Trust

This verse is the first Scripture verse that I ever learned.  I worked in a Swedish imports shop and one of my co-workers taped this verse on the cash register.  Since then, it has been a comfort and a re-direction when things get crazy and there seems to be no earthly logic in a situation.

The flowers  and grasses are a Kittie Kit—the Outdoor master.  The butterfly is a butterfly inchie, also from Rubbernecker.  The verse is from Verve.

The flowers and butterfly are stamped with Tim Holtz Distress Ink and the scene is stamped on Prism Super Smooth White. 

The DP is from Basic Grey.

The ribbon is a soft, yummy and from May Arts.

Have a great day!

If it ain’t broke…

…don’t fix it.

Do you know that saying?  It was popular in my family—which means we probably did things the same way over and over again.

I did a card for the SCS color challenge this week using Sherry’s “inky thing I do” technique.  I liked the way it came out—so….

The same basic layout, similar stamps, but using the Color Throwdown #44 colors:

What I did:

First I stamped the sentiment with StazOn (this paper is gonna get wet so a waterproof ink is needed—and I tried stamping the sentiment last with less-than-wonderful results).

Then I stamped the flourish with Barely Banana Craft (pigment) ink and embossed it with a clear-glittery embossing powder.

For the inky colors on my non-stick mat I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Weathered Wood and a touch of Dusty Concord (just a little—it is such a STRONG color that it overpowers the Weathered Wood (bordering blue)).  Following the technique, I inked the paper, and heat set it to dry.

The butterfly was first stamped on the card then on vellum and cut out.

STAMPS: Flourish Set and Butterfly Inchies from Rubbernecker; Plain Jane verse from Verve;

So I am sorry if I am in a small rut (as I was finishing the card—I thought of a dozen or so ways I could have done it differently). AND, thanks for stopping by!

Blog Stroll-May 28th Rubbernecker Releases

Stroll along with the Rubbernecker Red Hot Mommas. The Stroll starts at the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG where you will find the rules on how to win the GRAND PRIZE.
If you haven’t started at the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG, you should go there now in order not to miss anything! 
Here is my phrase clue for the GRAND PRIZE: Flourishes,.
To find the next clue, stroll over to Kittie’s Blog.

This card uses the Baby Inchies set and some beautiful May Arts Ribbon.

This set uses the new Butterfly Inchies, Flourish Inchies and the sentiment is from the Wildflower Silhouettes Set;
Now keep on strollin’ and stroll right on over to Kittie’s blog and see the treasures she has in store for you.
Thanks for strollin’ by!

Wacky Wednesday: Frame + Sneak Peek

Yes, it is Wacky Wednesday!  All of the challenge details are on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG.  This week, Kittie, has challenged us to use frames!  Use your imagination!  For inspiration check out the design team’s creations (links are to the right here, or check out the list on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG)!

I thought the new-to-be-released (May 28) set Baby Inchies, would make a cute baby gift. (so come back for the blog stroll tomorrow to see all of the new releases)

The frame is an unfinished frame from Joann’s. 

The picture holder is from Mikes (I got it at Christmastime—one of those projects I never got around to completing).  The “feet” are unfinished wooden beads.  I have it holding an envelope to a gift card holder.  I thought this would be a cute presentation for a gift card, that the mom could use to hold a picture of her cherub later.

Other deets: the printed papers are from Graphic 45 (Baby 2 Bride), K & Co., and Paper Pizzazz.  The ribbon is May Arts Ribbon from Rubbernecker.  The dots on the feet of the picture holder and the inside of the frame are made with cheap cotton swabs.

The inchies are stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa, colored with Prismacolor pencils, and the edges are inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Antique Linen.

What are you going to do for Wacky Wednesday?  Don’t forget to post your link on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG.

Don’t forget the blog stroll tomorrow (Thursday, May 28)!!

Congrats Grad!

Today’s card is just a quick one for a friend of the family that is graduating from High School this weekend.

The card isn’t much—just stamped on Prism Ultra-Smooth White and mounted it on an embossed card.  The  graduate’s name is on the inside.  My moment of  genius was to make the envelope a mortar board with the help of a fuzzy brad, a square of black cardstock, and some embroidery floss.  It is going to a party just for him—so there is no need for his name to be on the front.

Just a reminder, Wednesday is WACKY WEDNESDAY!  Kittie is this weeks hostess—and I have peeked—you are going to LOVE what she has to show you!!

Thanks for stopping by!