myasperations: myasperations 7-10-25

I was excited to see that the new Time Out challenge has the theme, Travel! I love all things related to travel, including sightseeing (especially beaches and national parks), spending time with friends or family, and especially flying (For nearly 20 years I was a member of a national training team for educators and I loved flying all over the USA, and meeting people for many cultures.) So I got busy creating cards for this challenge that I’ll be posting in the coming week. This is the first!

A snarky character named “Stella” from Bugaboo Stamps was a favorite. This Stella digi came with a snarky sentiment that has a ring of truth for me. This card also shows one of the many reasons that I enjoy using digi images- I was able to reduce the size of Stella's face to fit on her passport! After printing, trimming, coloring, and adhering the “photo” in place, Stella’s passport was ready for use!

Supplies:

· Instructions for Z-fold card base can be found HERE. (Note- I made the front panel a bit thinner than instructed so that, when closed, the passport peeked out from the inside.)

· Digi and Inside sentiment- Bugaboo Stamps (Stella Calendar August-passport photo) Sadly, company is no longer in business

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

· Passport stamps, patterned paper, and Passport book are from my stampbook stash (Source unknown, I’ve had them for a decade or two.)

· Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

· All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:

Time Out Challenge- Challenge #292 (Photo Inspiration- Travel)

The Paper Shelter- #646 AG

Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge-AG July 2025 (optl twist- Travel Destinations)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge- #257 AG

I had fun making this card using a cute little ant digi, all decked out to enjoy some picnic treats! Scraps of glossy paper, in shades of pink and green, plus a permanent black marker to add “seeds,” helped me create this wedge of yummy Watermelon. I had downloaded some Basket cupcake wrappers earlier this year for Easter, and they became my picnic basket. I just trimmed one to size and draped the end of a checked napkin over it. A few sentiments and a pair of bees help to complete the card. Easy Peasy!

Supplies:

· Digi from Bugaboo Stamps (Ant Picnic) Sadly, company is no longer in business

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

· Watermelon made with scraps of Not2Shabby 6x6 paper pack (Watercolor Cuties)

· Heart-shaped seeds were added to the watermelon with a Sharpie Permanent black marker and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

· Basket created with cupcake wrappers from Skiptomylou.org HERE

· Picnic table created with scrap of wood-patterned paper- Hobby Lobby

· R&W checked napkin- package from the local Dollar Store

· Front Sentiments- Computer Generated

· Inside sentiment “Sweet Birthday Wishes” from Beccys Place Digis (Hello Cupcake) Sadly, no longer available

· Bee embellishments on the inside sentiment are from a Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Bees and Blooms) Sadly, no longer available

· Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

· All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge: July Color Board-Card=pale green, tan, and red

Outlawz- Tuesday Color Challenge- Color Board-July (Inspired by the twist- Show Us Summer, i.e. picnics!)

Not2Shabby Mood or color Board Challenge- July Card=green, pink, red, and blue-grey (in clouds)

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes June-July 2025 (optional- Vacation/Holiday)

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #706-707 AG/Family Friendly

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday: July Yum Yum (Food)

I’m getting low on birthday cards, so I'm working on rectifying that problem. This fun digi is sure to delight a cat-loving friend! Compared to the number of layers/items that I regularly use on my card, this one went together really quickly.