Tape at the 5/8 and between the 6 3/4 and 7 7/8″ (end of the piece)
Place the taped end against the shorter side and adhere together.
Layering piece measurements:
2″ X 3 5/8″ patterned paper or coordinating cardstock
1 7/8″ X 3 1/2″
and top layer measurements:
1 7/8″ X 3 1/2″ Patterned paper or coordinating cardstock.
Layer using tape or glue as desired. The top of the box can be decorated using your choice of stamps if desired. Don’t forget to add your information to the bottom of this piece.
I would charge $2.50/each or two for $5.00 at a craft fair. These are easy to mass produce and make wonderful gifts for family, friends an individuals who are in nursing facilities are or shunt ins.
Please feel free to ask any questions below in the comments or email; Ms.Rhetta@gmail.com
Today’s video showcases these professional grade watercolor half pans. I found them easy to unwrap and swatch. First I misted the pans with a spray bottle filled with ordinary tap water. Then using a sharpie (r) I wrote out the names of each color in the order in which they are in the pallet.
Using a number 4 watercolor brush from nicole, I then proceeded to swatch each color on the chart I had created. I made particular care to clean my brush with clean water and then a baby wipe to be sure there was no contamination of color. Please email me at: Ms.Rhetta@gmail.com should you have any questions. Enjoy the video!
Stamp image using a light brown ink. To do the watercoloring, you will want clean water and a paintbrush or water brush. Pick the color up with the tip of the brush (which should be damp not dripping wet) and apply the color to the image. Work darkest to lightest. If you have too much water, pick it up with a tissue.
Once the coloring is done, heat set the image then go over it a second time with the anti static bag and stamp using versamark ink. Using clear detail embossing powder, cover the image then set the powder with the heat tool.
To cut the panel down to size I used a stitched rectangle die (Pink and main). The “friends” was die cut using a die from Simon Says stamp. Place the die over the image and make sure it is straight. Use some low tac tape such as washi tape to hold this in place. Run it through your die cutter and remove. Then use some thin strips of foam tape to popp up the sentiment and place it back into the negative space of the diecut. Don’t loose your tittle or your patience… moving slowly is a virtue in this process.
Since the panel is watercolor paper it is easiest to attach it to a card basee using glue. There is a scalloped rectangle die under the main image. I finished the card up by using some splatters.
Email me at Ms.Rhetta@gmail.com if you have any questions. Links to my social media site can be found on the upper left side of this post (above the main blog header).
Six days and 149 cards completed. I admit I am proud of myself for accomplishing this task. I am also pleased with the final outcome of the cards. I do want say a special thank you to my husband, Michael for his love and support of my ministry and his contribution to me and our community. He has also signed all 149 of these cards.
The golden rule applies, by the way it is in the Bible, for you non-believers that is where it started in the first place. Matthew 7:12 “All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.”. In modern terms, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Find joy in unusual ways. This time of viral infection is a doorway for the lies Satan whispers in our ears. You know the ones, those that tell us we are worthless, or cause worry needlessly. Combat these with an outloud voice and shout, “Not today Satan”! I tell you flat out, Jesus is present. He as close as your very thoughts and comforts your heart.
Remember any gift you give from your heart returns 10 fold. I am living testament of this fact. I am truly blessed and truly settled in the knowledge of the faithfulness of a mighty God. Enjoy the video slideshow…
COVID*19 a term most of us had not heard until a few weeks ago is now forefront on every news media outlet, every state, community and neighborhood. It is no different in North East Alabama.
My husband and I are about three and a half hours away from Atlanta, however we are blessed that we live in a relatively rural area. Covid*19 has indeed reached our community with even the local grocery stores and Walmart limiting how many people can be in their establishments. As usual Mike is my rock and caregiver. What many people don’t know is that I have Diabetes type 1. Which puts me at a greater risk of bad complications should I become ill with this virus.
With very few exceptions he has done the shopping and errand running for us. I am trying to not venture out unless absolutely necessary for doctors visits and the like.
Like so many others, I have a difficult time sitting idly by and doing nothing. For Christians around the world, put your armor on, its time to fight. My small part to help ease the loneliness and fear in others is to make cards for our local Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. I suggest you reach out in your community and see if there is a need where you live.
So far I’ve made an astonishing 90 cards with the goal of finishing 140 of them in the next week.
Mark 4:35-41New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Calms the Storm
35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.”36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him.37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
My dear cousin, Bill preached on these verses yesterday. Please note Bill is a quintessential country boy. The video is passionate. Jesus was where he was supposed to be. While his friends were completely freaking out, he took a nap. When things started to get worse and their fears could only be squashed by Jesus and his words that commanded calm in the middle of this mess.
Just like the storm faced by these precious people in the bible, the truth holds true now in this day of self quarantine still holds truth Depend upon him in this storm, he will provide. In his time, in his will. Remember death is not the final curtain. Jesus love to welcome us home to eternity is just the beginning.
I apologise for some of these images being sideways or upside down, it is a problem with my website provider and I was unable to fix the issue.
I hope you will enjoy these photos of the cards I have been making. I pray with each one made for those who will receive them. I pray for you that you will receive the truth of God’s Love. His love is absolute and it is enough. Stamp happy and be a blessing, until next time!