I have been reflecting on life a lot recently and have come to the conclusion that I should be grateful for a lot of things. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not been an easy ride; I’ve had my fair share of rubbish bits but just recently I am trying to make the choice to look at the positives and be appreciative of what I have so I wanted to sum this up in one of these ATC makes.
After a little rummage through my stash I think that I found the perfect set of sentiments. It was the “Friendly Advice” clear stamp set from Inkadinkado.
This sentiment from Alyssa Knight, Age 12, summed up what I was trying to express precisely.
The ATC was a quick make. It started by making an impression of the sentiment using Versafine Black ink.
I then masked off the lower portion of the ATC with my cloud mask (created in a previous make) and then used a Tim Holtz distress marker in the Perfect Paper Partners pen spritzer to lightly add some blue and lilac tones to the top area of the ATC.
I trimmed down the white cardstock a little and then mounted onto grey and black cardstock.
Pretty dull colours so far, so to add some colour I created a rainbow of gems at the top of the ATC using Anita’s Mini Gems and some PVA that I applied with a fine tipped applicator.
And that was it, simple, but with a very powerful message – thank you Alyssa!
I will most definitely be counting my rainbows from now on! What about you?
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Many thanks for taking the time to read about my little creations.
I’ll see you again soon!
J :)
GENTLEMAN CRAFTER 
Fantastic sentiment. Keep positive and take each day as it comes. X Chris
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It is a wonderful sentiment John and very fitting for all of us who have one of ‘those’ days (or many of them!). That it should come from the heart of a 12 year old is equally poignant. I don’t know whether you have heard of SUMO? (it means Shut Up and Move On and is nowhere near as harsh as it sounds). I discovered SUMO over 7 years ago and it is a wonderful thing to have in your life. The chap who brought it to us is Paul McGee and he certainly knows how to inspire! Have a Google and try it! Thank you for sharing this – Carpe Diem! Barbara B.
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What lovely thoughts for a 12 year old
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This one is so lovely. Thank you John for sharing it x
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I think we all have those spells, for one reason or another John, but we come through … Onwards ‘n upwards!!
Sending warm hugs …. x
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It must be in the air. Thoughts and what if. Live for today.
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Love this sentiment(and ATC) John and yesterday’s Easter Wishes. Thank you for both. So sorry you have been a little remorseful lately but keep up the positivity, all will be well.
Crafty Hugs, Geraldine
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Beautiful John, thank you x
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What a wonderful sentiment, Alyssa will go far if she can write sentiments like that at 12!! ATC is lovely &’would be nice to send to someone who is having a rough time. Thanks for sharing John.
Carole M
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