I mean, whoha...I've been off for months on a big adventure that had nothin' to do with being creative in the inkiness kind of way, but you'd think I'd forgotten everything! But I am back, I HOPE, to this wonderful creative community that we ALL love.
And I thank, Ally and Cathy today for the fun challenge that my card encompasses. The Sketch
and Ways to Use it challenges.
I must admit it was frightening to go into my studio after 6+ months, so most of my card contains remnants of things lying in wait on my 'dream' table. I blew off the dust and went to creating. And it was HARD! I was shakin' inside as I fired up the gray matter and wondered if my hands could translate what was running 'round my brain. The Sketch Challenges, I find the most, well...challenging for me...but with Cathy's wonderful Way's...I was able to make Ally's sketch work. And it all began with the Catslife Press "LIFE is a PUZZLE image. My chipboard is the vertical/diagonal element and the puzzle is an ages old Sizzix die.
Life most definitely is a puzzle, where do we fit in, what do we fit in, what time fits in, who fits in...all those questions competing for our attention. I've certainly gone on long enough...but it's the thinkin' that gets me goin' on the puzzle...if I can find just one more fit....
May all those random pieces of your life come together in the most happiest of ways. Thanks for reading and commenting
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Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28837
Thu, Oct 17, 2013 @ 9:29 AM
How cute!! I love your puzzle piece and the sentiment on it. Great card!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: September 19, 2010 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 8979
Thu, Oct 17, 2013 @ 10:21 AM
I think this came together quite nicely, love it!!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131548
Thu, Oct 17, 2013 @ 10:50 AM
You haven't lost any of your creativity, that's for sure, Susan. I hope you didn't get any saddle-sores while you were on your big adventure. I've often thought of you. Jigsaw puzzles are something I really enjoy (great for when I'm talking to my dad on the phone!!), so I think this is an extra-cool card.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50475
Thu, Oct 17, 2013 @ 11:02 AM
Susan welcome back!! I've thought about you and looked for your creative cards but..didn't see any :( ...I really like your unique style: thoughtful, silly, artistic! This is a great take on the sketch! I love the puzzle pieces and your sentiment..did you know that puzzle pieces are the symbol for autism? They represent the mystery and complexity of autism spectrum disorder.
Registered: April 19, 2006 Location: Waterford, WI Posts: 20540
Thu, Oct 17, 2013 @ 12:59 PM
Wow! Susan, this is where you fit in! Yes it is! And you aced the challenge. This is awesome. Funny, just the other day I started digging in a bag of puzzle pieces hoping to use something on a card, but I would have had to put the entire thing together and I couldn't find two pieces that fit. Sometimes life is that way. I put them all back in the bag. I hope you don't!