Follow Your Art Card ... And a Good Laugh ... On Me

Before I share today, I'll give you a Toby Joe update.  We thought his knee injury had healed but, unfortunately, it has not.  He now has another 2 weeks of confinement in his future.  We hate this even more than he does!  They sedated him and took extensive X-rays yesterday and he doesn't have any cancer or growths in or on his bones and no fractures, but he does have severe arthritis in both hips... and the torn ligaments in his knee.  This dragging of his back feet may be his way of compensating for all that's going on with him.  He will be re-evaluated in two weeks and is still facing the possibility of surgery on his knee.  This is a huge concern because he is 12 years old now and will be 13 in September, but our vet told us that she has done this surgery many times on older dogs, so we have complete confidence in her.  Keep good thoughts for our Toby Joe, please.
And now, for today's post and a good laugh ... on me.
You can have a good laugh on me with today's card because, after meticulously cutting out the ribbons image, I then realized that there was a die in this new set - just for cutting this piece.  It was brand new and I'd forgotten about it.  Geez!  At least now I'll be more willing to cut and use this image again.  Anyway, I hope you like my card ... and you can quit laughing now, hee hee hee!  Hey, why are you still laughing?

Terracotta Tile and Crumb Cake?  Yes!

The ribbon is stiff and sturdy, but in a very good way.  It's easy to work with it and you can tie the knot pretty tight and press it down before attaching it.  Also, be sure you twist it around a bit, to get all the scalloped trim showing just right.  I used Liquid Tombow to attach it and then set a large punch on it while it dried.  

I really like how this card turned out.  This is another new set that I've barely scratched the surface on possibilities for using it.  Expect more on this one, too.

WHAT'S UP NEXT:

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

August 12 / Pay to register by August 5.

We’ll be decorating a Pressed Petals Journal cover.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

August 20 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

September 9 / Pay to register by September 2.

We’ll be making a home décor sampler.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

September 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

We’ll be using several card designs, using fun new holiday products.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLASS / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

BONUS NEWS:
The 2019 Holiday Catalog goes live September 4.  My regular customers will be getting one in the mail in August.  They'll ship on August 5.  I'll also have extra copies here in my studio. 

That's it for now.  Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.  Have a beautiful day!