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it's Brenda's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Create Your Own Background!" which had me saying, "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!". Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's a bad challenge, not at all. I'm saying it's a challenging challenge for me because I don't think I can claim I created my own background because I took a piece of patterned paper, cut it to size, and adhered it to a folded piece of cardstock. I'm almost certain that doesn't count. (:
Since stencilling and inking are both my kryptonite, I went with.....
.....an embossed image with added pencil colouring. I think that counts. (:
This is my second attempt at taking a good photo of this card, and I'm still not pleased with it. For the record, the cardstock is actual green, and not that dark of a green really, so I'm not sure why it's deciding to look black.
I feel like it's been a while since I've expounded here on my blog, so I think I'll do just that. Do you know what RBF means? In case you don't....RBF stands for Resting B%^ch Face. And I've got one. An absolutely epic one according to reports. And nobody told me about this UNTIL I WAS IN MY THIRTIES. I've had people tell me that when they first met me they thought I wanted to "straight up murder them". Yes, that is a direct quote. It's so bad that when we get a new player on our ball team someone gives them a heads up that my face and my personality don't really match, and to just ignore my face.
Now, you might wonder if having an RBF bothers me. Not overly. There are advantages to having an RBF. I generally don't get asked to do anything/volunteer because people think I'm a raging b%^ch. I don't get approached by people who are selling stuff coz my face has warned them off. My fantastic boss (who is also a very close friend now too) and I make funny jokes about it. Honestly, it's not something I really think about too much, so, for the most part, it's all good.
So, why am I going into such detail about my RBF? Well, I'll tell you. Lately, there have been times where I consciously try to have my face not be my face. I put on a different face. A more welcoming face. A more serene face. A face more fitting the situation it's currently in. And, I thought I was successful at this....until......
My passport is expiring at the end of this year, so I set about renewing it. Went to Walmart today to get a new passport photo, as is required. Stood in front of the white screen, arranged my head at a slight angle that I thought would be flattering, and put a pleasant expression on my face. You can't smile, of course, but I wanted to appear congenial, affable, and dare I say, approachable.....
.....and this was the result. Let's set aside the whole passport part because what's actually relevant is....THIS IS WHAT MY FACE DOES WHEN I'M TRYING TO LOOK MY FRIENDLIEST. I look like I just watched someone put ketchup on a cupcake. I look like I disapprove of your last three to four life choices even though I just met you. No, wait. What I really look like is that someone asked me to show them what my RBF looks like, and this is me showing them. Yikes. Begs the question, what in the frickity flippity flap does my face look like when it's actually RBFing? I don't think I ever want to know.
I realize it's definitely not part of their job description but I wish the Walmart Associate would've just said, "Um, is that the look you're going with?" But of course she didn't. She took one look at my face and said to herself, "Pffft...I don't get paid enough for that."
Why not give our challenge a go this week and join us? And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.
Also for:
Can You Handle the Pressure?: feminine + embossing
Crafty Calendar: anything goes
Inkspirational: seasonal
Creative Fingers: anything goes
Crafty Gals: anything goes
Ellibelle's: anything goes
A Place to Start: anything goes
Christmas [or not] Bingo: I - stripes, monochrome, free
Merry Little Christmas: anything Christmas goes
12 Months of Christmas Link Up: Christmas
613 Avenue Create: anything goes
Peace on Earth: anything Christmas
Oh, my goodness...I'm literally laughing out loud and crying right now. My puppy just came in to check on me (it's 6am and I'm not usually much of a morning talker). First, your card is perfect, love that you used the colored pencil, brilliant idea. Second, I have an RBF, my new passport pic proves that and the fact that aging has added a very loose second chin and disappearing eyes. Third, all I see in your picture is your wonderful, kind self. I feel blessed to have you as a Girlfriend and a girlfriend.❤️
ReplyDeleteBrenda! You've made me tear up a bit, gosh darn you. Thank you for your sweet comment, and right back at you G/girlfriend!
DeleteMy face muscles are hurting, that was so funny, but I know and understand what you mean, I look at my photos after you hear, oh, that's nice, Í look and say, what!! are you blind or something..never mind your card is lovely, great embossing and pencil colouring and my navy always looks black!!..
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Beautiful CAS card with this holly branch!
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Your card is beautiful, Jan. And I totally relate to your response to the photo! Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create. I hope we see you on the front porch again soon!
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LMAO...okay, first up the card is great, as always, but I gotta say you really cracked me up with your post. I don't see the RBF, but even if it's true...so? You are who you are and anybody who knows and loves you loves you as you are. And what's with the RBF for women? Is there an equivalent RDF (d*ck) for men? Cause we all know there are a whole lot of those out there. And as to passport photos, I know very few people who ever get a decent one, so you're in good company.
ReplyDeleteStenciling and inking are your kryptonite? Oh no! Well, you did an amazing job on that background. Thanks for sharing your project at A Place To Start !
ReplyDeleteI too love stencilling and creating my own backgrounds - this one is awesome. Thanks for playing along at 613 Avenue Create.
ReplyDeleteSuper card, the pencil colouring on the embossing is so effective. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Calendar Challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your post, thanks for making me chuckle!
Liz xx
Fabulous card ... love your technique! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth & CYHTP challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. BTW: You made me laugh out loud with your passport photo story! Thanks for the morning chuckle!! LOL
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Ver pretty! Thank you for sharing with us at Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your story; I get it...I GET IT (ugh the photos that I make that exact expression) and it made me smile ;). Lovely Christmas creation for our INkspirational challenge; thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteLove how your card turned out, the embossing looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteFunny story about the RBF and I can totally relate as I too have one and only when I smile it's not there. But can't walk around smiling all day LOL. So "it is what it is" as they say :)
Thank you so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner
Jan, your post is hysterical! I loved reading all about your face. Great stories. And your card is great too. I love the way you inked up the embossing. Great job! Thanks so much for joining us at Christmas (or Not) BINGO Challenges!
ReplyDeleteAwesome way you did the embossed holly and berries. So glad you shared over at Crafty Gals Corner
ReplyDeleteCute and simple with a touch of color. Thanks for joining the challenge at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog.
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