A Little Bit Of Thanks Die Cut Swing Card

Hello There!
Hope your weekend is going well.

It was a pleasantly warm and sunny Saturday here in Western PA.
The birds were singing their pleasing song. 
The flowers soaked up the sun's bright rays.
The occasional delicate butterfly fluttered here and there looking for sweet nectar.
How I love this time of year!

Which brings me to share this card I created for a friend, thanking her for the temporary use of her Big Kick!

The patterned paper has been in my stash for a few years, it is a collection called Best Occasions from Colorbok.

I used Spellbinders Shapez Frame 3 for the die cut swing.
The little orange flowers and leaves are Memory Box Fabulous Phlox dies.

I also incorporated a pink Prima Sugar Blooms flower and two white paper flowers from the Paper Studio.

The sentiment is from Stampin Up Quick and Cute Set {retired}.

The butterfly is a cheap dollar rubber stamp from Micheals, doesn't have a name on it.
I stamped it with Ranger Watermark resist ink then heat embossed with Hero Arts gold embossing powder. After that I colored it with Distress Markers and finished the butterfly with Glossy Accents for added dimension.

You might ask yourself...where did Cindy get the inspiration for this card? 
Watch the awesome YT tutorial from Norma at Splitcoaststampers and you shall see! 



Have an awesome week!

TTFN!

Happy Crafting!
x's & o's

aka The Rebel Blogger

Mixed Media Wall Art ~ Be An Individual

Hello folks!

My 13 year old granddaughter was accepted to a performing arts school starting this fall. 
Her papa and I could not be more proud of her than we are now!

I decided to create a mixed media wall art in her favorite color-purple. 
Also incorporating some encouraging words that will hopefully help her to... 
Be An Individual!

The perfectly written cling rubber stamp is from none other than   

Tim Holtz - Way With Words

Love, love, love it!!

The large purple flower is from Prima. 

The tiny leaf die is from Memory Box - Fabulous Phlox.

The acrylic heart with the music notes is made by Heidi Swapp .

I added wire to the Heidi Swapp chipboard mistable butterfly.

The flower die cut here and border die cuts are Spellbinders Shapeabilities Parisian Accents.

The resin flower has been in my stash for years.

Individuality

        When individuals base their feelings, opinions, choices, or decisions only on what others believe to be true, normal, good, right or wrong, without giving any critical thought to their real value, then they themselves forfeit much of their own individuality and in turn join the ranks of mediocrity.

        Even though people may think of themselves as individuals making unique decisions when they simply adopt certain behavior demonstrated by their peers, in reality each becomes just another small fish in a big sea of insignificance.

        You cannot really realize your full potential as an individual until you can truly say to yourself that what you believe, who you are, and what you will become is directly related to what is deep within your soul. This is where true individuality is born.

        Anyone wanting to accomplish this must first be true to themselves. For those who live this idea, outside influences become only minor distractions and one’s potential and ability to flourish become limitless.

Kirk Mango
Becoming a True Champion  (Rowman & Littlefield, 2012)

Papa and I have always instilled in her to be herself, and to move forward in life with confidence. 
Most of all, to never stop learning!


Have an awesome weekend!

TTFN

x's & o's

aka The Rebel Blogger