Hello friends. I hope everyone is doing well; and those who were evacuated due to the hurricanes and fires are safe. It is very frightening with all the national disasters. I know it will be a long time before power, homes and lives will return to normal. My heart goes out to all of those people who are still in shelters, have lost their homes or lost loved ones.
It is time for another Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post; and our topic is "Make Your Own Background". I rarely do stamping all over a page to make my own background; but I have to say this was a great challenge. It took me a long time to stamp and color these beautiful sunflowers (I just realized that these may not be sunflowers. LOL! ) on the paper behind my image; and two attempts before I got it the way I wanted it. I decided to color all of the flowers, leaves, etc; in case I moved the image around; which I did. LOL! The image is Ching-Chou Kuik "Keep In Faith". I hope you enjoy this image.
Working on this card with "Keep In Faith" name gave me hope this past few days with my family and friends in the path of Hurricane Irma. My son Aaron and his family flew here from Argentina and had to change planes in Miami, FL on Friday; when they were canceling flights right and left. They made it to Los Angeles Friday afternoon. Three members of my family live in Naples and had to evacuate; and my daughter lives in Milton, FL; which is ok right now; but Hurricane Irma is still active in FL.
CTMH has created a stamp set to help the people who have been hit with these disasters. All proceeds will go to Red Cross. Scroll down for more information.
Created my own background paper with stamp set.
I thought this stamp was a sunflower; but now I am not sure. LOL!
Inside Card
Supplies used to create this card:
Dies
Frames on front - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle Dies
Hi There - CTMH Hi There Thin Cuts Z3359
Doily and Circle inside - Gina Marie Lotus Blossom Lace Circle Die Set
Image - Ching-Chou Kuik "Keep In Faith"
Paper background on front - created with stamp and copics
Paper Inside - CTMH Whimsy Fundamental Paper Pack - Z3350
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Canary and Goldrush
Sunflower Stamp - Penny Black Flower Gallary
Inks used inside - CTMH Goldrush, Pear, Canary, Sky
Ink used for front paper background - Momento Tuxedo Black
Sentiment inside - CTMH Workshops Your Way Father's Day G1134 (retired)
Sequins - CTMH Bronze Sequins Z4029
Copic Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, R30
Hair - Y11, Y21, Y23, YR23
Eyes - B00
Lips - RV10
Twigs on image - G43
Flowers - Y15, YR12
Leaves - G43, G46
Ink - CTMH Sky used for clouds (retired)
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (3 of 8) (Sunday)
Glitter N Sparkle - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
HeARTful Stamping Challenge - Anything Goes plus stamp (1 of 2)
Catch The Bug - Chin Up Buttercup (1 of 3) (Saturday)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Friday)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafting With Friends - Extra Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Emerald City Crafts Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Making Memories Crafting - Anything Goes or Color Board (1 of 3)
Morgan's Art World Open Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
As You Like It Challenge - Flora or Fauna (Love both, but use flora more than fauna) (1 of 3) (Thursday)
DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Wednesday)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
As You Like It Challenge - Flora or Fauna (Love both, but use flora more than fauna) (1 of 3) (Thursday)
DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Wednesday)
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Simon Says Stamp - Stamp It (1 of 5)
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (1 of 3)
Simon Says Stamp - Stamp It (1 of 5)
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (1 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Pammies Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Pammies Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Other Date)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Eclectic Ellapu - Flora and Fauna and/or Nature (No limit)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)
Love To Craft Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (3 of 5)
CTMH Special Stamp Set To Support Disaster Victims
CTMH has created a stamp set designed specifically to benefit those affected
by disaster, such as fires and hurricanes. The stamp set is titled "Stronger Together" and features a variety of sentiments that can be
used for comfort, encouragement and more.
All proceeds from the sale of this stamp set will be donated to the Red Cross, which provides relief efforts to multiple disasters, and which will allocate the funds to where they are needed the most.
C1716 - Stronger Together
Click above for link to September special
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September Stamp Of The Month
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$17.95 with no other purchase
S1709 Feel So Blessed
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Scrapbooking
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Using September SOTM and Falling For You Paper pack
CTMH Holiday Expressions Idea Book free copy
with any order in September
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NEW Annual Inspirations Book with $50 purchase
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