It's been a FANTASTIC Friday. I can't believe it's almost 10pm. WOW my day flew by. I'm really excited to share something about my boy. As I've shared this past week about some of our struggles we have been working on a plan with Brandon and with his teachers. I think the plan is working. It's a little early to really say but I have to share a profound statement that Brandon shared with me today after school. First, he had a GREAT day at school. He even turned in his class work. I almost fainted. When I asked how his day was he said to me, "Mama, today was the best day at school that I've had in the last three months." I wanted to sit in a corner and just cry. Talk about music to a Mama's ears.
We had a funny today as well. Brandon had to be at the school at 7 am to play in a concert for a big school award program. His school was awarded the School of Excellence for the county. They had a big to-do today. When my kids need to be somewhere that early I literally roll out of the bed, get them ready and get in the car. Visualize my hair going 9 different ways, mascara under my eyes and pj's that DO not match. In my book I call this-NOT pretty. I get Brandon to the school and pull into the circle to drop him off and he looks at me like, "Uh Mama, What are you doing?" I told him to have a great day. He says, "you're not watching my concert?" WHAT?? I told him this was not for parents and besides when do I ever go out in public looking like this? He looked at me and said, "Mama, you're beautiful just like that. You have to come in!" WHO can resist that? Okay, I did. I told him I would be right back. Thank God the school is close. Alexis and I flew home while I changed clothes, put on a little make up, placed a hat on my head and got her ready for school in a matter of 20 minutes. We were back at the school at 730am at the start of the event. Remember, parents were not invited as this was to honor the teachers. I brought my camera though and started shooting pics of the event. I looked like a hobo with my outfit and all these fancy people around me dressed to the nines. The things we do for our kids. Here is what I accomplished at the school even though I really wasn't supposed to be there. 🙂 I did make one little boy happy.
I made this Photo Collage using an 8 x 8 layout with MDS. I made a template for my pictures and then added a little title. The font is called Honey Script.
Let me share two more projects.
My club members made this card last night. This card has lots of layers and they made an envelope to match the card using our new Diagonal Score Tool. I used the following products for this card:
Stamps-Mouthwatering, Sweet Cake
Cardstock- Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
Ink: VersaMark
Accessories- Label Framelits, Sweet Shoppe DSP, Pear Pizzazz Pleated Ribbon, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Whisper White Brads, Melon Scented Embossing Folder, Lucky Limeade Marker, Soft Suede Marker, Poppy Marker and LOTS of dimensionals.
This next card is a hybrid. I used my MDS program for the sentiment.
I used a new download that was released this week. Check this out:
This download is called Mom, You're the Bomb. This stamp brush has fantastic sentiments for Mothers Day. Using my MDS program I placed a Label Framelit around the Sentiment and then printed on my home printer. Below you will find the other products that I used on this card. The Daffodil Delight Seam Binding ribbon is a new product that will be available in April.
Cardstock- Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Accessories- Beau Chateau DSP, Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Label Framelits, Manhattan Flowers Embossing Folder, Soft Subtles Button, Linen Thread
I hope you have time to create something beautiful this weekend. I know the weather is going to be beautiful here. Not sure how we are going to spend it but I am sure I'll be able to make it down to my stamp room at some point. You can visit my Online Store HERE.
This may be a great weekend to check out the FREE My Digital Studio Trial Version. It gives you a taste of how great the program is. If you are ready to check it out you can visit my Digital Store HERE.
XOXOXO
