Back in high school, it became painfully obvious to me that I had no talent. Or at least no visible talent. I had friends who could sing. Though I love music and do enjoy singing...I'm more of a car singer. I had friends who could draw and paint. Though I can draw a straight line with a ruler, my skills lacked significantly in comparison with theirs. (When you have a friend whose senior drawing is purchased for quite a significant sum of money...you know she's good.) I had friends who could play sports. Let's just say that coordination is not really my thing.
So one day, while mournfully roaming the aisles of my local craft store, I discovered a hobby that required little to no talent: rubber stamping. I decided on the spot that this would be my gift. And I've been stamping ever since. While still in high school, I learned that there were companies that sold rubber stamps and card making supplies, and I declared myself officially addicted.
To be fair, I have to say that my love of sending cards comes from my mother. Mom loves to send cards to people and is very dedicated about remembering holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. And...every now and then, she sends the occasional card intended to soothe the soul...lift the spirits...bring a smile.
Usually.
Below please find two examples of my own recent card making...and then one of Mama's finds.
Thanks Mama!
8 comments:
Bekah -
I laughed really hard on the last one, then well..then I felt bad. Sorry, but it was extremely funny.
Will you forgive me?
Chris
Goodness yes I'll forgive you. If you don't tell ANYONE, I'll tell you that I laughed at it too - before I realized that actually I should be insulted. And to give credit where credit is due, she USUALLY really does send uplifting cards.
This particular one, though, resides in my office, and when students and parents ask about my kids (pictures of Liam, Hannah, and Savannah are scattered throughout my office) I throw that in their faces to explain my own actual lack of children.
Bekah,
I remember getting those kind of cards from my mom too :). Hey, are you going to the all night scrapbook party tomorrow??
Only a mom can send that kind of card....and you'll actually laugh!
But hey...you have plenty of talents young lady! How about...oh....writing? And encouragement? Being a great friend? I could go on, you know!
Speaking of being a friend, I don't think we are coming to your neck of the woods this weekend after all. Things are a little nuts around here right now, so the timing just won't work. But someday..... In the meantime, have fun with your family.
oh awesome!! lol Don't let your mom talk to my mom b/c my mom would be sending that card to me as well!! silly moms.
PS I have no talents either, except Dutch Blitz skills!
Llita - I'm going to an even MORE fun all-nighter called CLEANING THE HOUSE. I know, I know. You wish you would have heard about that one first! :) You gonna scrap all night? It sounds like fun - should i send some pages for you to do for me? :)
Christina - Well, now that I'm on THIS side of adulthood (aka getting old) I'm more aware of potential talents. In high school I was oblivious. Among other things. I miss you - but absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? (Or as Matt used to tell me - how can I miss you if you won't go away?) So I guess I'll just keep missing you and I'll see you sometime and it will be really fun whenever it is!
Nutz - I'm very jealous of your Dutch Blitz skills...you have GREAT talent there. I will never be that good no matter how much I practice!
I received some homemade bekah cards in my day! they were always cool and creative.
Hmm was I a friend who could sing, because you know I was the star of the Encore Singers! hahaha and I have the videos to prove it. Although I did hear you singing what was it "two teddy bears" I think we should youtube that!
Phats - I HATE it that you have that video! AAAAHHHH!!!!! Two teddy bears was the worst ever!! Come on - you'll be nicer to me than that, won't you?
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