Robin's fun Free for All challenge this week is all about saying a wintry "thank you" and bonus points for using something we got this year.
My "thank you" is to all the Splitcoasties who have left me so many lovely and encouraging comments throughout the year. It means more to me than you will ever know.
I have made so many wonderful friends here in Splitcoaststamperville. Just because we have never met in real life, doesn't make our friendships any less valued or important to me.
I know there are a lot of warnings about the internet, but I figure an axe murderer is highly unlikely to own Copic markers let alone pop up in a weekly challenge!
This journal page represents everything I love to do - rubber stamping, digi images, colouring images on copy paper, using pencils as a base coat and add highlight with Copics, fussy cutting, liquid pearls, glitter, Stickles, doodled border, brickwall stenciling, background text stamps, mixed media and journaling. For the winter component - they are all wearing warm jumpers. It's 40C/104F here today...very difficult to feel wintry LOL.
I bought this Dylusions mixed media journal months ago. I kept putting off using it because I worried about mucking it up. How stupid is that, I've already spent the money, might as well enjoy it.
I stamped the sentiments without a MISTI...can't remember the last time I did that. Anyway, the "thank you" words didn't come out clearly enough, so I went over the top of the letters using a Jane Davenport fountain pen (the ink is almost identical to the stamped ink).
Tip: When you need to draw/trace over the top of something, even lettering, turn the page upside down and just follow what you see. It will make no sense when it is upside down, so your brain will just follow what it sees.
When something is the right way up, our natural urge is to use our own style (which would be great if your name is Linda or Audrey).
In the blank space I have written (in the same fountain pen), the stamp brands and challenge keyword, so I can remember what I did.
Thank you for looking, it never seems enough just to say that but I hope you know what it means to me. Happy holidays and here's cheers to a wonderful new year.
Date: Thursday, December 27, 2018 GMT Views: 1149
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Stamps: Vera lane Studio (digi people), Penny Black dotty tree, Unity Stamps sentiments, Stamp It Australia text, Inkadinkado crackle stamp, Sassy Cheryl digi shoes, legs and Christmas hats
Paper: Dylusions Creative Flip Journal
Paper Size: each page 8"x 5"
Ink: Versafine
Accessories: Ranger brickwall stencil and stencil brush, Dylusions flip journal, stamps as above, Prismacolour Pencils, Zest it pencil blend, Copics, Liquid Pearls, Stickles, super fine glitter, micron pen.
Registered: September 30, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8058
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 6:59 AM
Oh Susie, you touched my heart! You're so sweet and so kind - and so artistically talented! Thank you for sharing yourself with us! I agree, SCS is a wonderful community that enriches my life enormously as well. I am so happy you are a part of it! (It was below zero (F) this morning here with winds and snow - "blustery" as we Minnesotans refer to it as - so a stark contrast from your 104! Yes, we are feeling *very* wintry here! hehe)
Jeremiah 29:11 Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni | Proud FanClub member since 2017
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Registered: January 20, 2016 Location: Freetown, Massachusetts Posts: 31441
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 7:50 AM
I agree with you, my friend, we're too busy coloring to go on murdering sprees. And I see that you were definitely busy coloring these fabulous gals! They are a hoot! Each one as different as each one of us. All you lovely ladies in Splitcoaststamperland have brought so much joy to my life. It's so wonderful to find an online community so full of love and kindness. Happy 2019, Susie!
Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54468
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 8:49 AM
I love how you take the various stamps and create something so unique, wonderful, colorful, fun, and really awesome!!! Thanks for sharing with us, your cards always make my day.
Happy 2019, Susie!!!
------------------------------ This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Registered: May 26, 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 5533
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 9:11 AM
You gave me an award yesterday for my combo Zippy Bridge guy and I give you a 2018 award for this VERY thoughtful thank you card which reaches through the cyberspace miles and connects us even more. I bet we all looked for ourselves in your line-up of beauties. Through your art, wit, descriptions, teachings and sharing your openness of heart, you touch all those who gaze, deeply indeed. Thank you for being a true highlight in my life.
Magnificent Masterpiece!! Sis Susie you never disappoint!! I always know I’ll come and find a Susie Masterpiece no matter the day , time, challenge or topic. Then their is the humongous ones with such Goofiness but so adorableness that just makes my day!! Not last nor less the stunning breathtakers!, and always with grace , creativity and Susie style and trademarks!! You are definitely many of our SCS Ohanas idol . And it is I who am so blessed to have shared and being blessed to have set eyes and warmed my heart by you and all you do!! Love ya Sis . With that said back At ya about our bonds !!
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Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 37081
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 1:31 PM
Oh, how I love looking at these fun gals in their funny hats : ). Love, love their colorful sweaters and your brick background. And, thank you muchly for that great tip about going over lettering- I never knew...
------------------------------ Claudia Splitcoast Fan Club Member
Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 22962
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 3:38 PM
Your gathering of eccentric splitcoasties is marvelous and I'm sure this is how many non-crafters see us - a bit wild, some might even say weird, free-spirited and bound to be and do exactly as we like! A wonderful tribute to all your virtual friends
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles
I'm not a Hoarder . . . I'm the Curator of an extensive collection of embellishments!!
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Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Sat, Dec 29, 2018 @ 5:04 AM
AWWW, Susie! Your words are so heartfelt! It is the way I feel about your friendship here on SCS too! ;) I LOVE your journal pages! I kind of do the same things, not wanting to "mess them up!" LOL Your work & sweet words ALWAYS INSPIRES me & helps me keep going in creating, Susie! YOUR FRIENDSHIP means more than YOU KNOW! (I'm SURE others feel the same!) ;) Are these Sweatered women US? LOL I LIKE sweaters! ;) You've created a PERFECT Thank You page!!!! HUGS DEAR LADY for your friendship!!! ;) (I PROMISE I don't have any axe's in my closet!) LOL I look forward to the coming year with YOU in our lives here on SCS!!!!
Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Sat, Dec 29, 2018 @ 12:53 PM
Susie, I'm so grateful to call you friend, to be inspired by your fabulous creations and read your marvelous write-ups. You and the rest of my SCS friends are bright spots in my day.
------------------------------ Carla ~ Proud Fan Club Member and Dirty Dozen Alumni.