Monday, June 24, 2013

Miss You Tree

In today's episode of "It seemed like a good idea at the time", I was inspired by this card made by Jess Larsen for the Simon Says Stamp blog. Last week I made this:


Then I got distracted (more on that in a moment), so it sat there for a week. Tonight I decided it really needed more white on the background, but since it was TOO LATE for that, I just cut it out and made my own Polaroid look:


I was forced to make a square card since I refused to cut off the branches, and because I wanted it at an angle that left it too big for an A2 card base. And now this photo is giving me vertigo. If you're wondering how I did this, please check out Jess' post for the details. It's really easy. If you try it, though, add more white than I did.

Now for my distraction: I bought a house in Ohio. I DID! I'm planning to retire and move there eventually. The actual "when" is still in question, but I'm very excited. I'll be 30 minutes from my dad and brother, and since I grew up in Dayton, it's "home" to me. More on that as things progress.

I'm suffering from stamping withdrawal, so I hope to get back to some challenges this week so I have something else to share with you.

Thanks for stopping by!

Products used but not linked below: misc button, some misc really thick white card stock for the tree, Core'dinations white 8 1/2 x 11 card stock, square Nestabilities.





3 comments:

  1. WHAT?! Congrats, you crazy homeowner :D No wonder you were mildly distracted, lol.

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  2. Congratulations on your Ohio home! Details, we need details....and photos, too, please. You will have better stamp conventions up there, too. I'm jealous. Love the card!

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  3. That technique requires WAY too much patience and delicate hands! I love how your tree came out! You're so brave!

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