February 19 2020

Hello and welcome back! Today was one of those days where time just flew by. Bible study was awesome. You can find that on my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/evabussom. I'm normally live at 8am MST.  Still looking through boxes, it's like it will never end.  I can't wait until we can get a garage built.  The hubby and I discussed where our desks will be temporary while some of the renovations are in process. We have a couple of options. Since we aren't able to get much done this spring or summer, too hot in AZ we will do little jobs that don't take as much time, nor are they outside.  We have finalized the kitchen layout for later this year (hopefully) and if all goes to plan, I will be sharing that on FB videos. 

My card today is a watercolor piece with a sketched outline and a simple greeting.  I used Altenew's 36 half pan watercolors. Adding color then removing some of it with a baby wipe. Then moving up and down to add or reduce the intensity of each color, which is purple, red, orange, and yellow. With Hello and Hugs Stamp set as my sentiment. The large stamp Hello was a perfect greeting for everyday cards. 

Here's a close up of the color, you will also notice there is a bit of gold watercolor in there as well. 

Well, that's it for today! God is love, forgiving, and blessing us in all that we do, be thankful for His amazing grace.
:) 

February 9 2020

Hello and welcome back to the blog. Today was a great day to get some stuff done around the house.  We watched a couple of movies afterward and I chatted with my crafty pal, Jeanne for a while too!  The hubby did our first ever online order from Walmart for a few things we forgot when we shopped the other day. The teenager went to a party at friends, so the house was pretty quiet.  I ordered some new books to read and as soon as they come in, I'll share the titles with all of you!  In the meantime, I think there's a card waiting to be shared, so let's get to that!

For today's card, I went a little girly, with bits of blue! I used the Build A Flower: Aster stamped on a print from the Reflection paper pack.  I love how the colors look on the stamped image. It's a great way to add color to a stamp without coloring!  I also used the Creative Edges: Lace Die, using Blush cardstock, I repeated the cut 4 times, using strips of 1 3/4 wide by 4 1/4 long. I also added a small stripe of Turquoise cardstock. The splatters, in pink, and black! The stamp set also has sentiments and I cherish our Friendship, so fabulous! I had to use it!  All but the floss is from Altenew and there's a link on the side to help you get to that page!

That's it for today,  but I'll leave you with a few words of prayer.
Lord thank you for the countless blessings you have given us, we stand strong in witness of your holy name. Amen
:)

January 17 2020

Hello and welcome back to the blog!  Today I am sharing a card for my favorite challenge Freshly Made Sketches!  But before I get to the challenge, I gotta say yesterday was interesting and today my shoulder is feeling much better, but still has a long way to go. I was chatting with Jeanne and saying how we need to do a vlog about what happens while we crafty chat, lol! Some things are better left unsaid.  Just to let you in a bit, I complain about not have the latest and greatest and how I used to be a show-off, and how I felt like an ass.  What happens in a crafty chat, doesn't always stay in the chat! lol.  Jeanne is my bestie and totally understands me. I'm damn lucky to call her friend!

FMSChallenges #418 is from Jacquie this week.  So you may notice that my coloring is different than normal. Since the shoulder isn't 100% yet, I thought I'd go old school, and color only the outlines of the images for my floral from Simon Says Stamp its called Center Cut Flowers. I used Prisma Colored Pencils in Aquamarine, Chartreuse, Sunburst Yellow, and Process Red. Along with a Stitched Circle die from my stash and Lemon Yellow and Obsidian Black inks from Altenew.  I didn't have a die, for the shape, but I thought the stamp was very reminiscent of the sketch for the challenge.  I also took the leftover colored piece and made it into a bookmark for my bible.

Here is just the card I made for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #418.  I love coloring the lines.  I did leave a few of the images, plain. To show just how beautiful  the image is with just a touch of color. The sentiment is from Reverse Confetti, God is good stamp set.

Here's the other side, of my bookmark with another stamp in the same Reverse Confetti stamp set. Using the same Lemon Yellow from Altenew, I wiped the oval ink pad all over the cardstock. 

Yesterday's Bible verse of the day was thought-provoking, I thought I'd share it with you. I will not be with you anymore unless you destroy whatever among you is devoted to destruction. Joshua 7:12

Well, that's it for today, every day God gives me the gift of crafting, love, family, and friendship and I am grateful to him.  As the verse about says,  we need to let go of the things that we don't need and focus on that which makes us better. Amen

:) 

January 16 2020

My card is a simple one today.  The shoulder is still messed up and honestly, I'm in a lot of pain. I tried to relax as much as possible.  Still, life goes on, with or without our input, it seems less of our making and more of others. That is why regardless of how we feel, we continue to rise to the occasion.  Praise Jesus for this day

Today's card is made with Beautiful Heart is from Altenew.com and has a large floral, large leaf (shown) and a small leaf image along with the sentiment you see below.  There are days where the leaves are my favorite part of the stamp set. I grew up in the mid-west, where the trees grew tall, wide and beautifully green.  Somedays I miss those trees that I knew growing up.  

The other products I used are Inks, Obsidian Black Ink, and Green Fields Oval Ink pads on white 80 lb cardstock.  I love the look!  Sadly I've only got the one card today.

Hoping my shoulder will be back to normal in no time, for now, I'll keep praying for good health, family and friendship, Amen

:)