Well, it wasn't a pretty Homecoming game, and they didn't win, but they scored and were competitive. We'll take it! Here are a couple of pics from the game.
Andy told us at the Bonfire on Thursday night that our names would be announced as his parents. Okay, no problem. Before we left for the game, Thom asked me if we were going to have to walk out onto the field and I told him no, just that our names would be announced, along with Andy's father, as his parents. Good to go, right? WRONG! The child didn't tell either of us that we would have to escort him onto the field. So, everyone elses parents were dressed up. Andy's parents, the homecoming King, were all in jeans! We felt like idiots! And when we asked him about it, he said, "Oops! I forgot." Well, I really felt dumb in a sweatshirt that said "Marion Catholic Basketball". I was proud nonetheless!
Here's a picture of the captains before the game. I didn't get any good pictures of McKenzie because I was on the field. My mom has some great pics though and as soon as she sends them to me, I'll post one of Andy and McKenzie.
Now, on to the card. I am not a fan of Halloween. Trick or Treat is fine, but where we live, we NEVER get trick or treaters. Neither Thom or I are into decorating for this holiday and we just kind of skip this holiday. However, I had to do one Halloween card for my Techniques Club and here it is.
Colored Soot Stamping -- And not too scary at that! Base card is Basic Black. We layered on Perfect Plum at the top and used a piece of the striped DSP for the bottom, covering the seam with Pumpkin Pie 1/4 grosgrain ribbon.
We used Glossy cardstock, brayered on Pumpkin Pie ink, and held it on the flame of a burning candle to create soot. When we had enough soot, we stamped the image and then sprayed the glossy card stock with a glossy sealer.
We layered this with dimensionals onto Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black mats. Next, we stamped the sentiment on the bottom right.
Here's the inside:
When I first showed my ladies how to achieve this technique, one of my favorite ladies, Sue, actually had her eyes glaze over and roll back into her head! She is so darned capable but you wouldn't think so by the way she acts! And now, she is teaching this technique at a scrapping meeting -- she loves it! I enjoy having her in class because she is so much fun!
Okay, I've got tons of projects in my mind that need to go from my mind to paper. Today is cleaning day, so look for something quick tomorrow. I won't have much time but I get cranky when I don't get to play with paper and ink! Thom is learning....
Have a great day and be blessed!
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