We have a new challenge over at International Art & Soul, Challenge #76 "A Favorite Song". One of my very favorite songs is "You Are My Sunshine" because my husband sings it to me all the time. He walks around the house singing it and when he does, I know he is a happy man.
You Are My Sunshine
I had a huge struggle with this card! I knew what I wanted to make and I bought the stuff to make it weeks ago. I got the Simon Says Stamps Solar Burst and the die "You Are My Sunshine" also from Simon Says Stamps.
I don't use stencils a lot. I was going to use my Tim Holtz Distress Inks but I discovered I didn't have the right colors. So I pulled out my Gelatoes! Remember Gelatoes? They were popular for about 10 seconds and of course I bought them. At first I tried just taping the stencil down and coloring it with gelatoes but it didn't look good. Then I had the brilliant idea of running the stencil through my embosser, that made all the difference, I was able to get the colors to stand out.
Here is the inside of the card:
I think I may give this card to my hubby for Valentine's day.
Recipe for this card:
Gellatoes
Die - You Are My Sunshine
Mixed Media Paper
Stencil - Solar Burst
Embosser
I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Aud Sentiments - #243 ATG + Sentiment
Simon Says Stamps - ATG
Word Art Wednesday - #424-425 - ATG
Arty Divias - #14 ATG
Country View Challenges - February - Splatters, Splashes and Drips
Mix It Up - #34 ATG + Stenciling
DLART February 2020 Linky Challenge - ATG
Thank you so much for stopping by. I appreciate all of your comments! Please go by International Art & Soul to see what my DT Sisters have created, then play along with us, we always have fun!
Hugs,
A lovely happy card for a lovely happy song. It will be a perfect Valentine card. Hazel x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, the star burst and sentiment, awesome...awesome, hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeleteSuch a striking design and love the colours and oooh your husband sounds like a romantic!!!
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Dr Sonia
Oh I love your card Chriss. I just made a Sunshine card for my grand daughter. It was inspired by that song to. I'm always calling her my Sunshine. Happy day to you.
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Very pretty! I really like that sunburst!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
Fabulous card, great idea embossing with the stencil! The gelatos look great! Your hubby will be(more)happy receiving it! It seems just perfect for him! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Chriss, and I love the colours you have used - the end result with the gelatoes is exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at the current Word Art Wednesday Challenge
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Maxine
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Great card. So glad you shared over at Aud Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and love the stencil and the song-used to sing this to my grandaughters when they were really small-one day Holly(start as you mean to go on!!!) looked up at me and said grandma-don't sing---crushed lol,yes I remember gelatos I bought them too
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Wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the DL.ART FEBRUARY LINKY challenge I love the poem and your card is perfect for those words. Stay healthy my friend
ReplyDeleteThank you for your inspiration!!. Have a blessed day
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Chriss, your card is fabulous. It is bright and cheery and I'm sure your husband will love getting it knowing the special meaning behind it. Maggie, DT Teamie
ReplyDeleteHi Chriss, your card is so lovely! Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Arty Divas this week. Looking forward to seeing you again next challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Zowie xx
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Beautiful card! Thank you for your lovely entry at Mix It Up Challenge Blog! Hope to see you again soon!! HUGS!
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