Serve The Lord
Merry 10th Day of Christmas and Happy New Year! ¡Feliz 10o día de Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo! It's hard to believe, but just like that, the 2025 Holidays have come to an end.
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| "Love is Immortal" Sympathy Card Colorful Options Blue & White Challenge |
For my first project, I have a card I made for my church's treasurer, who unexpectedly lost her husband recently. She's not just an employee, but also one of my parish family members and a dear family friend. My inspiration was the Colorful Options' Blue & White color scheme. For my design, I used the Spellbinder's Painted Blooms cutting dies by Vicky Papaioannou; the We R Memory Keepers Bow border punch; a Kraft tag; assorted solid and print papers and cardstock; Tim Holtz washi tape; a blue Prismacolor Brush Tip Marker; a Uniball Signo white pen; Holz-Natur colored pencils; and assorted adhesives. (BTW, I want to thank the Colorful Options DT members for selecting my tags as a Top 3 Non-Cards!)
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| 6th Wedding Anniversary ATC Tag Along (And ATC's) Love and Romance |
For my second project, I have an ATC that I made for my daughter and Son-in-law's upcoming 6th wedding anniversary. I'll be matting it in a card for their anniversary. I'm so proud of the Godly household they have fostered for their family. For my design, I used the Sizzix Tim Holtz ATC & Corners Bigz Die & the Christmas Cutouts Thinlits set; the Feemkota Heart Balloon Flower Basket Die cut set; assorted colors and prints of cardstock; a Sakura GellyRoll Moonlight 10 pen; Holz-Natur colored pencils; distress stamp pads; and assorted adhesives.
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| Art Journal Cartoon Art Journal Journey - What's Up? What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 865/85 Friday Face Off 1/1/2026 |
For my next projects, I have another cartoon I made based on my oldest grandson Elby and an AI illustration I did of him. For the cartoon art, I used a Copic Fine Nib Inking Pen and Conté pastel pencils. This is the second in a series I'm working on, and it's in response to AJJ's challenge by Erika (AKA BioArtGal), "What's Up?" My response is, "I will bless The Lord," from Psalm 16:7. The AI was done on my Macbook Pro's Image Playground app. As usual, I'm also linking these portraits to Sarah's WOYWW and Nicole's FFO.
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| Family Christmas & New Year's Celebration Random-osity's Little Things Thursday Gillena Cox's Lunch Break 3827 |
In closing, I want to leave you with our family's resolution for 2026. We know we're not perfect, by any means, and make mistakes like everyone else. But we strive to serve the Lord through our words and actions; love all our neighbors; and if we fall, we look to God to make our path straight.
Thanks for stopping by and hope you'll leave a comment. See you later. Nos vemos. Shalom!
Arnoldo+
Your post is filled with so much wonderful art Arnoldo. And love too. I can see why you want to bless the Lord because you have such a beautiful family. Thank you for joining my challenge at AJJ. It is appreciated. And happy new year to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI really like the ATC you made for your daughter and son-in-law's upcoming wedding anniversary. Have a happy and healthy 2026, Arnoldo.
ReplyDelete...Arnoldo, I wish you and your family a Healthy and Happy New year. Peace.
ReplyDeleteso much to like, the first colorful options image, love, congrats!
ReplyDeletethe tone is respectful and encouraging... thank you.... and love the list of supplies. I haven't used prismacolor markers yet for instance.
the first baby painting, reminds me of 1940 pics, soft, few lines, soft gradient colors... and the gesture.... endearing
LeeAnna at not afraid of color, returning to painting soon I hope
Lovely art! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm late commenting. I'm very sorry about your friends husband. I know this lovely card makes her heart feel better. Just knowing you are there for her. Wow! Your daughter has been married 6 years already. I remember you talking high school not too long ago. Well I guess it's longer than I remember. LOL I am so impressed with the art of your grandson. The realism and colors are magnificent. I know you call it a cartoon but, Arnoldo, this is amazing. Thank you for sharing with FFO. Please stop by my blog tomorrow for a new link up for artists. Have a wonderful evening.
ReplyDeleteTime definitely flies by!
DeleteWhat a lovely family you have Arnoldo; thanks for sharing your beautiful art as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing you happy, creative year 2026 🎉🥰
Great job on the ATC and on the AI portraits. They are both adorable
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
ReplyDelete"Love is immortal" indeed!
🎇much love
A post full of interest and artwork and a lovely entry for Tag-Along (and ATC's) new challenge, thanks so much for joining us.
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What beautiful works of art you've created!
ReplyDeleteI wish you and your family a happy and peaceful 2026!
Greetings Elke
Hi Arnoldo sorry for being a bit late getting back to you, I've been away from home. I love your cartoons and the Sympothy card is perfect. I don't make enough ATCs and they are so useful on cards. I feel that 2025 went far too fast but look forward to another happy year for us all and lots of great crafting. Angela x
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful art work there Arnoldo. All the best for you and your family for 2026. Stay safe and happy belated WOYWW. Sarah
ReplyDeleteGreat paintbrush card and ATC, both lovely cards. So sad to lose a spouse. Saying a prayer that God will comfort her. Happy New Year Angela
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry to hear about your family friend’s loss. I’m sure this card meant so much to her. And the ATC you made for your daughter and sister-in-law’s anniversary is beautiful - they’ll treasure it forever. My favorites are the cartoons you made of your grandson! They’re wonderful, and your response from the Bible is also really inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your art and thoughts with us all.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely art, Arnoldo! Thank you for entering our challenge at AJJ. Looking forward to see you again next challenge. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Mia
Co-administrator for AJJ
www.craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I am sorry for your family friend's loss. Wishing you and your family all the best for 2026, God Bless and keep you all healthy and safe and protected. Lots of love, peace and good health. Have a wonderful year!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented, thanks for sharing all your work. I especially love your ATC which fits perfectly with our theme.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at Tag-Along (and ATC's).
Pinky