Happy Independence Day, 2020

I made several Independence Day cards using AlteNew's "Land of the Free" stamp and dieset and Taylored Expressions wonderful Stamp and Stencil Combo, "Fireworks Background"  This fun project also used Nuvo silver glitter, silver EP,  Red Nuvo Glimmer paste, Ranger Blue Embossing Powder, Ranger Moon Dust stickles, SU Real Red and Night of Navy inks, SU Real Red Glitter paper, and various cutouts created in photoshop.  All of the cards had different messages inside but all with an all-American flavor.

Happy HAPPY Father's Day Roger Wonderful

Why are there so many

Songs about rainbows

And What's on the other side?

Rainbows are visions

But only illusions

And rainbows have nothing to hide.

So we've been told and some choose to believe it

I know they're wrong--wait and see

Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection

The lovers, the dreamers and me.

Who said that every wish

Would be heard and answered

When wished on the morning star?

Somebody thought of that

and Someone believed it

Look what it's done so far

What's so amazing that keeps us star gazing

And what do we thing we might see?

Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection

The lovers, the dreamers and me.

"Rainbow Connection is a song from the 1979  film "The Muppet Movie", with music and lyrics written by Paul Williams and Kenneth  Ascher.
The song was performed by Kermit the Fog in the film.

(Inside sentiment reads)

Here's a rainbow of wishes for you on Father's Day Honey.  Do you Realize? YOU are a rainbow in so many people's clouds.  You see HOPE at the end of sorrow, JOY at the end of a storm, and

Love at the end of every rainbow.  Smile today and enjoy the simple truth that YOU make an awesome difference in so many lives. There is no one I would rather celebrate all the good times with and wether the storms with that YOU sweetheart.  To my wonderful Husband

Happy Father's Day

This card is created with Honey Bee Stamps Circle THIN FRAMES (HBDS-CTFR) Heart is a starform sticker, and rainbow is touched with Nuvo Clear glimmer pen for sparkle.

Happy TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY, Ashley

Congratulations to our grand-niece, Ashley as she turns 21.

Wishing you a FANTASTIC year ahead and have a wonderful time on your special day.

Wish we could all celebrate 21 --like we did 12~ 

 Wasn't that fun!

Gecko Roll Up Treat Box

The Belly Band

This Roll up Treat box is especially made for my husband's GREAT Physiotherapist, Steven L, who has helped him so much during the past six weeks.  It is created with beige and green cardstock and the 2 sided designer paper is by PhotoPlay and is called "Lizards"  (#NAT9672)  The little geckos are photoshopped to match the colors and accented with Nuvo Glimmer, Stickles rhinestones and enamel dots. The tutorial for the Roll Up Treat Box can be found at Mixed Up Craft  also InReene'sRoom and in my May 28th post here at Priss Papers N Pixels Blog.  The project takes quite a bit of 12x12 paper because basic measurement for the boxes is 11 5/8 ---just bigger than regular cardstock.  I love the character you get from each Roll Up you create.  Fun!

Mini Album

This intricate Mini-Album was designed by  Becca Feeken using the Spellbinder's collection of mini-album dies created for "Elegant Mini Albums Made Easy" Tutorial is located in the scrapbook.com classroom.  This one is created in white on white and accented with rhinestone border strips.  This is a demanding project, not easy, and uses at least 12 sheets of 12x12 paper.  Turns out ABSOLUTELY gorgeous.  Dies are intricate and of good quality and very versatile.  Cost of dies alone is upwards of $75.00 at this time, so it is wonderful that they are versatile and can be used in dozens of applications and projects other than a mini-album.. Dies held up well through at least 100 cuts.

Wedding card for the new Mr. and Mrs Swope

This card is created with Spellbinders Dream Catcher die called Inspire (IN-055) It is cut from glossy paper and embellished with the rainbow in rhinestones.  The mat is printed from My Clipart Store on Esty named Paper Tribal. The paper is printed with ink the color of "peacock feathers" distress oxide ink (Hexa is 01A3B0) The inside message is the beautiful Apache Wedding Blessing:

"Now you will feel no rain, 

for each of you will be shelter for the other. 

Now you will feel no cold, 

for each of you will be warmth to the other. 

Now there will be no loneliness, 

for each of you will be companion to the other. 

Now you are two persons, 

but there is only one life before you. 

May beauty surround you both in the journey ahead

 and through all the years. 

May happiness be your companion

 and your days together be good and long upon the earth."