This week's F4A challenge is all about the color BROWN - use it somewhere on your creation.
My oldest daughter loves to read and next week is her birthday so I bought her a book that was just published last week (so I would know she hadn't already bought it) and wrapped it in plain white poster/wrapping paper using a Tik-Tok tutorial for wrapping a blind date with a book.
Then I drug various TH distress ink pads down the paper and made a faux wood look background. I used ground expresso and vintage photo as my browns. I drew in some little wood marks with a sharpie.
This week's ART NUDGE challenge scene inspired the remainder of my decorations (check out the inspiration photo on their website or Facebook page).
Earlier this week I painted the cake peeking out of one of the pockets for the color challenge but wasn't happy with it. I cut it out and tucked it in with a spoon (says Drink Tea, Read Books and Be Happy), some tea, and a bit of money. She will love it.
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 GMT Views: 2447
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 27725
Fri, Sep 05, 2025 @ 3:53 AM
Aren't we lucky to have the tools and the talents to customize our cards. This is fabulous on so many levels and I love it. Drink tea and read books ...how perfect!
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 15133
Fri, Sep 05, 2025 @ 6:36 AM
What a super talented Mom you are, Nancy! She will be thrilled!
------------------------------ Rita
God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: July 20, 2007 Location: Fergus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 53360
Fri, Sep 05, 2025 @ 8:55 AM
She will love it! I know that I would, as I read a lot, drink tea and am usually happy. I love how you created the faux wood. It really looks like weathered wood. The pockets are great too.
------------------------------ Ina
"Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land." Psalm 85:9
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 106691
Fri, Sep 05, 2025 @ 11:20 AM
Fab card for your daughter. Isn't it wonderful to be a reader, who mothers and grandmothers readers as well! Life is good!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMER In and out of the hspital for months. Finally had back surgery on 5 herniated disks. Avatar is great grand Owen, who at 6 months is 19 1/2 pounds, and VERY LONG!! No teeth yet.
