Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sharing in a nation's sorrow

Today is one of "those days". A day that we as Americans will never forget. Much like the attack on Pearl Harbor and Pres. Kennedy being assassinated people know just where they were and what they were doing. Those things are ingrained in us. 

Today I wanted to share a card that I made last night after watching one of the many specials that are being aired. I felt like I needed to do something with all the hurt that I was feeling. It's a simple card but I couldn't see through the tears to do much more.

I pray for those that lost a loved one that day and for the first responders who continue to be effected daily with chronic health issues. God bless America.   

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

3D-orama!

Has anyone noticed that "3D" isn't what it used to be? I remember seeing Captain Eoh (have no idea how that's spelled) at Disney and being amazed by the 3D action. We were all ducking side to side so as not to get hit with imagined debris. Good times I tell ya! Not so much now. I just don't understand it. Why the giant step back?

Well my 3D projects won't make you bob and weave, but will hopefully make you squeal with delight! I know I did!


First I have a pillow box candy holder with a halloween theme.

All product Stampin' Up!
cardstock: Basic Black pg. 180 ib&c
Designer Series Paper: Frightful Sight pg. 185 ib&c
Ribbon: Basic Gray 5/8" Satin, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding pg 195 ib&c
Accessories: Scallop Square punch pg 210 ib&c, Pillow Box Die pg. 223 ib&c


Next is something that I just love to death! I am a huge reader and my biggest wish is that my son will love it as much as I do. In order to foster this I decided to make something fun for him. He just started Kindergarten this week and one of the things they do at his school is have the entire school read the same book on the same schedule. I think this is a fantastic idea so I decided to make these for his whole class. 

I have been seeing these bookmarks all over the internet so this is definitely a cased project but I decided to make up a little poem to go with it. "I am a happy book monster. I like to see how much you read. Don't leave me in one place too long, or I might have to feed!" I thought it was pretty clever. ;)

All product Stampin! Up!
Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Whisper White and Basic Black pgs176-180 ib&c
Designer Series Paper Stack 2011-2013 in-color Lucky Limeade pg 186 ib&c
Ribbon: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain  
Accessories: 1/2", 3/4" and 1 1/4" circle punches pg. 212 ib&c, Scallop Edge Border punch pg 211 ib&c


So there ya have it!
Don't forget to leave some love if you feel the love!

Keep the paper cuttin',
Kay

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