Frog cards & folder

Some time ago, I needed to come up with a little something for the Awana leaders in our church. These wonderful people give their Wed evenings to about 30+ kids each week. Since it's men and women leading, I was trying to find something that the men could use to send a card to the kids and it not be "girly" - so I got out my frog from the Pocket Fun and set to figure out what to do. It is at this time I realize I need to find some stamps I can use for the men in my life - but no time to order now, I'll make this work. I had purchased some cranberry crisp paper - had plenty of night of navy, a roll of thyme ribbon, some wiggly eyes and off I went. While these are not anything to "write home" about, they were my first attempt to do both the card sleeve and some cards to go in it. I did more of a postcard effort - knowing that men, if they used it, wouldn't want to write much. Every folder had 4 cards in it so the leaders could drop their kids a quick note. I'm not excited about this design but it was quick and they have been used! Which was the point. I really like the idea of having more of these card folders. They make a great gift! So I'm still learning! and having fun while I learn!!

Graduation Announcement

I think I mentioned in a previous blog that we have 3 graduating this year! So what aunt Tami is doing is making the graduation announcement. I used my cuttlebug folder to do the Congratulations embossing and to cut the 07. I then printed the information on the inside of the card. Tied blue and white ribbon. And we have a picture of the 3 grads on the inside of the card. I'm very pleased with how it has come out - but I will say - tying all the ribbons is a bit more time consuming than I thought. But they are worth it!

"Lost Boy No More"

I just finished reading "Lost Boy No More" last night. It's the true story of a young man who when he was 9 or 10 became a "lost boy" in Sudan. The story tells of the thousands of boys who were "lost" when their villages were attached in southern Sudan. There are 2 missionaries that our family and church is supporting working in southern Sudan right now. My brother spent almost 4 months there helping them this last year. After finishing the book, I'm glad I didn't know then what I know now. The violence, the slavery, the darkness over the land is hard to get a grip on when you live in a free country. The book isn't real graphic but it's real and with my imagination, I could see these boys walking thousands of miles, fighting off lions, wild dogs, with their feet bloody, starving, eating whatever they could find, hiding in the night out of fear - oh, it is amazing how God delivered them. Then many come to America and are overwhelmed by our culture. I'd not one to keep up with world affairs - not one of my best traits - so this book was a good read for me.

Great News!

Great news came our way as our "lil John" received a full ride scholarship this last week to the college he really wanted to attend! Basketball has once more taken him to a good place!!! We are very excited for him since it was a childhood dream to play b'ball and eventually go to college!!! And in addition to that dream coming true ~ we will get to go to all the home games since he's staying close to home!! All very exciting!

Provencal Set

I love this set! I watercolored the castle with my Watercolor Crayons and Aqua Marker. These Crayons are going to last me a life time!!! I love that too!! I used the French Script as the background and finally broke down and used some of my antique brass pieces.

Cards in the Tin

Wedding Card

This card was CASED from Splitcoast - I had seen one like it and just added the ribbon and words to it. I've got to start paying attention to who does these wonderful cards now so I can give credit where credit is due!

The words are from the God's Blessings set. The pearl accessory came from Wal-mart. I stamped the words on vellum with stazon on black. It is MUCH nicer in real life. I chose the royal blue ribbon because we had a friend who was getting married and that was her color.