Hey again,

My good friend Beate challenged me today with the Sara paper and Big Blooms. I have to say, I am usually not a fan of this paper, but really liked the way it came out. I guess because it is a gloomy day the colors in the photo did not do this photo justice. I used Mellow Moss for the base and stamped the Paisley background. Then I used Pumpkin and Ballet Blue to accent this card. I love the big flower in the Big Blooms set. It is such a happy flower. I decided to make this another Mothers Day card. I added the little rhinestone into the middle for extra spunk.

 

So this is my challenge for the day. I can’t wait to see Beates. Thanks girlfriend for making me do something productive!! I had fun!!

Happy Stampin’!

It’s Friday and what a week this has been. I feel like I have been run over by a mac truck and need encouragment. Just a lousy week here. I really shouldn’t complain. I have a lot of GREAT things in my life. I guess this week has just taken its toll on me. Ever had a week where you just feel blue and cannot snap out of it??????????? This is the place where I am!

 

These are a few things I am thinking about:

 

*the weather really needs to warm up!

*I have a lot of work that needs to be done!

*My creative juices do not seem to be flowing the way I would like!

*I wish I had a maid! My house is a mess and my stamping area is a disaster.

 

*I really need to start liking Colorado!

 

As always, I will leave on a positive note. The one thing that I love about stamping is the therapy it can provide me. It brings me to a very happy place. A place where I can pour emotions and feelings and turn them into creativity. It is a wonder all my projects this week haven’t been black. {GLOOMY}! Eeek!

 

Mothers day is right around the corner. I am usually not a head of the game, but I am currently working on cards for a customer.
 

Here is card using a great set called Petal Prints. I remember when this set came out and everyone was using it. You still see it used quite often. It really is a great set for any occassion.

 

I chose to use one my favorite color combos: Pink and Brown. I used my cuttlebug embossing folder on Kraft CS and then used my sponge over it with Choc Chip to pop those embossed images out. I LOVE Kraft cardstock. I stamped my images on Kraft as well and embossed the petals on the flowers and popped them up with dimensionals. Using my oval punch I stamped my sentiment and then placed a piece of choc chip cs underneath to give the shadow effect. I have seen many others use this technique and it works nicely. I like how it looks. Lastly, a little ribbon adds the final touch.

 

I hope your weekend is filled with fun. I pray my family is able to get outdoors and find something fun to do here. It really is time to start exploring what this area has to offer. I am sure there is more to it than cootie bugs and snow! Something here has to be GREAT, right??

 

Chow for now!