In Celebration of Neet (RIP)
Hello! ¡Hola! My schedule has been so crazy lately, that I've been having to post when my schedule allows. As you may know, I had two overnight work trips in the last two weeks. Next weekend, I have a graveside funeral and I'll be baptizing my youngest grandson, so besides getting the liturgies ready and writing sermons, my wife and I need to get the house ready for family and work on the reception for after the baptism.
Since Mother's Day is coming up next Sunday too, I decided to make cards for the 5 Mom's in my immediate family. Iced Tea is a staple in the Southern United States, so I made it the focal point of my card. For my design, I used Hyggenhaus black greeting cards; Crescent Adhesive Board ATC's; generic doodle scrapbook paper and stencil for Amazon; a Memories ink pad and a Ranger blending tool; Sizzix Tim Holtz Happy Hour & Lisa Jones Jar of Flowers Thinlits sets; a Kscraft ATC die set; generic B&W baker's twine; a black Copic broad nib inking pen; a Funcils Black oil marker; a Mont Marte red brush pen; and different adhesives. I am submitting this card to. Freshly Made Sketches #734 - Sketch by Jen M, Colorful Options - Black & White, First Cup Challenges #14 May, and The Paper Players PP784 - Theme Challenge from Jaydee.
Next, I have a page I made for Art Journal Journey, where Mia, from the blog Craftartista, set a "Birds" theme. Just like her, I love birds too. However, I also love the Japanese culture, and have been learning about Kawaii (Cute) and Chibi (Short) art lately. Based on what I've learned thus far from art instructional books by Masako Moyervandee and Yoai, I drew this fantasy eagle and startled little boy. I felt that the John 14:1 Gospel verse was appropriate for their encounter. I am also submitting this page to Sunday In The Art Room 5/3/2026 and Mosaic Monday #187.
I have never worked with a black card. The results were wonderful! The photo of the Swallowtail is amazing.
ReplyDelete💛💛💛 this! The black & white background is perfect for the ice tea. Great use of the Sizzix die set! Thank you for playing with us at the Colorful Options Challenge. Hope you & your family have a blessed
ReplyDeletebaptism. Cheers, Makira
One goes, one comes? I hope I understood and wish you strength...
ReplyDelete...the swallowtail on the lantana is a treat to see. Thanks and peace be with you.
ReplyDeleteIris, in deed, "one goes, one comes." Baptisms and Funerals are both celebrations of new life - one on earth and one in Heaven. Shalom!
ReplyDeleteIt is nice that you will baptize your youngest grandson, Arnoldo.
ReplyDeleteYou are great making cards and page.
Your page with the bird and the Kawaii boy is amazing. Thank you for your entry in my challenge at AJJ.
Hello Arnoldo ; you painted a happy art journal page 👍🏼😍
ReplyDeleteHi Arnoldo! Love your "refreshing" take on this week's sketch and I'm in awe of that photograph of the swallowtail--something we don't get to see here in Hawaii! Thanks for taking the time to join FMS this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteThe photograph of the Swallowtail is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSending good wishes to you and your family.
All the best Jan
WOW an amazing butterfly and such a fitting tribute to Neet. Hugs BJ#11
ReplyDeleteHi Arnoldo, the black card is amazing. I would not have thought of using a black card for mother's day but it just works so well with your design and I love it. Beautiful photo, Neet would have loved it. Happy woyww, Angela x5x
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute and stunning butterfly. Missing so many deskers this week. Much love to all.
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This is AWESOME! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at the First Cup challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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the card looks great against the black background. hope all your commitments go well . happy/sad WOYWW to you today Helen #1
ReplyDeleteYou certainly are busy with all your work! We certainly do LOVE our iced tea in the South! Yours looks so refreshing and just pops off the black background Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteArnoldo your iced tea looks so inviting and the colours really pop against the darker layers of the background. Great job! Thanks for sharing with us over at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteYes Arnoldo I am praying with you for all who loved Neet, especially Chas her hubby. Praying Gods blessing too on all your doings and thanks for popping over. Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X 🙏🏻🤗
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. I don't know how I missed this. Your art is so delightful. The tea, and then the big blue eyed girl. Thank you for sharing with SITAR.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea to write a post to celebrate Neet. She was a terrific artist, and think so many of us will miss her. You have some wonderful art here, and I know I'm late stopping by-sorry. Your drawing is wonderful. I hope you've had a super week, and thanks for joining in for Mia's challenge at AJJ.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your tribute to Neet, Arnoldo. She will be missed. Stay safe. Sarah
ReplyDeleteArnoldo, firstly, babtizing your own grandson - what a wonderful occasion. Congratulations. As for your card, I love that you went black. It creates such a wonderfully sophisticated card, especially with all the different textures. The yellow positively glows. Fabuloous card. So glad you shared this with us at the Paper Players this week.
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Love your art and the beautiful photograph of the butterfly. Thank you for making this entry a tribute to my good friend Neet. We had been friends for many years and did blog page together every Thursday. It was a lovely thought, thank you.
ReplyDeleteMany different cards with many ideas in art. Working with paper, with colours is such a good thing.
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Hello Arnoldo,
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful you could baptize you grandchild, a blessed occasion for you and your family. Grandchildren are a joy.
You art is beautiful, I love the card! The butterfly is lovely, great capture. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
What a wonderful post! I love that you dedicated it to Neet. We will all miss her. Your card, your art journal page, and your butterfly photo are all absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family. Wonderful tribute. Hugs. xoxo.
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Delightful post!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I'm late visiting. I really like the black background on the tea card. The iced tea really pops.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely journal page you made for Mia's theme at AJJ. It is stunning.
That is a fabulous swallowtail and I am sure Neet would have loved it. I first met Neet through WOYWW, but she was also a great host at AJJ too. She never had a one word comment. Instead, she gave thoughtful comments every time. She will be greatly missed.
A touching tribute and a beautiful way to remember Neet. Love the butterfly image!
ReplyDeleteHi Arnoldo, what a nice tribute. I love the Scripture illustration sketch and the butterfly photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your talent. God bless you.
Wonderful card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our FIRST CUP CHALLENGES!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing at MosaicMonday. Wonderful artworks.
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Hello Arnoldo, as a newcomer to your blog, I am impressed by your art creations. Anything homemade is especially nice and sure that your wife appreciated her card. Yes, ice tea is definitely a staple in southern states, especially sweet tea.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful blog entry, I wish you the best in your varied activities and your ministry. Thank you for joining us at the "My Sunday Best" meme.
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