Graduation or Teacher Card

I love Tim Holtz stamps and find myself reaching for them often.  I think this card would be great for a graduation or teacher card, even a Father's Day card if the colors were changed.  My Dad loved to read and travel (not to mention apples) and I know he would've enjoyed a card like this.

The images are colored with Distress Inks; I like to smear them onto an acrylic block and add water with a paintbrush.

Stamps:  Tim Holtz - Schoolhouse Blueprints
and Mini Blueprints 8

Tired Soul Creations - haha!

Hello out there!  It's been a year since I've updated anything in my blog and hope to post regularly going forward.  I've been busy with life but am trying to squeeze in play-time with my crafts for stress-relief. I hope you enjoy seeing what I come up with.

I made this card for my friend's brother that is battling cancer.  I find it very difficult to say what I want to say - sending love and support in a positive way. I feel that all I can do, beyond lots of prayers,  is give him a smile and maybe a laugh.  I hope that he enjoys it.

I am far from an artist and find that drawing ants is a little too challenging for me.  Maybe Tim Holtz can come up with some Ant Crazy stamps??  That would be really great!

You can see my ant-children are not lifting the world but are more into cheering me on while I do the work.  I wonder where I came up with that idea!

Tim Holtz Die "Globe"

This stamp, by C.C. Designs, has to be one of my most favorite floral stamps.  I did my best to copy the colors based on the picture that came with the stamp, which was really beautiful.  I used Copic markers on this card.  Not too shabby, right?

C.C. Designs - Himalayan Poppy