~ Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes ~
August 15th, 2011 by Holly McMillen
Hi Friends!
I use to say that my life was like riding a roller coaster. It dawned on me recently that it’s more like a hamster wheel. I am running, running, running and never getting anywhere. I have to own that, too. You see, I have a tendency to allow my boundaries to be broken (if I have a boundary at all!). I never was very good at sticking up for myself. My mom once called me a martyr. At the time I didn’t realize that statement was a negative thing. I mean, Joan of Arc was a martyr, right?
Today I am going to share a couple cards. One I made today for the Technique Lover’s Challenge (stacked cards ~ or also known as telescoping cards)
This was fun to do, but took a little thinking to make sure it opens correctly.
Here it is opened:
Here are my deetails:
Stamps: Rubbernecker Stamps Butterflies are Free SetSKU:538, Garden Shrub SetSKU:560, sorrow looks at yesterdaySKU:582-17
Colors: Always Artichoke, True Thyme, Riding Hood Red, GP White, Paper Studio dps, Vanilla
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, copics, Tim Holtz tea bag distressing ink, True Thyme, Regal Rose, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: vanilla brads, spellbinders fancy frames two, sponges, tiny prima flower, sticky tape, hole punch
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I’d also like to share with you a card I made for the Dare To Get Dirty challenges. I thought I had already shared it, but I can’t find it on my blog, so here you go!
Let me tell ya… I had such a blast making this card. I fiddle and fidgeted with the coloring and getting everything just so. I couldn’t find the sentiment that I wanted, so I made one up myself and printed it out. It says “O~FISH-ally Retired”.
Here are my deets:
Stamps: Rubbernecker Stamps Ralph fishingSKU:562-02
Colors: GP White, Kraft, Always Artichoke, Tangerine Tango, Paper Studio dp
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, copics
Accessories: embroidery thread (tan), large brads, swirls embossing folder, diamond plate embossing folder, circle punches, fishing flies, sticky tape, tacky glue, dimensionals
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So, we moved my studio this past weekend and now that it’s in a more convenient place (although it’s way smaller!), I think a stamping marathon is on the horizon!
Thanks for stopping by!!
Hugs!
Holly, hugs. You have a lot on your shoulders. It is ok to be the martyr sometimes. You aren’t alone. I am praying for you. I love your stacked card. That butterfly is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I hope I find time to play today.
Love the butterfly card! Can’t say I have seen that fold/type of card before. So unique and how fun! Great job on it.
Can see why you giggled at the second one. A pun just for you 🙂 Wonderfully coloured and the lure on the front is perfect. Great set of cards 🙂
Hoping you can settle into your new space well and enjoy a stamping marathon!! Just finished mine being a Guest Diva for Verve’s 4th anniversary Release. A huge bucket list item fulfileld and what fun it was being behind the scenes too. Needless to say, I’m having a Verve hang over today!!
WOWSA!
That butterfly card is brilliant and drop dead beautiful!
I LOVE THE COLORS!! And the mechanics–wow!
The layout for your fishing card is also brilliant!!
All so beautifully done, Holly!