Wish Big with Peonies

 Hello!

Today's card features a press/foil plate that I've had for quite some time, but it's coming out today to play.  I was gifted this by the illustrious Michele, and honestly, I'm not sure why I waited so long to use it...  I hot foiled it today, then used the stencils to ink blend in the colors.  Thanks, Michele!

After die-cutting the piece down, it was mounted flat, pre-foiled sentiment added, then a leftover butterfly placed.  I love the vellum butterfly and how she adds in beauty but doesn't detract from the colors.

Since this press plate and stencil suite has never been used, I'll enter this in the NBUS #87 and Trible B - June, obviously I didn't use the wonderful violet color as an option.

Oh!  And Happy Birthday, Verna!

 

Supplies:

   PFS - Blooming Peonies pp/stencil (NBUS)

   SU - Textured Notes Frames

Thank you for the visit and have a great rest of your week.  May your temps not be in the near 100's like we're having!

Hugs,

TK

Hang In There!

 Welcome, welcome!

Today's post is all about encouring my son-in-law.  Yes, this would be the one who was in a severe accident, just 4 short weeks ago.  He's doing pretty amazing, considering the trauma and LifeFlights he's taken!  He even returned to work part-time, more for the mental stimulation than anything, as he's finding it hard being still.  

Here's his card ~

The new image was stamped, then the bobber, worm and heart colored with Copics.  I then masked them off and sponged the water and sky, drawing in more skyline break.  He's pretty cute for a guy hanging on for dear life!

Supplies:

   UN - Danglin' (NBUS)

   MFT - Wonky Stitched Rectangles, Waves stencil

Have a great week!

TK

Vintage Is In

 Howdy!

I hope no one takes that introduction as rude, but I guarantee Hubbs will get it!  Yep, this card is his Father's Day card -- albeit it only says that on the inside.  We're all about the vintage cards, antique furniture, etc.  Yes, we just bought a new Living Room set but we love our antique tables, benches, stands, etc.  So this card fits him well...

Popped up "new" die, colored just like his vintage GT500KR, cruising down the road of life with the sunset to the west.

To all the Fathers, all the fathers-to-be, and all those father figures, I hope you have a fantastic Father's Day!

Supplies:

   MFT - Sun Rays stencil

   SU - Textured Notes frames (love this pack, thanks, Jaydee!)

   HB - LL Muscle Car (NBUS), Take A Ride sentiments

Hugs,

TK

Happy 1st Birthday, Gator!

 Hello!

I'm popping in for a quick post.  I actually made a card!

Well, when the good things come along (May was not a nice month for our family - and yes, it came in 3s), you just have to celebrate the joyous things ~

Our youngest grandson turns 1 today!  Gator is his nickname.

My scene is lacking, but I think it represents him well, plus it was what I could do in the time alotted.

The "gator" (truly I don't know if it's a croc or a gator) and other elements were stamped and colored with Copics.  The scene was then made with masking and blending, and a sentiment computer generated, cut and popped up.

We'll be celebrating today with the usual festivities, for those who can attend, and the others will be missed dearly.

Supplies:

   MFT - Cloud & Make Waves stencils (NBUS, believe it or not...);Sunshine & Friendship stamps; Penguins In Paradise stamps.

   

Thanks for the visit and enjoy the day!

Hugs,

TK

Hap-BEE Birthday!

 Hello!

Today's post is for my Mom's 86th Birthday, and her 94 year old brother who will be celebrating Birthdays today!  Mom's Birthday is today, her brother's was May 18th, and since he's from California, we'll honor them both today.

Mom's card ~

The image(s) were stamped, Copic colored and cut down with different dies.  They were layered over coordinating designer papers, then popped up one layer.  The sentiment was stamped, cut and added.

The wings were sparkled with WoS, and the hearts had GA added.

A close-up ~

... and together.

Supplies:

   Hip Hop Honeybee (NBUS, but not sure I'll have time to add this into the challenge) - Unity

   Nesting Postage die - WF; Elegant Rectangle Stax - MFT

   Buzzing w/Happiness & BP27 - MFT

   Designer papers - Scbk.com & HoneyBee

  On a serious note:  Our eldest daughter and SIL were in an accident Sunday, daughter was ambulanced while SIL was Life Flighted to local hospital.  Daughter has since been released with wound care, SIL was then Life Flighted to Seattle 3 1/2 hours away.  Our initial trip to him was double the time due to the holiday weekend.  SIL's had 2 surgeries, possibly more to come and a long road to recovery.  Best news today was no broken back, he was finally able to sit and stand just for seconds; yet he still has breaks and internal bleeding.  We will likely be traveling back and forth for a bit, while also taking care of their house and dogs here.  A lot of things are happening moment to moment so I will not be visiting blogs much, nor posting but I wanted you to know that I will be back.

Hugs to you, and hug the ones you love!

TK