Changito Work Anniversary Card

I apologize for being MIA for a few weeks. I am so happy to bid farewell to 2009 and welcome in 2010. My husband’s grandmother passed away December 12th which resulted in a whirlwind driving trip from MN to TX. Toss in the holidays and a case of the crud, and crafting wasn’t making the list. My goal is to make a card a day for 2010 (I’m already 4 cards behind). Hmm, maybe I should adjust that goal. I’m really just hoping for a nice boring year. Last year my husband and I lost 5 immediate family members. Our hearts have been heavy for awhile and I’m seriously struggling with the loss of my mom in September. The ‘good’ news is I’ll be 40 in 2010, the bad news, is that both of my parents will be watching their baby celebrate from heaven. Okay, enough of that.

I’m determined to have a very positive year and will roll with whatever is thrown my way. One of my supervisors is celebrating his 20 year anniversary with the company. I wanted to make a card, or course, and challenged myself to use only what was sitting out on my workspace (I’m still slowly getting the studio set up so everything is scattered). This was the only image I had pres-tamped that might actually work for the occasion. I love Changito and tried to make him look as ‘manly’ as possible. Thankfully even though I’ve been missing from the craft world, the awesome challenges continue. I was happy to adapt a few for my first card of the year. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Get Sketchy #19

I flipped the sketch.

Inspiration

Charisma Cardz ~ Celebrations

Stamp Somethings ~ New Somethings (use something new)

I just bought a FUN box of preprinted square cards. I used one for the base – the brown dots are yummy!

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Polka Dot Fun

I love the dots on the base of the card.
3 Clovers Challenge #45 ~ Celebrations

My Creation

INS AND OUTS ~ Changito Work Anniversary Card
Challenges:
Get Sketchy #19
Charisma Cardz ~ Celebrations
Stamp Somethings ~ New Somethings (use something new)
Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Polka Dot Fun
3 Clovers Challenge #45 ~ Celebrations
Stamps: Changito Cheer and Hooray Blast (Stampendous)
Paper: DCWV, Neenah Solar White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E21, 25, 31, 40,50; R27, 29; YG11, 13, 63), Chocolate Spica
Accessories: Creative Memories Star Punch