"It's Going To Be Dad's Day"

Hello, hello to all the beautiful people on this Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
I've had a whirlwind of days on Monday and Tuesday.  I'm thankful that I can settle down today and just enjoy a little card making and relaxing.  What about you?  What are you doing?
Father's Day or Dad's Day is coming on this Sunday, June 21, 2020.  My father or grandfather is not living, however, my DH will get to celebrate with our two daughters and granddaughter.
Here is a cute, adorable card that was made for him and for me to enjoy the sketch given at Splitcoaststampers website.
The image is from Designs by Aymara.  I water colored the background with water colors from Koi.
Take a look and enjoy.

an entry for https://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Have a fantastic day my dear friends.  Enjoy whatever activity you are involved with.  

Sending you a hug and love,

Lois

"SC653...distress inks and water colors"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
What's today?
It's Wednesday, July 12, 2017.  The middle of the week.
It's also hot, humid and very sticky outside and it is not even noon yet.
I played with distress inks and water colors this morning.  What a great way to start my day!  I just felt like getting inky since it is too hot to be outside for a long period of time.

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

Cardstock: Neenah white; Recollection black; Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Collection; Ranger water color paper
inks: Ranger distress inks; Koi  water colors
stamp:  Penny Black "T for Transparent"
stencil: Tim Holtz burlap stencil
die: Avery Elle dotted borders die
embellishments: Recollections chipboard dragonfly and hummingbird; Prima flower
sketch from SC653

 Black archival ink; Sakura Koi water colors; Ranger distress inks

Avery Elle dotted borders die; Penny Black "T for Transparent" stamps; Tim Holtz burlap stencil; and Prima flowers

Thanks for stopping by today.
For all of you who sent "Sunshine" some love...she wants you to know that it made her very, very happy.  Thanks so much.
I hope you enjoyed your view today.  You are welcome to come again.
Comments are always welcome here.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,
Lois

"Can You Spot The Mistakes"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers on this glorious Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
What's on your agenda for today? 
Let's skip the cleaning and go to the mall to get in our daily steps as well as do a little shopping for the "man" or "men" in our lives.  Wouldn't that be fun?  Just you and me. 
Maybe another day...I'll keep you informed.

DO  YOU  POST  YOUR  MISTAKES?
There are times when we "think" we've done the best we can while crafting.  It could be re-purposing an item, making a wall décor, painting an old table, or just making a greeting card.  Just when you've finished (or so you think), you see the mistake(s)  but don't want to throw the item away.  If it is paper, you may say..."I have nothing to lose, it's just paper". 
Wait!  You've spent some time coloring, stamping and coordinating paper for your layers. You've even photographed the so called "finished" results and then that's when you see the mistakes.  You begin to wonder if you post it, will the advanced crafters notice your mistakes also?

Today, I'm going to post these two cards (mistakes and all) for you to see.  I'm not sitting around moping.  I'm having my good laugh and moving forward.  I want you to notice the specific sentiment I placed on both cards...this is how I'm feeling and I wanted to express it even with the noticeable mistakes.

• I did the first card using Sakura Koi water colors and a stamp from Penny Black "petal power".  Everything looked okay until I photographed the card.  It's amazing how my iPad shows every little  imperfection. 
• The second card:  This time I used versa mark ink, white embossing powder, distress inks and colored markers for this card.  Two stamp sets were used: Heidi Swapp and Molly & Rex.  Once again, mistakes started happening.  I continued because by now, I've decided to post about the mistakes instead of trashing both cards.

1st Card

It will still be entered at http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Challenge #286-287 - Anything Goes

2nd Card

 While I still had Molly & Rex stamp set on my desk, I used the sentiment "Good Things Are Going To Happen".  This is my belief.  You have to go through something bad to enjoy the good.  We're not promised exceptional days where everything is perfect...mistakes happen for a reason.

Stamp Set used

Heidi Swapp

Molly & Rex

Penny Black

Do you make mistakes? 

Do you admit it when you've made a mistake? 

Have you learned anything from your mistakes? 

Bad things are going to happen but  good things are also on the horizon.

Thanks for viewing and before I forget, could you (the experts) find the mistakes in both of these cards?

Leave me your comments, you may have seen more than I did.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois

"LIFE Itself Is..."

Happy Wednesday, June 7, 2017 friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
I'm looking forward to another great day.  There are some tasks to accomplish and then I can get back to having a little fun crafting.
I've played a little with water colors this morning.  I tried simulating a beautiful spring day. Yesterday, we had such a nice day outside and just in case it will be raining for the remainder of this week...I wanted to capture a picturesque of how I was feeling on Tuesday.

Supplies used:

• die cut using Cricut Expression and Cricut Ornamental Iron 2 cartridge
• Ranger water color paper
• Sakura Koi water colors
• Hampton Art Journey stamp by Kimberly Sabel
• NUVO silver lining crystal drops

 
entry:
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2017/05/challenge-284-285-anything-goes.html

This is just two views of the same card.  The card can be used for any occasion depending on what the inside verse will be.  Since Father's Day is on June 18th, what if the inside read:

"One of the greatest blessings God can give us is a father whose faith passes on the heritage of the

past, provides blessings in the present, and guides us with wisdom for the future. 
Especially today, you're thought of with love by the family you lead with thanks to the God you faithfully serve."

Happy Father's Day

Supplies Used from left to right:

Ranger watercolor paper

Cricut Ornamental Iron 2 cartridge

Sakura Koi water colors

Hampton Art "Journey" stamp

NUVO silver lining crystal drops

Thanks for spending some time with me today.  I hope the view was a pleasant one for you and you were happy with the results.  You are always welcome to leave a comment and to visit again.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois

"Shine Bright"

Good Morning to my friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
Happy Monday, June 5, 2017
I know all the high school children who are potential 2017 graduates are excited.  They only have a few more days before they enter a world beyond those high school doors.  Congrats to all who have graduated college and soon to graduate high school. 
I would like to see all of them "shine bright" in their endeavors.  If you've been a little dull..."polish up".  It is not too late.
The card I've made today has the title "Shine Bright".  Yes, I may have written a few words to the graduates but take a look at yourself.  Some of us have a tendency to think that we are not as good as someone else.  Have you checked your gift and what it is that you are "best" at?  The same message applies to you..."polish up" on that little area that needs a shine.  When we grow slack, then it is time to start shining bright again.  Your slogan should be..."I'm going to make myself shine bright again".  Go forth and accomplish this task.

Materials used for this card:

• Ranger watercolor paper
• Sakura Koi water colors
• Spellbinders Shoreline dies

Thanks for spending a little time with me today.

I always enjoy your comments.  You are welcome here at anytime.  Please come again.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois