Happy 1st Birthday, Gator!

 Hello!

I'm popping in for a quick post.  I actually made a card!

Well, when the good things come along (May was not a nice month for our family - and yes, it came in 3s), you just have to celebrate the joyous things ~

Our youngest grandson turns 1 today!  Gator is his nickname.

My scene is lacking, but I think it represents him well, plus it was what I could do in the time alotted.

The "gator" (truly I don't know if it's a croc or a gator) and other elements were stamped and colored with Copics.  The scene was then made with masking and blending, and a sentiment computer generated, cut and popped up.

We'll be celebrating today with the usual festivities, for those who can attend, and the others will be missed dearly.

Supplies:

   MFT - Cloud & Make Waves stencils (NBUS, believe it or not...);Sunshine & Friendship stamps; Penguins In Paradise stamps.

   

Thanks for the visit and enjoy the day!

Hugs,

TK

Birthdays Abound!

 Hello, and welcome to my little world!

It has been a rough,  but event-filled week.  I was able to make a couple cards quickly (wish I had more time, but more on that in a bit)!  We're celebrating two Birthdays today, celebrating yesterday but actually one was Wednesday and the other was yesterday.

Here are my cards ~

My grandson turned 13 yesterday!  Ack -- how does that even happen???  I'm told he still loves my "cute" cards, that he even saves them -- how sweet is that?!  I told him that I'll try to be more age-appropriate from here on out... maybe?  Stamped, copic-colored, cloud popped up, panel layered over washi -- pretty basic in the making.

And talk about age appropriate!  NOT!  This card was for my son-in-law.  He's awesome and always has goals, so I'll pretend that it's appropriate.  Stamped, copic-colored, then the moon was masked and the sky ink-blended in.  A couple of white pen highlights on the fox - EZ PZ.

We wish both our very best!

Supplies:

   Card #1 - ME Ella & Friends, washi

   Card #2 - CCC A Fox's Life; MFT Wonky Rectangles; LF Upon a Star; Splb Wonky Squares

As for me and more time?  Yep, I put in my two weeks notice!  

Hugs,

TK

Birthday Wishes & Hugs

Howdy, hope everyone is well today & enjoying every moment possible - we shall NOT be beaten down by the current situation!

I have a card today that I made awhile ago but wanted to save it until post-Birthday, and I've made it (actually last week!).  This is for my 8 year old grandson, oh my!  Here is my card (made in advance of the "theme" decision) ~

I started by stamping the image, masking it, then layering the stencil over the top to blend the sun rays.  I then removed the stencil but left the mask intact and did some more ink blending to soften everything up and add the sun behind the pilot.  Then I commenced to Copic coloring and stamping.

We couldn't do much for grandson's Birthday, but my middle daughter came up with the idea of a scavenger hunt.  My youngest daughter, his mom, came up with the idea of making the fun "hobbit-themed" so she did a lot of the clues that led him around.  All this to say, my grandson went all over the Tri-Cities escorted by his mom, visited each family member's home, got to do activities, puzzle solving, challenges, hiking, eating meals based on the books and finding his presents!  We had a blast but kept our distance while he was at our locations, but Grandson and daughter had an entire day filled with activities - literally!  I'm pretty sure he won't forget this one, even though he couldn't share with everyone or his friends all at once.

Hope you enjoyed the card, and possibly the story.  Good wishes to each and every one of you!

Supplies:

   Cat's Pajamas - Flying By

   MFT - Sun Rays

   ?? - sorry can't seem to find the "hugs" set...

Hugs,

TK

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRANDSON #1

Today is the 4th BD of my first and only grandchild.  I made a card, and it'll be neatly tucked into his packages as we head out to his BD party after church (and his nap) today.  He's the joy of our hearts, as we patiently await any other blessings that the Lord may give us in the form of grandchildren.  This boy is definitely a boy's boy, as he loves cars and motorcycles already (Hubb's genes).  He will inevitably hear a "hefty" engine, and call your attention to it when you think he's oblivious to the world around him.  He's also one of the first children I've ever seen happily make a mess, and be equally happy to clean it up when he's done!  He even takes off his shoes and lines them up on the rug near the door, and straightens my bedding if he feels I didn't do a good enough job! Can you tell I'm a bit proud?  Onto the card...

I was told anything dinosaur, so here's my contribution!  I stamped using a new set, colored with Copics and added it onto a card base which I used Versamark and a stencil to make tone-on-tone effect.  I hope he likes it!  Unfortunately I wanted to use too many elements and thus the "rhino" guy looks to be riding "dino's" back!  Does this count as a Miss Darnell's Oops?  Or did I miss that boat? Lol

Supplies:

   Paper - PTI Ripe Avocado, Neenah 80#

   Stamp - Paper Smooches Cute-asaurus

   Ink - Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black

   Stencil - PTI Modern Backgrounds (3)

   Clear EP, Copics

Thanks for stopping by again,  and getting an ear full of gab, but I truly hope your weekend is wonderful!

TK