Brainy Quotes
Alas, in today's world and mind set this is a tough pill to swallow. In fact much of what has been placed at the disposal of the average person today makes patience almost unknown. Smart phones, computers with the Internet, overnight delivery and even charge cards are contributors. Instant gratification. I have even talked to some college grads that feel they can come out of college and get top wages right away. Few want to gain what they want with patience and labor. Experience is not free nor magical. It requires patience and time. James 1:2-4 "My brothers, consider it a great joy when trials of many kinds come upon you, for you well know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance, and perseverance must complete its work so that you will become fully developed, complete, not deficient in any way.
The New Jerusalem Bible. (1985). (Jas 1:2–4). New York: Doubleday.
This is true for all things worth having in life.
We are going to start off by saying, "I didn't write the colors down." Sorry ladies! Cherokee was a distraction when I did these so I forgot to write them down. "Cherokee not distraction. Irish fall asleep at desk. Snore loud and wake up Cherokee." Really? Where did you come from? "You not know? Cherokee figmental from imagnication." You mean figment of my imagination. "Yes. What you said." I didn't know you could have bad daydreams. Bye Cherokee. "Humpf."
The first image is from Stampland. I was out to this site and it is currently under construction but I am providing the link to it any way.
The stamped image was a difficult one to color. It was very dark and the image itself was hard to discern from the background. Once the edges were found care had to be taken not to color things that were not part of the figure. As you can see the result isn't half bad. It sure makes a nice card.
Next are two House-Mouse Images. Hummers are one of my all time favorite birds. This one was fun to do.
The card is done well as usual.
The final house mouse is one I had a little more difficulty with due to the number of colors and having to use pen and ink to fill in some parts that didn't stamp. It still looks pretty good I think.
The card turned out nice too.
The camera at the time did not have the best of resolution so it turned out a bit out of focus but the card was great.
Well, it is time to wrap up for now. Tomorrow our company arrives. I need to help Jill finish getting ready. It will be at least Tuesday or Wednesday before I post again. We have no idea what her aunt's schedule is so I will comment and respond as I can. Remember to LOVE THE DETAILS.
Love the comments on patience - as I so often remind the younger generation when they complain about a text taking too long, once we willing waited six months for a letter from the other side of the world!! (well, three months)...
ReplyDeleteLove the colouring - especially the lady - that is a stunner! And as ever your dear wife mounted them beautifully.
Blessings
Maxine
Oh, I do love the first one of the lady...fabulous. The others are wonderful, too, and Jill did a fab job, as usual. Patience.....I think it really comes easier with age. I am not nearly as impatient about most things as I used to be. It feels good, too. :-)
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Three beautiful cards and three beautifully colored images. Love that first one and the coloring is sensational!! Of course the little "meeces" are precious......even though they're mice, you just gotta love 'em!
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Lynn
The lady is so wonderfully done and deserves a frame. She does make a pretty card! Love all the details on the House Mouse stamps! Great job on the cards too!
ReplyDeleteAll three of these cards are beautiful! You and your wife did a fine job! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW she may have been difficult to color, but you did a fabulous job!! All three cards are terrific!
ReplyDeleteI like the card with the golden profile of the vintage woman - very pretty! Of course those mischievous mice are up to their antics again too! NJ on all.
ReplyDeleteOoh three fantastic cards you and your wife are so talented, it must be wonderful to both share this same wonderful hobby.
ReplyDeleteI agree patience comes easier with age, I'm a lot more patient than I used to be and it feels good to be like that.
Take care, both of you, lots of love Teresa x
Ok - I totally needed the inspiration this verse provides this week (this decade? this life? - urgh). Thanks!!!! Love each of your images - wonderful job with coloring. I love the vintage one the best which is saying a lot because who could possibly compete with a HM image? Lovely work and lovely post as always! You inspire me - really! Hugz to you and Jill!
ReplyDeleteGreat post this morning. And Oh so true.. Many what to start at the top instead of the bottom.
ReplyDeleteThree fabulous cards and all beautifully colored! Love the first image, very beautiful.
Your cards are wonderful!
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Hi, Jim, I am now following your blog by e-mail so that I don't miss any of your great posts in future!!
ReplyDeleteI love the image of the woman - greatly coloured!! The images of the mice are sooo cute!!
Thank you so much for your regular visits to my blog and the kind comments you leave - very much appreciated!!
Greetings from Africa!! Have a lovely day!!
Ooops, I thought I saw the option to join by e-mail somewhere, but when I went back to subscribe I saw that I had it wrong!!! Will join as a Google member!! (you can not maybe add the option for e-mail subscription? - I follow mainly with e-mail and bloglovin at the moment.)
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Hey IC, 3 wonderful images colored beautifully, and then your resident card maker turned them into great cards. She's a wonder with the layout designs and choosing such pretty papers to compliment your images. Totally agree with you on the Stampland images. I have some - NBUS - because of that frustration with trying to color. When I saw these at a show, the vendor used sponges, to color 'wide portions' with a sponge. Hers looked lovely (hence my purchase). Don't seem to work that well when I try that! Yours is gorgeous. Delightful images on the HM, and didn't see any 'touch-ups' with fill in non-stamping. So you did it very professionally. Aren't those pens terrific for when this happens? You folks make a super team with your combined skills! Keep it up. (oh yes, enjoyed the pre-picture thoughts as well. Especially appreciated the comment about college grads stepping right into high roller status. See a lot of that. It's called paying your dues, and I don't think this generation understands that concept. On anything. Unfortunately). TFS & Happy Spring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good chuckle--you used to like picnics and then you discovered picnic ants. The idea of "instant gratification" makes me want to scream. I work at a junior college and if people encounter trouble them want to talk to the TOP GUY RIGHT NOW. They don't want to talk to any of the underlings, who are there to help nor can they understand that top guy and maybe even the underlings aren't available RIGHT NOW. If I had to say a problem I have working customer service it would be that. Anyway, to your colored images... love that first one. Those ultra detailed stamps are so wonderful but yeah, such a challenge to color. And house mouse! Always a good choice!!
ReplyDeleteI really love your Stampland card. I met them at a show here in SC. She is great, bought her CD's (2) , stamps, brushes, etc. I'll be glad when there site is up. You do beautiful work on every card that you do. Thank you so much for all the very nice compliments you give me on my blog. Im going to sign up and join your site as soon as I finish this post.
ReplyDeleteFirst, you need to know your wonderful comment has caused a mega-watt smile to light up my face, so thank you immensely for that! Second, your observations/reflection about patience resonate with me, as I'm a many years high-school teacher-turned admin assistant in a school (long story that journey...), and know well the instant gratification-entitlement attitudes that some of the younger generation have acquired. Patience, experience, 'earning' your position...oh, they have such life-lessons to learn! Come to think of it, my patience scale needs some tending to as well. Maybe some colouring therapy will help, and I base that on the gorgeous colouring you've shared with us, which I know is an exercise in 'patience' as well as creativity! The Stampland image is remarkable - I initially thought it was a photograph! And the HM scenes - oh my, but they are superb (the blueberry and raspberry tarts sparked memories of those my Grandma used to make on the family farm. She was the most amazing baker of decadent desserts ever! Thank you for that wee trip down memory lane.) You and your wife: co-creators of magic! Happy sighhhh...another delightful visit here....
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Love, love, love your details!! and when I start to design a card I myself sometimes am not myself... So yeah, you never know what you will get!! My husband calls me "Wild Card".
ReplyDeleteThe lovely lady in profile is oozing sensuality, and you worked wonders bringing out the light! The house mouse simply wonderful, and boy do you have patience, a virtue I gave up in frustration trying to find (insert hillbilly hyuck hyuck laugh).
Thanks for popping by, your always welcome!!
Beautiful coloring on all three cards!! The lady looks fabulous!! I enjoyed your words of wisdom on patience. I think it's hard to be patient when things can happen & are suppose to happen so quickly today.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty images colored so nicely! The images were made into great cards! Love the embellishments on all of them.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on your coloring for all three cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your wonderful comments on my blog :) Your cards are absolutely amaaaaaaaaazing! and your words of wisdom on patience:) huggles Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the House Mouse cards.....they are just so adorable!! Your colouring is incredible, you can really see that you love what you do. I can hardly stay within the lines when I colour, must give it another go. And thanks so much for your lovely comments on my blog, they always give me a much needed boost!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and so beautifully coloured - I love the vintage feel of your first one - hugs xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colouring as always - adore the lady in profile especially - glad to see you stop by - I appreciate it very much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your words of wisdom Jim xx
ReplyDeleteAll Gorgeous cards created with your Wonderful colouring.
You make an awesome team xx
Enjoy your company.
hugs Mau xx
Wow these cards are just beautiful! I love the house mouse ones and the colours looks fantastic! Great job!!!
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Hey There! It is always fun to find another guy who does cards, and it was a bonus to see that you also do the House Mouse images as well. I am a former House Mouse design team member and have always loved these images. You color these beautifully. Just wanted to say hello. Best, Curt
ReplyDeleteYou and Jill have produced another wonderful display of cards, Jim! I am always so tickled that you are able to share a hobby in this beautiful way and share it with all of us! Enjoy Auntie! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, Jim and I love your colouring skills. They are beautiful images to start with but your colouring takes them to a new level. Your wife is very talented too and these cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteLOVED reading your thoughts Jim! So very true!!! We live in an age of instant gratification and nothing less will do I'm afraid! Thanks for sharing!!! LOVE all the images/cards! The first one is stunning! The colors you used really make this elegant and just stunning! I'm a house mouse lover and your other two just tickle me pink! :) Love the coloring of these sweet images and the great job Jill did making up cards as well! Hope you have been enjoying your company!!!
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