Day Two Dress Up

Creating cards has improved my wardrobe.

Yes, you heard me right.

;)

I used to buy clothes that were "art" and walk around in them.

yikes.

Um, I'm not cute enough to pull off every design~ HA!

Now, if I really like something (usually a top) but know it would look HORRID on me...

I construct a card based on it.

Papertrey is hosting a challenge (Day 2) which is to create a card inspired by a piece of clothing.

Here is my card~

(stamps: Papertrey Ink Winter Woods/The Sweet Life  die: My Favorite Things Cross-Stitch Oval STAX)

I misted water on each colorful image before stamping it on paper, to get that "mottled look" of my top which inspired me~

Yes, I said "my".

Maybe this wasn't a good example...hahahaha...

No matter~

it's pretty colorful, yes, but I love the cut soooo,

it's kay. ;)

Papertrey Ink Day 2:Dress Up Inspiration

 Ooooh, so fun, I bet you have awesome outfits.

Esp if you don't wear them...design a card that gets to show off.

I've shared this before...but here is a pic my daughter drew for me years ago...it cracks me up!!

 That's my card strutting down the runway~with me peeking through the curtains all proudlike.

My creative kids man~I love the way they think. ;)

 Thanks for stopping in~

Day One Colors

Ooooh, there is stampy fun going on at Papertrey Ink...have you seen???

Check it out.

Here is my creation for the Day One Challenge.

 (stamps: Papertrey Ink Background Basics Super Stripes/You're a Gem/SAF 2014 1980's Kit hearts)

 My daughter's doodling inspired this card. ;)

I used Heather Nichols' colors:

(although you may not see a difference between the red and pink~they're both there~on either side of the Chocolate line)

Papertrey Ink Day 1: Design Team Favorites

There's lots of time 

and tons of color schemes to choose from.

Go get some stamping therapy in! ;)

Thanks for stopping by~

good friends

I love my friends.

Whether it's been months or years since we've spoken~they are precious to me.

(stamp: Unity Impossible to Forget  dies:Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Banner Duo  other:American Crafts Maggie Holmes Confetti)

TIME OUT Challenge #49

"Love is the flower you've got to let grow"



Friendships are miracles and blessings.

When you don't expect them, they appear, just like that.

They pop up throughout the seasons~a gentle reminder that you are not alone.


I found out recently
a high school buddy,

 has passed on after a life long battle with cystic fibrosis.

She was amazing, courageous and lived a full full life although taken too soon at the age of 45.

I am thinking of her family today and praying that they are comforted through this difficult time.

May the Lord heal their broken hearts.

May we that are still alive,

 live each day as if it's our last.

May we honor the Lord and live the life that glorifies Him.

Life truly is short, friends.



 

I Heart Stripes

Stripes. Are. My. Jam.

LOVE them. ;)

(stamps: Verve Poppy Birthday,Unity Best Year Yet KOM)

The more, the merrier...the brighter, the happier, as far as I see it~

zig zaggy or straight...

happy happy sigh.

Add some floaty hearts and you've got yourself...

LOVE. ;)

 
Simon Says (Wednesday): Have a Heart


Word Art Wednesday #219: Anything Goes


Thank you for stopping by~

Happy Trails With Doggy

My aunt had to walk her dog last weekend in the deep snow which hit the East Coast.

I was in tears listening to her "fun"experience. ;)

Hopefully I get this to her in time for Valentine's.

(Heidi Swapp September Skies panel,heart confetti  die:Verve Wavy hearts)

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

It's still Monday but we are further into the day~

Hang in there warrior.




 

Neutral Colors Sympathy Card

This is one of my favorite sentiments for a sympathy card.

It empathizes with the recipient, yet highlights the love of those still remaining.

(stamps: Flourishes llc Calla Lilies   dies: Spellbinders Classic Circles,My Favorite Things Horizontal Stitched Strips)

I pulled the neutral rustic colors and circular panel from the following photo challenge:

& the center row from Just Us Girls.

*Die-cuts/Stamps/Flowers*

Hope your Monday isn't hitting too hard.

It's February, guys...

we survived the first month of the year!!!


Just remember that. ;)

Thank you for stopping by~