Time Out has more than one meaning this afternoon after the assault on the Capitol yesterday. The horrific event will be haunting us for months (and years), and there are many, many questions that need to be answered. Although I do try to stay away from discussing political events on this blog, but this can’t be ignored. I’m not one that watches television during the day, so I actually discovered what was happening in Washington when an international blogging friend emailed me to be sure we were safe—knowing that we were miles away. As it turns out there were demonstrations in other cities, but fortunately, not here.
But the Time Out I’m referring to is a card challenge:
Last night after the Congress was able to resume and as I was listening to their discussions of the objections to the Electoral College votes, I decided I needed to find something to do at the same time. This My Favorite Things “City Block Background” had already been stamped, and I decided to do some spotlight coloring. Needing a masculine birthday card, I thought this might be a fun, albeit a bit unusual, one.
I picked just a few of the buildings in the center of the panel to color with Copic markers. After finishing the coloring, I used one of Simon Says “Stitched Rectangles” to die cut the panel, and added it to a very thin border of Honey Nut cardstock. The brown card base is one I’ve had in my stash for years.
Trying to decide on a sentiment was the next problem. I have a box of pre-stamped and die cut sentiments, and found that this one, “Penned Elegance” by Papertrey Ink, worked quite well.
I backed the sentiment with thin strips of dimensional tape to lift it up and give it some space from the black and white background. I ended up making a second version (nearly identical) this morning. I think the card’s charming, and I hope my buddies do too.
Just a note: some photos haven’t been showing recently. According to Typepad, it’s an error on their end and should repair itself with time. If not, I’ll be sending them a message and they will retrieve it. So annoying.
Crafting is a wonderful way to take a break from the news. Your card is really nice, I like the black & white repeated background with the same coloured in the foreground.
It was very scary watching yesterday & knowing that DC wasn’t the only tinder box of possible mob reactions. I am so thankful you are safe, but I fear your country is not.
It really is charming indeed – I do like the fact that you’ve coloured just part of it, which makes it pop all the more. It must have been therapeutic to work with bright colours during such a terrible day. Himself caught the start of it as a news flash on his phone so we turned on the television and were transfixed in disbelief as events unfolded. Hoping that it has revealed something to many, and that it is the beginning of a walk back towards integrity, truthfulness and decency. Thinking of you all at this difficult time for your nation.
Your card caught my eye right away in our Time Out gallery. The spotlight coloring is a brilliant way to use this stamp, and I expect to be CASE-ing you in the near future. Thanks so much for playing along at Time Out.
This is lovely! I like how and what you’ve coloured, especially the windows! Glad you found a release when you needed it.
Just replied to your comment on my blog but yes, I’ve been very much saddened to witness the current events in your country. Wish you and the whole nation all the best – a speedy return to peace and stability, and wisdom from those in charge to achieve it meaningfully. A truly upsetting day of news.
Saw this on IG and loved it! So effective to show it off with spot coloring. Hiking today helped yesterday’s tv marathon of sad news.
I found this while looking for a masculine card idea. Just had to le you know how much I love it! Great use of that BG, and the PTI sentiment works perfectly. I have one of those, it’s a starting point, lol!
SO happy that you were able to use crafting as an escape – it is so important that we all have something to help us relieve stress these days. Your card is wonderful – I love the spotlight colouring technique and it looks so great with that city background. Thanks for taking some TIME OUT to play along with us! Jill
Congrats for being winning at Time Out-see blog for details x
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