Hello, Crafty Mates!
WOYWW #772
It's time for our weekly WOYWW blog hop! Julia has created a wonderful hop that allows us to take a few minutes to sip our coffee or tea and eat our cookies, biscuits, or bagels while we check out the creative pursuits of our fellow WOYWWERS! Click HERE to find out more about WOYWW. Click HERE to play along!
On my work desk, this Wednesday is the beginning of what I hope will be a master sheet from which I can create several cards. My grandson and I have started a weekly "Prompt" challenge. We take turns coming up with the prompts. The prompt is given on Sunday, and the project must be completed by Friday! This week's prompt is Flowers!
My grandson is a "real" artist. He took a gap year but will enter SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) in the fall. This young man had already earned an academic scholarship. When the school sent his acceptance letter, they informed him that he had also been awarded an "Achievement/Resume Scholarship" for his work at three elementary schools as an assistant art teacher, his summer internships, and his portfolio. They also awarded him an additional Academic Honors Scholarship. Both are four-year awards. I said all that not just to brag on my grandson, but to keep reminding myself that my art will not compare with his. We used to craft together when he was little, and he expressed a desire to do that again!
I am several media layers away from being done with this page! I did visit Angela's blog and I found a few ideas there that I may be able to employ. I think my next step will be to apply a light whitewash and then do some more stenciling and stamping!----------------
Last week I mentioned that I was expecting a new promotional craft item from Amazon!
Here it is! I really needed a smaller die-cutting and embossing machine, and I really like this one. We had a choice between this 6" flatbed and the 9.5" fold-up unit. I have learned one thing from The Hubster, who is an Engineer: the more moving parts you have, the greater the potential for parts to fail. And I didn't want or need another large machine. This one is perfect!
The starter set includes Three acrylic plates, the base plate, and a plastic shim!
Two small metal die sets, two embossing folders, a stamp set, and
ten sheets of cardstock are also included.
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I had a strange situation with one of the promotional items, an 18K Gold Zodiac Medallion. The box I received was empty, so I called Amazon, and they sent another one. That box was also empty. They are sending a third medallion and have promised to escalate this if this box arrives empty. I wish people wouldn't steal! They are stealing from small businesses, not Amazon!
Man
by Simon Friedman (1930)
Man is an incidental garment
on the clothesline;
Hung between the poles of life
and death.
When he has dried well,
He is taken in.
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Thanks so much for stopping by!
Peace, Out!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah
Huge congratulations to your grandson, I can't wait to see all the beautiful works of art you both create, hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little die-cutter. I hope you have lots of fun using it.
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Annie x#6
Well done to your grandson, quite an achievement. I hope you get to craft together again! helen #1
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for your grandson and his proud grandmother! Your art is beautiful!
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Kim #18
What a great idea to have a family prompt and I look forward to seeing what you both come up with. That is a sweet little die cutting machine, looks useful too. Sending hugs and wishes for a very happy woyww. Angela x5x
ReplyDeleteLoving the Masterboard and your grandson sounds like a talent. Lovely he teaches too. I got one of the Sizzix machines and it is always just a bit too small. I cut down some spare Grand Calibre plates to make a set of 2.5 x 11 inch cutting plates but yeah, a 6 inch platform would be great. I often wish I had gotten a Cuttlebug back in the day and this one seems a similar size. Interesting for sure!
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Mary Anne (3)
You mu,st be so proud of your grandson.
ReplyDeleteI have a tiny die cutting machine that has all metal moving parts, it is my little work horse.
Hugs, Neet xx 2
How wonderful to collaborate and share art prompts with your grandson! I know how that is, 'cause since three years I do the same with my son... we started in 2021 with daily drawings, then weekly and nowadays we work on different techniques and theme's prompts until 'it's done'... it's very special to connect this way and see how different each one creates. It's also inspiring, isn't it? The little cutting machine looks useful, enjoy. Happy - belated - woyww and a hug from Holland. Marit #11
ReplyDeleteOH! How proud, and well deserved, of your Grandson you must be, to think it all started with his crafting with his Grandmother. Love the prompt challenge between you, keeping up with your grandson must be hard, even for an experienced crafter. How awful that the parcel has been stolen. I love your floral creation, so beautiful. I think the smaller size machine will be a very useful one, I use my small one more than the large one. Love the poem, explains a lot! :) x
ReplyDeleteWow your grandson must be very talented and it's great he's been recognised with all those scholarships! Muist be something in the genes don't you think? Enjoy your challenges and can't wait to see how that master board turns out!! Love n hugs Cindyxx #7
ReplyDeleteDon't forget what FDR said: "Comparison is the thief of joy" You do what you do, and you are awesome at it, and he does what he does, and he is awesome at it! Find joy in both of those things!! That is such a cute little die cutting machine, have fun playing! Sorry I'm late this week, I have a tiny window today where I can look at everyone's blogs! Have a great week, Lindart #19
ReplyDeleteSuch a cutey little die cutting machine. I've had my fold up Cuttlebug for many many years and it's still going strong. What a super starter set too with the dies and stamps and embossing folders hope you'll be waxing lyrical in your review for it. How super to be doing a weekly prompt with your grandson you must me so proud of what he's achieved so far, so special. Hugs BJ#9
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your grandson and loving your masterboard. How wonderful to have your grandson crafting with you too. - Michelle x
ReplyDeleteWell done to your grandson. I love the page you are doing and look forward to seeing it when you are done with it. Apologies for a really late visit. Angela x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela!
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