Hi crafty friends! How is your weekend going? That Simon Says Stamp blog hop yesterday was really something! WOWZA! So many projects! My head is spinning from all the inspiration. You still have time to leave comments on all the blogs for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate! What a really fun thing to be involved in - I'm so fortunate! Our world is going crazy this past week and I'm hiding out in my studio with Buddy and coffee. My heart is heavy and sad and I'm not sure how much more violence and evil we can all process. I have been praying hard for all the suffering we are witnessing and hoping that some time soon we can all turn it around and go back to loving each other and acting out of respect and kindness. I just really don't even know what to say. So... I try to turn my mind to happy things and leave the rest to God.
I came in my studio this morning and was looking around and some things jumped out at me. Some of my current favorite things. I thought I would post about them. I made a crazy neon pineapple card! HUH? That sounds funny. It's funky and happy and BRIGHT! I kinda like it. I am presently obsessed with pineapples and flamingos on anything, and I LOOOOOOVE this Hero Arts Layering Pineapple stamp set. I also LOOOOOOOVE the Hero Arts Ombre Neon ink pads! Other favorites used today - probably my favorite cardstock ever - Juicy Pear from Bazzill, and the MISTI tool. I can't stamp without it now! Especially with these layering stamps. One of the SSS Masterpiece Box products I hadn't used yet is this cool alphabet from WPlus9. I decided to put all my favorite things together. Wanna see? :-)
OMG I LOOOOOOOVE these neon colors!!!! And, yes, I grew up in the 80's! I wore neon clothes and knew all the words to every Duran Duran song! Maybe neon is part of me because of that! LOL. I used the new Alphabet from WPlus9! This alphabet is currently only available by purchasing the SSS Masterpiece Box. It will be available for separate purchase at a later date.
I stamped the pineapple and leaves using the ombre neon ink pads. The stamps have three layers each (photo below) but I only used two layers, because I really wanted the neon to show through. I also stamped and die cut the little flower that comes with the stamp set.
Here is an image of the pineapple stamp set:
This card is pretty out there and funky for me! What do you think? It's not my usual style, but I sure had fun making it! Do you call your spouse or best friend funny names? My hubs is either potato or pineapple! HAHAHA. Don't tell him I told you that.
So let's all go out and make something fun and crafty. And let's all be kind to one another and treat each other with love and respect. The world needs it. You never know when you will make a difference in someone's day. Let's do that. I love you guys. Thank you for supporting me here! XOXO
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Hi Wanda, I guess I'm not the only one thinking about all the craziness in the world right now. My son is thirteen and I'm sad and scared for him and the younger generation. Just the other day I said to a former classmate on FB that we didn't have these worries. All we worried about was getting good grades, getting home on time for curfew and how many more days till summer. My sons worries are not so simple, they're scary. I truly wish he grew up in the 80's and 90's like us. Well enough doom and gloom for today. Duran Duran was my fav starting in 8th and all through high school, John Taylor, love them! As for neon, well Madonna made neon cool, oh heck she made everything cool back then. I love your neon pineapple, I have to get me some of them ombre ink pads they're soo pretty. Thanks for sharing and always inspiring me!
Posted by: Lisaerica | 07/19/2016 at 09:25 PM
I love this card!!! It makes me happy looking at it!! That alpha stamp set is on my list but it's not out until Dec.
Posted by: Betty | 07/18/2016 at 05:50 PM
Pineapple set is really lovely Wanda. I do like the hombre stamp pads. Thanks for letting me know you enjoy my comments, because I do truly enjoy your work!
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 07/18/2016 at 09:54 AM
I love your post toady Wanda. Gorgeous neon!
Posted by: Tee Hall | 07/18/2016 at 08:36 AM
I had an X-Husband way back in 1965 and I called the Jerk....mayonnaise face. Oh not to be real mean, but, because he would not let me buy it at the grocery store. (Nor onions). I like mayonnaise....a lot! I have a better hubby and all the mayo and onions I want.
PS: your sweet card is bright and makes me happy too. Gonna try the neon colors.
Posted by: Connie Brooks | 07/18/2016 at 04:53 AM
Such a bright and happy card Wanda!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | 07/18/2016 at 04:12 AM
Great pineapple! Love the neon pads sooo cool! Thanks for praying for friends near and far the world needs our prayers!
Posted by: Patti Willey | 07/18/2016 at 03:10 AM
Great blog post!
Love your kind and sweet words..WE all NEED LOVE so badly at the moment with all these evil things going on....
I never had clothes in neon colors..I was more into the pastels....well still am I think...
Hugs Holly.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 07/18/2016 at 01:38 AM
Love the neon Wanda! Thanks for sharing a bit of crafty joy today :)
Posted by: cheiron | 07/17/2016 at 07:35 PM
Love your message today. We need some crafty fun to keep us sane in these sad, hate-filled times.
Posted by: Julie | 07/17/2016 at 05:23 PM