Encouragement Cards for Seniors

Ellen Hutson posted a challenge on her blog to make cards for seniors who are in Nursing homes. Unfortunately, they can’t have visitors during these trying times of the Coronavirus. Since Governor Inslee (he's not really a snake) issued a stay-at-home mandate, I’ve got time to create and spread joy to others. So far, I’ve got six cards done using products sold by Ellen in Issaquah, WA. Praying for all of us that we can avoid this nasty virus and for all the first responders and medical professionals who don’t have the luxury of staying home.

Stay Safe! Stay Healthy! Stay HOME!

Ink To Paper The Gift of Packaging- Gift Tags

Thought I’d do something just a little bit different using Tag Sale #4 with Shape Shifters Circle 1 so I did some ink blending using Aqua Mist ink. It’s simple but makes for a cute gift tag for this challenge.

Merry Christmas! 

Laurie's Fabulous Favorites: Inlaid Die Cuts

Now that the weather outside has changed, perhaps I'll get more time in my stamping room to create. Thought it would be fun to try Laurie's technique for this week's Fabulous Favorites: Inlaid Die Cuts. Canyon Clay seemed like the perfect color for Fall. Besides, we'll be spending time over Thanksgiving with my sister and family so this card will be appropriate. 

Laurie's Fabulous Favorites Using Kraft

Since Summer is gone here in WA State, it's time to get back to crafting a bit and getting some mojo back. Laurie's Fabulous Favorites challenge this week is to use Kraft cardstock in a project so that's exactly what I did.

In May our friend's grandson, an 8-year-old twin brother, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He has been undergoing extreme treatments ever since as an outpatient at Seattle Children's Hospital. Things for the most part are going pretty well, but the family of five could use some uplifting. This card will accompany the gift card we bought so they can enjoy a family night out. I just know they will be forever grateful. 

Ink To Paper Laurie's Fabulous Favorites

Laurie's Fabulous Favorites is to recreate or CASE a project that was used during release week. 

Since I need a birthday card for my DH and masculine cards are more challenging, I was thrilled to see these cards by Michelle.

I used a similar color scheme and graphic-style design but used totally different stamps and dies. It was a fun one to create, and now I have pieces leftover to make two more cards. Here's my version. 

Thank you for stopping by, and I really do appreciate your comments!

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: SU Going Gray, Simply Chartreuse, Enchanted Evening and Stamper's Select White

Ink: Enchanted Evening and VersaMark

Stamps: Star Prints, Harvest Berries and Penned Elegance

Dies: Triangle Trio, MFT Stitched Rectangles and MFT Stitched Oval STAX

Other: Nuvo Crystal Drops Morning Dew and Foam Tape

Ink To Paper Laurie's Fabulous Favorites (Framed Sentiments)

This week Laurie Schmidlin challenges us to create a card using our favorite way to frame a sentiment. Rather than on the Papertrey Ink Blog, the challenges are now posted on the Ink To Paper Blog here.

Lately it seems like I've been using white card bases for the most part so decided to deviate from that on this thank-you card. Here's my version of a framed sentiment. 

Thank you for stopping by, and I really do appreciate your comments!

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: SU Going Gray and Stamper's Select White

Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Limeade Ice, Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Harvest Gold, Tropical Teal, Smokey Shadow and VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: Penned Elegance, Some Like It Hot and In The Shadows

Dies: Some Like It Hot and Noted: Scalloped A2

Other: SU Dimensionals

Ink To Paper Laurie's Fabulous Favorites (Summer Colors)

It's been another busy week around here so just getting around to creating something for the first Laurie's Fabulous Favorites on the Ink To Paper blog instead of PTI. She challenged us to use our favorite Summer Colors. For me, that's a challenge in itself because I have lots of favorites. 

Since I've seen so many rainbow cards lately, I decided to go a little graphic ink blending hearts. Our grandniece recently enlisted in the Marines so she's started her Basic Training. After viewing her grueling schedule, I can't even imagine. The least I can do is make her a card and write her a letter. We are SO proud of her knowing she is following her dream.

Thank you for stopping by, and I really do appreciate your comments!

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and True Black

Ink: TH Distress Oxides and VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: Huge Sentiments

Dies: Huge Hugs and From The Heart

Other: MISTI, GKD Wreath Builder Template and Ink Blending Brushes