I was playing on Saturday morning and came up with these additional checkbook covers. I think Kaela and my mom are going to be very happy. Kaela will be using hers for her savings account.
If you are coming Crop on the 30th you will be getting a clear checkbook cover and cutting directions to make your own. Please RSVP that you are coming to crop so that I can save a seat for you.
This one is for my Mother in Law… she is doing the Dave Ramsey thing and loves Frogs so why not combine the two.
And here is the backside
The same color where used on the frog as the one I made for Mikes cover. I hope she will like this one too.
Well that did not take too long. I did an Google search for the measurements of the checkbook covers and being a blonde I started to laugh when I read to “use the clear checkbook cover for your template” Ok, now I am starting to feel stupid!
The colors are:
Kaela is standing behind me telling me that the hiking boot sticker does not match the Hollyhock or the Crystal Blue, but this is Mike’s checkbook cover and I did not want to go toooo girly. He wears hiking boots everyday and this just fit to me.
I have not placed the finished artwork into the cover yet because the stickles are still wet.
I think he will love it, and since tomorrow is 24 years since I started spending his money somehow this little gift is perfect for the 24th anniversary of our first date.
If you go to the Jeanette R. Lynton blog (on the sidebar) you will find a weekly blog post called “Color Me Monday” She pairs colors that you would not expect, gives examples, and challenges you to make your own projects with these same colors.
Most consultants post their artwork on the CTMH Boards, I always say that I am going to try every color combination but I never seem to sit down and get it done. Well last week I completed a Mojo Monday card and submitted it to the contest so this week I will try a “Color Me Monday” combo.
The artwork that really hooked me was this checkbook cover….
I ordered some clear checkbook covers, and asked Mike if he would like a new cover. Mike is always game, so I think I will get started and see what I come up with. I do not have cutting directions, so I expect some cutting boo boo’s. I will post what I come up with. While the paper is flying in My Scraproom check out Jeanette’s Blog and get some extra inspiration.
Sooo…..I was sitting here watching TV and not really wanting to start a project because I will not have time to finish before I have to go back to bed (I work at the hospital tonight).
I was thinking that if I made the cuts I would forget their orientation or sizes when I get to resume the project. Well duh, I have these little bags that I bought from Hobby Lobby, why can’t I make the cuts and mark the bags, then when can get back to the cards I will be able to follow the CTMH pattern without any problems.
I was amazed when I was finished cutting the amount of paper I still had left from a Level 2 paper pack. I have almost a complete pack of paper. I messed up a cut (watching TV instead of watching my cutting) so I had to use an extra sheet Vanilla Cream but I have no doubt that you will do just fine.
I think I will go back to watching Young & The Restless on TiVo and finish the cards when I get home form work. BTW I forgot to tell you that this workshop makes 6 cards.
I love the changes that CTMH has made to the Workshop on the Go (WOTG). They have made it even easier to make perfect layouts and cards with one kit and you get an exclusive stamp set made for this workshop only. Today I am going to made the cards from the Veranda Workshop.
I can not wait to get started.
The workshop even comes with instructions, so that even on the days we are feeling not so creative, it will look like we still have our Mojo going. Nothing like a little help to get the creative juices going.
I am going to make this workshop today and post the photos later but did you know that you can buy the workshops and make them at home?
Go to the shopping section of this site, once you are in the store click “Workshops on the Go” Shopping in your jammies… Ah nothing better.
Well now that I have figured out the process I like this Mojo Monday thing. This sketch is from September 21, 2009 Mojo Monday blog.
Am using CTMH Emporium Level 2 paper pack and black embossing powder. The Stamp used is The “Thank You” Stamp (D1361)
