This set is filled with heart, because it is a case of one of the sweetest stampers ever, my Texan Sistah Joanie. I am thrilled to see Joan as the QFTD, and to gander thru her gallery once again filled me with memories of my early SCS days, and the many after-midnight chats we used to enjoy. (I can't stay up past 8:30 now!) Lol. Joan, your crafting has influenced me since I began, and still I am in awe of your beautiful work, and your beautiful heart. I hope your reign as Queen this week is a blessing to you! {{{Hugs}}}
I chose Gone Fishing, because I loved this project, and it features fish! This tin box set is going to Chip, you can read about him in MMTPT167. Chip is in need of encouragement and is a fisherman, so this set from Joan's gallery seemed perfect. I kept the same image Joanie used, and added a black & white striped DP on the inside to represent Chip's "referee" side.
The Scripture on the tags are from three different sets at ODBD, and were stamped in white on blackboard paper tags, and tied with hemp. I added a metal fishing spinner to hold them together. The challenge on the Twisted Sister Bus this week was to use metal- so I have that covered in the tin boxes, brads and spinner.
The small round box is a candy tin from Michael's. I removed the plastic top and stamped SU's Cheesecloth in black Stazon, and added olive colored Bazzill to the outside. The fish were watercolored, and have a coat of Crystal Effects.
Joanie, have a wonderful week, you sweet lil Stamper! LYMI!
Thanks for looking.
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Sun, Oct 16, 2011 @ 8:25 AM
Pat this is an incredible group of creations!! Love them all!!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
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Sun, Oct 16, 2011 @ 3:23 PM
OMGoodness - what a fab masculine card!! Your creations leave me breathless and I've so enjoyed my little tour through your gallery today - you are such an inspiration and a blessing my friend.
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Sun, Oct 16, 2011 @ 5:50 PM
Hi there Pat! Ooh, ooh...awesome! So sorry I am so late to greet you! Wowza...Chip is gonna be loving this one! Way to combine challenges and end up with an awesome gift for a fellow SCSer's hubby! I love it......All of your cards and projects are so amazing and such treasures! Love it Pat! The image is so manly manly and how cool are your sprigs of evergreen! You rocked this card for Chip!
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Mon, Oct 17, 2011 @ 11:09 AM
Awesome Pat, and love your story, what a neat use of the punch leaves, sure makes for a carpet of pine needles along the shore, and love the bg dsp, love and hugsss...
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Registered: January 21, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 5463
Tue, Oct 18, 2011 @ 11:08 AM
Wonderful project - Chip is going to love it. What a special personalized gift. I love reading your tribute to your friend Joan, how special to eavesdrop on your beautiful heart.
Registered: January 16, 2011 Location: beautiful B.C. Posts: 266
Thu, Oct 20, 2011 @ 10:44 AM
This is such an awesome set. It is both down to earth and spiritual and one can see how you put you heart into it. You did a great creating this beautiful set. The coloring and design are beautiful.Love the scripture cards, what a nice idea.Am sure it will bring much needed encouragement to Chip.
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Thu, Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:34 PM
Gosh, I look through your gallery and I am so inspired and uplifted! Your heart is as big as the ocean! What you do for others is such a blessing to them and I know you have to feel equally blessed to bring so much joy to others!
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