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Father's Day 2021

While we weren't able to spend the day with T's dad, we were able to spend some time with all but our oldest son and his wife over the weekend.  We delighted in seeing each of our grandchildren... and oh how they have grown!  We had our first "official" family gathering since the pandemic just a couple of weeks previously - with all of the family at my Mom's funeral.  We enjoyed a family picnic with extended family at a nearby park after the services.  

Our gathering this past Sunday, however, was just our family.  We enjoyed a nice dinner, lots of talk and the kids enjoyed watching a movie and playing in the yard... I'm so glad that it finally cooled down a bit and we could enjoy sitting outside.  Oh, what a joy it was to resume what we hope will be our monthly family get-togethers again.  

 

Before we got together, I was able to spend a little time crafting and created this card (sparked by something I saw on Pinterest) using SCAL5Pro and my new Skycut C24 plotter/cutter.  Cutting all the speech bubble (CreativeFabrica.com) was a breeze and even creating the gradient and sentiment for the front of the card was a breeze using the print and cut option offered in the software.  The boys seemed to like their cards and the personalized messages in them.  

The tie-dye look on the star was achieved using some Poetique refillable watercolor brushes.  They're easy to use and blend very well.  

We're still getting used to our new norm of not having Mom with us any longer.  It's strange not to share the progress on current projects or listen to the DVDs she enjoyed so much. We know that she's happy and celebrating with the heavenly watercolors -- the sunsets of late have been absolutely gorgeous.  We feel so blessed to have been able to be her caregivers over the last 5 1/2 years.  

2021 Spring Tags Challenge - day 3

This week is sure going quickly.  The #eCalmakers are having lots of fun over on the FB page... have you stopped by yet?  If not, hope you'll find some time to join in.  

This tag uses papers from an old 6 x 6 pad I've had forever and an old tool in my stash, the Making Memories Tag maker. 

The rabbit is my own design and colored using some watercolor pencils and a waterbrush.   Set aside. 

A little bit of white acrylic paint dry-brushed over the top of the cut pieces that were added to the tag base softened the colors a bit.  Some Old Paper distress ink was also blended on the papers...  

Make the tag using a small rectangle from a tag maker kit.  If desired, fussy cut an image using the template provided with the tags for the tag maker.  I had planned on using the other side of the paper I originally cut, but after seeing the perfect placement of the image on the other side, mind changed!  Follow the manufacturer's directions for completing the tag.  Secure the metal tag to the paper tag using some E600 glue. 

Using some double stick tape, attach the bunny to the top of the tag.  Add fibers to hang the tag as desired.

Thanks again for stopping by.  Be sure to stop by the FB page to see more... there are some amazing creations.  

If you haven't calendared some creative time into your schedule yet, this week, hope you can!  

2020 - 12 Tags of Christmas Tag 12

The tree is a sweet reminder that Joy can fill our hearts this holiday season.  eCal's triangle, vertical and horizontal rectangles and a star from the basic shapes library make up the base of this tag.  Print 2 Cut option for the "faux stitching" and Joy.  This was inspired by a clay ornament I saw on Pinterest.  A little bit of gingham ribbon for the hanger completed the tag.  

This is the final tag for the challenge this year.  It's been a delight to play and create this year's tags.  

I appreciate your stops throughout the last 12 days -- I hope you'll continue to drop by occasionally. I'm looking forward to new endeavors, play and creativity in 2021 and hope you are too.  

Happy Holidays and best wishes for a wonderful New Year!  

2020 - 12 Tags of Christmas Tag 11

This challenge is drawing to a close and you really don't want to miss any of the other contributions.  So hop on other to our Facebook page and take a peek at all the phenomenal designs that have been shared.  There are a LOT! 

I"ve kept this year's tags on the simple side for sure.  Maybe next year there will be a little more time to spend creating.  I've got a few ideas sketched in the "idea" book that I hope to have a chance to bring to life in the coming year.  

Here's Tag 11 -- The design is a copycat shape of a previous tag (.  The stamp is from Crafter's Companion and is colored with Ohuhu markers and set on a wobble.  I really like the little bit of action on this tag.   The sentiment is Print 2 cut.  Text on arch  inside and outside.  Font is from CreativeFabrica.  You could use print 2 cut, draw or the foil quill for the lines.  I decided to hand draw them with an ultra fine sharpie pen.  

thanks again for stopping by.  Hoping your holidays are filled with joy, wonder and creative time!  

 

2020 - 12 Tags of Christmas Tag 10

Pinterest inspired this tag -- I liked the lines and I'm glad that the eCal software provides the tools to make it happen.  Basic tag shape from the library, sized as needed.  Make a second copy and using the knife, cut the second one on an angle.  Add a line and use the wave tool and close the bottom half of the tag.  I added a line of small circles  -- I decided that the Let it Snow would be a simple print 2 cut  and I used heart 2 from the basic shapes library for the heart.  

The snowman is colored using Ohuhu markers, a sargent metallic pen and a bit of silver mica was brushed across a few places.  He is popped up on some dimensional foam.   I added some dimensional glaze to the front, let dry and then secure in place on the front of the tag using some dimensional tape..  The back of the tag is embossed with the Swiss Dots folder.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great week!  

2020 - 12 Tags of Christmas Tag 9

Today's tag is another image from the stamp stash.  The stamp is from a set from Crafter's Companion... and I've really enjoyed working with it the last couple of weeks.  

I used the Stamp 2 Cut option in eCal to cut the stamp after getting it on paper.  The cut is nearly perfect and I really like using that option.  Dies weren't available for this set and I did not find any restrictions with cutting with an electronic machine.  The tag is from basic shapes.  The stamp is colored with Ohuhu Alcohol markers. The font is from CreativeFabrica's fabulous font selection and was done with Print 2 cut for this tag.    

2020 - 12 Tags of Christmas Tag 8

This tag was inspired by a gift tag we received a couple of years ago... I was hoping to be able to use some of the Holiday "sprinkles" I'd purchased from KatScrapiness earlier this fall and a combination of 2 bags worked pretty well together.  The tag is created in eCal and cut on the eclips2 - my go to machine.  The front uses a triangle and vertical rectangle sized to fit in the small shaker front.  Use Front minus back to create the cut effect.  I used an old stamp set of swirls and flourishes on the front of the shaker.  It is stamped in Silver (heat set or let dry overnight).  The back of the shaker is a P2C piece filled with a snowflake pattern in silver from CreativeFabrica.  The banner on the front is also filled with the same pattern as the backing.  The word Joy and the hearts are made using the draw command and the Foil Quill.   A small silver heart from a nail art kit tops the tree.

I hope you're enjoying this year's selection -- and if you're wanting to see more, be sure to check out the album on the eclips/eCal Facebook page for all of this year's contributions!  If you're not a member, feel free to join us.  

2020 - 12 Tags of Christmas Tag 7

I've always enjoyed Trina Walker Clark's artwork and have used some of her SVG files for previous projects.  I'm so happy that I had this design in my stash.  You can find it at KadoodleBugDesigns - look by designer.  Christmas Gingers in a Cup.  The kit also includes some Santa Gingers.  I cut the entire piece on 1 sheet of 12x12 white cardstock.   It's all colored using Ohuhu markers.  They blended really well for this piece.  I decided to back this paper pieced ginger with a circle and set the ginger off center to the right.  I used some pop up dots for a little more dimension.  

Keep on celebrating your creativity this month.  

playing with paper in June

Just a couple of cards for the past couple of weeks, but at least there was a little bit of time spent at the craft table.

Digital image from Creative Fabrica.
Colored pencils (Rembrandt)
Paper (AC Cardstock and Bazzil)
Fixative (Krylon)

 

Queen & Company Special Delivery kit
Nuvo Crystal Drops
AC cardstock scraps

 

Gradient lettering done in eCal3 (Font: Impact)
P2C 
Lettering and base cut on the eclips2

 

Creating during Covid-19

This is a pretty quick project and instructions were clear and easy to follow from a new designer on Etsy. Rafael Migliorini, has a brand spanking new Etsy store and some fun designs are showing up. (https://www.etsy.com/shop/RMDesignerGrafico) 

The rat is a print 2 cut graphic from CreativeFabrica.  The box will fit some fun treats too.  

 

Mother's Day cards were quick to make (especially since time to play is in short supply). 

The background for this card is a purchased image is from Dreamstime.com.  The sentiment is a Print2Cut created in eCal3 and cut with the eclips2.  The stamped  and die cut tulips are from WaffleFlower.   Colored pencils from Rembrandt were used for the stamped images.  

There's more... but until the cards are delivered, the images are under wraps for the time being.  

May birthdays have come and gone -- and June celebrations are just around the corner... Looking forward to sharing a few more ideas here over the weekend.  

Spend some time in your creative space soon.  Make time for a some fun and play.  Will be checking back in again soon.