This card was created for a friend who is a DJ. The song title is "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" by Dead or Alive.
Details about the card: it on my Cricut, using circles and squares in Design Space. I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks with ink daubers to color the sound bars (bundled sage, scattered straw, carved pumpkin and candied apple). The card saying and music notes were cut in black vinyl. The saying uses a blue offset to help it pop. You can see the name of the song in white vinyl in a circle on the actual record. The record is held on by a brad, so it actually spins.
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PAPER SUPPLIES
Ivory Paper
12" x 12" core'dinations Foundations Canvas Texture Evergreen
12" x 12" Polka Dot (Holly Jolly "Jingle Bells - Multi Polka" Paper designed by Jen Allyson for My Mind's Eye)
12" x 12" Red Paper STAMPS
Our Daily Bread Designs Little Drummer Boy stamp set
Clear Acrylic Block INK
Black Ink of your choice OTHER
Red Ribbon of your choice (a see-thru ribbon looks really nice) TOOLS
Adhesive
Paper trimmer
Scoring Tool
Bone Folder
CUTTING DETAILS
Cut the paper according to color as follows: Ivory: 3" x 3.5" Green: 3.75" x 3.25" Polka Dot: 3.625x5.625 Red Base: 4" x 12" (fold to 4" by 6")
STEP 1
You will need the Drummer Boy and the Notes with "rum pum pum pum". Place stamps on acrylic block. Stamp image using black ink on ivory card stock that has been cut to 3" x 3.5".
STEP 2
Adhere ivory card stock to the textured side of the green card stock (which should have been cut to 3.75" x 3.25").
STEP 3
Adhere green card stock towards the top half of the polka dot paper.
STEP 4
Attach ribbon around bottom part of polka dot paper.
STEP 5
Attach polka dot paper to red card stock base.
STEP 6
Tie ribbon on front.
Now find a message for the inside and you are done. Probably one of the easiest Christmas cards I've made, but it's just so adorable!
My sister in law posted the picture below on Facebook. It gave me the reminder I needed...if I want to change, I'm the only one who's going to make it happen.
Since the posting of the picture, I have gotten back into a regular routine of running. I'm going to incorporate strength training as well, just haven't quite mastered my schedule. I've done the Couch to 5K workout for 4 days so far, and I'm exhausted. I'm sleeping way better than I was, but I'm so tired. I'm not letting that stop me. On days I'm too tired, I just don't run that morning. Of course, I'm trying for morning workouts...and of the 4 Couch to 5K workouts, I did one in the morning. :) But that's how you start. Tomorrow is a new day and a new morning for me to start again.
BTW, I didn't stick with the goals I set out to do run 1 mile in January, 2 miles in February...and that's okay. The decision to change and really want it had to come first. I have been walking 2 miles or more 3-4 times per week, so its not a totally lost goal...just executed differently. And now, I'm track for the rest of the year...working my way to running 30 minutes straight. And, eventually, a 5K without any walk breaks.
The picture to the left is just a reminder that in order to be great, you have to start. And that's what I'm doing...starting and heading towards greatness. :)
Its that time of year again. Resolutions, goals, lifestyle changes, commitments, etc. Whatever you do at this time of year, or periodically throughout the year, that's what this is for me.
2015 Goals 1. Run more - I'd like to run the full 5K distance (3.1 miles) without taking walk breaks.
A. 1-Month Goal: run 1 mile straight by the end of January.
B. 2-Month Goal: run 2 miles straight by the end of February.
C. 3-Month Goal: run 3 miles straight by the end of March.
D. 4-Month Goal & Beyond: increase time running by 5 minutes per week.
2. Pray more - I would like to have a daily, focused prayer time. I'm good about reading my Bible, doing devotionals and throwing the occasional prayer up, but I'm not good about a focused prayer time.
My One Word: Discipline (As defined by Merriam Webster: training that corrects, molds or perfects the mental faculties or moral character)
Discipline in running, praying and being healthier (mentally, physically and spiritually).
This year's Christmas card is 3D...since everybody's remaking movies in 3D and almost every animated movie is being released in 2&3D, I figured I'd jump on the bandwagon with a 3D card. Hope you enjoy this how-to.
Paper Supplies
white paper for base (cut to 8-1/4" x 5-7/8")
white paper strips (cut to 4-1/8" x 1")
red strips (cut to 4-1/8" x 1-1/2")
red stripe (cut to 4-1/8" x 5-7/8") - I used Simple Stories Sn@p! Red Dot/Stripe
Transparency film (cut to 4-1/2" x 3-3/4") Stamps
Merry Christmas sentiment of choice (I used the one from Hero Arts Cozy Moments set)
Inkadinkado Snowman Ink
Staz On Black Tools
Adhesive
Pop-Dots
Glitter Glue
Colored Pencils (Red & Blue)
Oval Cutter
Paper Cutter
Paper Scorer
Bone folder
Stamp-a-ma-jig stamp positioner
Step 1
Stamp your "Christmas" sentiment on the 4-1/8" x 1" white strip. Then adhere to 4-1/8" x 1-1/2" red strip.
For this step, you will need your Black Staz On Ink, the
4-1/8"x1" white strip, and your Christmas sentiment.
Step 2
Using your oval cutter, cut an oval out of the 4-1/8" x 5-7/8" red strip paper. I used the Creative Memories 3" x 3-7/8" oval with the red blade. Cut oval closer to the top, so you have some space on the bottom of the card.
Step 3
Score white card base. DO NOT FOLD yet.
Step 4
Align red striped paper on right side of card base so corners line up. Ink stamp, align stamp in center of oval and stamp your image.
Step 4: transparency film, black Staz On Ink, snowman stamp,
stamp positioner, white card base, and red striped paper with oval cut out.
Step 5
Stamp the snowman on a piece of transparency (this is to use for positioning only). This one will be easier to show the steps in pictures, so under each picture is what you need to do.
Align your transparency film over the
snowman image on the white card base.
Align positioner image over top of card base and clean transparency
film. Align positioner to top left edge of positioning image.
Once you've aligned the stamp positioner in place,
remove positioning image.
Ink stamp, stamp image, aligning corner of stamp to stamp
positioner. This helps ensure your two images will line up.
You should have your snowman stamped on the
transparency film and the main card base.
Step 6
Color parts of the scarf and hat red (I colored in every other stripe in the scarf and hat). Color the shadowy areas blue.
Step 6: colored pencils and the main card base.
Step 7
Adhere the transparency film to the red striped paper by aligning the transparency film over the card base image. Apply adhesive to the edges of the transparency film, attach red striped paper on top of transparency film. Make sure the corners of your card base and the corners of the red striped paper line up.
Step 7: adhesive, the card base, the snowman on transparency
film and the red striped paper with the oval cut out.
Step 8
Step 8: Adhesive, pop dots, Christmas sentiment, red striped paper
with snowman on transparency film, and the card base.
Adhere your Christmas sentiment to the front of the striped paper, covering part of the bottom of the oval. Flip over, attach your pop dots to the backside of the red striped paper. Flip right side up, align corners of the red striped paper with the card base and attach.
Step 9
Add glitter glue to transparency film over areas colored blue. Let dry
Step 9: glitter glue, completed card.
Stamp a sentiment inside and your signature stamp on the back and your 3D card is complete! Below are some additional pictures, hopefully you can see the 3D effect (try clicking on the image so it opens larger in a new window).
Hope you enjoyed yet another Christmas card tutorial. If you have any
thoughts or suggestions on how to improve this how-to, please leave your
comments. I'd love to hear your feedback.
Ran my second 5K ever, and for the year. It was a great trail run. I had practiced what I thought would be the path, but they changed it up a little, which made it easier - didn't have to climb that really steep incline, however short it is. Overall, the race went well, I was in the first pack (it was a run/walk - they let the runners lead off, then the walkers). Some people brought dogs and strollers - I was wondering how the strollers were going to survive some of the path, but it seems they all made it fine.
Race results, based on RunKeeper, because the run was not timed: 51.07 (I forgot to stop it right away when I finished, so that's 3 seconds longer than my last run). :) Average pace/mile was 16:03 (last time my average pace/mile was 16:28, so I'm 25 seconds faster than I was 2 months ago). YAY!
At the end of the race everyone got a medal. I also got a really nice moisture-wicking T-shirt. The race supported Ready Set Ride Therapeutic Recreation Facility. They had a couple of therapy horses at the race, which you could have your picture taken with.
The only bad thing about the race, the end part of the path we were supposed to run was not marked and there weren't any volunteers at a couple of cross intersections to tell us which way to go. Needless to say, my husband told me that runners finished from 3 different directions. I followed the group in front of me, thinking it wasn't the right way, but it did end up being 3.19 miles...if I had gone the way I thought, it would've been more like 3.5 miles. Oh well! Overall it was a great race that I would definitely do again.
Post-run photo with my medal.
Next race? The Scarecrow Scramble on October 18 in honor of our friends DM & AM and I plan to run the entire time...no walking during the 5K (just to warm up - before the race starts - and cool down - when the race ends, and that's it). AND I just registered for it, so it is a definite go!
So, now that I have a 5K under my belt...I still actually need to finish the Couch to 5K program. Also, since doing the 5K, I've not run. I've been doing a lot of walking, but no running. I did recently get a FitBit (pedometer + super powers) and I have yet to reach 10,000 steps in a day (granted today is only day 2 of having it), but, at least, today I did break 5,000 steps....now to add my running back in.
I rested for 2 days after my 5K, but, I guess, that wasn't long enough for my body. I ran for about 5 minutes and had to stop, my muscles were just too sore.
Tuesday, June 24: Ran for just over 5 min. My legs and muscles are really sore from my 5k this past weekend. I'll work my way back up again. Average Pace: 17:08/mile Mileage: 1.81 miles Saturday, June 28: I didn't run outside, it was WAY too hot and I got up late. I ran in my basement. I started out on my trampoline, but my feet always feel funny when I run on that thing. So, I just ran circles in my basement as best I could. I ran for a full 25 minutes straight. I had intended to only run for 20 minutes, but when I got to the 20 minute point, I felt I could go on, so I did. Average Pace: 18:14/mile Mileage: 1.92 miles Sunday, June 29:Great run! It's just as warm today as it was on 5K day. I understand why I walked as much as I did - this heat is brutal! 20 minute run today. Average Pace: 18:53/mile Mileage: 1.05 miles So, let me explain that "I understand why I walked as much as I did" comment. That was the first hot day I ran, it has been such a cool year so far and I forgot how fatiguing the heat can be. And, when you start out stronger than you intend to, it catches up with you faster.
I didn't feel like running on Sunday morning, but I did. Because of this, and the motivation to run because of signing up for a race (the 5K for Orphans), I decided that I needed to sign up for more races. I figure one race every 2 months, that's enough time for me to keep training and to increase my mileage and pace...now to get back out there and run. Mileage to Date (doesn't include all of the walking we did 4th of July weekend): 65.6 miles
Races I'm considering: August 9: Ready Set Ride: Chasin' Tail 5K Trail Run, Walk & Virtual Walk October 18:Scarecrow Scramble (this is a definite! Doing this in honor of friend's who aren't in the country that have done this race in the past.) December 6:Reindeer Run (I considered this one a couple of years ago, partially because I remember printing the postcards for this race at an old job)
Saturday, June 21, I ran my first race and first 5K ever. I estimated, based on my runs prior to race day, that I would be able to finish the race in about 52 minutes. I did a little better than that, 51:03. Fifty-two minutes, wasn't a planned goal, it was just a realistic estimate of my running a little under or around 17 minutes/mile.
My goal with this race, was to finish...finish strong and finish running (not walking or crawling). So, I achieved my goal.
It was a warm day and the path we ran wasn't very shady. There were 2 water stations along the path and lots of people along the way to cheer us on. It was great to have those encouragers along the way! Here is a map of the race route (its a PDF).
I started out running with my great-niece, this was her first 5K as well, and one of her grandpa's, but it wasn't long before they were cruising along....I'm not that fast and I knew I wouldn't be able to keep up. I was probably in the middle of the pack at the beginning of the race, but it didn't take long before I had been passed by what felt like every runner. It was a little dis-heartening to be at the tale end, but those encouragers along the route really helped keep my spirits up and kept me going and helping me want to finish. I don't remember what songs played on my i-device, I remember the RunKeeper app voice telling me how long I'd been running, but that's about it.
I know the first time I walked was just passed the 10 minute point of running, I started out stronger and faster than I normally would have, which I understand is a normal mistake...you just get caught up with all the other runners and get sucked in. I made sure that my walks lasted long enough for me to catch my breath, but not too long. I tried to make sure the walks only lasted for about 30 seconds and the majority of them did. It was the tail end of the race that I probably walked a little more than 30 seconds. I wanted to finish the race running.
My race results can be found here. My overall time was 51:03.8 which is an average pace of 16.28/mile. Now I have a standard to gauge myself against for future races.
My husband took some great video of the start of the race and me crossing the finish line. You can watch that video below.
Some pictures, taken by KnightLIGHT Photography are also below. For more pictures from the race, click here.
The start of the race. I'm in the purple just passed the guy
in front wearing his hat backwards. The thing to my left is
where I stretched at the end of the race.
Finishing my first 5K race. 51:03.8 (16:28/mile)
At the end of the race, just after my husband stopped recording, I said, "My feet are numb." It was like a pins and needles kind of numb...which started when I had about 0.6 miles left (I'm just going by what the volunteer said as I ran by). After stretching and walking around a bit, my calf muscles felt sore. But, after a shower back at the hotel, I felt much better and haven't really been in too much pain today. It's a little stressful on my right knee going up and down our basement stairs, but I'm sure it will be gone by my next run day, Tuesday. I'm taking two days off before I start running again.
I'd like to improve how long (number of minutes straight) I can run for, so instead of continuing with the Get Running app which is 2 more sessions of running 25 minutes straight, then 3 sessions of running 28 minutes and finally 3 sessions of 30 minutes running straight (the end of the 9-Week Couch to 5K program), I'm going to revert to running 20 minutes straight. I will do that for my next 3 runs and see where I am before deciding to move up to 25 minutes and then following the Get Running app again.
Below is me in my first race T. Looking forward to building a collection of race T's.
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