1uavJEPMqumvg18JwdOrF1xiB6ZzXXSSNI8jXBaSthMCspYAdcAGF-4NjcnIKQnCKhYn2PDv25H7gw1URPqI0HBfWUDfwwFr2T-98fW9QR9H-zxzsnbRMkibRUMV9FjGkIn-Pldt2_1OKl3BR-p2aFQuHBZC9odg2EYTI42OAiqwNHgA/w514-h640/Aug-Hop-3.jpg" width="514" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">For my ribbon and flower element, I started with a large bow made from <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Shimmer_Satin_Brown/7642/p1c440" target="_blank">5/8" Brown Shimmer Satin</a></b> ribbon. Next I created two bows from <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/category/Seam_Binding/c433p1" target="_blank">5/8" Seam Binding</a></b>, one from Rose, and one from Melon. Perfect color match! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: Sometimes the seam binding has the same color name, but the color is a bit different. I have two labeled "melon" and they are very different colors!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I then used hot glue to attach some flowers. I used <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_Chrysanthemums_Mixed_Earth_Tone/8087/c595" target="_blank">Mixed Earth Tone Chrysanthemums</a></b> for the main flower. I wanted i to look similar to the sunflowers in the paper collection, so I used a E49 Copic marker to color the flower center to make it a dark brown. I also used <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/10_x_12_mm_Rose_Buds_Mixed_Green_Tone/8935/c645" target="_blank">Mixed Green Tone Rosebuds</a></b>, various sizes of <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/category/Open_Roses/c588p1" target="_blank">Open Roses</a></b> in vintage and two-tone colors, and a few peach roses from the <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_25mm_Cottage_Roses_Mixed_Pastel_RESTOCKED_/8621/c589" target="_blank">Mixed Pastel Cottage Roses</a></b> package.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-y9Q_pf0mUJtFNBS3cbXrRT_qzuH0n2SxxL0HFepyTiwtiEV_BQsDgVUkV9yKZCUvPXl3dJ3ez833aygfgMXxm9ZltyMaSoNNhwAIqqrxizVeEHfOwjxiMAl8viNSX2lan3eOrPuKL6HNVskryKEjGeOPXwP4lcmPuXchpkBwSpWFDeUSNwO34Q/s1033/Aug-Hop-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-y9Q_pf0mUJtFNBS3cbXrRT_qzuH0n2SxxL0HFepyTiwtiEV_BQsDgVUkV9yKZCUvPXl3dJ3ez833aygfgMXxm9ZltyMaSoNNhwAIqqrxizVeEHfOwjxiMAl8viNSX2lan3eOrPuKL6HNVskryKEjGeOPXwP4lcmPuXchpkBwSpWFDeUSNwO34Q/w620-h640/Aug-Hop-4.jpg" width="620" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I will use a little easel to stand this panel up on my table or shelf. The colors are so pretty and I love how it turned out! I am excited to decorate for fall, but it will have to wait until I return from my cruse in mid-September! I normally put up my fall stuff around the first day of Autumn, which is September 23rd, plenty of time for me to get back from the trip and reacclimate! {smile}<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rdouDA0F11VfYz7tU59_1SA3bdSU-8pe-Nb8_SgN5vy69-Rk6tkrd5I6fmduuA9sZQ2l31-1A2lcvAb_2KA03IccIGhUxyt3R1I-s_M940_PPjAVWTvHCQBY4ku59vb5UHaF49qsyBVrIY8cVWEzPevBA9DZFvF1Ocp75t_jAE_KDUw8FMlySQ/s1241/Aug-Hop-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1241" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rdouDA0F11VfYz7tU59_1SA3bdSU-8pe-Nb8_SgN5vy69-Rk6tkrd5I6fmduuA9sZQ2l31-1A2lcvAb_2KA03IccIGhUxyt3R1I-s_M940_PPjAVWTvHCQBY4ku59vb5UHaF49qsyBVrIY8cVWEzPevBA9DZFvF1Ocp75t_jAE_KDUw8FMlySQ/w516-h640/Aug-Hop-5.jpg" width="516" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! Have fun hopping! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;"><br /></span></span><div><p style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.71429; margin: 0px 0px 1.71429rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="color: #09242b;"><b>Here is the RRR Blog Hop Order in case you get lost!<br /></b></span><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/08/really-reasonable-ribbon-august-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a><br /><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/hello-autumn-greeting-card/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Ginny</span></a><br /></span><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2023/08/really-reasonable-ribbon-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Gloria</a><span style="color: #09242b;"><b> - YOU ARE HERE!<br /></b></span><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/autumn-sunflowers-for-rrr-august-2023-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy</a><br /><a href="http://sweeetdesignsbycheryl.blogspot.com/2023/08/really-reasonable-ribbon-august-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">C</span>heryl</a><br /><a href="https://maketime2craft.com/2023/08/really-reasonable-ribbon-august-blog-hop-9.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Bonnie</a><br /><a href="http://karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com/2023/08/really-reasonable-ribbon-august-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Karen</a><br /><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/08/really-reasonable-ribbon-august-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a></span></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8560052731339858085" itemprop="description articleBody" style="line-height: 1.4; 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font-size: 16px;"><span>Flowers</span>: </i><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_Chrysanthemums_Mixed_Earth_Tone/8087/c595" target="_blank">Mixed Earth Tone Chrysanthemums</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;">,</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/10_x_12_mm_Rose_Buds_Mixed_Green_Tone/8935/c645" target="_blank">Mixed Green Tone Rosebuds</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/category/Open_Roses/c588p1" target="_blank">Open Roses</a>,</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_25mm_Cottage_Roses_Mixed_Pastel_RESTOCKED_/8621/c589" target="_blank">Mixed Pastel Cottage Roses</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px;"><i style="color: #09242b;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scotch_Advanced_Tape_Glider_ATG_General_Purpose_Refills_RESTOCKED_/8343/c405" target="_blank">1/4" ATG tape</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scor_Tape_RESTOCKED_/4892/c405" target="_blank">1/4" Scor-tape</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Bow making tools: </i></span><i><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Zutter Bow-it-All</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Other Supplies Used:</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Natural</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Paper: Graphic 45 Hello Pumpkin</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span><span>Border die: </span></span><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/lace-borders" target="_blank">Elizabeth Craft Designs Lace Borders</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Ink: Copie E49</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Chipboard: Grafix</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Adhesive: Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue, hot glue, foam tape</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Other tools: paper trimmer, scissors</i></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-25562749416393107442023-07-28T05:00:00.007-07:002023-07-28T05:00:00.143-07:00Love and Strength - Graciellie Design<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, Friends! This is my last post as a July Guest Designer for </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://gracielliedesign.com/blog/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Graciellie Design</a>! It has been fun to play with digital images and all my coloring toys this month! I tired to do a different technique for each card (see all the cards at the end of this post).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">For today, I used Distress Oxide inks to create a fast and easy card with a lot of pizzazz!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXyv3_5zPI5XLo8Ec26zf0i5XB6Hi7ERKps83V0DUzxbCm8daX2C1i5zjjALEn5DjVsL9zpWzr2swafjaS5wp7dcczdqhoztlBXRKK6oaoDKAHwZsxeNbAXp3pUVOOTdbeG95X1gsd40KJqsWgVX8O1o8nk3yWzuGgCFvhy-DO3xg2gvJd4Xefw/s1266/4-July-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1266" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXyv3_5zPI5XLo8Ec26zf0i5XB6Hi7ERKps83V0DUzxbCm8daX2C1i5zjjALEn5DjVsL9zpWzr2swafjaS5wp7dcczdqhoztlBXRKK6oaoDKAHwZsxeNbAXp3pUVOOTdbeG95X1gsd40KJqsWgVX8O1o8nk3yWzuGgCFvhy-DO3xg2gvJd4Xefw/w506-h640/4-July-5.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I was talking to my daughter about art stuff the other day and she mentioned a technique that she had done with watercolor paints and canvas. A lightbulb went off in my head because it is similar to a technique we card makers have used for years using Distress Inks. Then I remembered that I had used a similar technique using Distress Oxides in a class last fall. Well....all that "ah-ha" remembering came together in this card!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgoNJNB8Xce2TZHMtFkGtttoBW58vW2bjstuIXUP45q7U4Abo_bb25qGMjIo0zE7emuzI_gLhJH0MnDc-8blqfmRKl0VcOcT-MAfAIGhwdsgGUbJN6WebIqu9bmzNA7OTTrhO8HLiyBOHg12Sggi2ddp2IVTX3ZbIDYD4Z96wfdrVhQPnoLiNaQ/s1149/4-July-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1149" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgoNJNB8Xce2TZHMtFkGtttoBW58vW2bjstuIXUP45q7U4Abo_bb25qGMjIo0zE7emuzI_gLhJH0MnDc-8blqfmRKl0VcOcT-MAfAIGhwdsgGUbJN6WebIqu9bmzNA7OTTrhO8HLiyBOHg12Sggi2ddp2IVTX3ZbIDYD4Z96wfdrVhQPnoLiNaQ/w640-h558/4-July-1.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I started by creating a custom stamp using several digital stamps from the <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product-category/digital-products/digital-stamps-for-cardmaking/collections/vintage-peonies/" target="_blank">Vintage Peonies Release</a></b>. One of the things I love about digital stamps is that you can combine them to create unique images in a few easy clicks of your mouse! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I first used the "fulfilled life" library card from the <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/vintage-library-cards-digital-stamp-set/" target="_blank">Vintage Library Cards Digital Stamp Set</a></b> as my bottom layer. (I use Photoshop Elements 19 for quick projects.) Next I added the large flower stamp from the<b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/vintage-peonies-1-mega-digital-stamp-set/" target="_blank"> Vintage Peonies 1 Mega Digital Stamp Set</a></b>, enlarging it to allow the image to bleed off the edge of the library card. Lastly, I placed the "love and strength" sentiment from the same stamp set at the top of the library card image.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Because these images are created in such a way that they can be layered and manipulated, you get so much bang for your buck! When purchasing digital stamps, making sure they are in PNG format, with transparent backgrounds means you can do a lot more with them! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwGCjdvvBaBIPWRLKOPwQW_pjownRuIX509POheEDVUekUhPbfn-KWLo3W4rgWPlTQUWxa99zwCcu2MVesK_JCPuQLlaGAgcZ-W5sCZ0ac73MWvHlDYeUpr2AuDGlCvABPf3SbS_XRGB8fprnbO5Z4eH5LAR6se571Uv5Fl_dIkVAZS8E47DGOw/s1494/4-July-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwGCjdvvBaBIPWRLKOPwQW_pjownRuIX509POheEDVUekUhPbfn-KWLo3W4rgWPlTQUWxa99zwCcu2MVesK_JCPuQLlaGAgcZ-W5sCZ0ac73MWvHlDYeUpr2AuDGlCvABPf3SbS_XRGB8fprnbO5Z4eH5LAR6se571Uv5Fl_dIkVAZS8E47DGOw/w428-h640/4-July-2.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I printed the image onto ColorMates Smooth Natural cardstock, which is a soft, vintage white. Using my craft mat, I smooched four colors of Distress Oxide onto the mat, then sprayed them with a little water to allow them to run together (Carved Pumpkins, Wild Honey, Abandoned Coral, Squeezed Lemonade). I simply placed the printed image face down in the ink and swirled it around. I kept going, adding ink and water until I was satisfied with the look. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGyzrbqd5pikIMEX0anQcDkYzLPIr1NX9z8aNvpFNVg_tSEaeNeC49xK78uyTlztCulDC-OAByvTgHYXju2B_YFq60jBeivC9H1wTsrV65gRTqQahBzIFsswA35EtOiqfhUdr55NqJOjP0-KJ4x6rYUAHrYMi8hv096n3DcjsCxPyc8tnan2hPQ/s1080/4-July-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGyzrbqd5pikIMEX0anQcDkYzLPIr1NX9z8aNvpFNVg_tSEaeNeC49xK78uyTlztCulDC-OAByvTgHYXju2B_YFq60jBeivC9H1wTsrV65gRTqQahBzIFsswA35EtOiqfhUdr55NqJOjP0-KJ4x6rYUAHrYMi8hv096n3DcjsCxPyc8tnan2hPQ/w592-h640/4-July-3.jpg" width="592" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I placed the wet image between clean sheets of printer paper under some heavy books to dry. I wanted to make sure it dried flat. I allowed the image to dry overnight. This simple technique can take longer simply because you need to allow things to dry. I find drying naturally gives me better results than drying with my heat tool.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Y0MRBd90ZgoINv85Be-9t4EcWo6mBPSnHln2PtMYNJi0bdDccLi2liSpENkP2GKFR6IFOgqoYZmOKzlcbIn8sM14kCBYV24LVOobfCibEYMDpj7CBsWdWbVYSlhVv2zChKwavi7S5lao5IrUwybxk40lCff1W1YxkQ0fnWaaXM2tDoU2lLvk7Q/s1276/4-July-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Y0MRBd90ZgoINv85Be-9t4EcWo6mBPSnHln2PtMYNJi0bdDccLi2liSpENkP2GKFR6IFOgqoYZmOKzlcbIn8sM14kCBYV24LVOobfCibEYMDpj7CBsWdWbVYSlhVv2zChKwavi7S5lao5IrUwybxk40lCff1W1YxkQ0fnWaaXM2tDoU2lLvk7Q/w502-h640/4-July-4.jpg" width="502" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used a stitched die to cut out the image, then matted it with a scrap of old gold metallic paper before attaching the panels to a black card base. The finished card is 4 3/4" x 6" which is one of my favorite sizes!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMl5W0cLhiYlF_gmK3ecr5GlUgv_nDT4RsqDd9e6fDYxanxstpLeIiVzKp9KOaTpz45U3qB55cc8B87UK4fwJlsz2wIFSx3ounCDTSsd9qOM2H4F19lWriwt1lOgJYwxl1IyhOINTmNVIJh4y4qdn-2Y4o5eQtRDCYAV4XthdjxDIsvLwECoDK9g/s1269/4-July-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1269" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMl5W0cLhiYlF_gmK3ecr5GlUgv_nDT4RsqDd9e6fDYxanxstpLeIiVzKp9KOaTpz45U3qB55cc8B87UK4fwJlsz2wIFSx3ounCDTSsd9qOM2H4F19lWriwt1lOgJYwxl1IyhOINTmNVIJh4y4qdn-2Y4o5eQtRDCYAV4XthdjxDIsvLwECoDK9g/w504-h640/4-July-6.jpg" width="504" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I added some glitter enamel dots here and there to finish off the card. I also lined the card with more of the natural cardstock to give a place to write or stamp a message.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXlgJYsUPJ4ODlidf4Evfb72_UpQuiTSHDKVVm2227jqh5XgobaVTw13jIE_HXRHD-DMi2dTUysS2pjMdXsfwG-jhqMGJsY_EDQ1HrJWQxZtTXXAe86Dn31l61TUJBT3Lm2FC8SZt7McZx8Bb2HGxx5_c2Tj_g3TaOow_Ci1vhnoNLSdHl7B0ng/s526/sale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXlgJYsUPJ4ODlidf4Evfb72_UpQuiTSHDKVVm2227jqh5XgobaVTw13jIE_HXRHD-DMi2dTUysS2pjMdXsfwG-jhqMGJsY_EDQ1HrJWQxZtTXXAe86Dn31l61TUJBT3Lm2FC8SZt7McZx8Bb2HGxx5_c2Tj_g3TaOow_Ci1vhnoNLSdHl7B0ng/w400-h400/sale.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope that you will check out the <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.com/" target="_blank">Graciellie Design</a></b> shop and blog to see more amazing products! There are both digital and rubber stamps, and loads of inspiration on the socials! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a look back at the other cards I made with this collection:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JGrDg8_9FGodfq6i8OOonOf2kMRKb7BY47jlqms2TChrdQq8rU7BTuFew20JfY6WHjPLU0HkW4ZbzQcVNtPl6Wf2bGBmT9MVXVMfBdZ7Kvgbko5Uq5KqJiuWBleF8ksPYFUQW7DSvPeqaFqlMLh-pPeFWlACNrVA-9qVPdoFZ_JHNHS28aAJrw/s1172/1-July-D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JGrDg8_9FGodfq6i8OOonOf2kMRKb7BY47jlqms2TChrdQq8rU7BTuFew20JfY6WHjPLU0HkW4ZbzQcVNtPl6Wf2bGBmT9MVXVMfBdZ7Kvgbko5Uq5KqJiuWBleF8ksPYFUQW7DSvPeqaFqlMLh-pPeFWlACNrVA-9qVPdoFZ_JHNHS28aAJrw/w546-h640/1-July-D.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Technique: Colored with Prismacolor Premiere colored pencils. Vintage collage style. Details <b><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2023/07/graciellie-design-july-guest-designer.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaeMAnwIo7zESZPKdg7W1qZsR3lkUChcFp8V59QSb4SD0rJNdnx2Pgb_y8gy_-Q7wrnIoCzfAsj8iAXmO_MAjHdfMGh-BJLgioKfa2RnoThRUZvD-8cYslCGjs3_OCbXQQtMxmvj_QeNoHJ18m2XD0kB4zfPXDS6aqaK6DmKXx9DRoZKU2qJfpQ/s1201/2-July-D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaeMAnwIo7zESZPKdg7W1qZsR3lkUChcFp8V59QSb4SD0rJNdnx2Pgb_y8gy_-Q7wrnIoCzfAsj8iAXmO_MAjHdfMGh-BJLgioKfa2RnoThRUZvD-8cYslCGjs3_OCbXQQtMxmvj_QeNoHJ18m2XD0kB4zfPXDS6aqaK6DmKXx9DRoZKU2qJfpQ/w532-h640/2-July-D.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Technique: Colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens with a Distress Oxide background. Fussy cut and stacked main image. Details <b><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2023/07/you-are-loved-graciellie-design.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoqqqQAfoYM0eESvhTfl-xP0nlj35DB0MT8qP-3p7DzctoOiQ6P7p_WAXecglsGJTuwjeQG8b4Oamc1ykMSxuWBeE_kJwX4BSAgb40fxMSRrMo4Olmbdej_MS5JSEWr1aINBNhsRyY7pSEvcMqZnF4nLcPKNy7J-2a1rDPMSp31wM3UScXZ1UyA/s1227/3-July-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoqqqQAfoYM0eESvhTfl-xP0nlj35DB0MT8qP-3p7DzctoOiQ6P7p_WAXecglsGJTuwjeQG8b4Oamc1ykMSxuWBeE_kJwX4BSAgb40fxMSRrMo4Olmbdej_MS5JSEWr1aINBNhsRyY7pSEvcMqZnF4nLcPKNy7J-2a1rDPMSp31wM3UScXZ1UyA/w522-h640/3-July-4.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Technique: Monochromatic color scheme using Prismacolor Premiere colored pencils. Digital stamp background on karft cardstock. Details <b><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2023/07/sending-prayers-graciellie-design.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5D0eaAyLgOW9UiWyeCU5VOvfJRIEDlLN6IZoGKIY2u-4jXGOZeNHu3N8-ENOgVv1uEENAStPYJMZe30RcNTfl3oPNyOkgIHKJgiJgR1jxvCcLCA5-_owQFRIeW4Pus_sUYz7BNPNgsS70tUWkWhgu-7M-lSFceq-G_Mp5FC-rsCD707yDAPGQg/s1080/4-July-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5D0eaAyLgOW9UiWyeCU5VOvfJRIEDlLN6IZoGKIY2u-4jXGOZeNHu3N8-ENOgVv1uEENAStPYJMZe30RcNTfl3oPNyOkgIHKJgiJgR1jxvCcLCA5-_owQFRIeW4Pus_sUYz7BNPNgsS70tUWkWhgu-7M-lSFceq-G_Mp5FC-rsCD707yDAPGQg/w592-h640/4-July-3.jpg" width="592" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Technique: Distress Oxide ink smooching. Details above.</span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHfq4yauVdsViZy0J2pkNGGocLLIQkq1tRvGr6432v98WI_AJTN59sESwiH5Y4qtGVPSOYWg2k4eGD0YZsmXnwwJfQuE7vN0Z1HyFWgxDpPUc5s41nKonUl5-H46JnLyAyQQBGCtJX8EWI6eaOauLzmpZN3ixBN_-rH3XdKVldmrCdXwdf6dvJQ/s875/Supplies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHfq4yauVdsViZy0J2pkNGGocLLIQkq1tRvGr6432v98WI_AJTN59sESwiH5Y4qtGVPSOYWg2k4eGD0YZsmXnwwJfQuE7vN0Z1HyFWgxDpPUc5s41nKonUl5-H46JnLyAyQQBGCtJX8EWI6eaOauLzmpZN3ixBN_-rH3XdKVldmrCdXwdf6dvJQ/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><b><i>Graciellie Design Products</i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/vintage-library-cards-digital-stamp-set/" target="_blank"><i>Vintage Library Cards Digital Stamp Set</i></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/grunge-leaves-a2-backgrounds-digital-stamp-set/" target="_blank"><i>Vintage Peonies 1 Mega Digital Stamp Set</i></a><i><span><br /><span><br /><b>Other Products</b></span></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Black, Natural; Old Gold Metallic unknown</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Ink: Ranger Distress Oxide Carved Pumpkins, Wild Honey, Abandoned Coral, Squeezed Lemonade</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Enamel dots: Echo Park Let's Be Mermaids glitter dots, Doodlebug Design Lily White glitter sprinkles</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Dies: Elizabeth Craft Design Stitched Rectangles</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Tools: water spray bottle, craft mat, trimmer, score board</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Adhesive: ATG tape, fScor-tape</i></span></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-40140444223972035462023-07-25T11:19:00.000-07:002023-07-25T11:19:01.729-07:00Christmas in July<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello! I had a big post that I wanted to share with you today, but life happened and I must put off the project until closer to Christmas! The project has been finished for a while, but I need to edit a mountain of photos and record a video. Plus it's summer time which means it is too hot to spend all day in the craft room! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There is also a lot going on around here, with the HUGE news that my youngest son is engaged to be married with an October 2023 wedding planned! Plus, my daughter and I are going on a two-week cruise in September, just the two of us, which means there is a lot to accomplish before we go. Therefore, it is a smaller post today, which is sad, but small is better than nothing, right?!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ae_G8QeRrISsqLp2P9E59fIk2OeNWQGx6t26TEMXLdpjIZLrOd-itg1mhPenm8zHymu15RHpK3knffESKSH-JjZE30r-yHociseIe9caZ2lAKzl8NHlJw_lq4MOMQckuONctjNHyiqQXk38DqYr71u-9Sb_UkOCTRJOzcCi39qsvkJ3qfwBfBg/s1150/Joy-to-the-World-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1150" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ae_G8QeRrISsqLp2P9E59fIk2OeNWQGx6t26TEMXLdpjIZLrOd-itg1mhPenm8zHymu15RHpK3knffESKSH-JjZE30r-yHociseIe9caZ2lAKzl8NHlJw_lq4MOMQckuONctjNHyiqQXk38DqYr71u-9Sb_UkOCTRJOzcCi39qsvkJ3qfwBfBg/w640-h556/Joy-to-the-World-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Many of you know that I designed some physical stamps for a few companies a number of years ago. I stopped doing it because my return on investment was really small. I loved creating the designs, but the time I invested did not pay off very well. I do still get some royalties, in the form of a few dollars a quarter. {smile}</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1M_j1AzEyi5kABzA4iecfGKt8CgIuEUYIfW9IY16RhqDTsAUoPc0Sd4-ctV9RTai-ZnZSSWTPaaEq3YQ7AkorY-LoWCQo1EoFwU03haJZqxOEXwyx1-Bv6Np05w6KUVi5vjSos1lAfHb9Lanymzq-Jw8rrT18811K8nrxBDmNZsc5R9eT7XDYJg/s1298/Gloria-71a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1M_j1AzEyi5kABzA4iecfGKt8CgIuEUYIfW9IY16RhqDTsAUoPc0Sd4-ctV9RTai-ZnZSSWTPaaEq3YQ7AkorY-LoWCQo1EoFwU03haJZqxOEXwyx1-Bv6Np05w6KUVi5vjSos1lAfHb9Lanymzq-Jw8rrT18811K8nrxBDmNZsc5R9eT7XDYJg/w494-h640/Gloria-71a.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I designed a few wood mount Christmas stamps for Hampton Art, which were placed in some of the big box stores (A. C. Moore used to carry them), and then they made their way to some of the online discount stores. I don't think you can find them these days, but if you were lucky enough to snag one, good on you!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiPuqyUDKPSqyMkAzRmp74s7xstZ1VG53mGhdcPdxZTxcntpzcKoWds7YQxtOLsKF_QgXgn9uJDga5_5EyMgWU9L2M7CMSQitcW6mrg_edqsNVo-LenS1U-JZYgxv6kNdX4xiMOwoIo1aI55Ph1wdqsJfcEE4RJB6HDreC8Qb2mZkUNo5KvkFDLQ/s1245/Gloria-69a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1245" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiPuqyUDKPSqyMkAzRmp74s7xstZ1VG53mGhdcPdxZTxcntpzcKoWds7YQxtOLsKF_QgXgn9uJDga5_5EyMgWU9L2M7CMSQitcW6mrg_edqsNVo-LenS1U-JZYgxv6kNdX4xiMOwoIo1aI55Ph1wdqsJfcEE4RJB6HDreC8Qb2mZkUNo5KvkFDLQ/w514-h640/Gloria-69a.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I still have a lot of digital art that either was not accepted for one reason or another, or that I never submitted. I had planned to open an Etsy shop for digital images, but honestly, once again the work required was just more than I have been willing to put into it! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As my Christmas in July gift to you, here are THREE Gloria Stengel Designs originals for you to use! Just right click on the image and copy or save for use in your favorite word processing program or photo editing software! (If the images appear blurry once you print them, you may have to resize them to be smaller for printing.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggflUex5dTz4wahnSiFfRaEwtJuTyQSYinSHLPWTEhySmZTTcLQChxv-eTwulsSSM8k-4qfAWZ8wk7cnoxZW9tFa-3YWLq1jBysLnwAtxQO_62GHEb85cULXVVwzhkGgTg5beDAAaFg54GXjnuSrDxr5NvCkaklzKPZS21-CN7dNKjfZ-6ihtQ7w/s1132/From-our-House.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="1132" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggflUex5dTz4wahnSiFfRaEwtJuTyQSYinSHLPWTEhySmZTTcLQChxv-eTwulsSSM8k-4qfAWZ8wk7cnoxZW9tFa-3YWLq1jBysLnwAtxQO_62GHEb85cULXVVwzhkGgTg5beDAAaFg54GXjnuSrDxr5NvCkaklzKPZS21-CN7dNKjfZ-6ihtQ7w/s320/From-our-House.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fv7Kf4nSN7_nZgtLTXB7M_P1FrXjKcJGXUuQT_Kx5LQ2GQUmHZEVhG1Z-4F_yG00GCkd74SXP1uo1zp32uyNHMuDtw_SOKmw_jJyo1eUbIau_5Xf1Kt7UjZwu1Hyi4K0pghlLWNDtsh2UPXCPPDXyNz5TYATOFmZWKjPolmyylqJHaTrsrOKfw/s349/Thinking%20of%20You.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="349" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fv7Kf4nSN7_nZgtLTXB7M_P1FrXjKcJGXUuQT_Kx5LQ2GQUmHZEVhG1Z-4F_yG00GCkd74SXP1uo1zp32uyNHMuDtw_SOKmw_jJyo1eUbIau_5Xf1Kt7UjZwu1Hyi4K0pghlLWNDtsh2UPXCPPDXyNz5TYATOFmZWKjPolmyylqJHaTrsrOKfw/s320/Thinking%20of%20You.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNl5i5SkrOa7gybQxD3FdiUogPzEyQOzCa45vuLblrLhngj5k7ttFmohigCCfB8trG30kQ5YvgpFwbdhZs7wId9osD4McfoPAIwP7XZpwCOO9zJabCQUp9JOzbW1NrCQaPM8dm13L0It1XfV9p4GFOT602tADXKujQDAghHnSHtTZIyGZfdX8YA/s878/Wishing%20You%20Peace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="179" data-original-width="878" height="65" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNl5i5SkrOa7gybQxD3FdiUogPzEyQOzCa45vuLblrLhngj5k7ttFmohigCCfB8trG30kQ5YvgpFwbdhZs7wId9osD4McfoPAIwP7XZpwCOO9zJabCQUp9JOzbW1NrCQaPM8dm13L0It1XfV9p4GFOT602tADXKujQDAghHnSHtTZIyGZfdX8YA/s320/Wishing%20You%20Peace.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I just did copy/paste into Microsoft word, sized the images, and printed onto cardstock. Easy peasy! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">If you use one of my stamps, either a physical stamp or one of my various free digital stamps, please share your project on social media and tag me! I would love to see!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you are able to enjoy a bit of Christmas project-making as you escape the summer heat! If you are south of the equator, you are having winter now, so...enjoy! {grin}</span></p><p></p>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-83157802863008186032023-07-24T05:00:00.010-07:002023-07-24T05:00:00.136-07:00Sending Prayers - Graciellie Design<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, Friends! I am sharing another project using the fantastic </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://gracielliedesign.com/blog/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Graciellie Design</a> July release! Have you ever colored so much that you find yourself coloring the same things in the same colors over and over again?! I color a lot of flowers, and I certainly seem to reach for the same colors every time. I decided to mix it up this time and do something a little out of my comfort zone!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABXaDFnWYk_Ok4vA7-VTtEDag99oIi3wogd53spnfQWwuLlUIvS8YFWpPmnoVVt0bBKhkVEEHTbt3l9tEUETwOxAHcA_wd7Hp3iAyaz3RywEX_9wwsuBxOmHinBwYT-wZjrz--U6Vxygt4RxALFjxgxoimKuqiNAgdwjZkt9J9PBX4349VfyYOw/s1340/3-July-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1340" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABXaDFnWYk_Ok4vA7-VTtEDag99oIi3wogd53spnfQWwuLlUIvS8YFWpPmnoVVt0bBKhkVEEHTbt3l9tEUETwOxAHcA_wd7Hp3iAyaz3RywEX_9wwsuBxOmHinBwYT-wZjrz--U6Vxygt4RxALFjxgxoimKuqiNAgdwjZkt9J9PBX4349VfyYOw/w478-h640/3-July-6.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I decided to make the entire image into a monochromatic study! I am working on another project, which is a large piece, using three shades of blue, and I thought, hey, that idea of only one color, in three shades is intriguing! I ended up choosing three shades of purple, plus black and white. Now, purple is NEVER my go to color! But isn't this peony amazing in purple?!!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkCmqb_x9tbWgySvWqL8xJwdlQU76nxd3bPQNup2_StAI__6HoEPcbBTRa0H2iXzRK5hpdmQt3Lf15-L71n6p63jt97vXWlBGEtKFvbyB0q1PoXACZt79RJs7nYIi32Ao1OzIb9vg8Yb8A7GnkXWgNFSR4nyxTTsL5d2wt_hiXtjDiDQBMnCCeQ/s1034/3-July-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1034" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkCmqb_x9tbWgySvWqL8xJwdlQU76nxd3bPQNup2_StAI__6HoEPcbBTRa0H2iXzRK5hpdmQt3Lf15-L71n6p63jt97vXWlBGEtKFvbyB0q1PoXACZt79RJs7nYIi32Ao1OzIb9vg8Yb8A7GnkXWgNFSR4nyxTTsL5d2wt_hiXtjDiDQBMnCCeQ/w640-h618/3-July-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I started by creating a custom stamp in Photoshop. I first placed the grunge stamp image from the <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/grunge-leaves-a2-backgrounds-digital-stamp-set/" target="_blank">Grunge and Leaves A2 Backgrounds Digital Stamp Set</a></b> onto the bottom layer. Next, I added the peonies from the <a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/grunge-leaves-a2-backgrounds-digital-stamp-set/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Vintage Peonies 1 Mega Digital Stamp Set</a>, placed at an angle and bleeding off the edge. I added the sentiment from the Vintage Peonies 1 set as well. I printed the new custom stamp onto kraft cardstock using black ink. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I chose three Prismacolor pencils for my image: Dahlia Purple, Mulberry, Lavender, plus white and black for highlights and shadows.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ToVAobllis7YFxE6ooygUNgG7vFAjRpSmP3yyLWDfGSvsigTK7nzgQhBLTd7ZkzjYsDpf6catzQHbfGHeR2wE9cZaxz2CrMmMpty1avfagmskFf8l4Vgz5-m9BQKXN23fTnYAE3MxwyhC46RzDJBbcS12TcA232kRC7nTTOwKO6lFID4vFUTGA/s1458/3-July-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ToVAobllis7YFxE6ooygUNgG7vFAjRpSmP3yyLWDfGSvsigTK7nzgQhBLTd7ZkzjYsDpf6catzQHbfGHeR2wE9cZaxz2CrMmMpty1avfagmskFf8l4Vgz5-m9BQKXN23fTnYAE3MxwyhC46RzDJBbcS12TcA232kRC7nTTOwKO6lFID4vFUTGA/w438-h640/3-July-2.jpg" width="438" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">I decided to just color the entire image in the three shades of purple to give a fun monochromatic look. The colored pencils worked well on the smoother cardstock since I was not putting down too many layers of color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHGefCvJREWx_n3n0LiUiFJpKcjT4acvt0eYxoqBxrHDyYMksOQawGGCo4Xm4EXcuO442P2qbrzkoZst6eSlZk-wxKIavnI2d_v11XOee7Z-RB9PY7WgDyMyT1Ja5UDZ9NaxBbcSjLS8XppRmLvD6JsU5jmztHeNUWYGTAVppIM_zD4jrzqZZYg/s1239/3-July-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHGefCvJREWx_n3n0LiUiFJpKcjT4acvt0eYxoqBxrHDyYMksOQawGGCo4Xm4EXcuO442P2qbrzkoZst6eSlZk-wxKIavnI2d_v11XOee7Z-RB9PY7WgDyMyT1Ja5UDZ9NaxBbcSjLS8XppRmLvD6JsU5jmztHeNUWYGTAVppIM_zD4jrzqZZYg/w516-h640/3-July-3.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">After I had the image colored, I used white paint to dot some flower stamens into the center of the open flower. I had tried gel pen, but the purple bled through and made my white dots turn pink! I scraped off the gel pen with a craft knife and used acrylic paint and a dotting tool instead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgan1Y1whsnrsldwnD_37dLNCEOGhKnZ3w7tzFfHlmteOtk-DwsAiN88fvQbMXjJ2pfcg7dYTS-i2UuZ4VzFBDTcPtCrQqb7mnGuD73huOaA01G3PJDSU_SP4npoodtNRRyRV19KZidlH46YbMgZXr6s_q0DQXIJQGiB7CbT7OgeffJSx4Ri21HEA/s1227/3-July-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgan1Y1whsnrsldwnD_37dLNCEOGhKnZ3w7tzFfHlmteOtk-DwsAiN88fvQbMXjJ2pfcg7dYTS-i2UuZ4VzFBDTcPtCrQqb7mnGuD73huOaA01G3PJDSU_SP4npoodtNRRyRV19KZidlH46YbMgZXr6s_q0DQXIJQGiB7CbT7OgeffJSx4Ri21HEA/w522-h640/3-July-4.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used die cut rectangles to cut out the colored image and a white mat, then attached those panels to a black card base. I found some pretty purple enamel dots in my stash and used those to add a little color to the grunge background. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiHX_Av13AjtclfmMNJibv4G-4CbEerORLEHGi3yQZSs_DFG7A-En8Je5o5r_9-WTG71153kheNmm0dtSfCADuvUZlDTUh4MgaFVK5UVlEALEuIjFdg7k5RyesZyjFFNrnppk358IhsnLkFEgcBUJNbjM84Xqw2FJFajuDtcjO08-i8I8CAOW6qA/s1333/3-July-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiHX_Av13AjtclfmMNJibv4G-4CbEerORLEHGi3yQZSs_DFG7A-En8Je5o5r_9-WTG71153kheNmm0dtSfCADuvUZlDTUh4MgaFVK5UVlEALEuIjFdg7k5RyesZyjFFNrnppk358IhsnLkFEgcBUJNbjM84Xqw2FJFajuDtcjO08-i8I8CAOW6qA/w480-h640/3-July-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used a few pale gray Copic makers to draw some shadows under the leaves and petals. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It is pretty rare for me to make "one layer" cards without a lot of printed paper and ribbon. But sometimes, I really like the more simple look of just a colored image and a subtle background. Plus, these peonies need to be the star of the show!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3tx9vzPATrWncMQqAwMFkIuhN-Hh5Qc-67suxQBIoMdiGHeQa7QZ99X4ghh0Hk20f8eIrMXzK4tbhfOUM9aiD17nO40xV7J8TpZhVdDleMiWzlT_TUbddx_Oz-8Q4NZGX-0jYJdo0JYa9Lo8XQhxFQMX7xqNUcsB5GZMPYxq4aTJnCBkE5tw_Q/s1295/3-July-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1295" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3tx9vzPATrWncMQqAwMFkIuhN-Hh5Qc-67suxQBIoMdiGHeQa7QZ99X4ghh0Hk20f8eIrMXzK4tbhfOUM9aiD17nO40xV7J8TpZhVdDleMiWzlT_TUbddx_Oz-8Q4NZGX-0jYJdo0JYa9Lo8XQhxFQMX7xqNUcsB5GZMPYxq4aTJnCBkE5tw_Q/w494-h640/3-July-7.jpg" width="494" /></a></div></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope that you will check out the <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.com/" target="_blank">Graciellie Design</a></b> shop and blog to see more amazing products! There are both digital and rubber stamps, and loads of inspiration on the socials! Right now there is a 25% off code <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>, plus a FREE gift with $10 order! </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHfq4yauVdsViZy0J2pkNGGocLLIQkq1tRvGr6432v98WI_AJTN59sESwiH5Y4qtGVPSOYWg2k4eGD0YZsmXnwwJfQuE7vN0Z1HyFWgxDpPUc5s41nKonUl5-H46JnLyAyQQBGCtJX8EWI6eaOauLzmpZN3ixBN_-rH3XdKVldmrCdXwdf6dvJQ/s875/Supplies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHfq4yauVdsViZy0J2pkNGGocLLIQkq1tRvGr6432v98WI_AJTN59sESwiH5Y4qtGVPSOYWg2k4eGD0YZsmXnwwJfQuE7vN0Z1HyFWgxDpPUc5s41nKonUl5-H46JnLyAyQQBGCtJX8EWI6eaOauLzmpZN3ixBN_-rH3XdKVldmrCdXwdf6dvJQ/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><b><i>Graciellie Design Products</i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/grunge-leaves-a2-backgrounds-digital-stamp-set/" target="_blank"><i>Grunge and Leaves A2 Backgrounds Digital Stamp Set</i></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/grunge-leaves-a2-backgrounds-digital-stamp-set/" target="_blank"><i>Vintage Peonies 1 Mega Digital Stamp Set</i></a><i><span><br /><span><br /><b>Other Products</b></span></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cardstock: Neenah Solar White, Dessert Storm; ColorMates Smooth Black</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Colored pencils: Prismacolor Premiere Dahlia Purple, Mulberry, Lavender, White, Black</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Alcohol ink: Copic markers C00, C0, C1</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Paint: Apple Barrel White Matte Acrylic</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Enamel dots: Altenew Shades of Purple</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Dies: Heartfelt Creations Eyelet Rectangle and Basics</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Tools: dotting stylus, trimmer, score board</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Adhesive: ATG tape</i></span></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-86563341912624350522023-07-21T04:30:00.013-07:002023-07-21T04:30:00.138-07:00Lemon Twist Mini Album Cover<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #333333;">Hello, everyone! </span><span style="color: #333333;">I started working on a 20-page mini album the other day and thought I would share the cover with you for my <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon</a></b> post this week! It will probably take me quite a while to finish the full album, but so far...I am loving the cover and the first few pages! </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWlkiKrXEAhM21AeHKmK1sdh0RJ9fEh16O7a0evfH3bLmFUm6Vfk4m-KjKee1naYU3OCuvb4q9PkGjHCd4-5oMDgMMPOAX5SJXcZO44D-dED_p_m-wEPgbEXet8-DD04liaEYQfAPZqVgKMa6d-V0BKBZOyF-z5i6KiXRUlnIAbzGnpBs7D7EutIy_vgE/s1443/Cover-0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1443" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWlkiKrXEAhM21AeHKmK1sdh0RJ9fEh16O7a0evfH3bLmFUm6Vfk4m-KjKee1naYU3OCuvb4q9PkGjHCd4-5oMDgMMPOAX5SJXcZO44D-dED_p_m-wEPgbEXet8-DD04liaEYQfAPZqVgKMa6d-V0BKBZOyF-z5i6KiXRUlnIAbzGnpBs7D7EutIy_vgE/w640-h444/Cover-0.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">It has been a hot minute since I made a mini album. I am still trying to finish up all the kits I purchased last September! This is the last of the mini album kits. However, I have a stack of ideas, album bases, and paper collections that I want to turn into mini albums, but I cannot find the time (or energy) to actually make one! </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The base album is a Simple Stories 4x6 Sn@p! Flipbook (Speckle Dots). The actual album is really 4 5/8" x 7 7/8". The inside of the album is supposed to contain photo sleeves, but I really don't like those, so I cut black cardstock for my inside pages. (I will explain more about that once the full album is finished.) For now, let's just talk about the front cover!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Does this make you think of summer days in the countryside, next to a lemonade stand?! It is so cute!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEkgB4zis3Vx3mAsVIKwwWoMPz3L5Kjk5TVr_iwSXIy2D6GRRHD_7tBsLzHHlIU7-hUp-_pi9FQ7Aapvof0PNZ59bZ_lzDP2n9iZCj5OrPCScmrTDYlf5DVLpEeeHaIP6tsQbiGS3Jw-EQ7YgD_uPFHlV7EeVDwIGh4d2z6fJ3kpp0vhXkrnEVjI5g4c/s1287/Cover-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1287" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEkgB4zis3Vx3mAsVIKwwWoMPz3L5Kjk5TVr_iwSXIy2D6GRRHD_7tBsLzHHlIU7-hUp-_pi9FQ7Aapvof0PNZ59bZ_lzDP2n9iZCj5OrPCScmrTDYlf5DVLpEeeHaIP6tsQbiGS3Jw-EQ7YgD_uPFHlV7EeVDwIGh4d2z6fJ3kpp0vhXkrnEVjI5g4c/w640-h498/Cover-1.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The paper collection is Simple Stories Simple Vintage: Lemon Twist. I purchased this project as a kit in September 2022, but as always, I don't usually follow the kit instructions very well. Since I received full packs of the paper, I am able to cut it myself and just do what I like, using the original instructions (by Sue Kendall) as a loose guide. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphAx8o985js8fBkCe7n3mqJ14eIVJFM-x8SuSnkAsQH4pMIipXrdjKUkZR_i6Je5BeKDuDx3v2IZnwWfHWtH7eTAUKjm1DfAB9vtRdxOy2xr-47EKDajv5Yv2U8rTBNFGA_uG3e_jJUdY1CZgR0H7fR9CBisMsqncC-Pq5qkFQSl460suOhfDXhyFC7c/s1035/Cover-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphAx8o985js8fBkCe7n3mqJ14eIVJFM-x8SuSnkAsQH4pMIipXrdjKUkZR_i6Je5BeKDuDx3v2IZnwWfHWtH7eTAUKjm1DfAB9vtRdxOy2xr-47EKDajv5Yv2U8rTBNFGA_uG3e_jJUdY1CZgR0H7fR9CBisMsqncC-Pq5qkFQSl460suOhfDXhyFC7c/w618-h640/Cover-2.jpg" width="618" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The called for cover element was not to my taste but there was a fun saying on the sticker sheet that I liked. However, the lettering was in a pale yellow and did not stand out very well. So I recreated the saying using my own fonts, in my own style, and printed it in black onto white cardstock. I cut the word art out with a stitched die and matted it with black cardstock. Much more striking...and more to my taste (sweet, not sour)!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3bGto3dccKjbZjeYMydhwWq1asB1xtaeimpVBZzqFcHdNmUJZMwot2MKVpP90A8kmMiFq0WGx6iiKrOAinjn4tzWoT0PtAndDxOmPznw0oIaqLcfD6f6jo36Bf9qoBK1KRLvVD5Wqtt14yQ2jfYi2hgTZkriw9HUw43CKOxNk_OBdb2CTZe0coTTtxc/s1142/Cover-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1142" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3bGto3dccKjbZjeYMydhwWq1asB1xtaeimpVBZzqFcHdNmUJZMwot2MKVpP90A8kmMiFq0WGx6iiKrOAinjn4tzWoT0PtAndDxOmPznw0oIaqLcfD6f6jo36Bf9qoBK1KRLvVD5Wqtt14yQ2jfYi2hgTZkriw9HUw43CKOxNk_OBdb2CTZe0coTTtxc/w640-h560/Cover-3.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used lots of paper layers as well as the Squeeze the Day Page Pieces and Lemon Twist Decorative Brads from the paper collection. Funny thing, the "brads" are now flat-back with adhesive on them rather than actual brads! I love that change from Simple Stories! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">For the AMAZING gingham bow I used <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Plaid_Ribbon_Black_Bold_Check/8300/p2c45" target="_blank">5/8" Bold Black Check ribbon</a></b>. I wrapped a length of the ribbon around the edge of the front cover, then tied a bow with three long loops. I glued the bow to the cover, making sure that the size was the full height of the cover. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqvPbdRmzBclGR83zqCGLfMhzwyZIFzneki_5pBNZ2tV6CEoBSO1QoWPKyZupm5DtllKBXnjHnCtUUsYMi_e16EM_QW8qYZL1PJ6GMlbVujHwKAp2P8hTc7kw0nLjyV_HWOEa0EphXiKbJP4DtWKuZ47xLUm_0FtpC6_B2iEVHOHOUNH920ZTE0muY94/s1333/Cover-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqvPbdRmzBclGR83zqCGLfMhzwyZIFzneki_5pBNZ2tV6CEoBSO1QoWPKyZupm5DtllKBXnjHnCtUUsYMi_e16EM_QW8qYZL1PJ6GMlbVujHwKAp2P8hTc7kw0nLjyV_HWOEa0EphXiKbJP4DtWKuZ47xLUm_0FtpC6_B2iEVHOHOUNH920ZTE0muY94/w480-h640/Cover-4.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I tied a small loopy bow with <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Baker_s_Twine_Black_Licorice/4798/p2c425" target="_blank">Black </a></b><b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Baker_s_Twine_Black_Licorice/4798/p2c425" target="_blank">Licorice</a></b><b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Baker_s_Twine_Black_Licorice/4798/p2c425" target="_blank"> Baker's Twine</a></b> and glued that to the gingham bow. I used the die cut bee (page piece) from the paper collection to add a "topper" to the bows, which also hides a glue blob! (It happens!)</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I also added a <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Miniature_Gardenias_Mixed_Color_RESTOCKED_/8945/c608" target="_blank">Miniature White Gardenia</a></b> to the lemon cluster on the paper strip decoration. <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxHO5WNzPYy2hxC0FIGODYNGu-7nRTnSokbLpC1eSisvFDb9sHbNxdxBsaQg80Wy_DsyzE817b45al07sKF0tnuh_4y9brXEunoclDyMx59RhyXtXywATBNPL2nAK2mNLzkpEyTIgEvBbR9yvTFanegMpOHOwU5DUzoS0n8Rerk4IokckIx5P-HY86QQ/s1551/Cover-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1551" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxHO5WNzPYy2hxC0FIGODYNGu-7nRTnSokbLpC1eSisvFDb9sHbNxdxBsaQg80Wy_DsyzE817b45al07sKF0tnuh_4y9brXEunoclDyMx59RhyXtXywATBNPL2nAK2mNLzkpEyTIgEvBbR9yvTFanegMpOHOwU5DUzoS0n8Rerk4IokckIx5P-HY86QQ/w640-h412/Cover-5.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">For the inside of the front cover I added a layered series of banners cut from various papers. You can see how I wrapped the <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Plaid_Ribbon_Black_Bold_Check/8300/p2c45" target="_blank">5/8" Bold Black Check ribbon</a></b> around the cover. I love the plaid and polka dots together!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Looking at this again, I am tempted to pull the banners off and create a pocket for the inside cover. If I can get it to lift off without ripping, I will use this element on one of the inside pages, and do something else on the cover...maybe. <br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUoDn3cRlRbtfOVlNtTFYdhH5OanJ7S-j5Jl5fPm_SY7ZwQRM-ZigPY0q2BdKIqz2bDD9vJsHAs_vC1k_pnDAeIrgCL1_LjZ2UAXLQIDQhaknHLnnYeXSVMRt4PdQvrWv2s6rphG2_CWuQX0Pa7iiXpn6JivWXC_JqMUp0kqwrZbReV4CN8ICTO_4nUpg/s1126/Cover-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUoDn3cRlRbtfOVlNtTFYdhH5OanJ7S-j5Jl5fPm_SY7ZwQRM-ZigPY0q2BdKIqz2bDD9vJsHAs_vC1k_pnDAeIrgCL1_LjZ2UAXLQIDQhaknHLnnYeXSVMRt4PdQvrWv2s6rphG2_CWuQX0Pa7iiXpn6JivWXC_JqMUp0kqwrZbReV4CN8ICTO_4nUpg/w568-h640/Cover-6.jpg" width="568" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I added a few paper flowers. I confess that those paper flowers have been in my stash for about 15 years or longer! I just have never used them, nor could I bring myself to toss them out! Happy happy! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I placed another bow made from the <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Baker_s_Twine_Black_Licorice/4798/p2c425" target="_blank">Black </a></b><b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Baker_s_Twine_Black_Licorice/4798/p2c425" target="_blank">Licorice</a></b><b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Baker_s_Twine_Black_Licorice/4798/p2c425" target="_blank"> Baker's Twine</a> </b>to the sticker element. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWb72AkzCayT-EZDagaGOLkLvU0y77v-bo6bLAxoRcc4sxvDp1QWjtbiyxEUAb3laTp3kHrWTm7cR3GkkrPNkNWVQXwaUb8z4yFWaEA_esx3nYsxqmr9cZUdzuWCxdTdInpcuARrHeMOQ7gfBWobijEyVh-h_iO4kNCmLFIvGOJywJNP2OJwgM1KSq04/s1349/Cover-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1349" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWb72AkzCayT-EZDagaGOLkLvU0y77v-bo6bLAxoRcc4sxvDp1QWjtbiyxEUAb3laTp3kHrWTm7cR3GkkrPNkNWVQXwaUb8z4yFWaEA_esx3nYsxqmr9cZUdzuWCxdTdInpcuARrHeMOQ7gfBWobijEyVh-h_iO4kNCmLFIvGOJywJNP2OJwgM1KSq04/w640-h474/Cover-7.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><p></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! I am super excited to continue working on this album over the summer! I am not as fast as I used to be, but I am going to keep plugging along! </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimc_PZC359iSMJ069-kB-bMKWFhHfEM_JUU4iTvLNMdJexLBLKrstY6M1aQN34vL0L9VSVAFDN-OyqNXkybgS-QlmXU_e0Hy86GZFs2wlw3fKzsgm63d4XdFqrcVPeEhODaVjKrR-CiMTn3OxbMgVKnz4I2_kV4dzn6b5rpiQ4pdPOze2SVgInwg/s875/Supplies.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimc_PZC359iSMJ069-kB-bMKWFhHfEM_JUU4iTvLNMdJexLBLKrstY6M1aQN34vL0L9VSVAFDN-OyqNXkybgS-QlmXU_e0Hy86GZFs2wlw3fKzsgm63d4XdFqrcVPeEhODaVjKrR-CiMTn3OxbMgVKnz4I2_kV4dzn6b5rpiQ4pdPOze2SVgInwg/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Really Reasonable Ribbon Supplies Used:</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Plaid_Ribbon_Black_Bold_Check/8300/p2c45" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>5/8" Bold Black Check ribbon</i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Baker_s_Twine_Black_Licorice/4798/p2c425" target="_blank">Black </a><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Baker_s_Twine_Black_Licorice/4798/p2c425" target="_blank">Licorice</a><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Baker_s_Twine_Black_Licorice/4798/p2c425" target="_blank"> Baker's Twine</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Miniature_Gardenias_Mixed_Color_RESTOCKED_/8945/c608" target="_blank"><i>Miniature White Gardenia</i></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scor_Tape_RESTOCKED_/4892/c405" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>1/2" and 1/4" Scor-tape</i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scotch_Advanced_Tape_Glider_ATG_General_Purpose_Refills_RESTOCKED_/8343/c405" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>1/4" ATG tape</i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" target="_blank"><i>Bow-It-All Tool</i></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Other Supplies Used:</b><span> </span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Black, Neenah Solar White</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Printed paper and elements: Simple Stories Simple Vintage: Lemon Twist 12x12 Collection Kit, 6x8 Paper Pad, C</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">ardstock Stickers, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Decorative Brads, Squeeze the Day Page Pieces</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Album: Simple Stories Sn@p! Flipbook - Speckle Dots</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Paper flowers: unknown</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Dies: Elizabeth Craft Design Stitched Rectangles</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Tools: hole punch, corner rounder, WRMK Layers, trimmer, score board, ruler</i></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial;"><i>Adhesive: hot glue, Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue</i></span></span></span></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-57331011230601913612023-07-19T10:38:00.004-07:002023-07-19T10:38:31.047-07:00Flowered Thanks - Elizabeth Craft Designs<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, friends! I am here with another project using the <b><a href="http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annette Green</a></b>/</span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Craft Designs</a> </b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-weight: bold;"><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><a href="lhttps://ecraftdesigns.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=everyday+elements" target="_blank">Everything's Blooming Collection</a></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b> </b>from the <b>Everyday Elements</b> line of stamps and dies</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJOzD_DgAA28sjwpxDn1LtWAK-bb3iS0fqW3Ai4n3nnu7nauDFAZ3sw73zhrMti3kxxe8es-PbebYuSSqDRd_5EM0SynnJ-ZS_QAlvnZSSBEIPghacnZ_7Bq7ycqJ6pvvqJpw9ZkAlDeZ-eslG58RjwGXDGXa1Y3hVRRGR73VcCiFhTfKfuvBHA/s1284/2July-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJOzD_DgAA28sjwpxDn1LtWAK-bb3iS0fqW3Ai4n3nnu7nauDFAZ3sw73zhrMti3kxxe8es-PbebYuSSqDRd_5EM0SynnJ-ZS_QAlvnZSSBEIPghacnZ_7Bq7ycqJ6pvvqJpw9ZkAlDeZ-eslG58RjwGXDGXa1Y3hVRRGR73VcCiFhTfKfuvBHA/w498-h640/2July-1.jpg" width="498" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I decided on a very soft and feminine card for today. I love blue, and this blue and pink combination is so summery, just like a cute sundress! I created an A2 card out of robin's egg blue cardstock, lined on the inside with white cardstock to give a place for stamping a greeting or writing a message. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I have been using up a lot of my "orphan" cardstock lately. I don't use much colored cardstock, and frankly, I have a lot of it. Sometimes I only have one or two sheets of a color. There is not enough usually for a scrapbook double-page layout, nor for a mini album, so I have been trying to use it to make some cards.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VFQTyTMVwu3uSY2PeRmx7qZFLKNKAAOJbAqbMaT4cALgMK6l-PsAT-BPtrbNhdnCM3AiY90F4o3g-PL6gohW2kvb1i8_giomFTIOnHb051pZBcgpKaq0RpFYsQ4jCU4bzTeZTIGR3PVPk82XKA9CZqIjZII0vPAErEoxelRu2VPhRYbBmxa9sA/s1058/2July-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VFQTyTMVwu3uSY2PeRmx7qZFLKNKAAOJbAqbMaT4cALgMK6l-PsAT-BPtrbNhdnCM3AiY90F4o3g-PL6gohW2kvb1i8_giomFTIOnHb051pZBcgpKaq0RpFYsQ4jCU4bzTeZTIGR3PVPk82XKA9CZqIjZII0vPAErEoxelRu2VPhRYbBmxa9sA/w604-h640/2July-2.jpg" width="604" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The printed paper is an Echo Park collection called Happiness is Homemade, from 2016. There are a lot of sweet, country prints in the collection so that I could mix and match the blues and pinks around that lovely main image.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9Sb5hR3JL7zwy_LwrmTNyf69uT6AWTSJDnsrFTzO-02neYvyk9SNItpWSulxt73ubdac0Y4-QRwj7XyS3HpffeysEosZTsK1JuxXXqt937d4SCcZnAeC-mdfE5vxUUX4ohfPeZ-CkXKSDJat5Gf4Mkl5bgOen1GVxyzbsdCCgB3iC_e60KbTIQ/s1146/2July-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1146" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9Sb5hR3JL7zwy_LwrmTNyf69uT6AWTSJDnsrFTzO-02neYvyk9SNItpWSulxt73ubdac0Y4-QRwj7XyS3HpffeysEosZTsK1JuxXXqt937d4SCcZnAeC-mdfE5vxUUX4ohfPeZ-CkXKSDJat5Gf4Mkl5bgOen1GVxyzbsdCCgB3iC_e60KbTIQ/w640-h558/2July-3.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">When I make a card, I always have a sketch or an idea in mind. However, once I get going, I often stray pretty far from the original plan. I do start out cutting various pieces to see how things may work out. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I matted the blue and white flowers paper with white cardstock before attaching it to the blue card base. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiktwVfmrecEeGc8hdaH2iTl4d5cTdYlzBqSSXQH8Zte8DZBYtpxNE9m5U1mXo4jz-ZTEih9k9zh6UEyRAbWqZsO4kPAI2o7CoIX_XlEFZwISKi-L0oP-BsJsjW3m9BCfY_ipfrevbjVBg0g7mBHDGxoqHXO7tz7ByL40S2zBK5ZhSGYE4cT4RpQ/s1190/2July-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiktwVfmrecEeGc8hdaH2iTl4d5cTdYlzBqSSXQH8Zte8DZBYtpxNE9m5U1mXo4jz-ZTEih9k9zh6UEyRAbWqZsO4kPAI2o7CoIX_XlEFZwISKi-L0oP-BsJsjW3m9BCfY_ipfrevbjVBg0g7mBHDGxoqHXO7tz7ByL40S2zBK5ZhSGYE4cT4RpQ/w538-h640/2July-4.jpg" width="538" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I die cut the flourish out of blue dot paper using the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/fancy-flourishes" target="_blank">Fancy Flourishes die set</a></b>. Next I used two of the nesting circles from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/small-dollies" target="_blank">Small Doilies die set</a></b> to cut out two circle "frames."</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Using the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/postage-stamps" target="_blank">Postage Stamps die set</a></b>, I cut out the postage shape from white cardstock. Next I trimmed the flower image using one of the rectangle shapes. I decided I needed more contrast so I used a layering tool to trim the pink gingham paper to be just slightly larger than the focal image. I attached the three shapes together and wrapped the top edge with some sparkly twine. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Next, I used foam tape to pop the postage image off the card. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGGRY3DC_u_qO6JzZdjmKqg2OWS-zANLdMP9FiM6gUZa3onD9BgIPyYoUuflebVqNC5TdYpcLF9nbnGTLnPOLickBSpCqt0VPZYRJF_g7Zmk7WDkktrfRhF8oPr5LK7lD1LeK99pDWhcgn9YaUnZUjua6vbG25j5buL3_K03dxp2kKdp6c7XkIA/s1033/2July-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGGRY3DC_u_qO6JzZdjmKqg2OWS-zANLdMP9FiM6gUZa3onD9BgIPyYoUuflebVqNC5TdYpcLF9nbnGTLnPOLickBSpCqt0VPZYRJF_g7Zmk7WDkktrfRhF8oPr5LK7lD1LeK99pDWhcgn9YaUnZUjua6vbG25j5buL3_K03dxp2kKdp6c7XkIA/w620-h640/2July-5.jpg" width="620" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I placed a some sequins onto the larger flowers for some sparkle. I tucked the circle shapes and the flourish under the edges of the main image.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I die cut the word "Thanks" three times from white cardstock using the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/everyday-words" target="_blank">Everyday Words die set</a></b>. I stacked the die cut words to create a thicker element to glue onto the card. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJgFbczYt0OWytH4FawnLaRZZ1HdfkjFmWUgfqW4lXsyuXbMAAlihFHIuSQoc9sjMo4Otn_TBVCLjaauf1yjt9rf-N4rFqtoDxrF-lkUWpD69fCvm3azWoReBUgkHJsOu3vtYE5IvRkuDLxv0-kYQfAlVw6pF9haKl-YFXEv9AHstymIDhVIilw/s1257/2July-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1257" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJgFbczYt0OWytH4FawnLaRZZ1HdfkjFmWUgfqW4lXsyuXbMAAlihFHIuSQoc9sjMo4Otn_TBVCLjaauf1yjt9rf-N4rFqtoDxrF-lkUWpD69fCvm3azWoReBUgkHJsOu3vtYE5IvRkuDLxv0-kYQfAlVw6pF9haKl-YFXEv9AHstymIDhVIilw/w510-h640/2July-6.jpg" width="510" /></span></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! To see more samples with Annette's wonderful new collection head over to the <a href="https://www.blog.elizabethcraftdesigns.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">ECD Blog</a>, and other social media!. To see the full Everyday Elements Collection, click <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/vendors?q=Everyday%20Elements" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>.</span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrk7HKIH6-IUfhcK5HU8zfxRBtAZz5w9l1eC8yb49WbScHMcREVm0HFvlGPn_LRBtzlJral7Jpcn_EbDad3rJUcxOtJGGzD71tCz4m5vuh7SGStHSFRRMykpLWRDiFkHGQsNt7geNBdFqbgdECiPcC_A9JZfVVmPjo3s9OA6bcsbF81HFcnE/s875/Supplies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrk7HKIH6-IUfhcK5HU8zfxRBtAZz5w9l1eC8yb49WbScHMcREVm0HFvlGPn_LRBtzlJral7Jpcn_EbDad3rJUcxOtJGGzD71tCz4m5vuh7SGStHSFRRMykpLWRDiFkHGQsNt7geNBdFqbgdECiPcC_A9JZfVVmPjo3s9OA6bcsbF81HFcnE/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><i><b>Elizabeth Craft Designs Products</b><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/fancy-flourishes" target="_blank">Fancy Flourishes die set</a><br /></i></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/small-dollies" target="_blank"><i>Small Doilies die set</i></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/postage-stamps" target="_blank"><i>Postage Stamps die set</i></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/everyday-words" target="_blank"><i>Everyday Words die set</i></a></span></div><div><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/soft-finish-cardstock-25-pack-240g-90lb-8-5-x-11-21-6cm-x-28cm?_pos=1&_sid=5aaa84a66&_ss=r" target="_blank"><span>Soft Finish Cardstock</span></a><b> </b><span style="font-weight: bold;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: var(--heading-font-weight);"><span>25 Pack White - 240G/90LB - 8.5” x 11” | 21.6cm x 28cm)</span></span></span></i></div><div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span><span><i><b>Other Products</b><br />Cardstock: Robin's Egg Blue Shimmer (unknown)<br />Printed paper:Echo Park Happiness is Homemade (2016 release)</i></span><i><br /></i></span><i>Sequins: Buttons Galore and More Haunted House<br />Twine: Really Reasonable Ribbon <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Metallic_String_Iridescent_White_/6790/p2c424" target="_blank">Iridescent White Metallic String</a><br /></i></span></span><i style="font-family: arial;">Tools: Big Shot Plus, WRMK Layers, trimmer, bone folder<br /></i><i style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: ATG, 3M foam tape, Art Glitter Glue</i></p></div></div><div><i style="font-family: arial;"><br /></i></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-48080482352669883052023-07-17T09:55:00.004-07:002023-07-17T09:55:25.446-07:00You Are Loved - Graciellie Design<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, Friends! I am sharing another project using the fantastic </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://gracielliedesign.com/blog/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Graciellie Design</a> July release! If you have followed my blog for a while, you know how I love to color FLOWERS! I especially like to color fairly realistic flowers, as best I can. And the floral stamps from Graciellie Design are top notch!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgFC2L7TrzRvnM45FZnbT-WvKyD0QGZh2fJN2CPGqtah8ztxSw3ix9giNPcaUzIn2IaIZCpeVXFWe28DF_fZa76M3Jh3-nnv3F535nH2BZqSnCTTsGfEZ_DPDR005dZGY866xfDRuzalQ-vM5RczbQCaJnZ4mZAF_SWFZ7-6LHL5EP-uVV01cew/s1286/2-July-AA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgFC2L7TrzRvnM45FZnbT-WvKyD0QGZh2fJN2CPGqtah8ztxSw3ix9giNPcaUzIn2IaIZCpeVXFWe28DF_fZa76M3Jh3-nnv3F535nH2BZqSnCTTsGfEZ_DPDR005dZGY866xfDRuzalQ-vM5RczbQCaJnZ4mZAF_SWFZ7-6LHL5EP-uVV01cew/w498-h640/2-July-AA.jpg" width="498" /></a></div>There is a story behind this project, if you wish to read it... As you all know, I tend to buy a lot of supplies and then, well, never use them! My excuse has always been that I have no time for playing with the things I want to use because I am always needing to make content using sponsor product. Well, I don't really have that excuse as much these days! <p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">That leads me up to this latest Amazon Prime Days fiasco. I saw a set of water-based markers that are an excellent brand for an excellent price. Well, people, I have in my possession four or five sets of OTHER water-based markers, two sets of excellent watercolor paints (and several sets of cheaper brands), three or four good sets of watercolor pencils, a set of Derwent Inktense pencils, and two sets of water-soluble crayons! I mean do I really NEED anything else???? When I rarely watercolor?!! No! I do NOT! I slammed the door on Prime Days!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNkqtb3utRYRporYIVi7pCGgOXCNgqHBg83bLc7G_Euq3by0dBqWTLHmHUabf_Tej8cCud65BQsBzNJAlMRobRT5R0wxvGgF3gzZp5oeM5UIYagkT-6BxKUdG4urpnQHwlAiqrhBMgRHIc4v9WRWHIkYfflgN-ZZsplohwetuJv265ZedC8dnZA/s1201/2-July-D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNkqtb3utRYRporYIVi7pCGgOXCNgqHBg83bLc7G_Euq3by0dBqWTLHmHUabf_Tej8cCud65BQsBzNJAlMRobRT5R0wxvGgF3gzZp5oeM5UIYagkT-6BxKUdG4urpnQHwlAiqrhBMgRHIc4v9WRWHIkYfflgN-ZZsplohwetuJv265ZedC8dnZA/w532-h640/2-July-D.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Instead I pulled out my set of 48 Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens. Pens that I just had to have a number of years ago. Which I have used only a few times, to dubious results. There were a few dry pens, which is not a big deal (see exhaustive list of water-based goodies above). I picked a few colors to color that AMAZING peony!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Now, I am a water color failure, most of the time. I just cannot get it right. My daughter (who is an excellent watercolor artist) says I am both too stiff and too loose at the same time! Only me, right?! But, I know the ZIg brush pens are very pigmented, and...well...it is only paper in any case!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I didn't use the proper paper! I had printed on white cardstock, either Neenah or Hammermill. What a beginner, right?! Well, the pens seemed fine, and I did not need much water from a water brush, so I just carried on! And the flower looked great! Then...as always, I totally messed up the background! So...</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkYzhsrtjblsaDeOFFvqg2ATKTB1nxrps3BK_Ns_0zKXdCi5WEK_qjbwWOo4jOrpVH8aeNlG_m05fKXVdS9hmyiqoA6tuuLiPLWcccgCdcXPa7WQEvvkeIXi0yN2pn6fTyjpDJFukZ80hEGE-hByc3_QTwQFx4k6OpHekeL__-bBOYln3bcwjmjA/s1130/2-July-A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1130" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkYzhsrtjblsaDeOFFvqg2ATKTB1nxrps3BK_Ns_0zKXdCi5WEK_qjbwWOo4jOrpVH8aeNlG_m05fKXVdS9hmyiqoA6tuuLiPLWcccgCdcXPa7WQEvvkeIXi0yN2pn6fTyjpDJFukZ80hEGE-hByc3_QTwQFx4k6OpHekeL__-bBOYln3bcwjmjA/w566-h640/2-July-A.jpg" width="566" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I did not have the time to recolor the image. As luck would have it, I had printed the image twice, so I just fussy cut the colored image apart with my tiny scissors, and went with plan B!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtX33yRAHFscCUKoz4sLdT3kMwRIsbBrpb0l5ojWTQRBZ47NxFHOcDrRBHY5gxcZVrBsjZs0jCucgTmpJJDLr9_OfuXFunLo0EHmEtpoHSJ9lt16703m1TDmlp6SD6rpMdwureeyhBn9WfC8GUnzs-FK058RLjxYhPdXqpjAICRb-xfbiqvNXXA/s1303/2-July-B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1303" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtX33yRAHFscCUKoz4sLdT3kMwRIsbBrpb0l5ojWTQRBZ47NxFHOcDrRBHY5gxcZVrBsjZs0jCucgTmpJJDLr9_OfuXFunLo0EHmEtpoHSJ9lt16703m1TDmlp6SD6rpMdwureeyhBn9WfC8GUnzs-FK058RLjxYhPdXqpjAICRb-xfbiqvNXXA/w492-h640/2-July-B.jpg" width="492" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I have another product, that I resisted buying for AGES. In fact, I only recently purchased the Distress Oxide inks in September 2022 because I needed them for a workshop I was taking! That was a GOOD purchase as I love them! I only have six colors so far, but there might be a good sale in my future, right?! (I know, just...let's move on, ok?!)<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11K6fGfmbVz6yAVpu2-u4gJvDiEIER9i2xHDvq_KwKpFsJzloK3y8cEEi17mWPYzZtKjRL8RthMUqo5BeqB2ohKtT6H8ebTbxvXeZFU6o7sJ3rriyg21fEWSwj6CRzW9e_oTAq94m6VfHFSQgkEPvGELEX5INa5uOsLrmMqwRfGzRmIxwkAvUQQ/s1421/2-July-C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1421" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11K6fGfmbVz6yAVpu2-u4gJvDiEIER9i2xHDvq_KwKpFsJzloK3y8cEEi17mWPYzZtKjRL8RthMUqo5BeqB2ohKtT6H8ebTbxvXeZFU6o7sJ3rriyg21fEWSwj6CRzW9e_oTAq94m6VfHFSQgkEPvGELEX5INa5uOsLrmMqwRfGzRmIxwkAvUQQ/w640-h450/2-July-C.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used my blending brushes to add the two colors of blue oxide ink to my printed image, covering the entire panel. (I did go back and do more blending after this photo, just so you know. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgApj2u-vVNMzljgmL-t3psCyvLOtFOqGjkPYbrBYVmSXi-WzfjpdPzDHCVsuc3QFomqHyZgUfDR0FNvq1nhNFbuKJqY4hst1uUrFz8oEJlqRiZgomrodXSk_Z6UYQHq5gRe8BghWTNsjKPOOVom2WtREyUIlmnrPLTdaC8LA-MTeaWAKksopfA/s1333/2-July-G.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgApj2u-vVNMzljgmL-t3psCyvLOtFOqGjkPYbrBYVmSXi-WzfjpdPzDHCVsuc3QFomqHyZgUfDR0FNvq1nhNFbuKJqY4hst1uUrFz8oEJlqRiZgomrodXSk_Z6UYQHq5gRe8BghWTNsjKPOOVom2WtREyUIlmnrPLTdaC8LA-MTeaWAKksopfA/w480-h640/2-July-G.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">After the ink was dry, I spattered the panel with some water and dabbed up the excess, which gave me some pattern to the bigger splashes...from the paper towel! That was just a happy accident. {grin}</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5k7Sc9k0lXP2JamFWi3lpkU5wfE5atgSq-LdywYAFp9rsVpaOxGTnr1Ai_egPkJR_0qEFhHEviDDoWr3IVgyOx2VVrgCINWm4CF0SEGlrJhU9vLe37_N5nOvyJ_S7RwL2PG1NtrjBist9V5IFsAoL-kcn0rFZ6-RVf0hND-y6k59-AmaIbpesQ/s1251/2-July-E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5k7Sc9k0lXP2JamFWi3lpkU5wfE5atgSq-LdywYAFp9rsVpaOxGTnr1Ai_egPkJR_0qEFhHEviDDoWr3IVgyOx2VVrgCINWm4CF0SEGlrJhU9vLe37_N5nOvyJ_S7RwL2PG1NtrjBist9V5IFsAoL-kcn0rFZ6-RVf0hND-y6k59-AmaIbpesQ/w512-h640/2-July-E.jpg" width="512" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used different layers of glue and foam tape to add the fussy cut flower to the main image, giving some of the different flower parts more dimension than others. I added some sequins here and there to look like sparkly water drops. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I attached the panel to some gold cardstock, then to a black card base.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgCoyfqQcduU-jXX0VTOGJyi_kTpV9nHHb7C8zsWK4UlS-Tt6W2CbG5lNpmvidp8D1Uh_dIIEiu03TbvI-BTIJJvBr96answFxJljPiUCu7pJt7PyC9RMeddM0id-JfLFMKO8nl5EFaajrw2HH2LIDfBAnTj8x4G5eeIQ5A2ZwLB_ETBdU6XkCQ/s1167/2-July-F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1167" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgCoyfqQcduU-jXX0VTOGJyi_kTpV9nHHb7C8zsWK4UlS-Tt6W2CbG5lNpmvidp8D1Uh_dIIEiu03TbvI-BTIJJvBr96answFxJljPiUCu7pJt7PyC9RMeddM0id-JfLFMKO8nl5EFaajrw2HH2LIDfBAnTj8x4G5eeIQ5A2ZwLB_ETBdU6XkCQ/w548-h640/2-July-F.jpg" width="548" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I printed the sentiment onto another piece of cardstock and die cut it into the banner shape. I lined the inside of the card with the same off-white cardstock as I used for the sentiment. And, look, no printed paper, no ribbon, no twine! I know...pod people took over my body! {giggle} </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">And, there you have it! A project saved, some old product used, a card for the stash! And I actually like the watercolor results for a change! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope that you will check out the <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.com/" target="_blank">Graciellie Design</a></b> shop and blog to see more amazing products! There are both digital and rubber stamps, and loads of inspiration on the socials! Right now there is a 25% off code <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>, plus a FREE gift with $10 order! </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHfq4yauVdsViZy0J2pkNGGocLLIQkq1tRvGr6432v98WI_AJTN59sESwiH5Y4qtGVPSOYWg2k4eGD0YZsmXnwwJfQuE7vN0Z1HyFWgxDpPUc5s41nKonUl5-H46JnLyAyQQBGCtJX8EWI6eaOauLzmpZN3ixBN_-rH3XdKVldmrCdXwdf6dvJQ/s875/Supplies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHfq4yauVdsViZy0J2pkNGGocLLIQkq1tRvGr6432v98WI_AJTN59sESwiH5Y4qtGVPSOYWg2k4eGD0YZsmXnwwJfQuE7vN0Z1HyFWgxDpPUc5s41nKonUl5-H46JnLyAyQQBGCtJX8EWI6eaOauLzmpZN3ixBN_-rH3XdKVldmrCdXwdf6dvJQ/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><b><i>Graciellie Design Products</i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/vintage-peonies-2-mega-digital-stamp-set/" target="_blank">Vintage Peonies 2 Mega Digital Stamp Set</a><span> </span><span><br /><span><br /><b>Other Products</b></span></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cardstock: Hammermill White; ColorMates Smooth Natural, Black; CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Fine Gold</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Ink: Ranger Distress Oxide Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Water pens: Zig Clean Color Real Brush</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Sequins: Craft Medly</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Water brush: Kuretake Zig</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Dies: My Favorite Things Fishtail Stax and Layers, A2 Rectangle Stax 1; Heartfelt Creations Eyelet Rectangle and Basics</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Adhesive: ATG tape, Art Glitter glue, Scor-tape, 3M foam tape, 3L foam squares</i></span></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-13380292187241551632023-07-14T04:00:00.004-07:002023-07-14T04:00:00.134-07:00Joyful Moments - Elizabeth Craft Designs<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, friends! I am here with another project using the <b><a href="http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annette Green</a></b>/</span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Craft Designs</a> </b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-weight: bold;"><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><a href="lhttps://ecraftdesigns.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=everyday+elements" target="_blank">Everything's Blooming Collection</a></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b> </b>from the <b>Everyday Elements</b> line of stamps and dies</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM693vFXPVahx7lox4TwY0OVfdbv707Hi13SSNXCddXja6yvuVWi68vnGLlVSXVNQO056sCzin-DxDwcIbPKt-kmijXkRBzvB2oVqmBKfUdkTcrNiZBX6Kbsebw6BJgYTBvvtW48GpCx-9ReUXE7lC_DXi-swU9PnbF3BkOrqTZcrvA8mqO4EA4Q/s1294/July-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1294" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM693vFXPVahx7lox4TwY0OVfdbv707Hi13SSNXCddXja6yvuVWi68vnGLlVSXVNQO056sCzin-DxDwcIbPKt-kmijXkRBzvB2oVqmBKfUdkTcrNiZBX6Kbsebw6BJgYTBvvtW48GpCx-9ReUXE7lC_DXi-swU9PnbF3BkOrqTZcrvA8mqO4EA4Q/w494-h640/July-4.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p></p><span style="font-family: arial;">I had die cut a lot of pieces for my last card project and decided to keep them close to hand and make a companion card with them! This is the result! </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpMGm8eh2kS1iGro0cb3_abTX3GAFuY2Bm8Bm_iUShyjXVE1CHYd5CADeh9PIAAxHAD3s-bxSUPUoXyLaAFlrwFnIBRD-S923yR5p3yZu1QLpHB8-NZsGIebSwS3pj-Hj4NhsaGEUKXPe_U4xHJoVRyf_8O-YnyqESeFG0hnWXtP_V69lk8mDBA/s1176/July-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1176" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpMGm8eh2kS1iGro0cb3_abTX3GAFuY2Bm8Bm_iUShyjXVE1CHYd5CADeh9PIAAxHAD3s-bxSUPUoXyLaAFlrwFnIBRD-S923yR5p3yZu1QLpHB8-NZsGIebSwS3pj-Hj4NhsaGEUKXPe_U4xHJoVRyf_8O-YnyqESeFG0hnWXtP_V69lk8mDBA/w640-h544/July-7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I created the birdie card last time, and he needed a friend, so I made him a busy bee pal. I have a bad habit of cutting too many pieces, then just tossing them in a bin to never see the light of day again! I am trying to create a NEW habit of using up what I cut instead of wasting the paper (and my time).</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrz04juuIDNBhQDHgnwHGkM_j-OXhwEKDpesJlY0yO4YnlKQVksPe_EQUPVVDuTnbg-hBkWN3WZ43reQxIQuLjeLFvJRjTvWYfvPcyM9biw1J8amPrjUj91WsmHxuD9RV3To9shA7wW-17nyH3ZV9LKkJd0-XTkfVtGUpQ5a4kZr0ztdKZcWiVw/s1153/July-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrz04juuIDNBhQDHgnwHGkM_j-OXhwEKDpesJlY0yO4YnlKQVksPe_EQUPVVDuTnbg-hBkWN3WZ43reQxIQuLjeLFvJRjTvWYfvPcyM9biw1J8amPrjUj91WsmHxuD9RV3To9shA7wW-17nyH3ZV9LKkJd0-XTkfVtGUpQ5a4kZr0ztdKZcWiVw/w556-h640/July-1.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I created an A2 top-fold card from black cardstock. I next layered on a pre-embossed kraft cardstock which has a woodgrain pattern. I used some white ink over the woodgrain to add some interest.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Next I used a die from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/planner-essentials-21-note-pieces?_pos=2&_sid=8f069aa96&_ss=r" target="_blank">Planner Essentials 21: Note Pieces die set</a></b> to cut a piece of printed paper for the bottom of the card front. I grunged everything with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4qD2yCFsbwz6HEmo-A63zjz2Vts1Lsnk0PSoP2yHUygis09f2rbAqTqQKNcXUTaf4PxVv2etQ8aj7Sn9tMWQcQBiqO2XIcKr2Inl-9ZhxCG4XGBv-lOj6UvSPlpyiLJrQBt4MDfcWJGSzBT0zDxfiSuBbsYVK-0bHxW6jByyf0saMc5nQKgSPg/s1119/July-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1119" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4qD2yCFsbwz6HEmo-A63zjz2Vts1Lsnk0PSoP2yHUygis09f2rbAqTqQKNcXUTaf4PxVv2etQ8aj7Sn9tMWQcQBiqO2XIcKr2Inl-9ZhxCG4XGBv-lOj6UvSPlpyiLJrQBt4MDfcWJGSzBT0zDxfiSuBbsYVK-0bHxW6jByyf0saMc5nQKgSPg/w572-h640/July-2.jpg" width="572" /></a></div></div>I die cut the honeycomb using the <a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/layered-honeybee" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Layered Honeybee die set</a> from the kraft pre-embossed cardstock. I rubbed on the distress ink to darken the honeycomb a bit. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Next, I used a paint brush and the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/water-color-pan-set-24-colors?_pos=1&_sid=469c2d665&_ss=r" target="_blank">ECD Watercolor Palette</a></b> to create some splatters on the card front. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhlLFkM4ZgvHmmvCTKz-HgZWLkedkHgSKqoS0Tmud6O4ef1mbDcAgwuklH8ExbMIROQy8R4P-mDMp8t_l6e9si7boTa_w-tL0PpAPZYYsNMBcWEGg_vS8--JhfuSsuoVYB2DhoYGwluRdmYHFQQMIhAx2gQY2crL6LiyC5rTKtO9tLCFY4Jrn-w/s1000/July-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="815" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhlLFkM4ZgvHmmvCTKz-HgZWLkedkHgSKqoS0Tmud6O4ef1mbDcAgwuklH8ExbMIROQy8R4P-mDMp8t_l6e9si7boTa_w-tL0PpAPZYYsNMBcWEGg_vS8--JhfuSsuoVYB2DhoYGwluRdmYHFQQMIhAx2gQY2crL6LiyC5rTKtO9tLCFY4Jrn-w/w522-h640/July-3.jpg" width="522" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I die cut the bee pieces using the <a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/layered-honeybee" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Layered Honeybee die set</a> using the same paper collection that I used for the bird card. I love the blacks and grays contrasted with the tans and creams. So vintage! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>Note</b>: I cut the main bee section from </span><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/soft-finish-cardstock-25-pack-240g-90lb-8-5-x-11-21-6cm-x-28cm?_pos=1&_sid=5aaa84a66&_ss=r" target="_blank"><span><b>Soft Finish Cardstock</b></span></a>, which I inked with distress ink. Then I layered on the same shape cut from printed paper to give it extra depth.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I also cut some flowers using the <a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/stemmed-flowers" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Stemmed Flowers die set</a> out of the same printed paper collection. </span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLtAqsq9RxF1tunHMfL3REkyKUYmcWiBG3whcQPzkLzRLE4AXt0LDS_V1zYTsJ4mgD7Xks09BJ4mlnmlEPhwdqt_yYycPyjvGpBXBFgtpZo9cKBPO-GImUNpCenWKx30l6bR0ylOfFODptlsML05NoWcEo8UboRMX-gOX1jZ-UqlaRyPbAZq9_A/s1142/July-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1142" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLtAqsq9RxF1tunHMfL3REkyKUYmcWiBG3whcQPzkLzRLE4AXt0LDS_V1zYTsJ4mgD7Xks09BJ4mlnmlEPhwdqt_yYycPyjvGpBXBFgtpZo9cKBPO-GImUNpCenWKx30l6bR0ylOfFODptlsML05NoWcEo8UboRMX-gOX1jZ-UqlaRyPbAZq9_A/w640-h560/July-6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I stamped a sentiment from the</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/happy" target="_blank">Happy stamp set</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">with black ink onto a paper scrap. I added some very tiny brads to the edge of the sentiment strip and glued it so that it curved on the card front to add dimension.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBQVSmkl-707b7f6UNFS3Fd2AR1TYXooGlZ5DjoWP21lpd2ijCaUmS3T8FeH2i2vEslM_8WXglr1AOcH6D0CDrJ3QW1r69U4LmAvYEJxtHx3V-smQU8U3lwkA25qIfddwYSKshyEdbCk9wQ97gYp4jRO_s9LK_5D8k-y6EZ6o0rqehljTAu00kA/s1364/July-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBQVSmkl-707b7f6UNFS3Fd2AR1TYXooGlZ5DjoWP21lpd2ijCaUmS3T8FeH2i2vEslM_8WXglr1AOcH6D0CDrJ3QW1r69U4LmAvYEJxtHx3V-smQU8U3lwkA25qIfddwYSKshyEdbCk9wQ97gYp4jRO_s9LK_5D8k-y6EZ6o0rqehljTAu00kA/w470-h640/July-5.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">As always, I </span><span style="font-family: arial;">lined the inside with off-white cardstock<br /><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! To see more samples with Annette's wonderful new collection head over to the <a href="https://www.blog.elizabethcraftdesigns.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">ECD Blog</a>, and other social media!. To see the full Everyday Elements Collection, click <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/vendors?q=Everyday%20Elements" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>.</span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrk7HKIH6-IUfhcK5HU8zfxRBtAZz5w9l1eC8yb49WbScHMcREVm0HFvlGPn_LRBtzlJral7Jpcn_EbDad3rJUcxOtJGGzD71tCz4m5vuh7SGStHSFRRMykpLWRDiFkHGQsNt7geNBdFqbgdECiPcC_A9JZfVVmPjo3s9OA6bcsbF81HFcnE/s875/Supplies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrk7HKIH6-IUfhcK5HU8zfxRBtAZz5w9l1eC8yb49WbScHMcREVm0HFvlGPn_LRBtzlJral7Jpcn_EbDad3rJUcxOtJGGzD71tCz4m5vuh7SGStHSFRRMykpLWRDiFkHGQsNt7geNBdFqbgdECiPcC_A9JZfVVmPjo3s9OA6bcsbF81HFcnE/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><i><b>Elizabeth Craft Designs Products</b><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/vendors/products/happy" target="_blank">Happy Stamp Set</a><br /></i></span><div><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/layered-honeybee" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Layered Honeybee die set</a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/stemmed-flowers" target="_blank"><i>Stemmed Flowers Die Set</i></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/planner-essentials-21-note-pieces?_pos=2&_sid=8f069aa96&_ss=r" target="_blank"><i>Planner Essentials 21: Note Pieces die set</i></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/water-color-pan-set-24-colors?_pos=1&_sid=469c2d665&_ss=r" target="_blank"><i>Watercolor Palette</i></a></span></div><div><i><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/soft-finish-cardstock-25-pack-240g-90lb-8-5-x-11-21-6cm-x-28cm?_pos=1&_sid=5aaa84a66&_ss=r" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">Soft Finish Cardstock</span></a><b> </b><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: var(--heading-font-weight);"><span style="font-family: arial;">25 Pack - 240G/90LB - 8.5” x 11” | 21.6cm x 28cm)</span></span></i></div><div><i><br /></i><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span><i><b>Other Products</b><br />Cardstock: ColorMates Natural, Black; CutCardstock Gmund Savanna Tindalo<br />Printed paper: Prima Marketing Stationer's Desk (2014 release)</i></span><i><br /></i></span><i>Ink: Ranger Distress Frayed Burlap, Picket Fence; Memento Tuxedo Black<br /></i><i>Tiny brads: my stash<br /></i></span><i style="font-family: arial;">Tools: Big Shot Plus, Sponge daubers, trimmer, bone folder<br /></i><i style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: ATG, foam squares, Art Glitter Glue</i></p></div></div><div><i style="font-family: arial;"><br /></i></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-10723887973728503562023-07-13T04:30:00.120-07:002023-07-13T11:43:53.603-07:00Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop - July 2023<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfV7KkS-pOe41yxLIk521sBI7c1nnnQ7DhQWAVEltd419MG_yC_UPLe6HywoTy8UQsUGfOFUMV1UPjcPmVOMzE69Y3H-Nsl7j6nTs54APMV5w1zKhxQRpYxvFjXEfTVxJ3kc-BgbWEaDhhx--1GauFAN2W8vlIjRn_5sMwx0m1riJ3NyZ8a4I/s16000/blog-hop.png" style="border: none; font-family: arial; padding: 8px; position: relative; text-align: center;" /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">W</span><span style="color: #09242b;">elcome to the </span><b style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/07/really-reasonable-ribbon-july-blog-hop.html" style="color: #073763; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon July Blog Hop</a></b><span><span><span style="color: #09242b;">! We have a </span><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">COLOR THEME HOP</span></b><span style="color: #09242b;"> again this month...each of the design team ladies is going to be creating a </span></span><span>project using <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BEACH<span> COLORS</span></span></b></span><span style="color: #09242b;">! </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span>You should be comin</span><span>g to my blog from</span><span> </span></span><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2023/07/13/beach-day-greeting-card/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Ginny's Blog</span></b></a><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">.</span><b style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> </b><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">After visiting me hop on to <b><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/seahorse-by-the-sea-for-rrr-july-2023-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy's Blog</a></b> next! (The full blog list is at the end of the post.)</span></p><p style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/s3126/gift%20card%20graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="3126" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/w400-h134/gift%20card%20graphic.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #df0b2e;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span><b><span>At the end of the hop, comment on the </span><u><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/07/really-reasonable-ribbon-july-blog-hop.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">RRR Blog post</a>,</u> answering the question listed, for a chance to win a $10 Gift Card to the RRR Shop, plus </b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">one digital stamp set of your choice from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieGarbyDesigns" target="_blank">Bonnie Garby Designs</a></span>.</b></span><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> The Design Team appreciates your comments, too!</b></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Since we moved inland, I have not been to the beach, which is over an hour drive away! We used to live less than a 10 minute drive from the beach, but now we have to pack up and spend the day. Not my favorite thing! Especially when my backyard pool is warmer and less crowded! {grin}</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqAWfDQnIIlyFjJVLFgjjWSqh60q5if5eC0hB9KReCoUdnotzbclpAGGpnqyr7Yb-4uYIIrVq8lWKIWcCnLJmX0SU96AMDOc2ufIF3Xbrtt8AUlBSMdsqUDpa7RSmBxoTggmpEvogO7w97mQCExuDwn7dk2oquBlcoYJ6xqD2OsTjfXVhgCP9LQ/s1325/July-Hop-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqAWfDQnIIlyFjJVLFgjjWSqh60q5if5eC0hB9KReCoUdnotzbclpAGGpnqyr7Yb-4uYIIrVq8lWKIWcCnLJmX0SU96AMDOc2ufIF3Xbrtt8AUlBSMdsqUDpa7RSmBxoTggmpEvogO7w97mQCExuDwn7dk2oquBlcoYJ6xqD2OsTjfXVhgCP9LQ/w484-h640/July-Hop-5.jpg" width="484" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">However I still love beachy colors and beachy imagery</span><span style="font-family: arial;">! I am also a HUGE fan of blue, which is a pretty good beach color! I pulled out Graphic 45 By the Sea papers for my card. I love this collection and still have quite a lot of it in my stash! {yay me!}</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdn5wcZffGijNg2IgUMvY7SHiSBW_7SYqxorSnaLB4NS568VnXe7pp_ACcC_k4Y3jUrxPG87uj0cXgFK6kfRUYVLxp19FZwndXDu2b3l2OLlIOUkuQ9g1ilPpD3TkH_E7cxa59-rxn8q4hbZhyDj1S2oAytYNBOCu4zjBm9sf7L-U0GiuTAEMZQ/s1146/July-Hop-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdn5wcZffGijNg2IgUMvY7SHiSBW_7SYqxorSnaLB4NS568VnXe7pp_ACcC_k4Y3jUrxPG87uj0cXgFK6kfRUYVLxp19FZwndXDu2b3l2OLlIOUkuQ9g1ilPpD3TkH_E7cxa59-rxn8q4hbZhyDj1S2oAytYNBOCu4zjBm9sf7L-U0GiuTAEMZQ/w558-h640/July-Hop-1.jpg" width="558" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I created a 5" x 7" top-fold card from blue cardstock. I had exactly TWO sheets of this particular blue, with no clue what brand or color it is! So I guess I won't be getting any more! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am so happy with all those shades of blue working together! The pops of orangey-red are perfect, too!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">To create the focal image of the children playing in the sand, I cut one of the G45 cut-aparts in half, then reassembled it to make it smaller, but keep the border around the edge. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAM8ePsidd-moy4FnjYjgAcfI5C5dTavfI_i4zv9ABpmAcPlTgZYPW2HmO-hgl3umFCIB-kWmlT15jk9rpuZ4JiaVlE2Uh7GOPj42iHQYvcMtCD9CWur1_KvUxBVyRx5KWONMhzzQN1ufCEDXTlQBuiU73x4duADdc9dMN7I2X7BxMcgp8MCNY3g/s1103/July-Hop-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1103" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAM8ePsidd-moy4FnjYjgAcfI5C5dTavfI_i4zv9ABpmAcPlTgZYPW2HmO-hgl3umFCIB-kWmlT15jk9rpuZ4JiaVlE2Uh7GOPj42iHQYvcMtCD9CWur1_KvUxBVyRx5KWONMhzzQN1ufCEDXTlQBuiU73x4duADdc9dMN7I2X7BxMcgp8MCNY3g/w580-h640/July-Hop-3.jpg" width="580" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/5_8_Smoke_Blue_Taffeta_Ribbon/9104" target="_blank">5/8" Smoke Blue Taffeta ribbon</a></b> to create a band around the center of the main card panel. I "anchored" the ribbon with two enamel dots. Fancy! I sprinkled the enamel dots here and there. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I created three loopy bows for my card. That is a lot of loops! I created one loop with the same </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/5_8_Smoke_Blue_Taffeta_Ribbon/9104" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">5/8" Smoke Blue Taffeta ribbon</a>. I then created two bows using <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Seam_Binding_Cream/9028/c433" target="_blank">1/2" Cream Seam Binding</a></b>. I used to use a lot of seam binding, then I got hooked on the taffeta ribbon, and well, it happens! </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNJkjNM3WceCRhL03TVdT2Vtow6IN9v1Tdx2wNUG9U2xdwAzURE79mXXkTqKjpFmcSP8SMjzehpZLlFDrhQPhaSbW2ztNo2PN87MBcV1yRCkjSqUISkjHkI0F2rWFtbsv9Rw6_sTF9WE1vlvzWHQMevM0mKRI_9UEbvPpZHxJW2VO-mt8ApkfLw/s1321/July-Hop-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1321" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNJkjNM3WceCRhL03TVdT2Vtow6IN9v1Tdx2wNUG9U2xdwAzURE79mXXkTqKjpFmcSP8SMjzehpZLlFDrhQPhaSbW2ztNo2PN87MBcV1yRCkjSqUISkjHkI0F2rWFtbsv9Rw6_sTF9WE1vlvzWHQMevM0mKRI_9UEbvPpZHxJW2VO-mt8ApkfLw/w484-h640/July-Hop-4.jpg" width="484" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I glued my fluffy bows to the card first, then I added a ton of flowers! I made a few cards this week with ZERO flowers, so this card got the motherlode! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMm7Hqt98wZeUrqfL0qPBK4Zd_dacAB-EFJFueLOVCy1t1-4mVUqUKSTAPZnzJL8_dIvPa01UWYoDb3AtaHbffA7IdzaUgfEKG3Zk5jvieA-RbnF_Ais1fjxpKSVze9iEnETknnkcJ5qyZTCB4LJTq-D17yPVa3-WExcUCGy0g-fFhPtSUrabyBA/s1333/July-Hop-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMm7Hqt98wZeUrqfL0qPBK4Zd_dacAB-EFJFueLOVCy1t1-4mVUqUKSTAPZnzJL8_dIvPa01UWYoDb3AtaHbffA7IdzaUgfEKG3Zk5jvieA-RbnF_Ais1fjxpKSVze9iEnETknnkcJ5qyZTCB4LJTq-D17yPVa3-WExcUCGy0g-fFhPtSUrabyBA/w480-h640/July-Hop-6.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">To see all the various flowers I used, see the supply list below. If something is out of stock, just poke around and see what else is available in the colors you need. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The dark blue banners are punch outs from the Authentique Seafarer collection, which matched what I wanted for this project. I did have to smudge the lettering with a bit of Antique Linen Distress Ink as it was very white.<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVHzdbOaxwpOHf95Kir8F6dp3lHkdwRBl17UIKZZ9jlsz4lhi1JZ3SU2qq3J-_4t_EquloWTsFVhsEKkEsXleiDNStlpEw-YG3qbCER1BDZjRNPfjKWrYwSreTFsqBQtEQ1WXu8P7onyLmF837i6Vv_ruUip8L3TLZeTUoHNHm82pqopI1oODEg/s1134/July-Hop-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVHzdbOaxwpOHf95Kir8F6dp3lHkdwRBl17UIKZZ9jlsz4lhi1JZ3SU2qq3J-_4t_EquloWTsFVhsEKkEsXleiDNStlpEw-YG3qbCER1BDZjRNPfjKWrYwSreTFsqBQtEQ1WXu8P7onyLmF837i6Vv_ruUip8L3TLZeTUoHNHm82pqopI1oODEg/w564-h640/July-Hop-2.jpg" width="564" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">To create the compass, I punched the image from paper, then glued it to a chipboard button that had had a little accident and was ruined. Ta-da! Brand new chipboard item! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! Have fun hopping! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;"><br /></span></span><div><p style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.71429; margin: 0px 0px 1.71429rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="color: #09242b;"><b>Here is the RRR Blog Hop Order in case you get lost!<br /></b></span><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/07/really-reasonable-ribbon-july-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a><br /><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2023/07/13/beach-day-greeting-card/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Ginny</span></a><br /></span><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2023/07/really-reasonable-ribbon-blog-hop-july.html" style="color: #09242b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Gloria</a><span style="color: #09242b;"><b> - YOU ARE HERE!<br /></b></span><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/seahorse-by-the-sea-for-rrr-july-2023-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy</a><br /><a href="http://sweeetdesignsbycheryl.blogspot.com/2023/07/really-reasonable-ribbon-july-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">C</span>heryl</a><br /><a href="https://maketime2craft.com/2023/07/really-reasonable-ribbon-july-blog-hop-and-new-digital-stamp-bundles-from-bonnie-garby-designs.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Bonnie</a><br /><a href="http://karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-blog-hop-wreally-reasonable-ribbon.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Karen</a><br /><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/07/really-reasonable-ribbon-july-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a></span></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8560052731339858085" itemprop="description articleBody" style="line-height: 1.4; 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font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span>Flowers</span>: <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_25mm_Cottage_Roses_Mixed_Blue_Tone/8937/c589" target="_blank">Mixed Blue Tone Cottage Roses</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/10_x_12_mm_Rose_Buds_Mixed_Peach_Orange_RESTOCKED_/8540/c645" target="_blank">Mixed Peach/Orange Rose Buds</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_Cosmos_Daisy_Stem_Flowers_Mixed_White_Orange_/8092/c596" target="_blank">Mixed White/Orange Cosmos Daisy Stems</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_Sweetheart_Blossoms_Mixed_Blue/7525/p2c597" target="_blank">Mixed Blue Sweetheart Blossoms</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Crafts_Lotus_Flower_2_Tone_Sapphire_Blue_RESTOCKED_/8785/c649" target="_blank">2-Tone Sapphire Blue Lotus Flower</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px;"><i style="color: #09242b;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scotch_Advanced_Tape_Glider_ATG_General_Purpose_Refills_RESTOCKED_/8343/c405" target="_blank">1/4" ATG tape</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scor_Tape_RESTOCKED_/4892/c405" target="_blank">1/4" Scor-tape</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Bow making tools: </i></span><i><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Zutter Bow-it-All</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Other Supplies Used:</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Natural; Blue unknown</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Paper: Graphic 45 By the Sea</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Punch outs: Authentique Seafarer</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Enamel dots: Pink and Main Lemon Twist</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Ink: Ranger Distress Antique Linen</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Deco scissors: Fiskars mini pinking</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Punch: Stampin' Up 1" Circle</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Adhesive: Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue, hot glue</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Other tools: paper trimmer, scissors, bone folder and score board, Sizzix Big Shot Plus</i></span></div></div></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-89896458569645262202023-07-10T04:00:00.153-07:002023-07-10T04:00:00.127-07:00Graciellie Design July Guest Designer<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Way back in 2016 I was a guest designer for a "new kid on the block" digital stamp company called <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.com/blog/" target="_blank">Graciellie Design</a></b>. In 2017 the Really Reasonable Ribbon team had a chance to use the Christmas release that year, giving me another chance to use more of the lovely stamps. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the meantime, I have kept track of Gracie and her product line, but have not had a chance to use anything new because I was too busy. But a few weeks ago she asked me if I would like to make a few things with her digital stamps. And here we are!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHQSAbFtGPbpDKFuEGCk5gicZyN_jE9IYSFa3lcFdSxrvB41b2gVvZ8L_IKGyyuUBn6pcHQ6vc8eSm7bC4eXek4TiPrVuacMFsJpKu8_91m5obXpDlnTX5fO6WR9M8Nse_nx-cmdym3ksUx7bFHUXIgSelpe2IDkv2gQiIiZR4llNBlr8DLt48g/s1404/1-July-F.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHQSAbFtGPbpDKFuEGCk5gicZyN_jE9IYSFa3lcFdSxrvB41b2gVvZ8L_IKGyyuUBn6pcHQ6vc8eSm7bC4eXek4TiPrVuacMFsJpKu8_91m5obXpDlnTX5fO6WR9M8Nse_nx-cmdym3ksUx7bFHUXIgSelpe2IDkv2gQiIiZR4llNBlr8DLt48g/w456-h640/1-July-F.jpg" width="456" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am going to be making something each week in July using the <a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product-category/just-added/" target="_blank"><b>July Digital Launch</b></a>! In addition, I am going to try to use a different coloring technique each week to showcase the images! This week, I have used Prismacolor colored pencils, plus some watercolor paint for splattering.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpkQ1uf2DmaPhjbNP2q5UuT1ZznQTQqqTMQMLa4-l33gX-67T957mY2tlNw355aYDw_IXb5lCBwTiIwFzVvbOc7gTeElBqaaQNfQkbs_g_kZGjZMnCqNsf7Ux8IWZoax1fjDOz0Julq3zlxH0pZA57p8_Qx6kgsfgr8LEL8P0g2RIq5C8oMYzyw/s1172/1-July-D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpkQ1uf2DmaPhjbNP2q5UuT1ZznQTQqqTMQMLa4-l33gX-67T957mY2tlNw355aYDw_IXb5lCBwTiIwFzVvbOc7gTeElBqaaQNfQkbs_g_kZGjZMnCqNsf7Ux8IWZoax1fjDOz0Julq3zlxH0pZA57p8_Qx6kgsfgr8LEL8P0g2RIq5C8oMYzyw/w546-h640/1-July-D.jpg" width="546" /></a></div>I printed the classic library card with a peony from the <a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/vintage-library-cards-digital-stamp-set/" target="_blank"><b>Vintage Library Cards stamp set</b></a> onto off-white cardstock. I used colored pencils to color in the entire image. Colored pencils are a slow medium for me, because it takes a lot of layers and work to get the look I want. I also end up fussing too much before I am satisfied! {smile}</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1uuhi-RzTl3vFhq-UnOXSH1hCY_J5dZlEZRXM7wf067uYE1bpGINtL0TUeMq-eElirpuS5v4z46Hlhf4IPXRAy5FwVJCuryQ0joew6TbJndQnv9r0-NW3lBw-XXru5tGOOJxorz90TxF-pal4NoLzGeGd5w0qpvuUioU3A6br-h8Fa10PJqZsw/s1029/1-July-G.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1029" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1uuhi-RzTl3vFhq-UnOXSH1hCY_J5dZlEZRXM7wf067uYE1bpGINtL0TUeMq-eElirpuS5v4z46Hlhf4IPXRAy5FwVJCuryQ0joew6TbJndQnv9r0-NW3lBw-XXru5tGOOJxorz90TxF-pal4NoLzGeGd5w0qpvuUioU3A6br-h8Fa10PJqZsw/w622-h640/1-July-G.jpg" width="622" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Once I had the image colored, I placed a few sticky notes over the coloring to protect it, and then splattered the card with several shades of brown watercolor paint and white ink. After the paint was dry, I trimmed the image to size and matted it with black cardstock. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: I would normally use white acrylic paint, but the white ink was handy so I used it. I managed to splatter my iPad in the process, which was not a smart thing to do! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lqLFO65hYTKBrkgMp1PDWRU187FRgAyVSPLrBPmftZyP2BNCj5KCSd9zuNJzFOYClT3Wtrw3Js16QBGfRh35qqqyD_VfIuZadxyUZUcx__u44Q2XCdC7VQGwAOaeD9dIDA1xc-Y5kRGTz_7mdWSADwX4yQXktnEAVGGy_o3ExdQV_P9NjxRICg/s1333/1-July-H.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lqLFO65hYTKBrkgMp1PDWRU187FRgAyVSPLrBPmftZyP2BNCj5KCSd9zuNJzFOYClT3Wtrw3Js16QBGfRh35qqqyD_VfIuZadxyUZUcx__u44Q2XCdC7VQGwAOaeD9dIDA1xc-Y5kRGTz_7mdWSADwX4yQXktnEAVGGy_o3ExdQV_P9NjxRICg/w480-h640/1-July-H.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I place enamel dots around the panel to give some shine and dimension. I love the mix of the flower and the library card. It is just a perfect vintage piece! I am so happy that the stamp set comes with just the library cards too, so I can stamp or print other flowers as well. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAg7cwboreFqQqKSxN0xhiXcg6669FEJw9YW5upV1T7APNEo06jSpU3CW0Jl9YRkKk9pVa2E5cingr1w7JuJtxzMf-_LG9CW92VkT02SkONeAladZ8m2wFtIGLFNPhDYNSweZ6WOeI-5-seWBMFAyhSCaOb1fJE6ccRCqTZBmNZaBcBGk7ztZUiw/s1240/1-July-A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAg7cwboreFqQqKSxN0xhiXcg6669FEJw9YW5upV1T7APNEo06jSpU3CW0Jl9YRkKk9pVa2E5cingr1w7JuJtxzMf-_LG9CW92VkT02SkONeAladZ8m2wFtIGLFNPhDYNSweZ6WOeI-5-seWBMFAyhSCaOb1fJE6ccRCqTZBmNZaBcBGk7ztZUiw/w516-h640/1-July-A.jpg" width="516" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I created a 5" x 7" top-fold card from black cardstock. I trimmed a piece of collage patterned paper to slightly smaller and attached it to the card. I love how the pen nibs and the library card give such a vintage touch!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55mgcwu-j-lqfiZwERYnGx5nTCPd_xZ1qQOcrCrUxRyqQw2gAUyV1AJH8Fvi4JgLwUVqnenO4LsvFdHJkVkJCJxoeMGMgziMBUP-k_oQY2ft24QVJwOvZX4vjJWMIi-ZutmhE14fY-bUEPulD180xSS0uC3sQHjsCMEQL4R1IAwUhyhEFlAnPTw/s1369/1-July-E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55mgcwu-j-lqfiZwERYnGx5nTCPd_xZ1qQOcrCrUxRyqQw2gAUyV1AJH8Fvi4JgLwUVqnenO4LsvFdHJkVkJCJxoeMGMgziMBUP-k_oQY2ft24QVJwOvZX4vjJWMIi-ZutmhE14fY-bUEPulD180xSS0uC3sQHjsCMEQL4R1IAwUhyhEFlAnPTw/w468-h640/1-July-E.jpg" width="468" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I placed a loop of <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/5_8_Forest_Green_Taffeta_Ribbon/8327/p2c630" target="_blank">5/8" Forest Green Taffeta ribbon</a></b> under the top left edge of the colored image panel before placing the image onto the card front. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSFoJ8iMbvq2PcK4mJ9cmuVgf_gABf23kG5vZpvPnF0LzWiqKz46l3le1N_hrcEWg3-Y9tdFv5FRmm1DWoa7P0J3Zoy-oh7oZJ6Sx4jelnzaQ6jLXNIiuBSVtVoP2S9JH9Q1VEbsadCzaKMU642YWckmp1BscYDPSGCezSd_yuCTbe3YanhaVyA/s1404/1-July-B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSFoJ8iMbvq2PcK4mJ9cmuVgf_gABf23kG5vZpvPnF0LzWiqKz46l3le1N_hrcEWg3-Y9tdFv5FRmm1DWoa7P0J3Zoy-oh7oZJ6Sx4jelnzaQ6jLXNIiuBSVtVoP2S9JH9Q1VEbsadCzaKMU642YWckmp1BscYDPSGCezSd_yuCTbe3YanhaVyA/w456-h640/1-July-B.jpg" width="456" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I always line my cards with off-white cardstock. This time I also added the remaining piece of printed collage paper to the right side of the inside panel. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I printed the sentiment from the <a href="https://gracielliedesign.shop/product/vintage-peonies-2-mega-digital-stamp-set/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Vintage Peonies 2 stamp set</a><b> </b>onto off-white cardstock. I used a die to cut out the sentiment, then I inked the edges. I matted the sentiment with black cardstock and added it to the inside of the card.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_N3cHss81O8uMbpO4CwTJeTa9tIypdxNY_Wtrq7DgyhmzTtHtZA-Ra08RJpeBYVBWWx3NO_VxdZLogaKaLBKjDD7419LQp3l5Tje2d_u_5uPE93aqydeAqKyxncXzKpbeeEPNZGQ9rar2l3-3QhdJKFdRnHFwyVSqmOQigFQFVVDr3V5rIYJiqA/s1333/1-July-C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_N3cHss81O8uMbpO4CwTJeTa9tIypdxNY_Wtrq7DgyhmzTtHtZA-Ra08RJpeBYVBWWx3NO_VxdZLogaKaLBKjDD7419LQp3l5Tje2d_u_5uPE93aqydeAqKyxncXzKpbeeEPNZGQ9rar2l3-3QhdJKFdRnHFwyVSqmOQigFQFVVDr3V5rIYJiqA/w480-h640/1-July-C.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope that you will check out the <b><a href="https://gracielliedesign.com/" target="_blank">Graciellie Design</a></b> shop and blog to see more amazing products! There are both digital and rubber stamps, and loads of inspiration on the socials! 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I am the daughter, niece, and sister of patriots who fought for our country on foreign soil or held the line here at home. I am proud of the service of my family members. I am proud of the "great experiment" that is the USA. May we manage to hold on to it for a while longer! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezHRD18jRj3nsmQ5fo5EOFb2zVehGDr6VRwnez_7j1UJPpf3PPNAssPRh8fhrc7La3hC7Q1sc4nAMExgoYUPZ5HEjvVubnEtP_SVQDgZyivZEuwUjJCu3PPoOcAknHQ0x--jhQoNdHJy1713XtBrKZDUBXWpfdoiKHYdtqSrIrbX8RW8MgDt2jA/s1333/Flag-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezHRD18jRj3nsmQ5fo5EOFb2zVehGDr6VRwnez_7j1UJPpf3PPNAssPRh8fhrc7La3hC7Q1sc4nAMExgoYUPZ5HEjvVubnEtP_SVQDgZyivZEuwUjJCu3PPoOcAknHQ0x--jhQoNdHJy1713XtBrKZDUBXWpfdoiKHYdtqSrIrbX8RW8MgDt2jA/w480-h640/Flag-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: arial;">You're a grand old flag,</span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;">You're a high-flying flag,</span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><div style="text-align: center;">And forever in peace may you wave.</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><div style="text-align: center;">You're the emblem of the land I love,</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><div style="text-align: center;">The home of the free and the brave.</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><div style="text-align: center;">Ev'ry heart beats true</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><div style="text-align: center;">'Neath the Red, White and Blue,</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><div style="text-align: center;">Where there's never a boast or brag.</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><div style="text-align: center;">But should auld acquaintance be forgot,</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><div style="text-align: center;">Keep your eye on the grand old flag.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>by George M. Cohan, 1906 for the musical George Washington, Jr. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I purchased a bundle of cross stitch charts from Ebay a few months ago, and in the pile was this one by Bent Creek called Flag 1998. I naturally fell in love with it and had to start stitching it right away! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehkh4KzWTF9ghS_0QHjtAuVNbdctTx_oxft0UNDARkwHfW635qKKcIV30B_YmFSeFWpVylxg0HVGHuojHnLHTAXRIMnH7bih_G7ba3YA2C4XXIQEbad2Do2cB8QNbDXQH1GX3y8L-O4w_D4Bla5h3F5g0_EQqEPrl72Qb4gAig8xTVeRAPATX9Q/s1403/Flag-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehkh4KzWTF9ghS_0QHjtAuVNbdctTx_oxft0UNDARkwHfW635qKKcIV30B_YmFSeFWpVylxg0HVGHuojHnLHTAXRIMnH7bih_G7ba3YA2C4XXIQEbad2Do2cB8QNbDXQH1GX3y8L-O4w_D4Bla5h3F5g0_EQqEPrl72Qb4gAig8xTVeRAPATX9Q/w456-h640/Flag-2.jpg" width="456" /></a></div>I finished the stitching a week or so ago, and then fully finished it for display on Wednesday! Talk about cutting it close! I used 18 count Vintage Smokey White Aida from Zweigart. It is a mottled fabric, perfect for an vintage looking project! </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhigU9Tar74PHe4TWWCalneGCsAlHVkJJCs2CYZiROiJ2STzli_HQTKjExk8nb78RHPii0buKxDu1Hd09Lwt8OIfw5iQnpOTt0M8IT_mIL9xmCBH5R-BJ9xcA_9XCxBH7Q_ewICQ5XZnD-AeX5EnQoXGA_wThXf6HATSZx4jrcHtO4SDZLaz8RhUw/s1209/Flag-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhigU9Tar74PHe4TWWCalneGCsAlHVkJJCs2CYZiROiJ2STzli_HQTKjExk8nb78RHPii0buKxDu1Hd09Lwt8OIfw5iQnpOTt0M8IT_mIL9xmCBH5R-BJ9xcA_9XCxBH7Q_ewICQ5XZnD-AeX5EnQoXGA_wThXf6HATSZx4jrcHtO4SDZLaz8RhUw/w530-h640/Flag-3.jpg" width="530" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I chose my own DMC floss colors as the pattern called for a hand-dyed fancy floss, which I don't have. I just went through my floss boxes and chose colors that I liked. The hardest color to choose was the "antique white" for the flag. I wanted something dark enough to show up on the fabric, but pale enough to still read as "white." I ended up using DMC 613.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYutMVozO0F52QjtXUZiMlN4bydy6u4EiEVbpF-f_jVYWO8FZG_hlpgiIZL1XrDLDB8QA_1H2wpp-6LLLFA1NkOdVb0OVnM8k2ZrZu1NT0veCX-cXg_JaBJhzCsMEoHxxQW0KB0CMKQg4iXOnJpKAadEsEQ0nCtDnU1KfNrG04E3l790hUArXvrA/s1415/Flag-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1415" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYutMVozO0F52QjtXUZiMlN4bydy6u4EiEVbpF-f_jVYWO8FZG_hlpgiIZL1XrDLDB8QA_1H2wpp-6LLLFA1NkOdVb0OVnM8k2ZrZu1NT0veCX-cXg_JaBJhzCsMEoHxxQW0KB0CMKQg4iXOnJpKAadEsEQ0nCtDnU1KfNrG04E3l790hUArXvrA/w452-h640/Flag-5.jpg" width="452" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The original pattern had the year "1998" stitched in a box. I obviously did not wish to use that year, but I waffled between 1776 and 2023. There was not enough space to put "2023" inside a box, so I altered the numbers to mimic the way the "O" was stitched in the alphabet, and left off the box. Personalized and perfect (to me).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I added a strip of paper and a star charm to the bottom of the piece, mostly to camouflage the fact that I had placed it onto the chipboard with more space at the bottom than the top! It is really difficult to keep the stitching all even and centered! But, after YEARS of paper crafting you learn tricks for fixing these sorts of errors! {grin}</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7fzvE5ePASrg_MhhQ7LRiuOVvmJZzDFhDpO8aC1HPNWFT3yfsGzLej3JTv_pazR-LVYk3nMGrrQsF6ppYqOlbMLP_iBUt5HLm7kAQOYx1VoxTMCHmK6a_-oit322kJ0T3mYDY374svUZETkAcIanDhBr8fgT7AEg9iGTfJLggp6YvCmR6NEnFQ/s1333/Flag-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7fzvE5ePASrg_MhhQ7LRiuOVvmJZzDFhDpO8aC1HPNWFT3yfsGzLej3JTv_pazR-LVYk3nMGrrQsF6ppYqOlbMLP_iBUt5HLm7kAQOYx1VoxTMCHmK6a_-oit322kJ0T3mYDY374svUZETkAcIanDhBr8fgT7AEg9iGTfJLggp6YvCmR6NEnFQ/w480-h640/Flag-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I loved stitching on the 18 count fabric! I don't think my eyes are capable of stitching on linen or evenweave in smaller counts, but, with my magnifying light, I was able to stitch on the 18 count wonderfully! </span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I do regret not also stitching "1776" on the left side...but there will be other opportunities to stich more patriotic projects, right?!? In fact, I just ordered the pattern, fabric, and floss to stitch a large patriotic piece for next year, along with several other charts that I hope to also stitch! Yay, me!</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUxwpjK32LJgoImImSi9P-NS0Fc1KI6nTFlf3v0saoXwLxOhPEu3IRnYZzwW_9wEgIkg5ISUZG0WR8J4lHs6YwkaU6PBQYpoHdxEy9UXnmDM3aiGFWeR-h6Ft5tMbzOSe3HFKzfrKuc_qrOmBs5dk4FPhO7d-FtPGGv1k1kSjJvvnTK1Zn9cCGA/s1533/Flag-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUxwpjK32LJgoImImSi9P-NS0Fc1KI6nTFlf3v0saoXwLxOhPEu3IRnYZzwW_9wEgIkg5ISUZG0WR8J4lHs6YwkaU6PBQYpoHdxEy9UXnmDM3aiGFWeR-h6Ft5tMbzOSe3HFKzfrKuc_qrOmBs5dk4FPhO7d-FtPGGv1k1kSjJvvnTK1Zn9cCGA/w418-h640/Flag-4.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I finished the piece as a flat-fold easel. I used some really ancient paper from my stash! It had no markings on it, and was in a pad, but without a cover or anything to identify it. My stash of patriotic papers is down to the dregs. I need to replenish!</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmttEwZmpkS6w8l7vv_1CbVeiKnkdFXrbc4wvuuELa1gD_cUdQmlNdAd8GyCp2pC1tZmjnwRsCBg7oMYTA0Ij-ej2jhcp0C-zeNXIjWOv2qVYSSUNNjSpUQJFUhKz-LGADjj9ibnu9a8n18sA3w5EVGeTsi4Oof6D-P_FpQn4HEtMhXaHGJj5j6A/s1133/Flag-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmttEwZmpkS6w8l7vv_1CbVeiKnkdFXrbc4wvuuELa1gD_cUdQmlNdAd8GyCp2pC1tZmjnwRsCBg7oMYTA0Ij-ej2jhcp0C-zeNXIjWOv2qVYSSUNNjSpUQJFUhKz-LGADjj9ibnu9a8n18sA3w5EVGeTsi4Oof6D-P_FpQn4HEtMhXaHGJj5j6A/w564-h640/Flag-7.jpg" width="564" /></a></div>I placed the finished piece, which measures 6 1/8" x 8 5/8", onto my tiered try in my front room, just in front of the window that overlooks our courtyard. I love it! I am strongly considering creating a year round patriotic wall or shelf. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: The finished stitching is 4 1/8" x 6 5/8". I added a 1" border when I attached it to the chipboard.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> I then added another border when attaching to the easel. </span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk43oNGONeTmBlDObWkN8dEu9RYnQ_iUnDUzmeQ0129yuhS7gBLkXCazP8qjbD2bdkqJyHc-pP47H2Qf5lxbKTCGZHy_J59Ua_1l8kCKOCq7k-_bRIRZTI_7KFwTGS27N0TS5hUWmY6ImGG7ymRhrLFpWdEb-x35rGClpxeXZg2VNgvL7ebA8f6Q/s1243/Flag-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1243" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk43oNGONeTmBlDObWkN8dEu9RYnQ_iUnDUzmeQ0129yuhS7gBLkXCazP8qjbD2bdkqJyHc-pP47H2Qf5lxbKTCGZHy_J59Ua_1l8kCKOCq7k-_bRIRZTI_7KFwTGS27N0TS5hUWmY6ImGG7ymRhrLFpWdEb-x35rGClpxeXZg2VNgvL7ebA8f6Q/w514-h640/Flag-8.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I created a display on the large sideboard in our front entryway space. This is a room without purpose, except to house our Christmas tree! We do not need it for anything as we have a place for a living room and dining room, so this open room is just not useful except to play with the cats and hold the tree during Christmas! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">So the big sideboard lives here, and I decorate it with décor that matches the house, and with extra seasonal items when possible. I create a lot of patriotic items, and drag out my feruvites each year! </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHB9ye9YDVFFqTNHYkdxWAxhjG8BQGFQ9XYzKEnegUAuQjnlrtTX1bJjJk87im9faWZqnJ6o0q_gyJJMtnfqEn69lg6p9Y8jGmq6pOYVq0diwTQwH5l34A2Cy5o-stc9BTH2Gl0dTH4Z4jm9dG7B8tJh9qMXTh-BJBFKCTeFzPQ3tqIuhsYfrJQA/s640/panel%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="640" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHB9ye9YDVFFqTNHYkdxWAxhjG8BQGFQ9XYzKEnegUAuQjnlrtTX1bJjJk87im9faWZqnJ6o0q_gyJJMtnfqEn69lg6p9Y8jGmq6pOYVq0diwTQwH5l34A2Cy5o-stc9BTH2Gl0dTH4Z4jm9dG7B8tJh9qMXTh-BJBFKCTeFzPQ3tqIuhsYfrJQA/w640-h604/panel%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">This mixed media panel is one of my favorite things! I love looking at it.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisuyD12pcdK6U5Rszr4KbNpVyW3y1LXw2mIvdusIyLZxXimsBiiQiF87X8--knq_OmRMdtwa2jf6qOVohk76O8muE46ErweJfNlBuGwLnMRcM535MzpEormp_YXrTXSIk-hp4UILy_3HF9mwTULao9rPobbOKOIjNeea7dgsNJxNGMoYAK3ufibw/s1248/Flag-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisuyD12pcdK6U5Rszr4KbNpVyW3y1LXw2mIvdusIyLZxXimsBiiQiF87X8--knq_OmRMdtwa2jf6qOVohk76O8muE46ErweJfNlBuGwLnMRcM535MzpEormp_YXrTXSIk-hp4UILy_3HF9mwTULao9rPobbOKOIjNeea7dgsNJxNGMoYAK3ufibw/w512-h640/Flag-9.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I could not figure out how to hang the banner, so it is just sitting on the top. I hope the cats to NOT get interested in it! </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YyYOMfUETPCrVHgHCRIQbSKFE13MWfdQS3x3z9Az5RvvUk4c598RJlpPUrmAU7UwBO-w9roA1p3SvceI19URSV7-mewj8Sg8x8QfqE0xGw4N1V1F7FauWiBt93Wqnk-RynExyH7PrvJH0n3Kft8PCSGnYQ37zcPl7fTY1ygnkMXr9RE7CG2VCQ/s640/Banner%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="640" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YyYOMfUETPCrVHgHCRIQbSKFE13MWfdQS3x3z9Az5RvvUk4c598RJlpPUrmAU7UwBO-w9roA1p3SvceI19URSV7-mewj8Sg8x8QfqE0xGw4N1V1F7FauWiBt93Wqnk-RynExyH7PrvJH0n3Kft8PCSGnYQ37zcPl7fTY1ygnkMXr9RE7CG2VCQ/w640-h622/Banner%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I think this banner went to one of the CHA shows one year!</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkRfHuw1rRIrMiGS4M1VfxBoIA1GwC36e7h30D8f8a833RqX01pM6Jx_fg76ifZvZUWBAlGTgISPkPCe9mKtn_QCR_43s0IVBUgcG_CKDqowWgDhj45l8fY1f788BBNMbTKYsdGV25JGnwwuhmZ5ypr6n3eHsUGtMJGhsgkYNRpWvS5hpOCZPzw/s1000/Flag-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="1000" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkRfHuw1rRIrMiGS4M1VfxBoIA1GwC36e7h30D8f8a833RqX01pM6Jx_fg76ifZvZUWBAlGTgISPkPCe9mKtn_QCR_43s0IVBUgcG_CKDqowWgDhj45l8fY1f788BBNMbTKYsdGV25JGnwwuhmZ5ypr6n3eHsUGtMJGhsgkYNRpWvS5hpOCZPzw/w640-h604/Flag-10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The hallway to the bedrooms has a built in nook that I decorate seasonally. It is fun to find things to put here for each season or holiday! I am hoping to find something to hang on the wall, but so far nothing as floated my boat! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHoNaGUyqW7DpOCw0nkYB_kFe6yqW8qVvFTjBe2z3Z0InXrMQQNNmEGFRQbBzhNV0h4yH0ePgmiHLqfZywOOuQL4rqHt7HnUTWu_Il5w4d_jLF6DiOSmSsAQAAKIU8v6fRfiMjADQsbyBSgZfF296r2asTUvvECP_v5y6hCSGanISJl2gntW5pw/s1333/Flag-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHoNaGUyqW7DpOCw0nkYB_kFe6yqW8qVvFTjBe2z3Z0InXrMQQNNmEGFRQbBzhNV0h4yH0ePgmiHLqfZywOOuQL4rqHt7HnUTWu_Il5w4d_jLF6DiOSmSsAQAAKIU8v6fRfiMjADQsbyBSgZfF296r2asTUvvECP_v5y6hCSGanISJl2gntW5pw/w480-h640/Flag-11.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The tray holds all sorts of things I have made! This year I had to make a few repairs as things were starting to fall apart from being stored away.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZzRO-z61tTcKlu-2Eb3wjxwvNjJlz1HFQtT7fl2_20ANSeyTMz5qL-a6hLsbDAFg68GveYOy44tO_1twMnoFudTorAdj2n4ZFZYM7ZUbFDtUCd5v4xOKDRZsDntWwGFvnAxZu6PzCVLFOYr6pPpp171BAVk_A6mSnLBP6Jv1fclEHDmkzWZcbw/s640/Box%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="640" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZzRO-z61tTcKlu-2Eb3wjxwvNjJlz1HFQtT7fl2_20ANSeyTMz5qL-a6hLsbDAFg68GveYOy44tO_1twMnoFudTorAdj2n4ZFZYM7ZUbFDtUCd5v4xOKDRZsDntWwGFvnAxZu6PzCVLFOYr6pPpp171BAVk_A6mSnLBP6Jv1fclEHDmkzWZcbw/w640-h462/Box%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a project I used to keep in my old craft room year around. I love it. I am so sad that Authentique is no longer making paper. Because, boy oh boy, they had some amazing stuff! </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurAw4vscN31rFh9GTddckMM7qLkoRdr4fEqrJtHmE-X9_FVZqHQNX4zHkMtxI7cwedYhcckxm5qXUMKDt3s3Bfz2RuehpwceFgVQeWYLWIkJ3yAvBxqljJH8a4qAOJzpz-kvOX2DRNvQpSzKXc85RetBzT12mzOmGLyo2tTYV-dm7zET1pxjRQQ/s1000/Flag-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurAw4vscN31rFh9GTddckMM7qLkoRdr4fEqrJtHmE-X9_FVZqHQNX4zHkMtxI7cwedYhcckxm5qXUMKDt3s3Bfz2RuehpwceFgVQeWYLWIkJ3yAvBxqljJH8a4qAOJzpz-kvOX2DRNvQpSzKXc85RetBzT12mzOmGLyo2tTYV-dm7zET1pxjRQQ/w640-h640/Flag-12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I finally have a use for all of those loose flowers I had to buy 15 years ago! Or maybe longer ago than that!! They came in little milk bottles from...Prima, perhaps. So far the cats have NOT noticed them! </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFP-z3XY3pbfD9WHKVZT8qvN6lof3ZryNQDppUJPHupm4RKp-_uFTTtdd8yVWfrkRXcu9jN3csTWCCl8KgtnC1VUPIxSrIzx26NJhXLKV2ntDI7owqca07lhIRXeJKkUh0VTlUvAsVGt0Vc5ii-i8J6M2F45eRX-XnaZ0GynVnijH1Ylp_icmMQ/s640/Feb-Hop-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="337" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFP-z3XY3pbfD9WHKVZT8qvN6lof3ZryNQDppUJPHupm4RKp-_uFTTtdd8yVWfrkRXcu9jN3csTWCCl8KgtnC1VUPIxSrIzx26NJhXLKV2ntDI7owqca07lhIRXeJKkUh0VTlUvAsVGt0Vc5ii-i8J6M2F45eRX-XnaZ0GynVnijH1Ylp_icmMQ/w338-h640/Feb-Hop-9.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am addicted to patriotic stitching!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzpx9snlrU3ZrRdFFSrEFzxG73oKQy3MRyppn--PcqoPsMkxUqKAirmaQUTOx4VDLgbzA-RN4SBtyreOrdTrfh4AHVuJjp6aq-R80PWFu_TPjesTb-8iLQ3h4nNo4l7kRBepkqGnCE2XNbrWdGjGqo8nMqHH1WEMLvC8_2bidj6wacP0W2GOCCA/s1415/Flag-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1415" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzpx9snlrU3ZrRdFFSrEFzxG73oKQy3MRyppn--PcqoPsMkxUqKAirmaQUTOx4VDLgbzA-RN4SBtyreOrdTrfh4AHVuJjp6aq-R80PWFu_TPjesTb-8iLQ3h4nNo4l7kRBepkqGnCE2XNbrWdGjGqo8nMqHH1WEMLvC8_2bidj6wacP0W2GOCCA/w452-h640/Flag-5.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy 4th of July, America! Enjoy your freedoms! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0wO3ZAYbpnRDEScsred-tw7u2iWunk61br5YsOYctHThcSf-Dnh-3GGVoCdLQ8b2RVWXp_l6opWPU-QSIpwch_tYiIF5mqnjfud3viv64HXZexbfCYa80hmq1JT9rCVS28ZsPnIvk4k74G32csMDwJuCPEjTUb5S0Xl5t7CCUIz5mmQaYd3Bhw/s875/Supplies.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0wO3ZAYbpnRDEScsred-tw7u2iWunk61br5YsOYctHThcSf-Dnh-3GGVoCdLQ8b2RVWXp_l6opWPU-QSIpwch_tYiIF5mqnjfud3viv64HXZexbfCYa80hmq1JT9rCVS28ZsPnIvk4k74G32csMDwJuCPEjTUb5S0Xl5t7CCUIz5mmQaYd3Bhw/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>*For the Bent Creek Flag project only*</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Pattern: Bent Creek Flag 1998 (BC1056)</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Fabric: Vintage Smoky White 18 count Zweigart Aida</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Floss: DMC 613, 640, 676, 680, 834, 677, 816, 3021, 336</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Patterned paper: unknown</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Black (for the easel hinge)</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Chipboard: Grafix</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Charm: from my stash</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Adhesive: Score-tape, Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue, ATG tape</i><br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div></span></span><p></p></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-31048334900852027502023-06-26T05:00:00.152-07:002023-06-26T05:00:00.135-07:00Daily Happiness - Elizabeth Craft Designs<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, friends! I am here with another project using the <b><a href="http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annette Green</a></b>/</span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Craft Designs</a> </b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-weight: bold;"><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><a href="lhttps://ecraftdesigns.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=everyday+elements" target="_blank">Everything's Blooming Collection</a></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b> </b>from the <b>Everyday Elements</b> line of stamps and dies</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYz_M7yM1nYsEv24tGxieEpU1jP1mp8_nUWFSCXj3KDMpg7_rLqvha8FFpc6eWD6YV8GW66BAL2ByHakVmljRoeF6FgqELRnz6i2c2A86FxDc-zuf-Rd-TZl1xarJmgnuqTzm8wfifp3S_13DWgFZSTqv5Quh-An_fFZBd3WS4CkCCRxTtGUU5g/s1166/2-June-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYz_M7yM1nYsEv24tGxieEpU1jP1mp8_nUWFSCXj3KDMpg7_rLqvha8FFpc6eWD6YV8GW66BAL2ByHakVmljRoeF6FgqELRnz6i2c2A86FxDc-zuf-Rd-TZl1xarJmgnuqTzm8wfifp3S_13DWgFZSTqv5Quh-An_fFZBd3WS4CkCCRxTtGUU5g/w548-h640/2-June-8.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I had been creating some planner pages with this collection, but decided to take a break from those and make a card. This card is pretty simple, but when you work with die cuts, especially layering die cuts, it makes the process a bit longer. All that cranking and cutting. {smile}</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I try to die cut all my pieces at the same time, including cutting more than I think I will need, just in case! I hate to stop the process to go back and cut more pieces!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJki3Qoh0Zq6Nyped2HF2qTd1-IRV5YnT_90e5dShJ_puN8ZAlCLRUyX5s0-4fWCoYV0AcIsThAA2L9YPUgnFZt9tAfGtlnsl4iCDeYytWB71EEGiGrrEq5sBBeYEeSXgSAQZfUDSeyBI1g55hN3WufTQIVKiS-KyG_pNud4gfueQ5YazHCNBw7Q/s1551/2-June-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1551" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJki3Qoh0Zq6Nyped2HF2qTd1-IRV5YnT_90e5dShJ_puN8ZAlCLRUyX5s0-4fWCoYV0AcIsThAA2L9YPUgnFZt9tAfGtlnsl4iCDeYytWB71EEGiGrrEq5sBBeYEeSXgSAQZfUDSeyBI1g55hN3WufTQIVKiS-KyG_pNud4gfueQ5YazHCNBw7Q/w640-h412/2-June-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I die cut one of the doilies from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/large-dollies" target="_blank">Large Doilies die set</a></b> out of off-white cardstock, which I then inked up with some various brown distress inks. I die cut the bird pieces using the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/layered-birds" target="_blank">Layered Birds die set</a></b> and one of the flowers from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/stemmed-flowers" target="_blank">Stemmed Flowers die set</a></b>. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I cut the bird and the flowers twice, once from printed paper and once from <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/soft-finish-cardstock-25-pack-240g-90lb-8-5-x-11-21-6cm-x-28cm?_pos=1&_sid=5aaa84a66&_ss=r" target="_blank">ECD Soft Finish Cardstock</a>. </b>I used some distress inks to color the white cardstock pieces. I also cut some of the bird pieces from black cardstock (the eye, feet, and beak). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I stamped a sentiment from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/happy" target="_blank">Happy stamp set</a></b> with black ink onto a paper scrap.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5kW9W3QRxOLkHK893aLOc34fUPE7UC_X9WVbwyrpeizBREFag440PiFoo9ADSTlSY-qPoIUSf3s6MRbUks-iPcubH-MNJ3ccLqxPIruCa1L6GEB-QC6eWX8tEvdm-tAt1BBwi5FYceltgRgmnFqAIw9bTVS2GXPENXi-xXbd3LKdzL-6MsvtX6w/s1171/2-June-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1171" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5kW9W3QRxOLkHK893aLOc34fUPE7UC_X9WVbwyrpeizBREFag440PiFoo9ADSTlSY-qPoIUSf3s6MRbUks-iPcubH-MNJ3ccLqxPIruCa1L6GEB-QC6eWX8tEvdm-tAt1BBwi5FYceltgRgmnFqAIw9bTVS2GXPENXi-xXbd3LKdzL-6MsvtX6w/w546-h640/2-June-2.jpg" width="546" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I created an A2 card from black cardstock and lined the inside with off-white cardstock, as is my usual process. Then I cut a piece of kraft cardstock to 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" and attached it to the card front. Next, I trimmed the printed paper (Prima Stationer's Desk) to 4" x 5 1/4" and attached it to the card front. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: I sponged distress ink onto all my paper edges.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I trimmed the die cut doily and attached it to the left side of the card. I then trimmed the collage text paper to 1 1/2" x </span><span style="font-family: arial;">5 1/4" and added it over the top of the doily. I love layers!</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSNnfV4JzRmlD1ItGmL53TD8nJTukCpwPUeLBOrx1VM3euuRYscJd6rwaJa0aa8L7CkBjQhNqMD6Af5xfzIjhvDZY1DenH-KkCmJJA2kusKc3jDIcdXMCkjfcJAV7Alr1ZLzYyvswcuqwma2zJZa1_qjPLs-NytG--wCn97jyPXBjBabvYTIpRQ/s1163/2-June-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSNnfV4JzRmlD1ItGmL53TD8nJTukCpwPUeLBOrx1VM3euuRYscJd6rwaJa0aa8L7CkBjQhNqMD6Af5xfzIjhvDZY1DenH-KkCmJJA2kusKc3jDIcdXMCkjfcJAV7Alr1ZLzYyvswcuqwma2zJZa1_qjPLs-NytG--wCn97jyPXBjBabvYTIpRQ/w550-h640/2-June-3.jpg" width="550" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I added the two stemmed flowers, off-set a bit to look sort of like a shadow or...two flowers. I used foam squares to pop up the little bird. I love how he looks all cut from printed paper. The paper pattern was so wonderful.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUI8TDwZi8mm6OEe147iT8bTiRuy4xFpZSz8cHC05QwUPbAgjjBl0WiOt4T-tri6JwuhqVW07Z7cL2vDpngCkX-nDMBUFMjgMcyfGxcQNUk-VOvWzDTO5zqaPMOf3UKS09DILJKpus2bnKkEmixVgmIzozf26jou9iErCvF42p5wKyZJh9seYUg/s1257/2-June-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1257" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUI8TDwZi8mm6OEe147iT8bTiRuy4xFpZSz8cHC05QwUPbAgjjBl0WiOt4T-tri6JwuhqVW07Z7cL2vDpngCkX-nDMBUFMjgMcyfGxcQNUk-VOvWzDTO5zqaPMOf3UKS09DILJKpus2bnKkEmixVgmIzozf26jou9iErCvF42p5wKyZJh9seYUg/w510-h640/2-June-7.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The popped up bird adds even more dimension to the card. And the colors are so vintage! I have had this paper in my stash for ages! It is from 2014, and I had only used a small bit of it!</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLdzGMU-38IZqpR98sAMlveRp5JfGQAOcSU10WozNMn8VmuwySZ3mDI3e5b7gEDS7wwCVG1jUK4ygaq4Fa1G4ksHHZgeBIHDQuo8miynELK8IkDels3oTTiBob9jCDvBcCT_AbeSUxhDkr7I5VYtsF5hbcTi5ztQh3AqL0HT_n5NLBaLWs6P21A/s1333/2-June-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLdzGMU-38IZqpR98sAMlveRp5JfGQAOcSU10WozNMn8VmuwySZ3mDI3e5b7gEDS7wwCVG1jUK4ygaq4Fa1G4ksHHZgeBIHDQuo8miynELK8IkDels3oTTiBob9jCDvBcCT_AbeSUxhDkr7I5VYtsF5hbcTi5ztQh3AqL0HT_n5NLBaLWs6P21A/w480-h640/2-June-4.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I trimmed the sentiment and then used some postage edge scissors to trim both ends to give it a fun look. I used some foam squares to pop up the middle of the strip, but glued the ends flat. This gives the sentiment a curved look on the card. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQlHlcYh_as9VmLheEKKW_3Jk_SGHWptjwoQbUGUJO2W5FBq2lqNQol_kEPGCaxWrCrJwQXnb5-XRM1Czvm9mboYCw8KvuHNqeZZG_ZhXKuBzoMruiValWQjNQGwZ49SGbs2TxxUBOhbLcQHKZ75Rby4pVQ-mikDAOMND9T1yjfCNY0dsXS9hKQ/s1233/2-June-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1233" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQlHlcYh_as9VmLheEKKW_3Jk_SGHWptjwoQbUGUJO2W5FBq2lqNQol_kEPGCaxWrCrJwQXnb5-XRM1Czvm9mboYCw8KvuHNqeZZG_ZhXKuBzoMruiValWQjNQGwZ49SGbs2TxxUBOhbLcQHKZ75Rby4pVQ-mikDAOMND9T1yjfCNY0dsXS9hKQ/w520-h640/2-June-5.jpg" width="520" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I really enjoy this muted and grungy color palette. I have been working on some very brightly colored projects lately, and getting into this more muted color scheme is so relaxing for me! </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>I have all the pieces cut out to make a companion card to this one, but you may have to wait until next month! {wink}<br /></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqta2XF8FJEb6mgpgJhfvYDj7yjgXRvRXjEZNnV7WZa1WA5BP4cG3HvLgkPU-JMGik0baKRwmPq7aLrZbLZc3Q70D0dOqPwJsH35CrO-MDYXfqSidl-VJHF_lCuWoB7Jj3FlmqQ1jF5m7jL20i42GHG2ke55JsH6LjAsSTCfqGVpG0zTeBqXI0g/s1166/2-June-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqta2XF8FJEb6mgpgJhfvYDj7yjgXRvRXjEZNnV7WZa1WA5BP4cG3HvLgkPU-JMGik0baKRwmPq7aLrZbLZc3Q70D0dOqPwJsH35CrO-MDYXfqSidl-VJHF_lCuWoB7Jj3FlmqQ1jF5m7jL20i42GHG2ke55JsH6LjAsSTCfqGVpG0zTeBqXI0g/w548-h640/2-June-8.jpg" width="548" /></span></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! To see more samples with Annette's wonderful new collection head over to the <a href="https://www.blog.elizabethcraftdesigns.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">ECD Blog</a>, and other social media!. To see the full Everyday Elements Collection, click <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/vendors?q=Everyday%20Elements" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>.</span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrk7HKIH6-IUfhcK5HU8zfxRBtAZz5w9l1eC8yb49WbScHMcREVm0HFvlGPn_LRBtzlJral7Jpcn_EbDad3rJUcxOtJGGzD71tCz4m5vuh7SGStHSFRRMykpLWRDiFkHGQsNt7geNBdFqbgdECiPcC_A9JZfVVmPjo3s9OA6bcsbF81HFcnE/s875/Supplies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrk7HKIH6-IUfhcK5HU8zfxRBtAZz5w9l1eC8yb49WbScHMcREVm0HFvlGPn_LRBtzlJral7Jpcn_EbDad3rJUcxOtJGGzD71tCz4m5vuh7SGStHSFRRMykpLWRDiFkHGQsNt7geNBdFqbgdECiPcC_A9JZfVVmPjo3s9OA6bcsbF81HFcnE/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><i><b>Elizabeth Craft Designs Products</b><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/vendors/products/happy" target="_blank">Happy Stamp Set</a><br /></i></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/large-dollies" target="_blank"><i>Large Doilies Die Set</i></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/layered-birds" target="_blank"><i>Layered Birds Die Set</i></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/stemmed-flowers" target="_blank"><i>Stemmed Flowers Die Set</i></a></span></div><div><i><b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/soft-finish-cardstock-25-pack-240g-90lb-8-5-x-11-21-6cm-x-28cm?_pos=1&_sid=5aaa84a66&_ss=r" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">Soft Finish Cardstock</span></a> <span style="font-family: arial;">(</span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: var(--heading-font-weight);"><span style="font-family: arial;">25 Pack - 240G/90LB - 8.5” x 11” | 21.6cm x 28cm)</span></span></i></div><div><i><br /></i><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span><i><b>Other Products</b><br />Cardstock: ColorMates Natural, Black; Neenah Desert Storm<br />Printed paper: Prima Marketing Stationer's Desk (2014 release)</i></span><i><br /></i></span><i>Ink: Ranger Distress Antique Linen, Old Paper, Walnut Stain, Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke, Bundled Sage; Memento Tuxedo Black<br /></i><i>Deco scissors: Fiskars mini postage<br />White pen: Gelly Roll 08<br /></i></span><i style="font-family: arial;">Tools: Big Shot Plus, Sponge daubers, trimmer, bone folder<br /></i><i style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: ATG, foam squares, Art Glitter Glue</i></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-28000205455575785782023-06-25T04:00:00.110-07:002023-06-25T04:00:00.141-07:00Christmas on the 25th - June<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here we are, Christmas on the 25th again! The main reason that I decided to do a "Christmas on the 25th" series all year is that I have so many Christmas projects that I want to do, and when I wait until December...I never get a chance to do them!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuE6Dz4VIjlPiqtvswFHD_lt2Wh6QJphTtcd2xrkVb970SxKKW_dc2h14IJP5iLraBTXVimqvL9HTwzmVIo6WgRfkxnGXXlKTM1_PMUJYwTXAyoGw6AKf5fs2vHn468oxMtqOOviHqZ2VoLv2AsvqQrBhJ_1RjBffRWaHDjmeTovLR7tR88bqg-g/s1396/HFTH12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1396" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuE6Dz4VIjlPiqtvswFHD_lt2Wh6QJphTtcd2xrkVb970SxKKW_dc2h14IJP5iLraBTXVimqvL9HTwzmVIo6WgRfkxnGXXlKTM1_PMUJYwTXAyoGw6AKf5fs2vHn468oxMtqOOviHqZ2VoLv2AsvqQrBhJ_1RjBffRWaHDjmeTovLR7tR88bqg-g/w640-h458/HFTH12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Today I want to share a cross stitch project that I started last week. I found a FREE chart on Fat Quarter Shop called <b><a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/home-for-the-holidays-border-free-cross-stitch-pattern" target="_blank">Home for the Holidays Christmas Square Dance Border</a> </b>by Heart in Hand. (Lower right photo in the collection above.) I liked the idea of the chart, to have the holiday words with frames to stitch some Christmas items, however I did not want to buy the called for charts to go into the squares. I already have a lot of charts that I want to stitch. In short, I wanted to use the border chart idea for a project of my own.</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFksb6kyOM0EqLv3pRsHoShqxzLabzO-akMspdSB5UlwRxG3ExAcb_c8ATLMuWtHlC4bcOVmhV0zUX5ptQ5F8HkiJOPM6MlNFxiaSxtKg4Gw_bET1FeAEvDQZawU_3kGsQdyLK6SQgNtRiILYXfcFZao0KKFtGvnz1VHgl9fL8Y4fBbLSonc7StA/s1345/HFTH1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1345" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFksb6kyOM0EqLv3pRsHoShqxzLabzO-akMspdSB5UlwRxG3ExAcb_c8ATLMuWtHlC4bcOVmhV0zUX5ptQ5F8HkiJOPM6MlNFxiaSxtKg4Gw_bET1FeAEvDQZawU_3kGsQdyLK6SQgNtRiILYXfcFZao0KKFtGvnz1VHgl9fL8Y4fBbLSonc7StA/w640-h476/HFTH1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I ended up doing a lot of calculations of the projects I wanted to stitch, and how to fit them into square "frames". I will need to modify some of the charts, but that is pretty easy for me. It's how I roll. I ended up picking the projects shown in the top photo. There are actually four charts, because I want to combine a few things and...well do my thing!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkXLzZsU4_EcnxveVINOHyrfndEM-eDuD8m4aVt_C4e4Cwa04pIlnT3m8PQCGnFfL8QL6wyiPGHvwddk7A2r_i3q5OQ4OAd9xDLqVc93p14AD4DlkPjn7pUuxIb5wuG8LmwfTi_HOICgsMM2PDE9GPw60MqAf4zh6jjJYhiNwjYqSQCY1RDVBdQ/s1050/HFTH2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkXLzZsU4_EcnxveVINOHyrfndEM-eDuD8m4aVt_C4e4Cwa04pIlnT3m8PQCGnFfL8QL6wyiPGHvwddk7A2r_i3q5OQ4OAd9xDLqVc93p14AD4DlkPjn7pUuxIb5wuG8LmwfTi_HOICgsMM2PDE9GPw60MqAf4zh6jjJYhiNwjYqSQCY1RDVBdQ/w610-h640/HFTH2.jpg" width="610" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I chose a color palette that I can use across all the charts. I use DMC floss, so I just went into my floss boxes and chose some colors that I thought would work.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehdwbUcIFu0aBTG_FCNBMrfmzOIWa1VGNs-scU41HA97g6CI17uSsAy41bpfAMJizxElZnkj1RbRYACouw97fjPnTAdnyYRnarWO0iNzol1zvMCa1z-xQVVJC_yXJcLQ27_Kj9cZlD0FSp6j7x9KW5FptiGG4p_sOLLvV5NePTGurEeK0vDvcYw/s1975/HFTH3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1975" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehdwbUcIFu0aBTG_FCNBMrfmzOIWa1VGNs-scU41HA97g6CI17uSsAy41bpfAMJizxElZnkj1RbRYACouw97fjPnTAdnyYRnarWO0iNzol1zvMCa1z-xQVVJC_yXJcLQ27_Kj9cZlD0FSp6j7x9KW5FptiGG4p_sOLLvV5NePTGurEeK0vDvcYw/w640-h324/HFTH3.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Once I had all the colors picked out, I placed them down on a few fabric choices before deciding on this 16 count Aida called Rustico, which is a soft oatmeal color, perfect for vintage Christmas! The piece will be about 16" x 8" when finished.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: There are not five black bobbins in the photo above! The light was not very good and the darker greens and browns presented as VERY dark.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">After more calculating and counting I decided how to best start the project. Which is really going to be interesting since I did not "re-chart" anything, I am just winging it!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrHe0-iWXF_BWQEoLro0sLCvQLSIeY4xlXiA4OnTogvdXdnHOPdow5wZSxFJwnCQX0SsJ2QB1j6eF4FEMXLj9hqhHYjHYEUNnAJzVXXUPgvKRnQtwVSVHN1a4OtG6ZnP7HtitkCHppTjMp85u0DtGzEpjigUw5D8rqv78VrDfWJj6Cb35EbiXPfA/s1992/HFTH4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1992" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrHe0-iWXF_BWQEoLro0sLCvQLSIeY4xlXiA4OnTogvdXdnHOPdow5wZSxFJwnCQX0SsJ2QB1j6eF4FEMXLj9hqhHYjHYEUNnAJzVXXUPgvKRnQtwVSVHN1a4OtG6ZnP7HtitkCHppTjMp85u0DtGzEpjigUw5D8rqv78VrDfWJj6Cb35EbiXPfA/w640-h322/HFTH4.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I started with the lettering. I plan to add some motifs next to the lettering. Perhaps snowflakes or something, but will wait until the end to see how everything looks. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I enlarged the square frames to 70 stitches to fit my patterns. (I hope!)<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQ5fmy_PM0rUx-iI0xkjerniur6-5_roMCTK1xMBLCT1O7fhivUTJXSCs8jE716-pjH3_o8DTqdzBzgl894BF2U3-dwnl5ktuQMglo3wzCrthqVBAJqBcCbXyJMqEA40bezuQutI3xe2FLtfXDjTbEt412AGRu-6EspVcd8HKA6Ka03i5g-pPCA/s1333/HFTH5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1333" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQ5fmy_PM0rUx-iI0xkjerniur6-5_roMCTK1xMBLCT1O7fhivUTJXSCs8jE716-pjH3_o8DTqdzBzgl894BF2U3-dwnl5ktuQMglo3wzCrthqVBAJqBcCbXyJMqEA40bezuQutI3xe2FLtfXDjTbEt412AGRu-6EspVcd8HKA6Ka03i5g-pPCA/w640-h480/HFTH5.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I chose two reds for some dimension. The lettering is a darker shade, and the "shelf" and the frames are a lighter, brighter shade. The small letters are a deep green that will be used in some of the trees. It might be too dark, but I will see how I feel later. If I need to pull it out and re-stitch those few stiches with a lighter, shade of green, no worries! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uqrYRk_exCYS365GY3rooWFCMaIYaS6626B_MtUIouqkqldBCWmBhSTMwU10YY38c-FO6yvFDwxNf3lsjHakkhY0TTxAjneJG3FKTY31kfaUL25NB5uNC1SGkqBx_Ib1sWjp4XvoHl44TAbAY0SwH9ncOAoZY1STM_qJ6QrPj78XOu1hs4d-1Q/s1252/HFTH6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uqrYRk_exCYS365GY3rooWFCMaIYaS6626B_MtUIouqkqldBCWmBhSTMwU10YY38c-FO6yvFDwxNf3lsjHakkhY0TTxAjneJG3FKTY31kfaUL25NB5uNC1SGkqBx_Ib1sWjp4XvoHl44TAbAY0SwH9ncOAoZY1STM_qJ6QrPj78XOu1hs4d-1Q/w512-h640/HFTH6.jpg" width="512" /></span></a></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for hanging out with me for a bit! I hope I have inspired you to work on Christmas projects all year long. I plan to work on this on a few days a month to try to finish it for display this Christmas!</span></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-3522724070291047392023-06-24T07:30:00.078-07:002023-06-24T07:30:00.136-07:00All the Pretty Bows - Stitching Saturday and Really Reasonable Ribbon<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #333333;">Hello, everyone! </span><span style="color: #333333;">Thank you so much for joining me today! It is my turn on the <b><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog</a></b> and I want to talk about bows...because I use a lot of them! I not only use bows on my cards and mini albums, but occasionally on scrapbook layouts, and most definitely on off the page creations, but my new favorite way to use ribbon and bows is on counted cross stitch projects!</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwMZB7YIPxjyJSJ9RDgAAcfTnbFPFqcliSli5eV7468r0vWf36hDUVYEMXmmwkwpHIpZCY19uC0h1RLVO2Dl9VqOIBGyMmtcfcbOWwv-8GPxJ-eK_mFbcrPM0xqB_sl7hg-16HYKt0WHykLQVSzH9n4mSuNtSUgh9mbU3Ys4FvdCJx3tN6sSOgSbzPLI/s1073/Summer-9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1073" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwMZB7YIPxjyJSJ9RDgAAcfTnbFPFqcliSli5eV7468r0vWf36hDUVYEMXmmwkwpHIpZCY19uC0h1RLVO2Dl9VqOIBGyMmtcfcbOWwv-8GPxJ-eK_mFbcrPM0xqB_sl7hg-16HYKt0WHykLQVSzH9n4mSuNtSUgh9mbU3Ys4FvdCJx3tN6sSOgSbzPLI/w596-h640/Summer-9.jpg" width="596" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">As I have gotten back into stitching (after over 20 years away) I have had to find low cost ways to finish the completed stitching. Frames are very expensive, especially custom frames. Plus, a lot of what I have stitched or plan to stitch are just small, cute things, and not "worthy" of a high cost framing event! </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, I have a lot of scrapbook paper and A LOT of ribbon! Why not make a marriage out of those things and create some easel style stitching projects...with BOWS!</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_4TAR8y6lUTOo2GFZtSjnGXFfgHV1HW-f5riVFvI68Q4LhHDke8fL0GXU9iu0UQWb32UMbBX-8pQubsJU7D4Lu-XRvQDr2e4znVoOCHMai7OpeVBbjgu7csDcGnN9RQ8LljC_vGbNXkHWVR019xaDKbg8wnG5PygBUVEoBJkSU_yl-d6DOeh-SeEYmI/s1883/Summer-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1883" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_4TAR8y6lUTOo2GFZtSjnGXFfgHV1HW-f5riVFvI68Q4LhHDke8fL0GXU9iu0UQWb32UMbBX-8pQubsJU7D4Lu-XRvQDr2e4znVoOCHMai7OpeVBbjgu7csDcGnN9RQ8LljC_vGbNXkHWVR019xaDKbg8wnG5PygBUVEoBJkSU_yl-d6DOeh-SeEYmI/w640-h340/Summer-1.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">As always, I start with my <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" target="_blank">Bow-It-All tool</a></b>, which is how I create prefect bows nearly every time! I had just received a few packages of ribbon from the RRR store, so I put those out to see if there were any colors I could use, and I ironed my finished stitching. (The orange border around the stitching is just some painters tape I used to keep the material from fraying.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: The stitching is from a FREE pattern by Crocette a gog</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #333333;">ò from 2020. There are five cottage patterns and my Facebook stitching group is doing them as "stitch alongs" (SAL) and our hashtag is </span><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>#seasonalcottagesal</b></span><span style="color: #333333;">. We are each choosing our fabric and threads and sharing our stitching! (To see my spring cottage, click </span><b style="color: #333333;"><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2023/05/stitching-saturday-seasonal-cottage-sal.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b><span style="color: #333333;">.) There are fall, winter, and Christmas cottages still to go!</span></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIXfixiluDqihFLiWrecGIajsWDGYPuAx6Dl4_AFqw-Jm7-aVH0L9EwnGK3KKnJmo4NDYW73c7LO3jvH4ha3lCQwHdxYEig-Ush8NzkmzHZCsf6wWINhAP0frtP3mOzYKCXFLhVlihkNZEt9lYS9iAXG1L835dOujKuXKL9z7HQRNYb_c6lM8YbLARxY/s1077/Summer-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1077" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIXfixiluDqihFLiWrecGIajsWDGYPuAx6Dl4_AFqw-Jm7-aVH0L9EwnGK3KKnJmo4NDYW73c7LO3jvH4ha3lCQwHdxYEig-Ush8NzkmzHZCsf6wWINhAP0frtP3mOzYKCXFLhVlihkNZEt9lYS9iAXG1L835dOujKuXKL9z7HQRNYb_c6lM8YbLARxY/w640-h594/Summer-2.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Step two is to mount my stitching onto chipboard. I cut a piece of chipboard to about 1" larger than my stitching, which gives me 1/2" on all sides for a border. I added batting between the chipboard and the fabric, then wrapped the fabric round the board and secured it with double-stick tape. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: My stitching is 5 5/8" x 5 3/8", so I cut the chipboard to 6 5/8" x 6 3/8". <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipV_onTCODjyGs9qIxh_bGmbV8M9LE2WhTiXuK76Be7d3RwICKecRqfMfXLt1mQc1fTF1j-74-_sYjlKM3CYHZciFlZm_HSETnJKMxyguVdRCoHZox_TEYjzA8Aab1uYeM-l5ptG589PLBh5EycxMacbUnVdMkLKRBreQ6SA96-X8_xGjYixW17mDOShY/s1313/Summer-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1313" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipV_onTCODjyGs9qIxh_bGmbV8M9LE2WhTiXuK76Be7d3RwICKecRqfMfXLt1mQc1fTF1j-74-_sYjlKM3CYHZciFlZm_HSETnJKMxyguVdRCoHZox_TEYjzA8Aab1uYeM-l5ptG589PLBh5EycxMacbUnVdMkLKRBreQ6SA96-X8_xGjYixW17mDOShY/w640-h488/Summer-3.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Next I cut two more pieces of chipboard for the easel. Both pieces are 7 5/8" x 7 3/8". I also cut a piece of sturdy white cardstock to 7 5/8" x 2" and scored it at 1" on the two-inch side to make a hinge.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I cut two pieces of printed paper to 9 5/8" x 9 3/8" to wrap the chipboard. I then cut two more pieces to 7 5/8" x 7 3/8" to cover the backs of the wrapped pieces. Once assembled it is a chipboard easel. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBf6YoY8UGZ9G95wp2ztTx8ICsnQEfFR-0PraCu9dsVhyykHehhVrfopKIOWJF_PG9bNImAfY98SVSILobgw5JKU89mJtnwVY05a_OzY7wDcLX6Pg5n7iU74GwTZLz95R85Zf6NgbuAoRdjXGWQ8ccaIlUtRcByRoqNJPOGJAHNL0RQxR_N3e-KwinszE/s1261/Summer-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1261" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBf6YoY8UGZ9G95wp2ztTx8ICsnQEfFR-0PraCu9dsVhyykHehhVrfopKIOWJF_PG9bNImAfY98SVSILobgw5JKU89mJtnwVY05a_OzY7wDcLX6Pg5n7iU74GwTZLz95R85Zf6NgbuAoRdjXGWQ8ccaIlUtRcByRoqNJPOGJAHNL0RQxR_N3e-KwinszE/w640-h508/Summer-4.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used hot glue to attach the mounted stitching to the easel. You could use magnets or hook and loop tape if you did not want to put glue onto the finished piece of stitching. This is just a fun thing to display, not an heirloom, so I did not care about the glue! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I then chose some ribbons for my bow, trying to color match the thread I used for stitching.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIw-rUhmWF-HVfaMetw4p3D1VUpc9IdBzA9mH6so24JoawCZbk8OrXQtcNf1iBTH9rhPd3XETrpuEw31e_ZzaZRwdFUpOwjTzttX2goGNkFyRTEPFsvbmF-zpY2c8-dBaZu356T5vwiu24hMph5Z6KUwbc8LQIMyRA06rTPdydMN9tdA6dSCZG9Joxgkc/s1039/Summer-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1039" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIw-rUhmWF-HVfaMetw4p3D1VUpc9IdBzA9mH6so24JoawCZbk8OrXQtcNf1iBTH9rhPd3XETrpuEw31e_ZzaZRwdFUpOwjTzttX2goGNkFyRTEPFsvbmF-zpY2c8-dBaZu356T5vwiu24hMph5Z6KUwbc8LQIMyRA06rTPdydMN9tdA6dSCZG9Joxgkc/w616-h640/Summer-5.jpg" width="616" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/5_8_Mineral_Ice_Taffeta_Ribbon/9242/p2c630" target="_blank">5/8" Mineral Ice Taffeta ribbon</a></b> to create a wide bow with three loops. The bow is nearly six inches wide! Next I created a smaller bow from <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Plaid_Ribbon_Red_NEW_WIDTH_/6880/p2c45" target="_blank">3/16" Red Plaid ribbon</a></b>, which also comes in the <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/3_16_Plaid_Assortment_RESTOCKED_/3715/p1c45" target="_blank">3/16" Plaid Assortment</a></b>. I like buying the assortments when there is something I want to try, but I am not sure I want to buy a lot of one color yet. The 3/16" ribbons are a YES, and I plan to buy more colors and styles! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSJs2mGT1tO2F38cSLSZv5q5aEARTjo082VWGJ-k8Im1tIEA7S0BePfbrB0n-bpWbZTnr6XemC79t-4wwSDZlP-M1B-qWaISBrV-ckEaQ5jr3vk-BcPs1dHa5otO38WeNjOBeHaUYMFFWc8PgagSLThopTBUedaC_fiFEyhFecHJhaqO-vUAmmNTQxlU/s1333/Summer-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1333" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSJs2mGT1tO2F38cSLSZv5q5aEARTjo082VWGJ-k8Im1tIEA7S0BePfbrB0n-bpWbZTnr6XemC79t-4wwSDZlP-M1B-qWaISBrV-ckEaQ5jr3vk-BcPs1dHa5otO38WeNjOBeHaUYMFFWc8PgagSLThopTBUedaC_fiFEyhFecHJhaqO-vUAmmNTQxlU/w640-h480/Summer-6.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The smaller bow has five loops and measures about three inches. I hot glued the plaid bow to the longer, blue bow. Then, I cut the prongs off a cloth covered brad, and glued it to the top of the bows. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lt27RIjEdY9SRnEc-kUnzcl6OjnmZQwn-ltZGeyi8cMUER6_9WZ7GkZRRYP1X3vQBaWabvd5-feW6NiLuHuQElcepQsSkTBaSSNsChHPw2ndSsAvmKY9n88I_cnxuyO3-hK3Q_-urrnThksI6OMzn6uy9OWergBJ4jklGhlcsXa055XTrCml-ymbqVU/s1124/Summer-7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lt27RIjEdY9SRnEc-kUnzcl6OjnmZQwn-ltZGeyi8cMUER6_9WZ7GkZRRYP1X3vQBaWabvd5-feW6NiLuHuQElcepQsSkTBaSSNsChHPw2ndSsAvmKY9n88I_cnxuyO3-hK3Q_-urrnThksI6OMzn6uy9OWergBJ4jklGhlcsXa055XTrCml-ymbqVU/w570-h640/Summer-7.jpg" width="570" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Isn't this adorable! I love the blue plaid peeking out from the easel, and it is a lovely contrast to the red gingham on the front of the easel and on the plaid ribbon.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Xo9imsOYdT-RoyeCjv9Gqu3_-Z5tKXsHCcg1besyS7rtLhwiJ2gHWB0S1moyyQ7KrUlMCEL3-b9tCNlxUqge7PsDUkmDEi2WIK3vt0gx0ysK4AXtreIYDdp920QbNLor9B2lJWgWWZB9Bg52yGpj9PvSTvo1tKf1z1RPLzB0hPfs5uyKSg0k-yDbs7s/s1254/Summer-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Xo9imsOYdT-RoyeCjv9Gqu3_-Z5tKXsHCcg1besyS7rtLhwiJ2gHWB0S1moyyQ7KrUlMCEL3-b9tCNlxUqge7PsDUkmDEi2WIK3vt0gx0ysK4AXtreIYDdp920QbNLor9B2lJWgWWZB9Bg52yGpj9PvSTvo1tKf1z1RPLzB0hPfs5uyKSg0k-yDbs7s/w510-h640/Summer-8.jpg" width="510" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is what the back of the ease looks like. This is slightly smaller than 10" x 10" and will fit perfectly on my front room sideboard!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1GfCVEgFxsxvb4M8RzxXvS2718Gk2CtiRqcrwelzPJvPqz0N47TQPxBvtoyJ6MdpyYKh59Ow8TmlqLBnmO92ysxq5e7n8HQIPO5BcBfjYE0IyEgcK039_w-cp8Fs7vd0p7mSsr19OsT8YSJk0Ww7ufj0EiJIQv1be1r-P_ede9iSZLP-RS1M26rjOWs/s1026/Summer-10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1GfCVEgFxsxvb4M8RzxXvS2718Gk2CtiRqcrwelzPJvPqz0N47TQPxBvtoyJ6MdpyYKh59Ow8TmlqLBnmO92ysxq5e7n8HQIPO5BcBfjYE0IyEgcK039_w-cp8Fs7vd0p7mSsr19OsT8YSJk0Ww7ufj0EiJIQv1be1r-P_ede9iSZLP-RS1M26rjOWs/w624-h640/Summer-10.jpg" width="624" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Using ribbon for home décor is a such a nice way to either create some seasonal color schemes, as I did here, or to color match your existing decorations. I really enjoy the different textiles and mediums together, as it looks inviting and touchable! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSLjxBSwsh2dykPOa-Q2MKZtb9yAbTmd5gCqpFBZ5sXr0EHHYjUzaDH-L_g3fnRe3E68V8_duPHUn4J5loxMz_Db3KiIZ84E0Bt9rjCGw4xFey2jrKpCcoQY_fgx6k7eu7QEJ3BJQFfTZUf5uXnc5LzAYhCjBkB1JErbPM3Uv6JQYdDzyBE8elYc8j_0/s1317/Summer-11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1317" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSLjxBSwsh2dykPOa-Q2MKZtb9yAbTmd5gCqpFBZ5sXr0EHHYjUzaDH-L_g3fnRe3E68V8_duPHUn4J5loxMz_Db3KiIZ84E0Bt9rjCGw4xFey2jrKpCcoQY_fgx6k7eu7QEJ3BJQFfTZUf5uXnc5LzAYhCjBkB1JErbPM3Uv6JQYdDzyBE8elYc8j_0/w486-h640/Summer-11.jpg" width="486" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! I hope you are getting into the swing of summer wherever you are. And...that you are having fun with ribbons, too!</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tEF-_2XwJCMwkh_a5Dki0Aa_SKAMTv1viykOIQXdvwWZHNWt7LnQMa0pM_D1MU59OmE9wT3KA7bMNjvccFoI1wi49gWGGui_hoDL4np_tKaXzQyB_kVul2Zg24uyfFKufiWJtpgNzPB8srPFu46bQbSJnsc0CTaWi2QDPK4jdv-OWp2pCCSSiA/s875/Supplies.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tEF-_2XwJCMwkh_a5Dki0Aa_SKAMTv1viykOIQXdvwWZHNWt7LnQMa0pM_D1MU59OmE9wT3KA7bMNjvccFoI1wi49gWGGui_hoDL4np_tKaXzQyB_kVul2Zg24uyfFKufiWJtpgNzPB8srPFu46bQbSJnsc0CTaWi2QDPK4jdv-OWp2pCCSSiA/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Really Reasonable Ribbon Supplies Used:</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/5_8_Mineral_Ice_Taffeta_Ribbon/9242/p2c630" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>5/8" Mineral Ice Taffeta ribbon</i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/3_16_Plaid_Assortment_RESTOCKED_/3715/p1c45" target="_blank">3/16" Plaid Assortment</a> or <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Plaid_Ribbon_Red_NEW_WIDTH_/6880/p2c45" target="_blank">3/16" Red Plaid ribbon</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scor_Tape_RESTOCKED_/4892/c405" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>1/2" and 1/4" Scor-tape</i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><i>Bow-It-All Tool</i></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Other Supplies Used:</b><span> </span></i></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span><span>Cross stitch pattern: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;">Summer 2020 Freebie by <a href="https://crocetteagogo.blogspot.com/p/i-miei-schemi-free.html" style="color: #487b87;" target="_blank">Crocette a gogò</a></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Fabric: Zweigart Artiste14 Count Vintage Blue Aida</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Floss: DMC 3810, 3826, 310, 898, 598, 906, 725, 349, 741, White</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Printed paper: Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Winter Artic Wolf, Lilybee Designs Double Dutch Croquet, Authentique Micro Basics Scarlet Red Check</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Brad: from my stash</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Batting: sewing supply</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Chipboard: Grafix</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Tools: Trimmer, ruler, glue gun</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Adhesive: Hot glue, Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><br /></span></span></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-75113588727309028882023-06-15T05:00:00.244-07:002023-06-15T05:00:00.135-07:00Special Memory Planner Pages - Elizabeth Craft Designs<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, paper craft lovers! My mini book muscles are rusty! I took me far longer than anticipated to finish this little project! Thankfully, I am having fun getting back into the mini album/planner page part of paper crafting! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I want to share another <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Craft Designs</a></b> project with you. I created two more planner pages using </span><span style="font-family: arial;">the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=everythings+blooming" target="_blank">Everyday Elements - Everything's Blooming Collection</a> </b>and the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=Planner+Essentials" target="_blank">Planner Essentials Collection</a>. </b>I am going to use this planner to document a trip I plan to take with my daughter in September.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVHe3_ukykPOeO0RcA9kEf22hfJzofQOuQqbGMQPO2UIHIIqSe-PZJfUkIh2Zla2j_2tPIxAoxhRWa6rKNE1XB9dxYsqbLs7vqGML2UumtK3IX_HlPEMuLGuFczKxVEt5Y3EvDibDmvm8BmhR0Ogp448eHBuDvUQDJ21eux9L7c7sNivhWXc/s1120/June-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1120" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVHe3_ukykPOeO0RcA9kEf22hfJzofQOuQqbGMQPO2UIHIIqSe-PZJfUkIh2Zla2j_2tPIxAoxhRWa6rKNE1XB9dxYsqbLs7vqGML2UumtK3IX_HlPEMuLGuFczKxVEt5Y3EvDibDmvm8BmhR0Ogp448eHBuDvUQDJ21eux9L7c7sNivhWXc/w640-h572/June-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I started by using the page die from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/planner-essentials-56-tickets-and-tabs?_pos=1&_sid=b1443c18c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Planner Essentials 56 - Tickets and Tabs</a></b> die set to cut a page from black cardstock and a second page out of printed paper. I created two of these page sets, a left side and a right side. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">The paper I am using is a retired collection from Heartfelt Creations called Celebrate the Journey.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I glued the die cut printed paper to the black cardstock page and sponged the edges with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. I am not too worried about making the planner too "thick" as I will probably convert it into a bound mini album when I finish it. Right now, it lives in the planner to keep the pages safe while I spend time working on it! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I cut some hole reinforces from black cardstock using the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/reinforcement-variety-pack?_pos=1&_sid=19e4b0737&_ss=r" target="_blank">Reinforcement Variety Pack</a></b>. There are several hole reinforcement collections, but this one has the style that speaks to me the most. I think I will use it for this entire project. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatSabYYlaCnMYTUjKUtNQtXH0QfMDD-ra3lapvtc1apxaxegzBChB8uOLWjxvYG_SdddkXZ-n3KlJuHU9x9SCc_BNDx8PK8MSGx_aC9FuhWBPACC6A6Dxt4qeb1ReXQzpI6DKohpDwa4JEM4R6BvfcTmdtcNod-fYXu6RHgrRMPmkqGzHUC8/s1071/June-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1071" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatSabYYlaCnMYTUjKUtNQtXH0QfMDD-ra3lapvtc1apxaxegzBChB8uOLWjxvYG_SdddkXZ-n3KlJuHU9x9SCc_BNDx8PK8MSGx_aC9FuhWBPACC6A6Dxt4qeb1ReXQzpI6DKohpDwa4JEM4R6BvfcTmdtcNod-fYXu6RHgrRMPmkqGzHUC8/w640-h598/June-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">T</span><span style="font-family: arial;">he planner I am using is the</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/planner-essentials-planners-1/products/planner-vintage-black" target="_blank">A5 Slim Planner in Vintage Black</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;">. This style of planner is </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">9" x 6 1/4" and the pages are approximately 8 1/4" x 4 3/4". This is fairly close to the size of some of the mini books I make, which makes the style and sizing very comfortable to work with.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: You can see on the right-hand page that I did NOT put a hole reinforcer onto the second hole from the top. Since the honeycomb encircles the hole, I decided to skip place a reinforcer there. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikX2y8m7ozjVSf3j5_gf64Q4HqI16iUU8RvPwTgK5Nmxazbpk4borT7HtQMk5-YU9v063Q-pOAOk-kPUW02F159Hai6bUjG-tKjY8oAMC8CKsW14lD4PWOg-Qztf-j4OODHYQeW-0Qv_2-8swBLoGaaAg_ZJ29Sas14VTwytlHUqUcSM6PoGI/s1355/June-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikX2y8m7ozjVSf3j5_gf64Q4HqI16iUU8RvPwTgK5Nmxazbpk4borT7HtQMk5-YU9v063Q-pOAOk-kPUW02F159Hai6bUjG-tKjY8oAMC8CKsW14lD4PWOg-Qztf-j4OODHYQeW-0Qv_2-8swBLoGaaAg_ZJ29Sas14VTwytlHUqUcSM6PoGI/w472-h640/June-3.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I trimmer a piece of off-white cardstock to roughly 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" and then used the lines stamp from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/bloom-1" target="_blank">Bloom stamp set</a></b> to stamp lines onto the cardstock with black ink. I stamped the image twice to create a long note page. I then trimmed the cardstock panel slightly to make the lines look centered. </span>I matted the note page with black cardstock and placed it slightly left of center on the base page.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next, I used the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/postage-stamps?_pos=1&_sid=6820a48b1&_ss=r" target="_blank">Postage Stamps die set</a></b> <span style="font-family: arial;">to cut out several layers in order to make two different sized photo mats. I love this die set for making photo mats! I really hope that Annette creates more dies that can be used in this manner! Since I often make mini books and pages without adding photos right away, I love having a way to SHOW where the photos will go! This is especially important if I am making a "blank" book to give as a gift. </span></div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipv73foTgK7lCOxYLm2DH-MKgT3ZIAvr57Jrb0cyi9vlZpZm449xhhIPLql1hifJa92Q9rUNeFBoPluLTT7w7kT73M4ZU9LFMQvH40N3HkhMBMu_x5wi0Q2WMTndVUMrGLFgpEUjjYDUY4Dsm997dzodEAGHKSR6wR4-n_lxCNR0jPt4fItB8/s1333/June-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipv73foTgK7lCOxYLm2DH-MKgT3ZIAvr57Jrb0cyi9vlZpZm449xhhIPLql1hifJa92Q9rUNeFBoPluLTT7w7kT73M4ZU9LFMQvH40N3HkhMBMu_x5wi0Q2WMTndVUMrGLFgpEUjjYDUY4Dsm997dzodEAGHKSR6wR4-n_lxCNR0jPt4fItB8/w480-h640/June-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Unfortunately, I was off a bit with my line stamping, so I created a center panel using the "notes" phrase die from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/everyday-words" target="_blank">Everyday Words die set</a></b> and some of the left over hole reinforcers to cover up my mistake. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: I sponged all my paper edges with Frayed Burlap Distress ink.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/stemmed-flowers" target="_blank">Stemmed Flowers die set</a></b> to cut a sprig from the printed paper to use as a page accent. I also used the honeycomb die from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/layered-honeybee" target="_blank">Layered Honeybee die set</a></b> to make page corners cut from the printed paper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIeAfXqom4vF380Z6cJh_9qaO2VVoiJy2gUk1XwdPdD_CDsLG1ydkpnuAKrkHsfeBU_n_4QgXg5X3RHpVcb2ynJGOSVt_ILZAJPCHCgrJPi6D4g35P5JqNHI9wJc-jeaJSvhf4rWKy63XXhn0Rvb2gcKsvslBtbx0riIZwhx9LZ6WldMeED4/s1368/June-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIeAfXqom4vF380Z6cJh_9qaO2VVoiJy2gUk1XwdPdD_CDsLG1ydkpnuAKrkHsfeBU_n_4QgXg5X3RHpVcb2ynJGOSVt_ILZAJPCHCgrJPi6D4g35P5JqNHI9wJc-jeaJSvhf4rWKy63XXhn0Rvb2gcKsvslBtbx0riIZwhx9LZ6WldMeED4/w468-h640/June-5.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The second base page is identical to the first. I wanted to use matching paper for the base pages since these are facing pages. To make them seem like one cohesive double-page spread, I used the same elements for both pages.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">To add a fun layer to this page, I cut one of the "torn paper" shapes from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/planner-essentials-21-note-pieces?_pos=2&_sid=e4af9bc52&_ss=r" target="_blank">Planner Essentials 21 - Note Pieces</a></b> die set using the printed paper. I attached the piece to the top of the base page. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Next I added a </span><span style="font-family: arial;">honeycomb die cut shape cut with the </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/layered-honeybee" target="_blank">Layered Honeybee die set</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> out of black cardstock. I layered that with a title that I created by stamping the "Special Memory" stamp from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/happy" target="_blank">Happy stamp set</a></b> onto off-white paper. I sponged the edges with ink to make it pop off the background paper a bit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WBoXuDf_CoDWjEgKOEnzMXBya3fHiPkGl3_mj2M7Qtueehr7X_d1qB-vNN5VF1F_JJFhSnK8JGKcpmOA9k1jJt7grNyw78ablzsMKuB2c8JS8wISlywAUMu1MqNEavNyGw7EicY7xy7fGSRpe3eu1rK920ajALijVnhaBvhp8vS59NxcDWM/s1727/June-6a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1727" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WBoXuDf_CoDWjEgKOEnzMXBya3fHiPkGl3_mj2M7Qtueehr7X_d1qB-vNN5VF1F_JJFhSnK8JGKcpmOA9k1jJt7grNyw78ablzsMKuB2c8JS8wISlywAUMu1MqNEavNyGw7EicY7xy7fGSRpe3eu1rK920ajALijVnhaBvhp8vS59NxcDWM/w370-h640/June-6a.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I wanted to use a technique that I saw Annette share on her YouTube, which is to use the text stamp from the <b><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/happy?_pos=1&_sid=01c0c3163&_ss=r" target="_blank">Happy stamp set</a></b> to stamp onto the die cut stems from the </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/stemmed-flowers" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Stemmed Flowers die set</a>. I used the GinaK obsidian ink again, as it gives a crisp image. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Jb_oDWSo15WD77cWK2bdWIZbGmA1DtCejxS3jDrsm8uYKwM_4u6DT_yzKueNLjNd-39ItkIIa536Pbb7-Ca__aFrrfcfo9XCTqz5aDZRbrDOjjOuyRhqfryCCvpEEsGBUT7aObUuCtqkZE_ym-Di9spOc-XAgsQF2CCfmt0Gz2xdhSvHn9Q/s1333/June-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Jb_oDWSo15WD77cWK2bdWIZbGmA1DtCejxS3jDrsm8uYKwM_4u6DT_yzKueNLjNd-39ItkIIa536Pbb7-Ca__aFrrfcfo9XCTqz5aDZRbrDOjjOuyRhqfryCCvpEEsGBUT7aObUuCtqkZE_ym-Di9spOc-XAgsQF2CCfmt0Gz2xdhSvHn9Q/w480-h640/June-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Some of my printed paper has a text background already, but some of it does not. So...I just added it myself! It works perfectly! I tucked one of the branches on the left edge of the page.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used the </span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/postage-stamps?_pos=1&_sid=6820a48b1&_ss=r" target="_blank">Postage Stamps die set</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> again </span><span style="font-family: arial;">to cut out several layers in order to make two more different sized photo mats.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRi-Nh-EEc_TN53EXJkKeOybAZaIcg8E1PjX1bkwHfkLukRreEt_dJL4tJ81mRFL-JR-L8IWpdCA7WTUN2gC7ol5juPgcJKLMmG0FsPDiW1FWX2HPJJkrj587D7GOZk60CaGaGksS4Uj01msJhr7UJuYoRs0UbaLdfOzuMS6c1_Yz4rkbGJ28/s1333/June-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRi-Nh-EEc_TN53EXJkKeOybAZaIcg8E1PjX1bkwHfkLukRreEt_dJL4tJ81mRFL-JR-L8IWpdCA7WTUN2gC7ol5juPgcJKLMmG0FsPDiW1FWX2HPJJkrj587D7GOZk60CaGaGksS4Uj01msJhr7UJuYoRs0UbaLdfOzuMS6c1_Yz4rkbGJ28/w480-h640/June-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I tucked more of the stemmed flowers under the right side of the large photo mat. I really love the subtle look of the stamping on the dusty pink paper!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Note</b>: The ticket is cut from the paper collection and is NOT a stamp or die.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgjwoscRLg0GkzY7q_N583j4Jpxwp1_4QSdCuICWUdq8aWkU1HFD7R62RcGL5OSkomtW23thMeWTqTXU10YGmJ_h72fKIYUHIEu7McqqNyMT70blElHO5oKIieO_OofAl_wrEwEQj7ucHT7ElqIfCIMCYabUiQqWgI4RFEFGLxdxWVbvU7hY/s1120/June-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1120" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgjwoscRLg0GkzY7q_N583j4Jpxwp1_4QSdCuICWUdq8aWkU1HFD7R62RcGL5OSkomtW23thMeWTqTXU10YGmJ_h72fKIYUHIEu7McqqNyMT70blElHO5oKIieO_OofAl_wrEwEQj7ucHT7ElqIfCIMCYabUiQqWgI4RFEFGLxdxWVbvU7hY/w640-h572/June-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Now my double- page spread is finished! I just need to add my photos and journaling.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZQUEFWztjHsI8UoVeBKZ8I4b3nmgRKi_GrJHifItNeQwKvPPYo1Od-R5ueW6Xws2ePbG1p_DYuNvj0POsrwDyO_s832kL064iaW-4rDaB71r4fnZG-2RpdUeqqphMHqYA2i5HC6xg4gCgTtUB0W9myro9E1eaa4lKJCBNvRmmAAjdugCzEM/s1416/2-May-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZQUEFWztjHsI8UoVeBKZ8I4b3nmgRKi_GrJHifItNeQwKvPPYo1Od-R5ueW6Xws2ePbG1p_DYuNvj0POsrwDyO_s832kL064iaW-4rDaB71r4fnZG-2RpdUeqqphMHqYA2i5HC6xg4gCgTtUB0W9myro9E1eaa4lKJCBNvRmmAAjdugCzEM/w452-h640/2-May-1.jpg" width="452" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I had originally planned to make this into a yearly planner, but changed my mind after I finished my title page. I now think I will use the planner to document the British Isles Cruise that I am taking with my daughter in September! (See the post for the title page <b><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2023/05/joyful-moments-planner-page-elizabeth.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>.)</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! All the links to the products are below. (I still don't have any affiliate links set up, so shop how you wish.) </span></div><div><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6hP4NOhHI9YoIvaNaFuFJLXVBqxKMY3v_YxeWIECfFallBL5Dco_j5fljYn0xfDjDIsMUghyAi3rt13sdjT5D0SIA6IDdEH9EURubyq25lNju44eyDV4Yj2S-x4h7TA_zzjiAoU8XpxutnyiUMpdGIdBjBFHG5V9It5DqzUdRS6pMPjldb4/s875/Supplies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6hP4NOhHI9YoIvaNaFuFJLXVBqxKMY3v_YxeWIECfFallBL5Dco_j5fljYn0xfDjDIsMUghyAi3rt13sdjT5D0SIA6IDdEH9EURubyq25lNju44eyDV4Yj2S-x4h7TA_zzjiAoU8XpxutnyiUMpdGIdBjBFHG5V9It5DqzUdRS6pMPjldb4/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><!--/wp:heading--><!--wp:paragraph--></span><p></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><!--/wp:paragraph--><!--wp:paragraph--></span><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><strong>ECD Supplies Used:</strong><br /><u>Everyday Elements Collection</u><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/postage-stamps" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Postage Stamps die set</a><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/stemmed-flowers?_pos=1&_sid=306a7862f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Stemmed Flowers die set</a><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/everyday-words" target="_blank">Everyday Words die set</a><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/layered-honeybee" target="_blank">Layered Honeybee die set</a><br /></i><i><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/happy" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Happy stamp set</a><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/everyday-elements/products/bloom-1" target="_blank">Bloom stamp set</a></i></span><i style="font-family: arial;"> </i></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><u>Planner Essentials Collection</u><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/collections/planner-essentials-planners-1/products/planner-vintage-black" target="_blank">A5 Slim Planner - Vintage Black</a><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/planner-essentials-56-tickets-and-tabs?_pos=1&_sid=b1443c18c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Planner Essentials 56 - Tickets and Tabs die set</a><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/reinforcement-variety-pack?_pos=1&_sid=19e4b0737&_ss=r" target="_blank">Reinforcement Variety Pack die set</a><br /><a href="https://ecraftdesigns.com/products/planner-essentials-21-note-pieces?_pos=2&_sid=e4af9bc52&_ss=r" target="_blank">Planner Essentials 21 - Note Pieces die set</a><br /></i><i><u><br /></u></i></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><!--/wp:paragraph--><!--wp:paragraph--></i></span><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><strong>Other Supplies Used:</strong><br />Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Black, Natural<br />Printed paper: Heartfelt Creations Celebrate the Journe (retired)<br />Ink: Ranger Distress Frayed Burlap, GinaK Designs Amalgam Obsidian<br /></i></span><i style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: ATG, Art Glitter Glue<br />Tools: Sizzix Big Shot Plus, MISTI, trimmer, craft knife, ruler</i></p></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-11046748784496197682023-06-13T04:30:00.153-07:002023-06-13T10:41:53.023-07:00Really Reasonable Blog Hop - June 2023<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfV7KkS-pOe41yxLIk521sBI7c1nnnQ7DhQWAVEltd419MG_yC_UPLe6HywoTy8UQsUGfOFUMV1UPjcPmVOMzE69Y3H-Nsl7j6nTs54APMV5w1zKhxQRpYxvFjXEfTVxJ3kc-BgbWEaDhhx--1GauFAN2W8vlIjRn_5sMwx0m1riJ3NyZ8a4I/s16000/blog-hop.png" style="border: none; font-family: arial; padding: 8px; position: relative; text-align: center;" /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">W</span><span style="color: #09242b;">elcome to the </span><b style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/06/really-reasonable-ribbon-june-blog-hop.html" style="color: #073763; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon June Blog Hop</a></b><span><span style="color: #09242b;">! We have a COLOR THEME HOP this month...each of the design team ladies is going to be creating a </span><span>project using <b><span style="color: #ff8812;">BRIGHT, SUMMER COLORS</span></b></span><span style="color: #09242b;">! </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span>You should be comin</span><span>g to my blog from</span><span> </span></span><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2023/06/13/bright-summer-colors-greeting-card-and-hop/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Ginny's Blog</span></b></a><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">.</span><b style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> </b><span style="color: #09242b; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">After visiting me hop on to <b><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/really-reasonable-ribbon-june-2023-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kathy's Blog</a></b> next! (The full blog list is at the end of the post.)</span></p><p style="color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/s3126/gift%20card%20graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="3126" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuM3rNKmcpJlHrtbSW8kRdTxE9LCEuIdUm7EJWK6NAQhFplR2uH5KDlu6C-zyf-yW0t2ST022p516C3SDJ_h0sd_N75LA7uZK3h-L830cIGbVVw0q8EDQVLR2zvZm4gBWa8uJoQ94pfCgad-umdVbZDI1-KwvPDbNr4P0_JjxO6_DOO80k18/w400-h134/gift%20card%20graphic.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #df0b2e;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"><span><b><span>At the end of the hop, comment on the </span><u><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/06/really-reasonable-ribbon-june-blog-hop.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">RRR Blog post</a>,</u> answering the question listed, for a chance to win a $10 Gift Card to the RRR Shop, plus </b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">one digital stamp set of your choice from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieGarbyDesigns" target="_blank">Bonnie Garby Designs</a></span>.</b></span><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"> The Design Team appreciates your comments, too!</b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="color: black;">Let's first acknowledge that a </span>bright<span style="color: black;">, summery color palette is not one of my "go-tos" before we comment on my new background. {smile} I purchased some new background boards....and this set is just not working for me! Plus it was a very gloomy day here, making photography difficult. Fail times two! But, I wanted to try the new boards, and I did not have the time to retake and re-edit all the photos. Anyway, you tell me...thumbs up or down on this background set?</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1jccHfl08sjghl6xrop6KMN6oL9rpYruiisGtNRCyBn6EEnunUP3JPwiWDH7hcaxadPv8Ys8wU4yBO4UNhwtT9AjeFHoJIDuWY09teBQ-ibBttOL_gNqBTFpsByUKZC4olBhsCRN2EU-QPA2_5_4dN9ZN7-qcwOrOvzYSrl_-aC6y7IFFB6Y/s1265/June-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1265" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1jccHfl08sjghl6xrop6KMN6oL9rpYruiisGtNRCyBn6EEnunUP3JPwiWDH7hcaxadPv8Ys8wU4yBO4UNhwtT9AjeFHoJIDuWY09teBQ-ibBttOL_gNqBTFpsByUKZC4olBhsCRN2EU-QPA2_5_4dN9ZN7-qcwOrOvzYSrl_-aC6y7IFFB6Y/w506-h640/June-1.jpg" width="506" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have been pulling out all the things lately. I have so much, so many products and tools and...things. I have been having fun trying out some things that have been collecting dust (metaphorically, not literally) in my hoard. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I started out creating an A2 card from black cardstock. I know, a "normal" sized card! Shocker! Then....I added 20 pounds of flowers. {giggle}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimC9pqGVml_hWOEKFE81V6lcsD2yr99NRTx4_ZU8awVSZuaJjNSfOoRLsWU44gB-02x-KB9V99EMxIoePz5r7Mq-2-P5q4wEyYCzehAchjUEWS5jZ9TMelcaWG1jMA_PR2eTBzKZiw-6bTHcaKlJPrimQCtA2kgONlWU5JvXNQ5guHczuPauA/s1131/June-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimC9pqGVml_hWOEKFE81V6lcsD2yr99NRTx4_ZU8awVSZuaJjNSfOoRLsWU44gB-02x-KB9V99EMxIoePz5r7Mq-2-P5q4wEyYCzehAchjUEWS5jZ9TMelcaWG1jMA_PR2eTBzKZiw-6bTHcaKlJPrimQCtA2kgONlWU5JvXNQ5guHczuPauA/w566-h640/June-2.jpg" width="566" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used a corner die that I purchased years ago, because I NEEDED it, and then I never used it. The set comes with four different mixed media style dies. I cut a piece of off-white cardstock just smaller than my card front, then cut the corner design with the die.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I decided to try a technique that I learned last year in a class I took at Ready Set Create. Using Distress Oxide inks and brushes, I created a "sunset" gradient of colors on the cardstock panel. This goes so much faster with the oxide inks than with regular distress inks! I only have a few colors of the oxides, and funny enough...I have some vivid, summery colors! <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFQUsu5T9OHPNFF-RklwMpOsasN6Mha8miHcxXc0dq_LjrQykjv5AADem99TNsYQ-uHG3z0wDLwnOWLO0VriiVdkFvbrXod8z5sr1sol5HP364xP-pRrbfDYfk5iwiYkuhik6gdfrrv3W-pMfIUBF-E3Ni7JXXvswwxPFXuHHxlD724kptKM/s1080/June-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFQUsu5T9OHPNFF-RklwMpOsasN6Mha8miHcxXc0dq_LjrQykjv5AADem99TNsYQ-uHG3z0wDLwnOWLO0VriiVdkFvbrXod8z5sr1sol5HP364xP-pRrbfDYfk5iwiYkuhik6gdfrrv3W-pMfIUBF-E3Ni7JXXvswwxPFXuHHxlD724kptKM/w592-h640/June-3.jpg" width="592" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I glued a scrap of printed paper behind the cut out openings of the panel. Very colorful! I wrapped a piece of <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/5_8_Watermelon_Taffeta_Ribbon/8899/p1c630" target="_blank">5/8" Watermelon Taffeta ribbon</a></b> around the panel and secured it before adding the panel to the card front. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I used more of the taffeta ribbon to make a bow, which I hot glued to the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOtFgbitBClFvqqxMKW32VCkS9uJnINQi_uBfYjUjuWWLZDK7DjIGksvhNoLTsMdUWjieVorFnah1utBt4n-S-T03rkKUes9ye8nYOPmQS0-oq4fl8TD6brfmN1-xyDOAjjaMTx_ARvC08PaXRjLLT-8cuH_lnSMs51NUCmxKngFbjL5VOeo/s1246/June-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOtFgbitBClFvqqxMKW32VCkS9uJnINQi_uBfYjUjuWWLZDK7DjIGksvhNoLTsMdUWjieVorFnah1utBt4n-S-T03rkKUes9ye8nYOPmQS0-oq4fl8TD6brfmN1-xyDOAjjaMTx_ARvC08PaXRjLLT-8cuH_lnSMs51NUCmxKngFbjL5VOeo/w514-h640/June-4.jpg" width="514" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I added the bouquet by gluing six of the flowers from the <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_25mm_Cottage_Roses_Mixed_Peach_Orange_RESTOCKED_/8417/c589" target="_blank">Mixed Peach/Orange Cottage Roses</a></b> collection to the card, just above the bow. I added three <b><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/category/Sweetheart_Blossoms/c597p1" target="_blank">Sweetheart Blossoms</a></b> that are two-tone yellow and orange. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">I added a few </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/category/Leaves/c598" target="_blank">leaves</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;">, which I colorized with the oxide inks. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The sentiment is die cut from black cardstock and glued in place. I love having a glue bottle with a precision tip for this type of thing! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzMzOBMUM35UXTrAXVPFksyhKmHntJ6SkrAoJh0Me0WWpQwqf2jCT9AK1biklHLXS_smm8N4-QtqR9ij34JdUYe5-CDkr0dKi1HeiXkT6Ki3d0nF3CBRGyXgi-sQLhcUuh5DIBWdKRn--WWVGrx6AaxtOGtI50_iGgoQ1XELxJgtUtlggzFU/s1333/June-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1333" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzMzOBMUM35UXTrAXVPFksyhKmHntJ6SkrAoJh0Me0WWpQwqf2jCT9AK1biklHLXS_smm8N4-QtqR9ij34JdUYe5-CDkr0dKi1HeiXkT6Ki3d0nF3CBRGyXgi-sQLhcUuh5DIBWdKRn--WWVGrx6AaxtOGtI50_iGgoQ1XELxJgtUtlggzFU/w640-h480/June-5.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The last steps were to line the inside of the card with off-white cardstock, then to add the enamel dots. So funny story...when I was adding the enamel dots, one of the tiny yellow dots flew somewhere. I could not find it! I checked my clothes, the floor...nothing. Well, as I was typing this post...I realized that the little dude was stuck to one of the flowers...and....well...I was NOT retaking the photos, nor re-editing to "erase" it! So, there is a rogue enamel dot, which I have since picked off and returned to his people. {grin}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! Have fun hopping! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #09242b;"><br /></span></span><div><p style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.71429; margin: 0px 0px 1.71429rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="color: #09242b;"><b>Here is the RRR Blog Hop Order in case you get lost!<br /></b></span><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2023/06/really-reasonable-ribbon-june-blog-hop.html" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings</a><br /><a href="https://pollyspaper.wordpress.com/2023/06/13/bright-summer-colors-greeting-card-and-hop/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Ginny</span></a><br /></span><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2023/06/really-reasonable-blog-hop-june-2023.html" style="color: #09242b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Gloria</a><span style="color: #09242b;"><b> - YOU ARE HERE!<br /></b></span><a href="https://www.kathybydesign.com/really-reasonable-ribbon-june-2023-blog-hop/" style="color: #09242b; 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font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Flowers</span>: <i><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Wild_Orchid_Craft_25mm_Cottage_Roses_Mixed_Peach_Orange_RESTOCKED_/8417/c589" target="_blank">Mixed Peach/Orange Cottage Roses</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/category/Sweetheart_Blossoms/c597p1" target="_blank">Sweetheart Blossoms</a> (two-tone yellow and orange out of stock), </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/category/Leaves/c598" target="_blank">Leaves</a> (both styles I used are out of stock)</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px;"><i style="color: #09242b;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scotch_Advanced_Tape_Glider_ATG_General_Purpose_Refills_RESTOCKED_/8343/c405" target="_blank">1/4" ATG tape</a>, <a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Scor_Tape_RESTOCKED_/4892/c405" target="_blank">1/4" Scor-tape</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i>Bow making tools: </i></span><i><a href="https://www.reasonableribbon.com/item/Bow_it_All_V3_0_Tool_from_Zutter_/8007/c407" style="color: #09242b; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Zutter Bow-it-All</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Other Supplies Used:</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Cardstock: ColorMates Smooth Natural, Black</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><i style="font-family: arial;">Paper: Graphic 45 Lost in Paradise</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><i style="font-family: arial;">Enamel dots: Pink and Main Lemon Twist</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Ink: Ranger Distress Oxide (Abandoned Coral, Carved Pumpkin, Squeezed Lemonade)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Dies: Cherry Lynn words, Tim Holtz Mixed Media</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesive: Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue, hot glue</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #09242b; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Tools: paper trimmer, scissors, bone folder and score board, Sizzix Big Shot Plus, Ink brushes</i></span></div></div></div></div></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-84279898168596988462023-06-03T04:00:00.134-07:002023-06-03T04:00:00.136-07:00Stitching Saturday - Indigo Lane<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Stitching Saturday, Friends! I have a project to share that I finished a few weeks ago. It took me awhile to get it framed, as I did not have the correct items to frame it, plus I was NOT interested in paying a ton of money to have it professionally framed! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxdVQovnaViPb7CJFa45ybFfOSFCwFMmDE6I-HxCB37JLqfAos7vAqazyLIEyCaXfOI-rmHAKH__2A_I1Ded4SUmoiqFaNbaHsArGeemFeT0dPuNqGFDER8qRI0cEtcVTF1r1m8rDRDpg3jBasgJApqQvdeeHe_VUhZq6djhwQ3YGXjo61A0/s1248/Indigo-Lane-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1248" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxdVQovnaViPb7CJFa45ybFfOSFCwFMmDE6I-HxCB37JLqfAos7vAqazyLIEyCaXfOI-rmHAKH__2A_I1Ded4SUmoiqFaNbaHsArGeemFeT0dPuNqGFDER8qRI0cEtcVTF1r1m8rDRDpg3jBasgJApqQvdeeHe_VUhZq6djhwQ3YGXjo61A0/w640-h512/Indigo-Lane-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I confess it has been decades since I framed a stitched piece, so this is by no means perfect, but it is good enough for my liking.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rSusETef48PlS1i_ZBeTlhBF6dp1sL5ldO1Ocvusp7dtHUntul49T-QFqqTulK6Rtx3srldqr-6V7A3oLrfbJ6oiQ6VuhAl3MtSTWerBVHj1BHpvEMXiqy1F5eYdZ9IA8YkkVCpiskSBhPZ5qHOLt5hPJcy5gCDriODWgj9XCv4qHt6KaI0/s1017/Indigo-Lane-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1017" data-original-width="817" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rSusETef48PlS1i_ZBeTlhBF6dp1sL5ldO1Ocvusp7dtHUntul49T-QFqqTulK6Rtx3srldqr-6V7A3oLrfbJ6oiQ6VuhAl3MtSTWerBVHj1BHpvEMXiqy1F5eYdZ9IA8YkkVCpiskSBhPZ5qHOLt5hPJcy5gCDriODWgj9XCv4qHt6KaI0/w514-h640/Indigo-Lane-1.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I had been admiring this pattern, Indigo Lane by With Thy Needle and Thread. When my birthday rolled around in February, my lovely friend Becky surprised me with the pattern! There are several patterns in the booklet, but I just stitched the main one for now. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikk50lZpV40KSqGcmW789uAMgBjajBOnlHYcL-fBFaIJtjufxoJnZmPy8xokvH59Xnll2jh3lmghshP5VrkwfLr8i_-WkBftl7Knh-yCwCA2w1V1OzzlfN5JHXz0_MbxUhEIqRvphuQt6nLT2OfCbaNTu0USDCfo9ZzISotAksxsVHM4brXXE/s1251/Indigo-Lane-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1251" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikk50lZpV40KSqGcmW789uAMgBjajBOnlHYcL-fBFaIJtjufxoJnZmPy8xokvH59Xnll2jh3lmghshP5VrkwfLr8i_-WkBftl7Knh-yCwCA2w1V1OzzlfN5JHXz0_MbxUhEIqRvphuQt6nLT2OfCbaNTu0USDCfo9ZzISotAksxsVHM4brXXE/w640-h512/Indigo-Lane-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Becky also gifted me an amazing pair of scissors and a needle minder! She is such a lovely friend! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I do not follow the correct fabric or floss listed in a pattern. I used to be very careful about that when I stitched years ago...but now...I just do what I want! I think being in the paper craft arena for so long has taught me to "go with my gut" on most things! </span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41b74oNYM0X3bADHQCDBbz27FKnc9PA7j_n8-2GvwNebkvKeetzJE7jxtx_6ne1fcbrw7RundLkuw_mD_3WgNPeZrf5_bB79Lt6r97kS2MwF5Go7Kz96l-v0YIc8FeziUQhcpGFJTBa5CnCP6biv1Q9Apz7sDpDErCYlKx3YWJrDNPdS5rMg/s1788/Indigo-Lane-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1788" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41b74oNYM0X3bADHQCDBbz27FKnc9PA7j_n8-2GvwNebkvKeetzJE7jxtx_6ne1fcbrw7RundLkuw_mD_3WgNPeZrf5_bB79Lt6r97kS2MwF5Go7Kz96l-v0YIc8FeziUQhcpGFJTBa5CnCP6biv1Q9Apz7sDpDErCYlKx3YWJrDNPdS5rMg/w640-h358/Indigo-Lane-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used Icelandic Gray 14 count Aida by Wichelt. It is a beautiful, pale gray fabric. The pattern called for a huge list of hand-dyed floss, but I just am not going to spend $2.50 for each color, and then it is for 5 yards of floss! I also do not care for the variegation you can get with the hand-dyed floss. I just used DMC floss, which I can buy for 60 to 65 cents for almost 9 yards! I confess that while I love stitching, I do not love how expensive it has become!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaC2cql4NuxGjQJA7_9YOPrJVGJG9Si1INituIt1d_U46QPHhBCRKLJyFyr9naU5yhUfdulIiZO-j5h12dPvRLgs-W_PNPUyAOotR9I6cbYAoue0YY7exxl9yGW3lp9GUvL6WOcr5lWCp363HZUGIUx1aplGEiUVin5fLtgfNAUv3ldxm74tE/s1788/Indigo-Lane-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1788" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaC2cql4NuxGjQJA7_9YOPrJVGJG9Si1INituIt1d_U46QPHhBCRKLJyFyr9naU5yhUfdulIiZO-j5h12dPvRLgs-W_PNPUyAOotR9I6cbYAoue0YY7exxl9yGW3lp9GUvL6WOcr5lWCp363HZUGIUx1aplGEiUVin5fLtgfNAUv3ldxm74tE/w640-h358/Indigo-Lane-8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I did my best to convert the floss over to DMC, but in some cases there was not a very good conversion, so I just chose colors I liked. I want to do this pattern again with other colors, and maybe just do the motifs and the house, and not do the tree and birds. We will see if I ever get back to it!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBH8socddKYRFzcQ9n7si_eRGDOx4l_6mCfA3t390G-pVbhcVOZviQ1gTv4pAuX670s9KgQgiJjwiO8GiUtRM27gxLoNrRVVSgufvNdYcV-CK87fuYvuT3FKIEU8PKvM5slapxIKpIkM4tDRJNGMQRDLlsiZXDHDr9Fkn1aOWDR07pLVoEZGA/s1727/Indigo-Lane-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1727" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBH8socddKYRFzcQ9n7si_eRGDOx4l_6mCfA3t390G-pVbhcVOZviQ1gTv4pAuX670s9KgQgiJjwiO8GiUtRM27gxLoNrRVVSgufvNdYcV-CK87fuYvuT3FKIEU8PKvM5slapxIKpIkM4tDRJNGMQRDLlsiZXDHDr9Fkn1aOWDR07pLVoEZGA/w640-h370/Indigo-Lane-7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am very happy with the end result. I decided to frame it with a plain frame I got for way too many dollars on Amazon! Frames are so expensive! This one was not really the correct size, but a custom frame would have cost even more! This frame is 7 1/4" x 13 1/4" with a 6" x 12" opening. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I placed some batting between the stitching and a piece of foam core, then pinned the fabric to the foam core. I did my best to get it stretched and pinned straight. It is not 100%, but close enough! Plus, the foam core was too big, and I ended up having to take it apart to redo it! {sad face}</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvDqga6Pw7UFxKAKZLmLU6A79_jx1rPRW3Yt6VtbiGvqnebuDk7Jn00dJ4GS_pWBIK_MvTDnOA7Lc8ILViqKw48MYxE0aXm3zTvOLIKxHG5uumpG0naiIJ-rc-K4W-H4B1O40LK4TOahq38w16CaR0sSsjDepqV3ITks-I_brKY4btyM8tDU/s1333/Indigo-Lane-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1333" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvDqga6Pw7UFxKAKZLmLU6A79_jx1rPRW3Yt6VtbiGvqnebuDk7Jn00dJ4GS_pWBIK_MvTDnOA7Lc8ILViqKw48MYxE0aXm3zTvOLIKxHG5uumpG0naiIJ-rc-K4W-H4B1O40LK4TOahq38w16CaR0sSsjDepqV3ITks-I_brKY4btyM8tDU/w640-h480/Indigo-Lane-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I wanted to hang the piece on the wall in our front room, but it looked so sad and lost on the wall, that I decided I am going to use it on the buffet instead. I have a full display with the colors of my décor, and this fits right in! I plan to make some companion pieces in the same color family, and then I can create a triptych or something on the wall. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZTRdDvYmMx1PGBVYQcO_YNfp6ENewdo-feAxOK2HHKu7zg9WyM6KZEKRHyrhFCV3izCkqhsLMEN1x0galQjo6wFlB-K0SQdNBWBXT0KdrdA1JMtUf-iD70gpO0ZcNtA8OsJXH_xPJaV6XbDU-00Rs6tKHHye9H2Z8wNrT47rUMO-CsSfYSk/s1248/Indigo-Lane-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1248" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZTRdDvYmMx1PGBVYQcO_YNfp6ENewdo-feAxOK2HHKu7zg9WyM6KZEKRHyrhFCV3izCkqhsLMEN1x0galQjo6wFlB-K0SQdNBWBXT0KdrdA1JMtUf-iD70gpO0ZcNtA8OsJXH_xPJaV6XbDU-00Rs6tKHHye9H2Z8wNrT47rUMO-CsSfYSk/w640-h512/Indigo-Lane-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><b style="font-family: arial;">Note</b><span style="font-family: arial;">: I have not been able to stitch for about a week as I have injured my right thumb! I am trying to get some patriotic and summer themed things finished, but...I have had to take a break!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is the very silly story....My husband received a Switch for Christmas, and along with the system he received Mario Kart 8. And, because we are empty nesters with time on our hands, and it gets dark early in winter, and it is way too cold to swim in the pool....we started to play the Mario Kart almost every evening. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, the combination of me mashing the "speed button" during our Mario Kart races, and stitching for hours on end while holding my embroidery hoop has injured my hand! More specifically my right thumb. It is unclear if it is tendonitis or just an arthritis flare up, but it is painful and most crafting has been halted for about a week! Thankfully, I am left handed so I can still do most things, I am just being very careful with my right hand. Even typing this post is uncomfortable! Stupid Mario!</span></p><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today! Happy stitching! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRqJXeYyiFUgbTne25M5rPR7bxZteaBvhZ2v5CfAiD2rFTzMl0ya2HoVGox9-tx9bJ4t85nzL0-ZbIwkgYkO95w1-3ICpdBDTnYpUMPBw_cF-dhj62Uk2bLzYuBXx4qDzrpPb3_9Dq1ion-Q0jBxJSNNfjyi884Kf2618t2cZHyyqNzPmAnw/s875/Supplies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="875" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRqJXeYyiFUgbTne25M5rPR7bxZteaBvhZ2v5CfAiD2rFTzMl0ya2HoVGox9-tx9bJ4t85nzL0-ZbIwkgYkO95w1-3ICpdBDTnYpUMPBw_cF-dhj62Uk2bLzYuBXx4qDzrpPb3_9Dq1ion-Q0jBxJSNNfjyi884Kf2618t2cZHyyqNzPmAnw/s320/Supplies.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><i>Pattern: </i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Indigo Lane by With Thy Needle and Thread</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Floss: DMC (372, 613, 3032, 712, 950, 844, 420, 3750, 834, 318, 414, 169, 3011, 167)</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Fabric: Icelandic Gray 14 Count Aida by Wichelt<br /></i><i>Frame: Amazon </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Foam core: Amazon</i></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Tools: pins, clips, double-sided adhesive, ruler</i></span></div>Gloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.com2