December Daily: Days 11, 12, 13

Welcome to more December Daily 2015!  Some of the following pages were a touch more time-consuming that was typical, but I say that in a good way.

I knew for Day 12 I wanted to use the 2 x 2s, so I thought that would make a nice double-page-spread for Day 11, as Day 11 was low in the photo area.  I decided to take a picture and journal on it for Day 11.  The journaling is in white, and is somewhat difficult to see.  I kind of liked it that way, considering the text's message.  It is definitely a metaphor for life being clear and unclear over the past two decades.  (Below is a closer shot.)  I decided to go with some see-through 2 x 2s with Heidi Swapp sequins.  Then I used Ali Edwards' December Daily (Technique Tuesday) stamp set to create a 2 x 2 back to back with a 2 x 2 on Day 12.  I used my Fuse tool to close up the sequin pockets.  For the patterned paper, I mainly used some craft patterned card stock from Stampin' Up! (I believe it is no longer available).  I liked balancing a couple of Bingo cards, and I thought the "Time" one was perfect for the page.

I had to do some blurring here because my niece wants her kids off social media.  Behind the blur, trust me, is one of the cutest faces ever.  On this day, I went to my great nephew's Baptism.  It was a whirlwind trip, and it was so nice to see everyone and their kids, even for just a day.

The middle vertical photos are adhered to each other and hole punched.  They are page-protector-free.  I was thanking the great gods of filters that I had Rad Lab, as the lighting in church was not the best for iPhone shots.

Here is a close look at these ca-yute tiny sequins by Heidi Swapp.

Despite the simplicity of this last page, I printed and reprinted these photos several times.  The page captures my [VERY] early morning flight and the weird, unseasonably-warm weather we are having this December.  Seeing the sun come up on a plane above the clouds is pretty cool.

I have lots planned for Days 14 and 15, but I am running out on time in the day.  Tomorrow!

Happy Father's Day 2015

For our guy this year.  In addition to an EBay gift certificate (he loves buying dude clothes on EBay), I made him this card inspired by this pin.  I used some Stampin' Up! and Basic Grey paper, as well as SU! punches to make the bow ties.  The background is embossed with a Stampin' Up! embossing folder, inked, and popped up with Dimensionals.  The sentiment is part of the Hero Arts Celebrate Everyday set. I used Bazzill craft cardstock. Here's a closer look.

The inside is fairly simple.  I used an Ali Edwards Technique Tuesday stamp (Always Adore set)for the message that says it all.  Stamped on white for more pow!  

Here's to all the great dads out there, like the one my kids have!

Administrative Professionals Day and a Shower

This little gem I made for one of our secretaries for Administrative Professionals Day.  The card base is from Lawn Fawn, the bakers twine is from my stash.  The stamp set is from Technique Tuesday.  I added a close up so you could see the Wink of Stella on the metal.  All other coloring is done with Copics.

This card is soooo much fun.  This is for a friend's shower.  We will be giving her a card to a home improvement center, and it's from several of her co-workers.  I thought we could each sign on a tool.  The tools come out of the pockets, except the hammer, which is pretty secure in its position.   The template is actually a Father's Day idea from this crafter.  I used some Copics to color, as well as Lawn Fawn stamps to personalize.  My printer and some cardstock helped with the rest.

Stay cool!

This card is for a friend currently battling breast cancer.  She mentioned the other day that she had to beat this so she could get in some pool time this summer.  My kinda gal!  We decided to send her a little pick-me-up, and I was asked to make a card for it.  We are going with a summery, sunshiny theme.  I thought this was fun.

Stamp set: Cool by Technique Tuesday
White craft ink by Hero Arts
White gel pen
Copics
Lawn Fawn Stitched Journaling Card die
Stampin' Up! cardstock
Michaels cardstock
Glossy Accents

Inside:

From the Kelly Purkey I'm Sorry set.