It has been hot, we haven't really gone anyplace or done much of anything but it has been relaxing. I have had a lot of time to think and re-evaluate things and I have to say I have had a change of attitude. Not sure why but it just seems like I have relaxed -- like a big sigh. I am getting things done but I don't seem as manic and rushed. It seems I have a mental list of things I need to do, have figured out the easiest way to do it (no procrastination, for one thing!) and then I have allowed myself to enjoy the rest of my time guilt free.
And I am enjoying my time. After a short break from reading I am getting back to that. I just love getting lost in a book and I really enjoy exploring our new bookstore -- which has a pokemon now, from what I understand.
I think I have to credit my new hobby with some of that calm, relaxed feeling. I have been playing around with the cardmaking some more and I have to say that I like small projects like this that can actually be finished in a reasonable time. There is a learning curve, however. I have learned that some white ink just soaks into dark paper. I have also learned that I can't cut straight and paper cutters can be confusing -- I know -- that is ridiculous. I have learned that glue, like school clue, doesn't work as well as tape. I also know that I have to quit shopping but I think I am done with buying big stuff -- now it is just paper and embellishments and stamps and such.
Anyway, here is my latest card -- it is silly simple and I am not sure if the pics will show up well but here it is.
This originally started out green and red -- but I used glue and it caused the paper to buckle. I used a Colorbox white stamp pad and dauber to stencil the design and the ink just soaked into the paper. So, I started over and decided blue would work -- I like blue at Christmas. So, here it is.
Now I have a lot of sweeping and reorganizing to do.
No procrastination!
6 comments:
A nice clear simple card, uncluttered.
When it comes to glue I like double sided tape but I always biy the "fingerlift" type. Do you have Pritt in your part of the world? I like that too.
Thank you! It looks better in real life than it does in the photo. I just can't seem to take decent photos these day -- blame it on the camera! I was using scrapbook squares and then went to the double sided tape. I like it pretty well. I am not familiar with Pritt. This card making business does have a learning curve to it for sure but it is fun.
Your letter came a couple of days ago and I will reply soon! I love getting mail!
You are doing great with your card making, BB!
My sweet charges are home with their parents now and I am going to spend the rest of the day reading!
Pritt is a form of glue stick - it's even considered suitable for children which is why it's OK for me. The advantage is that it is dry-ish and mess-free and is not expensive.
Glad to hear the letter has arrived.
Mary, I did a search for it and it is available on Amazon. I will have to put it on my Amazon list. Good thing to be safe for children -- as Bean gets into everything I have here (she loves making cards too, it seems) I really prefer stuff that I don't have to worry about so much.
Pom Pom -- aw, you are going to be lonely! However, I am sure you will enjoy the reading time! I am going to do that myself a little later.
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