myasperations 7-26-23

Earlier this year I won a challenge and was excited to learn that the prize was a gift card for LeighSBDesigns. I soon learned that artist/owner Leigh Snaith-Brunton is not only talented, she is also kind. I am pretty tech-impaired… or the better title might be tech-surprised since it is always surprising when I DON’T have problems with all things tech! That is what happened when I attempted to shop in Leigh’s Etsy shop. I couldn’t get the gift card to work no matter what I did. Leigh was so very helpful in resolving the issue. So, when I learned that being invited to a Guest DT gig was part of the challenge prize, I quickly said yes! Below is the first of two cards that I had fun creating for Leighs Challenge #119 Christmas in July . (You can see this card posted on Leighs blog HERE, and stop by Friday to see the second!) 

     This card features an adorable ATCoin that takes center stage on a fun fold card! I don’t know the name of this specific fold (which I learned many years ago at a stamp store), but I found an on-line tutorial by a friend of mine, Beccy Muir from Beccy’s Place for a Flip Fold card, which is similar (and Beccy’s instructions- link in my supplies listing- are so easy to follow!) A sentiment and several items from my stash finish off the fun card.

     I’m entering this card into several challenges including Park Hopping-My Happy Place (I discovered this challenge several months ago and it has become a favorite of mine as I’ve learned lots about amusement parks. Many I never even knew existed, and I learned a few fun facts about others. The challenge host, Makira, provides a listing of “inspiration” to help learn more about Amusement Parks around the globe. That is where I learned about “The Cats of Disney.” As a grade school student, I remember watching the always sweet and gracious, Walt Disney, walking through the "Disneyland" he had built in far-off California. Even on a B&W TV, it looked both amazing and magical. Little did I know that there were cats that actually got to live there! Thanks to a link that Makira posted, I learned about them… and you can, too!)

 

Supplies: 

·   Digi with attached sentiment- LeighSBDesigns (Meowy Christmas)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   A card fold similar to this can be found on Beccy’s Place Blog HERE

·   Cat Paw Print ribbon- JoAnne’s

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Show Us Your Pussycats Challenge- Furry Thing Goes (#90 July)  

Park Hopping-My Happy Place (July)    The Cats of Disney

Rudolph Days Challenge- July

{BYSHC} Challenge FB Christmas in July  

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog: ATG #259

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday (Christmas)

Outlawz Challenge- July 2023 Linky

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- AG

 

I love making cards for the Snippets challenge, and the last one I made turned out so well, that I’m using the same technique again, but with two differences. 1) I’m using a pre-colored Christmas image (Rudolph was the free digi for the June Gecko Gals Monthly Christmas Challenge. I don’t think this digi is available anymore, but the July one is a beautiful vintage Santa… which I already snatched up! You can find him HERE), and 2) although it still has a Christmas theme, I’m using less traditional shades of red and green to match the shades on Rudolph. He is so adorable!

Note- Instructions for this technique can be found on my earlier posting HERE. I remembered to take a few photos when I was making this card, thinking they might make it a bit easier to follow the instructions. I saw a card with this type of paper piecing earlier this year, but cannot remember where, so can’t give credit. If anyone recognizes the technique, please let me know! Thanks and I hope you try it, you know… to upcycle and help save the planet!

Supplies: 

·   Colored Digi- June freebie at Gecko Gals Monthly Christmas Challenge. Check out the one for July HERE)

·   Light shading and highlighting added with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and a Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Front Sentiment- “Ready or not here comes Christmas” from Beccy’s Place Digital set (Here Comes Christmas)

·   Inside Sentiment- “Get your fat pants ready!” from Beccy’s Place Digital set (Grumpy Goose)

·   Clear Self-Stick Laminating Sheet (I use the Avery brand, but there are other options on the web)

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Snippets- Week #459
Double D’s Challenge- Christmas in July   
BYSHC 2023 Christmas in July Linky Party 
Beccy’s Place Challenge- July         Since I’m a Contributor for Beccy’s Place, I’m entering just for fun!

 

This card was created for the Butterfly Challenge, one of my favs! Mrs. A, the sponsor, offered several changes for the summer. We can use any colors, folds, etc. that we desire as long as we feature at least one butterfly.  This time there is a them, “Flowers”. The scripture card is from my stash, and it includes flowers. So I got to work, coloring it with a new set of pens that cover an image like thick enamel (think nail polish!) I love the bold and bright colors, especially when highlighted with a bit of white gel pen. The little butterfly is also from my stash. Actually, a whole bunch of them come from my mom’s stash, which I inherited about 12 years ago. So… these pretty butterflies, which have a bit of a retro feeling,  are probably at least 30 years old! I left the inside of the card blank, so that it can be sent for any reason.

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Scripture tag from my stash

·   Colored with Sakura Gelly Roll Moonlight Pens and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Lime green fabric butterflies, and cardstock from my stash.

Entered into:  

Butterfly Challenge- #19 Flowers with Your Butterfly  

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #605-606 Anything Goes   

Paper Funday- #55 Anything Goes