"Gnomebody Like You!

 Happy Wednesday everyone!

Four more days before we go to the game or we sit at home or at a friend's house and watch it on a big screen TV.  By now you've chosen who you want to vote for.  I don't know either team but I'm voting for the Bengals.  I love their name at that is about all I can say.  

I'm also a fan of gnomes.  Who doesn't love gnomes?  They are everywhere and have been this way for over a year now.  Why are gnomes so popular right now?  Google says...Gnomes guard homes and protect the people within the home from any misfortune. ... These are not only cute but the gnomes are said to bring good luck and stimulate healthy plant growth, so these are perfect for any gardener!

At first I thought my neighbor was a "little nutty" by placing gnomes all over her yard (not necessary in a garden). But, the more I look out of my widow at them, I do find them rather cute and they do put a smile on my face.  There is a whole lot of difficulty going on in our world right now. Between racial tensions and coronavirus concerns, it’s easy to get down and think that a little bit of happiness isn’t worth the effort. I’m here to tell you it is. Even if it is short-lived, if it just takes the edge off the ugliness all around, it’s worth it.  Find yourself a gnome. It matters.

I made this one for Splitcoaststampers, SC892.  There's Gnomebody Like You!  The background paper is from Tattered Lace.  The gnomes are stamps from our friend across the water. 

I made this one for http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

We are connected by "LOVE" because WE  ARE  ONE.  I'll use this one for my bible journaling.

Have a good day everyone!

Lois

Christmas In July...I'm Late

 Hello, hello, hello to all my crafty friends, followers, visitors, and viewers.   Have you started your Christmas in July projects?  It could be a card, a wreath, a pocket envelope, 25 gift boxes, etc.  I haven't as of today, July 7, 2021.  That means I'm already 7 days behind.  When will or will I start in July?  I very much want to participate in Christmas in July regardless of all the other things I have to do.  I am going to make an effort to pull out my Christmas dies and stamps and attempt to start not today but tomorrow.  If my supplies are in my craft area, then, I can make a start.  Join me in this adventure.  I still have planners to finish,  bracelets to make, as well as clay projects.  Will I get them done?  Yes, I will.  They will not be finished in July but they will be completed before Christmas in December.

Here are my most recent projects:

"With Love" collage using Tim Holtz dies (man and clock) and other bits and pieces.

"Thinking of You" using torn paper and an Inkadinkado stamp.

This is tag time with the gnomes. You know "There's Gnomebody Like You".

I started with light blue paper and use modeling paste and a stencil to highlight the background.  I added bits of washi tape in certain areas before die cutting and coloring my images.  This was such a fun little project to complete.

"Live Everyday To The Fullest".  This has been my motto since last year when we lived in and through the pandemic.  Each day is a blessing and one never knows when God will call us from this side of the universe.  Many people have transitioned from this side including my oldest sister.  Her death was caused by another driver running into the car she was riding in.  Live each day as if it is your last one.

I'm entering this card over on this website:  https://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

My Wednesday sketch challenge from Splitcoaststampers SC861.

I used paper from Simple Stories 6 x 8 paper pad called "Sunkissed".  

I hope you've seen something to inspire you to craft today.  If all goes well, then the next post will have projects geared toward "Christmas In July". Come back for the show.

Love you,

Lois