I received a holiday card today from some friends of mine who live in Oregon. I worked at Camp Cleawox, a Girl Scout camp on the Oregon Coast, for 5 summers (1993-1997). It's where I met the friends I heard from today, and their letter reminded me of this card I made.
Working at the Girl Scout camp was a blast! It's where I met, and made, some of my best friends in life. Each summer I had a different job at the camp including unit counselor, unit leader, and Assistant Camp Director, but my favorite job was as the Arts & Crafts Director which I did for two of the five summers I spent there.
This image reminds me of so many things I love about Oregon, summers spent at camp, and my friends there. I really love the memories this card brings to me -- a peaceful, self-reflective time in my life where there was lots of growing up, LOTS of goofing off, and even more peanut butter Tag-a-Long cookies!
I really like so many of the images in the Wren Rose series by Stamp Oasis, probably because they remind me of those summers spent at camp. I stamped the main image in black Stazon ink and painted it with Adirondack reinkers. I added bits of sparkle with a glittery Stardust gelly glaze pen by Sakura. The sentiment is stamped with Distress Ink in Broken China blue. I added the shell button as an embellishment to compliment the image.
I look forward to making a lot more cards using this image, but I have to do it when I have lots of time to play -- I got so deep in thought when I made this card that it took hours longer than it should have! But that's part of the fun.
Stamping. Cheaper than therapy. ...or is it... ?
I've been a Girl Scout and a Girl Scout leader...FUN!!!! I love this image and your coloring is the bomb!
Posted by: Sherri D. | January 07, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Stamping might be a bit like therapy in that it is not too costly until you become very involved! ;-)
Posted by: Doreen | January 07, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Anna
Love, Love, Love, your blog. Your cards and critters keep me coming back. After reading that you worked at a GC camp it is no wonder I like your work so much. I spent every summer from the age of about 12, through college and even professionally either being a camper or working at various camps; girl and boy scouts, YWCA and special needs camps with children and adults. (26 years total) I credit the years as a camp staff as the place I learned everything there is to know about living/working/being in the real world and being successful to this day. That and the amazing mentors I had working at all those camp.
Posted by: Jodi N | January 07, 2008 at 11:53 AM
I love this stamp and the way you've colored it and put the card together. I have a lot of stamps along these lines that I don't use often enough. Seems like everyone's too busy to stamp like this anymore. I really appreciate this bit of inspiration.
Posted by: Leslie Miller | January 06, 2008 at 11:11 AM
MAGNIFICIENT!
Posted by: Linda C | January 05, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Wow, that is gorgeous! I love your colors, and the whole image is just beautiful!
Thanks for sharing, it's nice to see something so different once in a while! FUN!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | January 05, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Really neat card! So different yet wonderful! Love your superb job of coloring!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | January 05, 2008 at 10:58 AM
This card is really eye-catching. I like it. My DH always jokes about all of the "stuff" I have in my scrapping/stamping room...I told him that it's cheaper than drinking....lately he's been telling me it would be cheaper if I were an alcoholic! LOL!!! That always makes me laugh when he says it! Your card is great!!!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | January 05, 2008 at 07:41 AM
awesome color job (said as she is struggling to color in some tiny bella ;o) I appreciate the time it must have taken!!
tfs,
Holly
Posted by: Holly | January 05, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Thanks for reminding me why I enjoyed Girl Scout Camp with my girls! There is a peaceful and serene feeling when I am out in nature that I forget about. Fabulous card!
Posted by: Sherry | January 05, 2008 at 06:56 AM
I don't think it's cheaper than therapy, but then again...the voices tell me it is. ;)
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | January 05, 2008 at 06:43 AM
Probably not cheaper, LOL!
Gorgeous card, and as always, your coloring is over-the-top fabulous!
Posted by: Michelle R | January 05, 2008 at 04:38 AM
I'm no sure that stamping is cheaper than therapy, but I think it's a lot more fun! :)
Posted by: Kelly | January 05, 2008 at 01:31 AM
I keep telling my husband that stamping is cheaper. Either he hasn't caught on yet or he just likes to keep me happy- teeheehee! This card is beautiful and so inspiring! I was a GS for 6 years as a girl and have led a troop going on 4 years. I have had pretty much the same girls, give or take (we are a big troop currently of 23 girls,) and it has been the neatest thing watching them grow from 1st/2nd grade Brownies to 4th/5th grade Juniors. It's my DD's favorite activity and has certainly become an important part of our relationship together! I guess I get kind of sappy when I hear about others positive GS experiences! BTW- we start our cookie sells in just a few hours!
Posted by: Beth | January 05, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Are you feeling homesick Anna? I know I do often. I miss everything about Reno, being close to friends, family, the lake, the mountains, snow, four seasons... I could go on but I won't bore you with all that. :)
Your card is wonderful. I love all the colors.
And yes, in some ways, stamping is cheaper than therapy... LOL (yeah right!)
Posted by: Karrie Baker | January 04, 2008 at 11:39 PM