No. 1 Dad Book Card

I have one last card to share for my upcoming Timberline class. This is a book style card that I've done once before.   It's for my dad, so if you're looking dad...shoo, go away!


Ok, not that I really think he'll see it before next month, but can't be too safe.

As I was going to say, when Father's Day comes around I have a hard time finding things in stores for him...or Engineer for that matter.  He's not a golfer, or a beer drinker (unless root beer counts), or a griller, or a car enthusiast, or a sports nut, or anything else that stores typically showcase for dads.  But what my dad is, is a reader.  Oh man, can that man read!  Growing up he always seemed to have a book in his hands.  Hmm.  I guess the apple didn't fall to far from that tree.

With him in mind, I made this last card in the set:

Stamps: My Hero (Hostess Rewards only), You're the Best

Inks: Chocolate

Papers: Timberline paper pack, Kraft cardstock

Accessories: Burlap ribbon, Durables Studs

Accessories: Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge

 

 

Inside I have a framed picture of the two of us...most likely very close to his first Father's Day ever. 

Awww...wasn't I a cute baby? 

 

I have some other designs in mind for Engineer using this same concept.  But I'll have to keep that hidden until Father's Day...I know he reads my blog!

Happy Mother's Day

Ah, the mother of all holidays!  I get to sleep in, have breakfast served in bed, read a book without interruptions...wait, no that never happens.  Maybe someday...

This holiday is kind of bittersweet.  I lost my own mother 4 years ago but have since then gained a wonderful stepmother.

This year my birthday falls on Mother's Day, too.  So you know...double presents!


I made a special card to send to my special stepmom.

Stamps: Universal Backgrounds (retired), Simple Beauty (retired)

Inks: Whisper, Slate, Black

Papers: White Daisy, Black cardstock

Accessories: Sparkles Clear Flourishes-Small, Black satin ribbon

Tools: Artiste Cricut cartridge

I used the Artiste cartridge and CCR to make the piano base.  On page 47 of the booklet, there is a cut for a card holder.  It is Accent 3.  I welded a rectangle to the right side of the shape and sized it to be 5.5"x8.5".   And yes, all the keys are individual pieces.  It looked so much better than just drawing the lines.

I suppose it has more than one special meaning.  My mom always wanted us kids to play, so we had lessons growing up.  I don't play as much as I used to, but I can still sit down and make something come out of the piano.


My stepmom also plays the piano and organ.  So I knew this card would be just perfect for her.  I'm so grateful for her bringing music back into my dad's house!

I also sent her a Base and Bling necklace.

Dreamer Style Sheet

Craft Queen Charms

Rhinestone Charms

I used a glitter nail polish on the Glass Cover first to give it sparkle.  Then used one of the images from the Dreamer sheets for the image.



Well I hope you have a great weekend and gets lots of special treatment from your family!

Teacher Appreciation Gift

Who can tell me what this time of year brings?  


If you said busy schedules, concerts, testing, field trips, graduations, parties...well yes, you are right about that.  But it is also Teacher Appreciation week thrown in there as well!   So what can you get for someone who spends so much time with your child during the day and helps shape them into the adult they'll be later in life?

The answer is...nothing.  Because really, how would anything compare to the work they do every day with a class full of children!

However, you should take some time to let your child's teachers know just how much you do appreciate them.  This year I made all of them something for their classrooms to remind them how wonderful they truly are.

 

 

Inks: Ruby, Honey, Pacifica

Papers: Ruby, Honey, Pacifica, White Daisy, Black cardstock

We only have two more weeks of school to go.  Already our June calendar is full and I get tired just thinking about it.  Hopefully one or two of those days will let us sleep in a bit!

Bling Up Your Base and Bling

Have you tried the new pendants and charms from Close to my Heart's Base and Bling line?  It's a very fun and economical way to expand your jewelry selection!  And while you can choose various charms and images to place under the glass covers...I did something a little different.  Take a look!

Faux Antiqued Silver Chain

Faux Antiqued Silver Circle Pendant

Circle Glass Covers

Liquid Glass



Pretty blingy, right?
This was so easy...it just takes some time.  So let me walk you through it.

1. Secure your Glass Cover upside down.  I used a mini glue dot to keep it from rocking around.
2. Paint a thin coat of clear nail polish.  Wait to dry.
3. Paint a thin coat of your choice of nail polish.  Wait to dry.
4. Repeat step 3 until you get the coverage you want.  Wait to dry in between each layer.
5. Paint a thin coat of clear nail polish to seal it.  Wait to dry.
6. Put a small...and I mean small, like the size of a teeny, tiny pea...drop of Liquid Glass in the pendant.
7. Place your painted Glass Cover in the pendant and...say it with me now...wait to dry.
8. If you used too much Liquid Glass and it's seeping out the sides, you can quickly wipe it up before it sets.

That's it!  So you see, it's not hard...well, except if you count the waiting.  But it's just about perfect if you do a big assembly line of these.  Start at one end and by the time you get done, the first one should be ready to go for the next coat!

If you do make any, I'd love to see your results!  I have way too many bottles of nail polish so I'm thinking some teacher gifts are in store for me this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by!