JUST CHILL!

Is It Really Easy To Just Chill?

How many times has someone said, "Just chill, everything will be ok! Well, sometimes it's easier said than done and the person saying it really means well because they don't want to see you worry yourself into a tizzy.

It might seem like the person saying "Just Chill" is not very compassionate or understanding. It might seem like they are minimizing your concern at hand which is major for you because you are experiencing the problem. 

But, think back to every adverse situation you have encountered. Everything really does usually end up being okay. It may take some time to become "okay" but usually you end up being okay. The card I created for this blog post is a card to encourage the recipient to hang in there because everything will be okay, though it may seem like it won't be for a long, long time.

I was inspired to write this card because sometimes I just need to chill! This card was my second attempt. The first card, I scrapped because it turned out badly. I almost posted it to show you where I messed up but I decided it was too awful to post. I showed the card to my husband and he thought it was nice but I knew better. 👎 He's not very crafty. He's a tech person. See now you know why he thought is was nice. I was too embarrassed to post it so it went to file 13. 😞

Ok, Ok, enough of the rambling about the hot mess card...sorry for being a digresser. Lol!!

So, as I get back on track, I am pretty pleased with my second card. It is a clean and simple card. I didn't do anything fancy as I wanted this one to be clean and simple. Alright, not really. Truth is, I was weary from working so hard on the previous card that turned out badly that I only had enough energy left to push and squeeze this one out. LOL! It was worth the squeeze and push I think.

Now let's get down to what supplies I used to create this card.

• Altenew Inks: Jet Black, Warm Sunshine, Dark Chocolate, Parrot, Mocha, Sand Dunes, Expresso
• Stamp Sets: Grateful (acorns), Breathe (sentiment)
• 80 lb. card stock (always my go to)
• Paper Studio Simply Glittered Card base
• Rose Gold washi tape
• Fun Foam for panel dimension
• Rose Gold Sequins
• Inkadinkado Mask Paper
• Matte Medium adhesive used for adhering sequins
• Scor Tape 3/8" & 2"

I you decide to dive into card making leave me a comment below. I'd love to see your creative side shine through!

Welp, this is it until my next card creation!

I'll see you all in the next post so be blessed and be safe!

Linda

Peachy Hello Card

Well hello everyone! I know, I know, it's been a while...WHEW! You all know how it is when life gets in the way and interrupts our routine. BUT I AM BACK! And you guessed it, I have a new card to share with you that I created for Altenew's Certification Program that I am participating in. 

So, let's not waste any time, let's jump right on in here! So below you will behold the beauty of this peachy/autumn floral, Hello card I created as part of my homework assignment. Just look at her! Isn't she a beauty? The bold and subtle colors coordinating just perfectly. It can actually fit any occasion just by changing out the sentiment and it can be given in any season.

One unique thing about this card design is that it is a top folding card rather than a side fold. I like top fold cards! 💚

I know you are just jumping up and down inside wondering what Altenew products I used. Of course you are! Don't worry, It'll be our little secret. 😁 

Okay, so I used the Altenew Sympathy Stamp Set. The ink colors are Autumn Blaze, Peach Perfect, Mountain Mist and Jet Black for the sentiment. I also used foam dots underneath the flowers and leaves giving them dimension. However, the leaf on the left side was stamped directly onto the card. I did this following my instructor's design. Then I added flat back gems to pull everything together giving it a little something extra giving my card more of a finished look.

I think it turned out great! What do you think?  Let me know by leaving a comment below. So darling, until my next beauty, be blessed and stay safe! 

Linda 💗