Well, folks, we did it! We survived Storm Éowyn (pronounced Ay-oh-win, for those of us not fluent in Irish-speak). This tempest came in like a drama queen, but all it managed to do was give our side gate a one-way flight lesson and lay a tree to rest in the front yard. No major drama, just a bit of garden redecorating.
Now, you know what's a lifesaver during a storm? Flasks of hot water. Big shoutout to Stanley brand for keeping our coffee piping hot while the wind howled outside. Nothing like a warm cuppa to make you feel like a warrior in your own living room.
But enough about weather woes, let's talk about something way more exciting—crafting! With the storm raging outside, I turned my attention to my trusty die-cutting machine and card-making supplies. Picture this: die cuts, foil washi tape, and a background stamp paired with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink. This ink is like the superhero of the crafting world—six years in and it's still giving me the deepest, darkest black. Honestly, it's like the Batman of inks.
The card was coming together nicely, embellished with baker's twine and Ranger Glossy Accents for that extra sparkle. I even managed to sneak in a computer-generated pun because, let's face it, a card without a pun is like a storm without wind.
Sorry for the potato-quality photo—blame it on Storm Herminia!
I decided to enter my creation into a few crafting challenges, because if there's anything better than surviving a storm, it's winning a prize for your crafty genius. Fingers crossed!
- MTTC #552: Masculine
- Creative Fingers Challenge: Challenge #293 – Anything Goes
- A Place to start: Challenge# 12025: Include A Balloon!
- Daisy Chain Challenges: Challenge #92 - No Design Paper
- Krafty Chicks: Challenge #752 {Masculine}
- Creative Knockouts: #539-Something To Say-Polkadoodles
- Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Fun with Foil
- Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Funny/Punny
And there you have it, folks. Just another day in the life of a storm survivor and card-making enthusiast. If Éowyn taught us anything, it’s that sometimes life throws a bit of chaos your way, but with a flask of hot water and a stash of craft supplies, you can weather any storm.
Stay crafty and safe, my friends, and may your ink always be as deep and dark as your morning coffee.
Wendy R.
