Creative Pursuits

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Lets Celebrate Balloon Bouquet

Apparently I cannot get enough of the slimline cards.

Stamp Sets

The Greetery – Cake Pop Sentiments and Balloon Bouquet

Inks

Altenew Crisp Dye Ink – Moss and Cotton Candy

Versa Fine Noir Onyx

PTI – Raspberry Fizz

Fresh Ink - Celery

Papers

PTI White Linen Fresh Snow and Spring Rain Pattern Pack Card Stocks

Accessories

The Greetery Die – Balloon Bouquet

Pink Fresh Slim Diagonal Stitched Rectangle

3M Foam Adhesive, Gina K Connect Glue, Gemini Die Cutting Machine

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Balloon Birthday

My first playing around with balloon and pinwheels. Subsequently, I have many different ideas in my head now.

Stamp Sets

The Greetery – Balloon Bouquet and Pinwheel Party

Inks

Distress Oxides – Peacock Feathers and Pickled Raspberry

Altenew Crisp Inks – Hunter Green, Teal Cave and Fuchsia

Fresh Ink – Celery

PTI – Lovely Lady

Versa Fine – Onyx Black

Papers

PTI – White Linen Fresh Snow and Lovely Lady + White Basics DP Card Stocks

Accessories

The Greetery Dies – Big Balloons and Pinwheel Party

The Greetery Stencil – Pinwheel Party

Pink Fresh Slim Diagonal Die

SU White Twine, CraftMedley Cup Sequins, 3M Foam Adhesive, Gina K Connect Glue and Gemini Die Cutting Machine

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Wish Pocket Card

This pocket die was designed by Marilyn Gabriel and I love it.

Could not wait for the recent release by TheGreetery and wanted to use the pocket die so this is the result.

Stamp Sets

The Greetery – Birthday Blooms

Inks

Altenew Crisp Dye Ink – Moss

PTI – Lovely Lady and Autumn Rose

Fresh Ink – Celery

Versa Fine – Onyx Black

Papers

PTI – White Linen Fresh Snow, True Black, Lovely Lady + White Basics DP and True Black Pattern Pack DP Card Stocks

Accessories

The Greetery Dies – Postal Frame and Birthday Blooms Dies

Ink to Paper – In Stitches Back Pocket Die

Nuvo Gloss Crystal Drops – Simply White, 3M Foam Adhesive, Gina K Connect Glue and Gemini Die Cutting Machine

Favorite Quotes

Time and trouble may tame a wild, young woman. But a wild, OLD woman is uncontrollable by any force.
Learn to Dance Above the Abyss
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. John 16:20
Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, who sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them - Psalms 32: 1 & 2
Life isn’t about waiting for a storm to pass…it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" Psalms 147:3
'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a life.'
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase
Live passionately,Love boldly, Learn from your mistakes, and Leave a legacy that endures for generations after you're gone
"Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History" L.T. Ultrich
"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong". Mahatma Gandhi
"Worry does not empty TOMORROW of its promises; it empties TODAY of its strength." Corrie ten Boom
A Woman shoud have a youth she's content to leave behind. "Maya Angelous"
Every Woman should know that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over. "Maya Angelous"
Every Woman should know that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents. "Maya Angelous"
Every Woman should know how to fall in love without losing herself "Maya Angelous"
This is the day that the Lord has made, I will be glad and rejoice in it