Play, Explore, Persevere

After several weeks of brilliant color, I thought a little restful grey might be in order . . .

When my husband's birthday rolls around, the theme is always chess.  He's a demon player, rated, and regardless of his mild dementia, he nearly always wins.  Thank God he's still able to experience great joy in playing his beloved chess games!  Cards with this theme never fail to bring a big smile to his face, so that's almost as much fun for me as the time I enjoy when making his cards.

Cardstock:   Staples #110 Gray, Strathmore Soft White, Generic

                           Matte Silver

Stamps:        Stamp Camp Distressed Checkerboard, Art Impressions

                           Chess King, Starving Artistamps Positive Words: “Play”,

                           “Explore”, “Persevere”

Inks:               Hero Black

Dies:              Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Trimmings, Lil Inkers Top

                           Dog Photo Props, Spellbinders On the Edge

Doo Dads:    Distress Stickles Brushed Pewter