I created this card for Charles, a fellow Teapotter's husband. He recently had cancer surgery and is on the journey of recovery and wellness. He is a newbie Ham Radio operator. This hobby will quite possibly lead to communications and "travel" all over the world. The distressed Tim Holtz sentiment reads "the JOURNEY awakens the SOUL" which I thought was quite appropriate.
I flipped the 4.14.12, Unscripted Sketch #154 to accomodate my design.
Stamps: Several sets Tim Holtz, CTMH (#s)
Paper: Hobby Lobby base and kraft, Making Memories vintage kit (postage stamps/map/metal turns + brads)
Ink: Ranger tea dye, walnut stain, fired brick, Stazon black
Accessories: metal from kit, sponges for distressing, SU dimensionals, Tim Holtz ruler
NOTE: LOVE my Tim Holtz ruler. I measure all the edges to make sure my panels/layers are straight. The map on this card has a crooked "road" at the bottom so it looks like the panel is crooked but it is straight! Thanks Tim! Heehee! Truly, I think every papercrafter needs one!
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 GMT Views: 1687
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 @ 12:39 PM
So beautifully masculine. Love the feeling behind the sentiment, so true. I think Charles will be blessed to see this come his way.
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131739
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 @ 2:12 PM
Oh - I see what you mean about looking crooked. It's because of that red grid-line, isn't it. My issue with the TH ruler is that the markings wear off. I'm on my second one, while I'm still only on my original Judikins one I had before either TH. But one is metric and one is imperial, so I like to have them both .
Love your "stamps" and the way you used your hardware with the sentiment.
Registered: November 4, 2005 Location: Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 14
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 @ 4:25 PM
What an inspiring sentiment! Your card is so subtle and elegant (in a guy sort of way). I'm sure it will be well appreciated by your friend. Thanks for choosing to play along with us this week at Unscripted Sketches.