Doe, a deer

Doe, a deer
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

Here's my attempt at making a scene... no on the ones in public, though blogosphere is very public type of place. But making a scene w/ stamping.

Trust me, I've had proper instructions... you stamp it, mask it, then brayer it. First off, I have very little patient. Second, I always managed to muck up anything that has to do w/ a brayer. Third, I don't even know where it went... I think I may have donated it on my first hiatus. Nice, huh?

Well, so, here we are... a faux scene. It, ideally (read: in my head), is a very nice concept. You put them together, little doe looking up at the bird who is guarding the nest. But, it's hard when the real branch doesn't come from a tree... I can't put it too high because then the doe is not looking at the bird but looking into blank space. I can do photography composition better than using inanimate objects and try to put them together. Geez louise.

So, there is also my attempt to make grass happen nicely. It happened... that's all I can say about that. Maybe another try soon... we'll have to see.

Supplies:
Card by SU
Pattered paper by SU
Deer stamp by TGF
Branch/Bird/Nest by MFT
grass by ???

Who's nuts?

I know I've been neglecting my blog here, but just I was hoping I'll get to be helpful for my friends... so while I was hoping I'll get to be called on, I ran errands and stuff instead of making cards.  It's totally my fault...

Anyway, onto a funner, cuter card... Man, I really need my DH to take better photos... mine are driving me crazy.  Usually it's because I'm in a hurry and didn't have time to set up the photo thingy properly to take some decent photos.

That said, this is a fun little card... whenever I see that stamp, I always feel happier.  I'm not sure why, but I just feel giddy just seeing it.   

I'm working on a tutorial, so hopefully we'll get it done soon.

Supplies:

Card by DCWV

Patterned Paper by Basic Grey

Stamp by TGF

Sympathy card

Sympathy
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

**This is a special post dedicated to my friends who recently lost their son**

It is always hard to make sympathy cards. It usually mean someone is severely ill or someone had passed. Either way, it's hard to make a card like that for someone.

I understand that I will never understand what my friends are going thru. But I desperately want them to know that I want to be there for them, hug them, hold their hands thru this difficult time.

Unfortunately, everything I can say or do comes out cliche' and hollow. But, I meant them sincerely. Just hope that in time they know that their friends love them, are here for them.

This will be the 2nd funeral I've ever been to in my life. I've been blessed that I didn't have many of those to attend. I did missed a few, one it was just too difficult to go, not only do I not know the person's family (just know her and her husband), but she was the kindest person in the craft world in Houston. I just can't bring myself there, as though, if I didn't go, it didn't really happen. Another one was a dance person, at one point he was a good friend, but towards the end, he pushed alot of his friends away, and I just didn't feel right going.

So, that brings us here... may he find the peace he needed, and be well taken care of in God's hands.

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Cardstock by SU
Flower stamp by Verve
Word stamp by MSE

Maureen's baby shower

Maureen's baby shower
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

So, my ex-co-worker is due in August and she invited me to her shower. It was not your typical ladies sit around and ooh and ahh the baby stuff. It was families from both sides and I'm not used to having alot of guys in the same room with baby games and stuff. Anyway, the good thing was that you know there's guys to take pictures and haul large items.

Well, this is the card I made for her. She's a blonde, it's funny, because her hair naturally looks very very blonde, and you want to think that it's fake, but now that she's having a baby, and aren't allowed to dye it, I'm beginning to think it's her natural color. Haha, it's silly, I know.

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Flowers by Paper Studio
Stamp by SU
Green & Peach patterned paper by DCWV
Dress patterned paper by Memory box

Wedding wishes

Wedding wishes
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

Sorry for not blogging sooner. Stupid work computer. The IE browser kept asking me to sign in. Then it's supposed to route me to my page and it never happens... so I sit. The get-a-round was to go to Firefox, but since I don't normally fire that up... I have to remember to do that.

Ok, Last wedding card....

This is one of my favs. I know it's also the easy way out. I had just stamped the bottom and was going to stamp 2 birds I had from Paper Source. But by the time I did the flourishes and the birds, it just looked so small. So, I dug around for my paper and found this set.

Here's the thing: I'm very averted to cut up any of my patterned paper. I love them, all of them. Yes, even the ones I've forgotten that I had. Every paper I have I wanted it for a reason. Mostly because they're pretty. So, to cut them up, even for the greater good so that someone else can enjoy it; it stills pains me. I mean, it's like hurting one of my children. It's that deep.

Anyway... I am pleased to see that it turned out nicely, and the receiver loved it. So, that works for me. :)

Going back on the slim posting again... I'm working on a crochet project that needs to be out the door this week. Ack!

Supplies:
Patterned paper & Card by SU
Stamp by My Sentiment Exactly
Ribbon by American Craft
Bling by Lil Davis

Yellow & Purple

Yellow & Purple
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

Alright to continue on with the wedding theme, this is a yellow/purple combo. I didn't mean to use so much brown, but black on yellow seemed very harsh. Brown made the image softer for some reason. So, I just went with it, as they say.

I love this stamp! Frankly, if it's a good silhouette, meaning it's done well but not cheesy or too shadowy, I'll love. I think the patterned paper went along pretty well. I forgot who made the paper, will come back w/ the correct answer, I promise.

Totally didn't have time to create this week, maybe I'll catch some time this weekend. One more day till the weekend, wohoo!

Supplies:
Card by SU
Solid brown by Archiver's
Patterned paper by???
Stamps by Cornish Heritage Farm

Mr.&Mrs.

Mr.&Mrs.
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

So, as I was saying, this is a week of bridal cards week. This is the 2nd one. I think out of the series, this is the least pazzaz one out of the bunch. It didn't have tons of bling, but it is attempting to be clean and classy.

I was reading one of the many vintage blogs and saw some old designs that they had for wedding dresses, and it was clean crisp and still modern enough for today's culture.

So, I'm thinking... maybe if I can have a card that's just as timeless and maybe it will last a long time. Although, not all recipients keep their cards to infinity or anything. I can't even tell you where the cards from my wedding went. Probably recycled... sorry!

Anyway, Game 6 last night was interesting... it was fun to hang out w/ the boys. Too bad the hubby can't watch Game 7, because we're having a couples outing. It's a group of friends who don't get together as we all used to. Between work and family, it's just getting harder and harder. I know I'll hear grief about it till the end of time, but hey, you don't know the players on that game, but you know your friends... so that's my logic!

Supplies:
Background stamp by Savvy
Bride & Groom stamps by Amuse
Mr. & Mrs. Stamps by SU