Emboss on Tim Holtz's "Grunge Board Blocks"/ Happy Anniversary Card

Hello friends and possible future friends, thank you for visiting my blog today! 


Oh how fun it is to be back but also challenging... I forgot how much effort there is to putting a post together, not only photo taking, remembering the products and how you made it but also how to word everything!!! lol
You have to remember I live in PEI but I am a pure bred Newfoundlander and we have quite an accent as I am sure you have noticed when I posted a video of Michael walking on Friday... I am from Marystown which is close to where Shaina Twain's family originated (Lawn), did you know that I am Shania Twain's distant cousin which I only found out last year and whatdaya know I sing and compose as well...runs in the family! Her real name is Eileen Edwards for those of you that don't know. Fun facts!

Now on with the show....

Some of you may have heard of Tim Holtz's Grunge Board Blocks but for those of you who didn't , they come complete with a random font grunge board alphabet and precut extra-thick grunge blocks, I have used the blocks in my project and  inked them up with Distress Ink.

This set  contains 199 pieces consisting of 115 letters and 84 blocks, they come as low as $11.99 depending on where you shop, great deal hey?

For my project I created a card which is quite sturdy ... I used Chipboard covered with White cardstock for the back, what I really love about this card is I can put it in a shadow box, hang it or create a stand for it, I have chosen to do the later.

I have created this project for very close friends of mine which I won't reveal their names for they occasionally drop in  and I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise.

I am totally in love with this Wooden Stamp I bought at Michael's Store, isn't it elegant? It is hard to see but if you enlarge the picture you will see I used a wood grain embossing folder for the label..love it!

I stamped the image while the grunge blocks were still attached to each other then stamped the dove image using a medium. Next I covered in white embossing powder and heat embossed it.  I broke the blocks apart then  inked each grunge block with Green Hills Shadow Ink and Mowed Lawn around the edges.

Products Used

Not seen in photo:

• 8 1/2" by 11" Chipboard (found at Michael's Store)
• Paper trimmer
• Glue
• One carnation
• ruler

I hope you like it , have a fantastic day!!!!

 

Dedicated To A Very Special Boy - Colin

 This is my second post today, if you missed out on my written card tutorial "XOXO" go HERE

If you missed out on Saturday's Sneak Peak, go HERE

Hello Again!

I generally don't do two posts in one day but today is different, while visiting blogs today, Vicky over at "Crafting Vicky"

had written a post about a young boy whom she learned about on FB, his name is Colin, this is his story written by his mom...

 I am Colin's mom, I created this page for my amazing, wonderful, challenging son who is about to turn 11 on March 9th. Because of Colin's disabilities, social skills are not easy for him, and he often acts out in school, and the other kids don't like him. So when I asked him if he wanted a party for his birthday, he said there wasn't a point because he has no friends. He eats lunch alone in the office everyday because no one will let him sit with them, and rather than force someone to be unhappy with his presence, he sits alone in the office. So I thought, if I could create a page where people could send him positive thoughts and encouraging words, that would be better than any birthday party. Please join me in making my very original son feel special on his day.
 
Jennifer Cunningham also wrote:

"If you can see someone with challenges, like someone with crutches or wheelchair, you know you need to open the door for them. But if someone is acting differently, you may not know they have challenges that you may not understand.

 Now how true is that!!!  Being a mom with a child with a disabilities and seeing different behaviors not understood by others, my heart goes out to this boy.

What they have done in the school for Michael to make everyone aware of Autism is heartwarming as they would gather the whole grade together and talk about Michael's mannerisms, the way he talks etc.. also they put Michael in with different students every year so that everyone could get to know him. I know I am truly blessed for there has never been a major negative episode, Michael is loved by all students and they go out of their way to take care of him.

Now you could understand why this has effected me so much to think that Colin suffers the way he does and therefore his mother suffers along with him.

I wanted to be one of the millions, yes millions that send Colin a card for his birthday  and I just finished making this one:

Here is what the inside looks like before I personalized it:

I sure hope my card along with many others will send lots of chuckles and sweet warm smiles to Colin, I am entering this card into:

SEND A SMILE 4 KIDS CHALLENGE BLOG

You have until Friday February 28th at noon CST to enter this challenge. 

 They suggest that you consider sending your card(s) to one of their 8 children's hospitals which I will do in the future but it is an option.

AND
FOLLOW THE RECIPE/CATERED CROP (BIRTHDAY) 
Link up by  March 1st  (Saturday)

If you would like to join in on millions send your card to:

Colin-
PO box 756
Richland, MI 49083-0756

Colin's Birthday is March 9th

 Be Blessed and have a great day!