yes Virginia, I do believe in Santa Claus.....

It's a miracle, a real Christmas Miracle...well it's not Christmas yet unless you count Christmas in July....and it's kind of not a real miracle.....BUT I AM FINALLY POSTING A CARD and ONE I ACTUALLY GOT TO DESIGN!!!!

So maybe it is a Yes, Virginia, I do believe kind of miracle.......

Well enough of that let's get down to the basics.....I have been wanted to actually design my own card for a while, but no time and there are really lots of lovely creations out there to copy, but about 2 1/2 or 3 weeks ago I actually got to design....

Of course this is not what I started out to make or actually had in mind other than the bird nest idea that I did get from someone else, I think it was Wendy Wiexler, who is great.....

Anyway here is the card...we are doing this in class next week....

 This is the first one (I did use a big bobby pin to hold it closed but it looked a little tacky)...

 So I used my thumb this time.....there is a progression from totally plain to embossing part to embossing all and then the addition of the bow and flowers....

 These are a little out of order, but you get the "picture".....

 The fold is called a "Joyful" fold...not sure why, but it usually is opened from the side....

instead of top to bottom.....fun maybe even joyful!

I used one of my favorite new in colors, Tip Top Taupe...(Mint Macaron is the other one) and Basic Black...

Card back is Basic Black 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Second layer is Tip Top Taupe cut 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 scored at 2 1/2
Third layer is Tip Top Taupe cut 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 2 3/4
Piece inside is Whisper White cut at 2 1/2 x 4 1/4
Top layer Basic Black is 2 1/4 x 3 3/4
Top piece you stamp on is Whisper White 2 x 3 1/2

I colored on my stamp with Tip Top Taupe, Crumb Cake and Mint Macaron markers, then add a little more color with the Taupe ink and a Blender pen......

Confused, just come to class next week, we will be making it there...

Well off to Tenn to babysit for my 2 hillbilly grandsons for a long weekend, then back for Monday's class....

Don't totally give up on me because miracles do happen and I might post again soon than you think...

Take care and HS,
Wanda

If I were you......

I would have deleted me and this blog a long time ago......once I don't post for a while it is so hard to make myself do it.....

I have stuff to show, stuff to post, but for some reason, I do neither........

Once again I shall start....will I do it this time...who knows...

First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A DEAR FRIEND BARBARA PARKER! 29 and holding....!

I have Oklahoma babies here right now, so I am doing no stamping, but luckly I have this months cards for class all figured out.....

Jelly fish, joy folds, flowers, friends and I forgot the last one....but I do have it figured out.

I do not of course have pictures of them but will take some today and plan on even posting some....really soon, maybe today...

Until I decide to post again,
HS,
Wanda