"What Or Who Is On Or In Your Mind?"

 Happy Monday crafters, followers, visitors and friends.  It is March 29, 2021 and we only have two more days left in this month.  Fast forwarding towards April, Easter, pollen, allergies and exercise.  Some of my friends have a head start towards the finish line.  They've been walking and exercising since the winter months.  When you're on a mission and have set a goal you tend to stay the course until the very end.

What or who is on your mind today?  A reference from Google: " You can say, "on my mind" refers more to what's presently on your mind while "in my mind" is something that has been there for some time. So: - In my mind means what you think; it means: in your brain, in your head, in your view etc. ... - On my mind is something about which you are concerned or worried.

Are you thinking seriously about the Easter bunny?  What about someone's birthday, birth of a baby, or someone who is sick?  Are you thinking about an incident that happened to you or to someone else and it is affecting you?  Are you thinking about an event you would love to attend if there were no restrictions  in place? Our mind is always on someone or something.  It can be  good or bad.

Here are my card shares for today:

This card was made for someone special to let them know I had them on my mind.  It will also be shared on https://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.  

Since I love to use Distress inks and stencils, I made this one for a sweet little girl for Easter.

The "Bs" were really buzzing  with this creation.  I used found objects in my craft file to complete this card.

Every now and then, I play with inks and stencils and pull out my quirky side.  This was fun and I really enjoyed creating it.  I have a love for Studio Light and art by Marlene.  Dylusions is another one of my favorite when it comes to letting my hair down.

 

I want to thank you for viewing, for visiting and for your continued support.  Please come again.

Love,

Lois

"Clergy/Pastor Appreciation Month"

Hello to all on this Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

We've made it to the middle of the week with the weekend on the horizon.  I'll be taking it easy this weekend.  I was planning on going to see "Sunshine" but she is going to see Aladdin.  It will be another time in the future for the two of us.

How many of you really, really like your Pastor/Clergy?  How many of you really, really appreciate your Pastor/Clergy?
During the month of October, we are emphasizing "Breast Cancer Awareness" and all other cancers when we join in the march, run, walk, and other activities planned for cancer awareness to support or donate money for this cause.
October is also the month for appreciating the Pastor/Clergy of your local church or someone who shares the word of God with you.  Celebrated annually on the second Sunday in October falls a nonofficial holiday called Pastor Appreciation Day. Sometimes called Clergy Appreciation Day, this holiday occurs during Pastor Appreciation Month and celebrates the contributions of priests, pastors, reverends and ministers in the U.S.
Will you show appreciation to someone that you feel is not doing a good job in their called capacity? 
Our local church just elected a new person to be the Pastor of our congregation.  We are learning things about him as he is learning things about us.  His installation service is next month and we're still praying for our Christian family as we all grow, learn and transform together.
I used Google to find items for a Pastor's Appreciation Card ( I believe women are also called by God to deliver HIS word...I could not discriminate).  I also made a card with a tag.
View my creations for today:

Pastor
Preach the good news to all creation   Mark 16:15
Approach God with freedom and confidence   Ephesians 3:12
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.  Ephesians 5:21
Teach what agrees with sound doctrine.  Titus 2:1
Obey His commandments, abide in Him.  1 John 3:24
Renew but those who hope in the Lord renew their strength.  Isaiah 40:31

entry for
http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Thinking Of You
featuring paper from Prima "Apricot Honey"
Stickers from Jot, K & Company and Paper Studio
die cut tag and circle from Aliexpress dies
faux bling

Let's stay in touch and support one another.  Comments are welcome

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

"Friday Before Mother's Day"

Hello beautiful people.
I have been very, very busy and only stopped to post my projects made yesterday and last night.  I couldn't or I shall say I didn't have time in my schedule to post yesterday and today was almost the same.  I'm actually using my lunch time to at least share the finish products since my last posting.
I mainly used papers from my stash (since Fridays are mostly use what you have in your stash anyway day).  The papers and die cuts are leftovers from other projects along with stickers, lace, and faux pearls .
Enjoy and have a happy, happy, happy Mother's Day weekend.

entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Thanks for viewing.
Thanks for your comments and moral support.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

"Thinking Of You"

Happy Tuesday everyone!
It is a beautiful rainy morning where I am.  The heavy drops falling on the ground and with the wind on the windows, makes for a great day to lounge around and relax.  I can't do that because it is always something to do.  If not cleaning this or that, it is moving this or that.  No outside chores today so I'll be inside doing something.
According to the National Calendar...it is National Cousins day.  That's correct...we are celebrating all of those cousins we have.  I have so many that I will put them all in one big sentiment and say, "Thinking Of You".  There are some that I don't even know their name but I know he/she is a relative.

Take a look at my share for today:

entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

I started with the canvas piece.  Using textured paste, a stencil and a word stamp...I created a background.  This piece was adhered to a floral piece of cardstock.  I believe it is a DCWV  piece  of cardstock paper (I pulled it out of my paper bin).  To coordinate everything together, I used Prima and 49 and Market flowers to make a focal image.  I had scrap paper from some projects so I made "rolled paper straws".  I adhered the flowers on top of the rolled paper and used a sticker sentiment to go with my card.

I hope you enjoyed viewing this creation.  Your comments are always welcome.  Please visit here again.  Have a nice day.

Sending you a hug and love,

Lois

"I'm Doing Something Special Today"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
We are in the middle.   The middle of the week that is...Wednesday,  June 27, 2018.  Only three more days before we enter the month of July. One half of the year is almost gone and then we start counting down to Christmas. For crafters, Christmas is in July.  Say what!!! Christmas crafting is in July.  Start watching the ads and start getting those Christmas cards ready so you want have to rush when December gets here.  There may be some contest on the horizon as they have been in the past.
No Christmas card today from me, however, I'm doing something special today....
"I'm Thinking Of You".  Yes, I am.  The National Day Calendar says we are to reach out to those suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).  Do you know someone who will be included in this category?  Think about your Armed Service Personnel, your victims of violent crimes, and/or  your individuals who have lived through catastrophic events.  They all will fit into this category.  We are thinking about them today.  Wondering if everything is okay.

Take a look at my share for today and enjoy:

entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogslpot.com

Enabler's List:

cardstock: Kanban's Vintage Glamour;  purple Bazzill; pattern piece from my stash

embellishments: flowers from Little Birdie Mix Media;  Offray lace ribbon

stamp and ink: VersaMark ink and gold embossing powder;  Hero Arts "Write Home" stamp

Thanks for coming by to view.  Thanks for all the past comments that have been made on this blog and on Google Plus.  I really do appreciate your love.

Sending you a hug and love,

Lois

"Thinking Of You With Tonic Studios Dot & Drop Die"

Hello to all on this Monday, December 18, 2017.
Just think and ponder on this... next Monday will be Christmas Day.  I know you're ready.  The house, inside and outside,  is decorated.  The gifts are bought and wrapped.  The arrangements to have guest over have been made.  This week  you will begin the preparation for that Christmas dinner.  You will either order it from a local store that has catering or you will take each day this week to cook and refrigerate/freeze it until next Monday.  Crafting may not be on your list this week but you don't mind seeing what others are doing.
I was awarded a free die from Scrapbook.com.  It is a Tonic Studio die...Dot & Drop Die Blossom Spray.  I used it this morning to see how it would look.  I also needed some "Thinking Of You" cards in my collection for the upcoming year.
Here is your view:

 I took two photos of the same card.  One with a black background and one with a white and black background.
The swirls around the flower are NUVO drops.  The flowers have a piece of red shimmery paper behind them.  The leaves have a piece of green paper behind the die cut.  The sentiment is from a Hero Arts stamp set.
This will be an entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Enabler's List:
cardstock: Neenah white; Bazzill purple; PaperandMore red shimmery; Recollections green
stamp: *Hero Arts Clear Stamps YEAR ROUND SENTIMENTS CL582

embellishment: NUVO autumn red crystal drops
die: Tonic Studios Dot & Drop Die "Blossom Spray" (It cuts a beautiful pattern into your base card as well as providing a perfect guide for accurate placement of Nuvo Crystal, Glitter & Jewel Drops)!

Thanks for taking a little time from your busy schedule to view with me today.
You are always welcome to comment.
Please visit again.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,
Lois

"I'm Just Thinking Of You"

Hi everyone on this Thursday, October 18, 2017.
How are you doing today?  Are you feeling great?  Are medical issues effecting you and have you "down and out"?  Are you bursting with so much joy that you're passing it on to others?  Are you feeling the same as you felt last week?
If you haven't heard from a person in a couple of days do you contact them to see if they are okay?
Do you let the absence drag on for days or weeks not really stopping to find out what is wrong or what is happening with a person?
Then, all of a sudden, the thought of that person cannot go away.
There are a lot of you, my blog friends, that constantly connect with me either daily or at least once a week.  When you stop responding, then I start wondering what is happening. If you're missing in action for more than two weeks then, I will go to your blog and write a note to let you know that I'm Thinking About You.
Things happen so quickly...one day you're here and the next day you're not.
The thought of some people that I haven't heard from prompted the making of this card today.  However, I'm sharing it collectively for them and then it will go in the box for "Cards For Soldiers".

"Thinking Of You"

Entries:

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Anything Goes - Challenge Weeks #304-305

and

http://www.cropstop.com/blog/autumn/october-challenge-link-party-33/

Enabler's List:
cardstock: Kaisercraft craft cardstock; Recollections light orange and black cardstock;
Bristol smooth cardstock
ink: Distress oxide; black Archival ink
stencil: Tim Holtz burlap; TCW Mini Flutterby
ribbon: Offray cream Zoey lace; braided gimp ribbon trim
stamp: Heartfelt Ariana bloom
embellishment: Nuvo gold crystal drops; Martha Stewart butterfly; Studio G adhesive gems;
adhesive: NUVO glue and double sided red tape

Thanks for viewing with me today.  I'm always thinking of you and hope you're doing the same.
Come again and comments are always welcome.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,
Lois

"I'm Thinking Of You"

Good Friday, Cinco De Mayo 2017 Everyone,

Weekend ready, here I come.  This has been a fast pace week doing a lot of things and forgetting about the time and/or day.  It was enjoyable!  How was your week and what plans do you have for this relaxing weekend?

On this Friday I created a card with three things in mind:

1. To use items in my stash.
2. To continue the mix media theme I had been using all week
3. I'm thinking about you and used this card for someone (male) in the future who may be doing the same thing.

The background tag was done a couple of weeks ago.  I used a combination of distress oxide, distress inks and gelato inks just to see what they would look like together.  I used an old toothbrush to apply gesso to the top of the tag (imitate the look of clouds). 

I pulled out a die cut of a building from my die cuts bag.  I remember doing this  from a piece of water color cardstock that I didn't like.  I had used the Paper Smooches die to see what it would look like using different colors.  This morning, I did use this die to cut out the building in brown cardstock to layer as a shadow.

The male silhouette came from my die stash bag.  It was originally cut from the Cricut Suburbia a couple of weeks ago when I was doing the Cricut projects.  This was saved from those projects.

The car has been in this stash bag for a long time.  I want to say it came from Pinterest (but I'm not so sure) when I was doing Father's Day cards about two years ago.  I never threw it away because my DH is into old cards and I thought eventually I would make him something using this "OLD  CLASSIC".

I adhered the building to the tag, placed the car at the bottom of the tag, and added another piece of cardstock behind the tag so I would have a place to put the silhouette.  Searching through my bag of sentiments, I found this one that would appear as if the male is thinking about someone in the city or while he is in the city, thinking of someone in another place. 

entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Thanks again for visiting and please come again.

Enjoy your wonderful weekend and don't forget I'm Thinking Of You.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois

"Prima Doll...Camille"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
Happy, happy Thursday, April 20. 2017.  What a beautiful day in my neighborhood!  The sun is brightly shining and the temperature outside feels good on my skin.  Yes, the pollen is still blowing but I'm dealing with it. 
I planted some flowers yesterday and will try to get back outside to do the same today.  Playing in the dirt is becoming a fun event.
Before playing in the dirt, I have something to show you while I was playing in my craft room for just a little while.
My sister got me very interested in the Prima dolls by Julie Nutting.  At first, I tried one and kept her in the far corner of my stamp collection.  Then, my sister kept talking about these dolls and she was investing in collecting them.  She wanted to know if I wanted them in my collection.  I purchased a few and have been working with them off and on.
Today, I played with "Camille".  I dressed her up in some white and green mulberry paper with a piece of die cut Cuttlebug "flower bramble" sticking out from the side.  I used a sentiment from Heartfelt "Botanic Orchid Collection" .  The cardstock is from Recollections mixed media paper pad, DCWV "The Old World Stack", Neenah white cardstock and Craft paper for the card base.

 

I'm going to enter this card over at http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com for Challenge #278-279 - Anything Goes

These are the items I used to make the card.

If you have not invested in Julie Nutting's dolls, I encourage you to do so.  They will make great Mother's Day cards.

Dressing these dolls up will bring your childhood forward and remind you of your earlier days...playing with dolls.

I hope you enjoyed your time here today.  Come again.   You inspire me to continue playing in my craft room.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois