Out of Order

That's how I feel sometimes. A little out of order. After a great start last week, I now think I need to put an "out of order" sign on myself. I'm not sure how it all fell apart, but it did. Nothing really happened. I just went on the fritz, I guess.

But... that's not what the title of this post is really referring, too. I have a system for "making up" challenges that I enjoy doing but have missed. I do the current challenge and then I post a card for the most distant week that I skipped. So that means that since I am doing cards for One Layer Wednesday challenges that I should be doing this week's challenge (OLW 58, to use orange, yellow, and aqua) and a card for OLW 48. And I have a card finished for that week. In fact, I've finished cards for most of the weeks that I couldn't find time for when they were live. But today is Father's Day. So — it would make more sense to show the card for OLW 56, when the "prompt" was to create a Father's Day card. So, here I am breaking my rule for what to post when. And that makes me uncomfortable. Call me crazy. Call me a slave to routine. Call me what you will. But, I'm still squirming as I break my own rule.

So, first of all, here is the card for this week's challenge issued by Susan.

SHOW

I think this card is cute. And it's me. (Even though it features a bird... or, as much as I've been using birds lately, maybe I should say... because it features a bird!) For being such a simple design it really took me quite some time to get it to the point where I was pleased with it. I won't share all my trials with you, but my final two are in the photo below.

Which one do you like the best?

AND TELL: stamps are from Papertrey Ink (Tag-its #2, Tag-its #3, Banner Builder); cardstock is PTI (Stampers Select White); ink is Stampin' Up (Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Cool Caribbean); also used a Corner Chomper.

And here is the card for the 56th One Layer Wednesday challenge. And this has become Ken's Father's Day card.

SHOW

He really is a first class male. :) He is always ready to do anything for me. I ask, he does. Better yet... most of the time I don't even have to ask. It's more like this... I mention, he does. Or... better YET... he notices, he does. Amazing, really. I don't know any other men like him. And... it's not just for me. He's like that with everyone. But especially with his children. He's one great dad! Happy Father's Day, Hon!

AND TELL: stamps are from Papertrey Ink (Postmarks, Star Prints); cardstock is PTI (Rustic White); ink is Stampin' Up (Riding Hood Red, Marina Mist, Sahara Sand), PTI (Tea Dye Duo), Memento (Tuxedo Black), and VersaMark.

I have nine posts started... just waiting to be finished and published. You'd think that would mean that I'd be back tomorrow. And I'd like to be... but I make no promises. There's a lot going on around here these days. :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by for a little visit. Hopefully we'll meet up again soon. Have a great Sunday! 

Comments

[Armando Cortez]

"Out of order"? Happens when you get old. Not that I would know or anything.

[Vicky]

It's the one with the orange banner for me - I love the design of this card. But the clever 1st class Male card is my favourite eye candy today. Your Ken sounds like a one in a million!

[Marybeth L.]

Hi , I love the fathers day card you made . It has all my favoriate colors in it. Hope you don't really feel out of order.

[Leigh Penner]

I love your sweet cards with the bird-- adorable! And I also LOVE the father's day card you made-- it's so clever & perfect! I just ordered this set-- can't wait to play with it!

[keva brown]

These are SO cute! I think I like the orange one best, but they're both sweet and the second card is brilliant.

[Rebecca G]

Love these!

[Jen W.]

Can't decide which birdie card I like best. They've got the bitty bird so they rock. :)
And that father's day card is fabulous! That sentiment totally cracked me up! Love all the layered stamping on it too.

[Rhonda H]

You can't tell that you had trials with these cards. I like the simple design. You make it look easy.

[Jenny M]

love both of your cards Janelle, the fathers day card is ace with the airmail look and love how you used the colours for this weeks challenge :)
Jenny x

[Jen Carter]

All 3 are so cute!! Love the father's day card! It is so creative!

[Joyce M.]

Love all three cards. Very clever use of Postmarks, which is an underused set of mine. Love the play on words--mail/male. But, I'm a sucker for anything with Bitty bird, so I'd have to say that those two are my favorites. Very clean, simple, and clever.

[SueB]

I'm NOT choosing!! I like both. I've been going to make a card for that challenge all week. Getting out a stamp set is as far as I've gotten!! Great card for Ken. The first thing I noticed about him when I met up with you last year was how nice he was and what a gentleman he was!! Got my coffee for me right away. You're a very blessed woman. But you already know that. :0)

[Stephanie Mino]

Both of these are just amazing! I'm always amazed at how nice one-layer cards can turn out to be, because I swear that I'm "one-layered" challenged.....lol You make it look so easy! Just beautiful!

[Anna (doctorfoodie)]

Great cards!! The CAS birdie one - I like the orange ribbon tails more I think. The postage one - I love how you stacked the stamps!

[Bonnie]

I know what you mean by getting out of order. When that happens to me I'm lost and can't remember where to start later! I love this little bird in the sunny circle no matter what color ribbon he resides on!

[Susan]

Beautiful cards! Love these colors, don't you?

[Susan Raihala]

Okay, Janelle. You are not crazy. You are organized. Tidy. Have found what works for you. DO NOT APOLOGIZE! Stand proud in your discipline.

Also, I need that Out of Order sign as well.

Finally, your cards are SUPER! My favorite of the first ones has the orange faux ribbon with the single pop of aqua, but that design had to be challenging to work out on one layer, and you accomplished it beautifully.

The father's day card made me LOL and wish I'd thought of that idea!

[Sarah Jay]

Love all of these one-layer cards. So well-balanced and colorful!

[Maureen Plut]

Hi Janelle!! Wowza, it's been awhile!! I've been extremely busy with school ending and the new house...I've been to your blog a lot, just not left any comments...but you know I love each and everything you make. This is a fabulous play on words!! How clever!! And the earlier one with the monkeys, adorable! and the birthday tag...sweet...I like to buy the "old Milwaukee" beer for age birthdays!! LOL Hope all is well...did you know that I'm a lucky PTI stampafaire participant? Will be in OH next month!! ACK!! You must be gearing up for the wedding!! How exciting!! Do you have your dress? ;) hugs :)

[Kristine]

OK...I have to stop reading and go to bed! Just love both cards....as I mentioned earlier birds speak to me...love the simplicity. Father's Day...what can I say...my brother is a wonderful guy and a loyal, tender warrior for his family and friends. I'm so thankful he brought you into our family Janelle. You make a wonderful team and bless those whose lives you touch! So thankful for both of you! XXOO