Hi Everyone,
just a quick post today. I wanted to share a card with you and also talk about out what was a very eventful day for Lou and I yesterday.
Firstly, TagYoureIt had a great challenge this week.
I was drawn to the idea of the branch - and the colors - but went in a different direction for the sentiment. I wanted to join in the Kindness Challenge across at Jennifer McGuire's blog and create a card for a child. So, this card will be going in the next batch to Cards for Hospitalized Kids.
I die cut the bird, branch and leaves and then went to work with my distress inks and markers to add shading and color to the top of the birds head, his tail, his back and his breast. I also did the same on the leaves. I also shaded the entire background of the tag with my distress inks to make him look as though he was against the sky. I assembled the tag and then mounted it on fun foam at the back to give it a little dimension.
Here's my card:
On a personal note:
Well, it was a rather momentous day for Lou and I yesterday. A day that has been many years in the making.
Lou and I joined 424 other people - from 67 different countries - and pledged our Oath of Allegiance yesterday. Standing and singing the Star Spangled Banner - our new National Anthem - was a very emotional moment - one that we will never forget.
Of course, I had to take a photograph of the flag that we had been given to hold as we pledged allegiance to the flag :-)
What a day!
I'll be back with another project tomorrow. In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers to all those who need a little lift today.
Hugs
Jaydee
Congratulations!
Posted by: VickiB | 18 November 2015 at 10:25 AM
Nice card! I love all the texture.
Posted by: Dawn | 18 November 2015 at 05:14 PM
So Proud of you and Lou. May God continue to bless you both.
Posted by: Ruth Ann Vincent | 18 November 2015 at 06:38 PM
Wow what an awesome card/tag love it. Thanks for joining us over at Tag You're It.
Posted by: anja curvers | 19 November 2015 at 12:23 AM
Congrats. I just love that little flag...
Posted by: Darlene L | 19 November 2015 at 01:01 AM
Congratulations!! May the Lord richly bless you and your family!
Posted by: Rita | 19 November 2015 at 05:02 AM
Hi Jaydee! Happy dance for you both! That is exciting news!! I wish you only happiness and blessings. Your card makes me smile. Love the extended branch and sweet birdie. Your coloring is so pretty and this will brighten someone's day upon arrival for certain.
Posted by: Kelly W. | 19 November 2015 at 05:20 AM
Congratulations to you and Lou!
Posted by: Cindy | 19 November 2015 at 06:11 AM
Congratulations to you and Lou!
Posted by: Kris Markham | 19 November 2015 at 07:35 AM
I love this card with the branch going off the tag. Clever. So happy for you and Lou.
Posted by: Doris D. | 19 November 2015 at 07:53 AM
Congratulations to you both!
Posted by: Beth Wilhelm | 19 November 2015 at 09:06 AM
Congratulations! What a big day for both of you. Your card is amazing as always. May you celebrate many blessings this Thanksgiving.
Posted by: rosemarie calpin | 19 November 2015 at 09:45 AM
I love your card, just perfect. And it makes me feel good that wise people like you(I've been reading your blog for years) chose to become citizens of my country! Congratulations!
Posted by: Margaret | 19 November 2015 at 01:45 PM
How exciting! Filled me with goose bumps to read your blog. Congratulations, and blessings to you both! What a sweet tag, with a meaningful sentiment. Lovely simplicity!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | 19 November 2015 at 02:13 PM
Congratulations Jaydee & Lou!! So proud to call you fellow Americans as well as friends! Hugs
Posted by: Cherie | 19 November 2015 at 02:38 PM