The Charming Sentiments Stamp Set has a very fun sentiment that I’ve been using a lot…”super fantastic mega news.” Who wouldn’t love getting a congratulatory card with those words on the front? Here is one of my latest cards featuring this sentiment. It’s a festive autumn card with a simple design…very easy to recreate.
The black and white paper is noticeable and at the same time isn’t distracting from the focal point of the card.
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Measurements
- Basic White Thick Cardstock
- 5-1/2ā x 8-1/2″ scored parallel to short side at 4-1/4ā
- Scrap for stamping and die-cutting sentiment
- Rustic Harvest Designer Paper
- (3 – different patterns) 1-1/2ā x 3-1/2ā
Directions
- Stamp then die-cut the sentiment.
- Stamp the inside sentiment.
- Use a dauber to add Soft Suede ink to the edges of the leaf.
- Add the outer designer papers first so that they leave about a 3/8″ border on the top, bottom and side. Then add the middle one so it’s centered.
- Add the leaf with Dimensionals. Add the sentiment with Dimensionals.
- Embellish with the Amber Rhinestones.
Many of you know my oldest son Nick plays the quad/tenor drums in marching band. Well, this Saturday was the last formal performance of the season: the Youth in Music Championships (YIMS) held at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is what they practice for all season. These amazingly hard working and talented students put in hundreds and hundreds of hours starting in early June and perform all season long in various smaller competitions, shows, parades, pep fests and more which leads up to this final show where they give it their all with the hopes of scoring well.
And this proud band mom is excited to tell you that they did quite well placing third overall out of twelve schools with scores super close to the school that placed second!! They also place best in winds!! So amazing!
The above photo shows all nine kids in the battery of the percussion section. Nick’s girlfriend Jaylene & Nick are the two on the left playing the instrument that has several connected drums, the tenor drums also known as the quads. Nick’s cousin Robbie is the base drum player on the right in the back. And then I have to give a shout out to Devah and Parker to the left of Nick both playing the snare. These two fellow 11th graders and good friends have been in marching band together since the beginning.
Their show had a Vikings warrior theme with amazing props, effects, music, and of course… talent and energy. And though we didn’t place first, there were many around us in the stands that had been impacted by their performance at previous competitions as we could hear several family members from other schools mentioning how good Anoka’s show was.
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Kudos to your son and his band mates for scoring so well in the competition!
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congrats Nick. Well done.
Nick says thank you!
As a former band parent of three years I can relate. They are a great, close knit family that can’t be beat. Congratulations for 3rd place and all the work you put in to make it so enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Doris!
Our local high school, Northview, just outside of Grand Rapids Michigan, has a very active band program. Since we live near the school and can hear the practices, I know very well how long and hard the band works. Congrats to your son, his girlfriend and his cousin on their rankings at the band finals!
Thanks so much Cathy!
Loved seeing the band pictures. My granddaughter played 4 years in her high school marching band and in many competitions. Fun reminder here on your blog. Congrats to everyone
Thanks Jeanne!
My three sons were all in marching band in high school. My youngest has a MA in Music Ed. So music is near and dear to me. Thanks for sharing your family. And of course your talent.
And thank YOU Joan for sharing a bit about you. I can’t imagine life without music. It makes life so much richer!