The card is really very simple. The decorative paper (Paper Pizazz) was cut using Spellbinders Labels Eight, then mounted on a piece of red cardstock (even though it looks orange in the picture). The Diploma stamp is by Inkadinkado, which I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and cut out with Spellbinders Classic Ovals. I then mounted it on a larger oval, cut with the same set.
The Congratulations stamp is by Uptown Rubber Stamps. I used a water-based marker to color it, then stamped it on white cardstock, again mounting it on a piece of black. Both the diploma and congratulations were affixed to the card using 1/4" pop dots.
Personal news: I am scheduled for knee replacement surgery on Tuesday, July 23. At the time I am writing this blog post (about 10 days prior to it going live), my pain level continues to increase. I use a cane whenever I go out, but I told my husband that I think my shopping days are pretty much over for now. (Thank goodness for Amazon!) I don't really know what to expect as far as recovery goes - it may be more difficult because I have fibromyalgia - but I know that it will be worth it to finally have a knee that works. (I have had problems with my knee since my late teens.) I don't know when I will be able to blog again - we have a lot of appointments between July 1 and July 18 - but I do hope to get some crocheting and maybe cross stitch done while I am recovering, so as long as I can remember to take pictures, I will have projects to share. And if I am able to schedule a few more posts in advance, I will do just that!
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Ginny, my mother had her knee replaced in February. It was amazing the speed with which she recovered and was completely and totally pain free in the leg that she had knee replacement. It was a road to walk, as she had therapy, etc. But she was walking in less than 12 hours post surgery.
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