Throwback Thursday - Smitten ATC

Summer fun is almost over--vacation is through, sunshine is waning each day and the temps are dropping little by little.  Lazy, hazy days of summer are fast becoming a memory and it's time to get back into routines.  Time to get back to blogging schedule!

Let's start with some fun for Throwback Thursday.

Here's a little number I created a few years ago.  I had wanted to give ATCs (Artist Trading Card) a try and had a ball.  While I wouldn't want to do these all the time, ATCs would be fun little things to add to a card front or a scrapbook page.

This particular ATC features a loving vintage couple.  I'm sorry, but do not remember where I purchased it from.  :(   The phrase is a Stampin' Up! stamp, as is the background stamp.  Ink used was Bravo Burgandy for the image, versamark for the background and the phrase.  Silver embossing powder was used on the phrase.  (I still need serious help embossing, ugh).  Thankfully I'm better at "fussy cutting" than embosssing, lol.  The ribbon and charm were some that I had on hand.

Perhaps when things settle down again I'll be able to make some time to practice embossing.

Until then, happy creating!

Hugs,

Kisses for Daddy Father's Day Card

Good morning!  :)   I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  Ours was a lot busy and at times a bit stormy, but it was all good.  Though I do confess that I'm thankful for a "normal" pace today.  I did not get to blog about one last Father's Day card last week, so bear with me as I clear that off the to-do list.

Sentiment and image courtesy of Beary Wishes

The digi image and sentiment were both free (at time of this posting, they still are) from Kathie over at Beary Wishes.  It was too darling not too create for a daddy from his girl (even though I'm not so little anymore, lol).  Before I get carried away, big T-H-A-N-K-S to Kathie for creating this darling set and for her generosity!   :)

The base for the card (and layers) is one I had prepared from a Technique Tuesday (for Operation Write Home) on 6x6 pads.  (I have a stack here I need to finish up and post so I can mail them in one day--hopefully--soon.)

The base is Bazzill Licorice and the patterned papers are from Authentique.  I need to look up the name of the collection, but it's the one I've been using a LOT of lately.  :)  As soon as I do, will edit this post to share it.

The ribbon is simple grosgrain and the flower is from Jolees.

It was very late, so I smudged some on the oil/gray shadow with that little paper pencil nubby (yeah, technical term, lol) and not enough on other areas, but dad thought it was great and that's what matters most.

If you'd like to visit Beary Wishes to see if this digi set is still free, click HERE!

Be sure to tell Kathie I sent you and I would love to see what you do with the image.  Please link here in the comments if you create a card with this sweet girl so I can check out  your card!  :)

Until later, happy crafting!

Memorial Weekend Blog Hop for Operation Write Home

Hi, everyone out there in cyber land!  I have missed you all and it sure has been busy around the Z household.

The good news is that Daddy's surgeries went well and the cancer has been removed.  He is on the way to healing and learning to live with diminished lung capacity.  Aunt S does not have cancer and is on the mend too.   On a sad note, we lost two family members during this time.

Project Pink 2013 is now history and it was a blast!  I was blessed to be a part of this year's women's conference at our church and help encourage women to BELIEVE they could create.  We made some cute little fridge mini clipboards and flower broach/clips for hair or purses.  I was also asked to create some massive stage props!  It was short-notice so a lot of fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants type creating but think the one came out really cute.  I hope to have pics of all these creations up for you to see soon!

WHEW!

After a week recuperating (and getting ill, getting better), it's time to look forward.  This weekend is a holiday weekend here in the States.  Monday is Memorial Day, when we recognize those men and women who served our country.  I recently became involved in Operation Write Home and am so excited to participate in their blog hop this year!

Be sure to visit them by clicking HERE.  Take a peek around and see the good they do for our heroes and their families and friends.

CHALLENGE!  Even if you are not a card maker, I challenge each reader here to send in an AnyHero card or letter to support them.  There are men and women in our military who could use the moral support from home.  Even something as simple as we appreciate you and are praying for you will go a long way to those brave heroes.   If you are a card maker, maybe throw in a few extras and also consider joining this wonderful organization!

So, be on the lookout tomorrow and this weekend for more information on the blog hop.  I'll be challenging myself (and hopefully you), might even have some candy or freebies, and just love to create with you!   Be sure to also make the rounds on the hop to visit all the other good blogs out there supporting OWH and see what they are sharing and perhaps giving away!

Until then!