In less than a month, I will be 68 years old. How did this happen?! In September will be my 50th class reunion, which I will not attend because I don't trust that it is safe. I had a high school class of about 560 people and while I doubt we'll even have half that number, the committee refuses to reschedule. Enough said about that.
I am a Leo. I was pondering yesterday's F4A, I like kitties but am not inspired by them artistically like some of you wonderful kittie people. I don't drink so couldn't do pina colada, don't even own any alcohol related stamps and don't have a coconut stamp. Then I remembered this lion wood mounted stamp, bought at a store called Banner Craft so many years ago. I bought it because I'm a Leo. So this card is an ode to me, myself and I, because Leos are like that: arrogant, stubborn, self-centered, lazy, inflexible. Hah...can't we all be like that sometimes?! We are also creative, passionate, generous, warm-hearted, cheerful, humorous...ditto on that. I'm more introverted than Leos are supposed to be, but I do like theater, taking holidays, being admired, expensive things, bright colors, fun with friends. I (used to) see friends more than my family.
So enough about me.....(don't say it!). Stamped the lion in several inks layered on top, masked him, stenciled the sun (because the sun sets and rises on me), added some metallics on top of that and made myself a little party hat because I'm a party animal (no). I loved this funny sentiment from IO.
Don't worry, this card isn't for me, it will be sent to a good friend who is also a Leo. But I could make another for me, myself and I. Oops, forgot to include my inspiration. There is a handmade lion rug on the site...really super site, by the way, I love quirky things: https://www.eyeon.design/products/handmade-animal-rug
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2020 GMT Views: 676
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sat, Jul 11, 2020 @ 3:42 PM
You are a hoot Jean. Your write-up is hilarious and your card is a perfect accompaniment. I love that the sun sets and rises on you!! Thanks for adding such fun to our challenge.
------------------------------ Susie
Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.