God Is With Us
Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! In less than 7 days, it'll be Christmas, and I can't wait. God willing, my wife and I will be visiting our daughters, their partners, and our 2 grandchildren on Christmas Day. We can't wait!
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| Holy Family Christmas Card Freshly Made Sketches #717 - A Sketch by Narelle Just Add Ink Challenge #776 - Choose Two or More |
For my first project, I have a card I made using an original hand carved stamp on a Speedball Carve Block. To make it, I designed the graphic piece; sketched it on the block with a pencil; and then carved it with a Speedball carving tool and cutters. I used an ink pad to transfer the image onto ATC sized pieces of white card stock. I've made several simple cards with it for family and friends, but decided to use Narelle's sketch for this card. I also included the tree (branch print), twine, and shimmer (holly print & red rhinestone) from Kim's list.
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| Sweet Christmas Dreams, Sweet Kitties! Sunday Postcard Art - Festive Foliage What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 863/83 Friday Face Off - 12/19/25 |
For my next project, I have a postcard I made using markers, that was inspired by my 3 female cats; Gris (a Gray Tabby), Rolo (a Tortoiseshell), and Sammy (a Siamese). I love their sweet faces! After doodling the cats, I added a festive foliage border and used calligraphy to write my sentiment. They love me, so they hang out in my art studio/study when I'm working on something. However, they don't necessarily nap next to each other. LOL! The youngest, Gris and Sammy act like siblings, so they are either bickering or loving on each other. Rolo is much older, so she wants nothing to do with the pesky young ones, so she often retreats elsewhere in the house.
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| Cole's Fire Pit Word Art Wednesday - Weeks # 730-733 |
For my last project, I have a photograph I took during Thanksgiving, when my son-in-law had his fire pit burning for us to sit around. It was very pleasant, as the weather was chilly, but not too cold. Using my Procreate app, I incorporated Karen's word art to create this meme. I had to overlap a regular and an inverted version of the sentiment, so that it would stand out properly. I love the colors of the flames, and feel the imagery reflects the psalm's message beautifully.
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| My Sweet Gris Thursday Art & Dinner Date - White |
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I love the style of your Holy Family stamped card. I have carved many stamps over the years. I need to get some new blocks and do that again.
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Wonderful art, all of it! To a Merry Season and a happy Friday!
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Unfortunately I overestimated the state of my recovery and have been struggling with my wound the past few days. Determined to visit everyone this week but just a generic comment to save on the typing, been awake since 4am too - oh Man Hugs BJ#1
ReplyDeleteGreat projects this week. I like your Holy Family stamp very much. I Have tried carving stamps, but I just don’t have the strength in my hands. I have to settle for digital ones! Wishing you a happy Christmas. Angela
ReplyDelete...Arnoldo, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. Take care and be well.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday! many Blessings your way. I love the stamp! I enjoy stamps and Have made some before. I might just make some soon. Your cards are lovely and your cat is super cute! Wishing you all the best for Christmas and the New Year! God bless and Jesus is our saviour!
ReplyDeleteI love that lock you carved. It's fun to make a stamp you want, isn't it? Again, so much fun art to see today in your blog. Wishing you a wonderful holiday with your children and grandchildren. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteFirst I want to thank you for the lovely prayer you said for me. It truly touch me. I'm so impressed with your art. I have tried the block carving and just can't get it in my head how to do it. Yours is beautiful. I do love Psalm 119: 105 It is so true. Gris is a very good looking cat. I'm thrilled that you will be with family, especially the grand kids for Christmas. Enjoy and make happy memories. Thank you for sharing with FFO and a Merry Christmas with blessings for 2026.
ReplyDeleteYour linocut is divine ~ so elegant with its beautiful simplicity ~ hugs
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde Reverendo Arnold. Parabéns pelo seu maravilhoso trabalho. Aproveito para desejar um Feliz Natal, para o senhor e todos da sua família. Grande abraço do Brasil. Que o Senhor Jesus abençoe toda a sua casa.
ReplyDeleteWell done Arnoldo, loving the handcutting and that's a great design too. I hope everything goes well for your visit to see the family and that you all have a very Happy Christmas x Angela x
ReplyDeleteReally a striking stamp design!!! I need to find my carving set!!! Merry to you!
ReplyDeleteHow clever carving your own stamp. Fab card, loving all the different textures. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink. Tristan - DT.
ReplyDeleteI love your Holy Family stamp, Arnoldo. So much wonderful art to see in this post. Thanks so much for sharing and having fellowship with us at Word Art Wednesday. I always appreciate your participation, and I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteLove the Holy Family lino print. Cute cats too Arnoldo. Sarah
ReplyDeleteArnoldo, your Christmas card is really sweet; as animal lover I like the cats there🥰
ReplyDeleteJolly Holliday to you 💖
Reverend Arnoldo, as usual, I love all of your creations here. It’s so fun to see your cats, on the card and in real life. I miss having a cat, but not sure my dog would like it. I also love the photograph that you took of the flame. Putting the scripture over top of it is beautiful too. You’ve done a great job with that. But what was super impressive was the fact that you made your own rubber stamped image by carving it. I have seen people do that, but I have never done it. Thank you for the inspiration. Wishing you your wife and all of your family members a wonderful and blessed Christmas! And thank you for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteYour hand carved stamp of the holy family is lovely, Arnoldo! And I love the sketch of the cats as well, and both turned into beautiful cards. Gris looks very comfortable - not chasing the ornaments on your tree? Have a peaceful Christmas with your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO impressed with the hand carved stamp which became the centerpiece of your card! A creative take on the sketch, Arnoldo! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches and we hope to continue to see your cards in 2026!
ReplyDeleteYour project for Just Add Ink is so creative Arnoldo. Your stamp carving skills are fabulous, such a great project! Thanks for sharing with us in 2025 and we look forward to seeing more of your lovely work next year. Best wishes to you and yours for a safe and wonderful festive season.
ReplyDeleteHello, Rev! I'm so sorry I'm late in commenting and I thank you so much for your comment on my blog! We won't be closing on the house until end of January if all goes well, but you better bet 2026 will be decorated! heehee
ReplyDeleteNow, I am so in awe of that stamp you carved! Bravo! It's gorgeous. And your sketch of your cats is delightful and both make amazing art pieces. Your photo is so warm and cozy, and the verse is perfectly illustrated by it. Great choice. And the meaning of Emmanuel, so good to remember for us Episcopalians. God the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Wishing you a wonderful Advent season and Epiphany, xoxo
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ReplyDeleteFabulous projects, I love your hand carved stamp, a wonderful way to make unique cards. Chantell Just Add Ink
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches. Your card is so creative (especially your hand-made stamp) and a wonderful take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteYour engraved image is really lovely and the resulting card is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing with us at FMS!
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