Oh my gosh . . . 
Once again I find myself a little out of sync with how I would normally do my blog posts! Of course, it didn’t help that I had an unannounced visitor knock on my door this afternoon . . . an old friend that I haven’t seen for a few years. I enjoyed just sitting and visiting for a few hours and catching up on what has been going on in our lives. I know we all have them . . . people you’ve been friends with for 30+ years that it’s okay if you don’t see or talk to each other every day, but you know that if you really needed them all you would have to do is call. That was my visitor today!
I have been totally enjoying playing around and coloring some of the different images that I have. I think it’s because I was trying to meet deadlines, etc., and never gave myself time to play. Now I am and quite frankly . . . . I LOVE it! That’s not to say that I won’t have some special projects or deadlines coming up, but right now . . . . it’s just down right fun to play when the mood hits!
For my birthday I gave myself a little treat and placed an order an eclectic Paperie for some new Studio 490 stamps and this one from Crafty Secrets that I’ve been waiting for since CHA. I saw it in the booth then and knew deep down that it would eventually make it into my collection. There is so much potential with this set and I’m only scratching the surface of what is yet to come.
The image is colored with Copic Markers and the paper, from Graphic45, is sewn to a base of cardstock. I did, however, change up my normal layout. I was in the mood for a change . . . go figure! Oh and I used some new twine from The Twinery. Oh my BADness . . . I LOVE it!
I did finish off the inside of the card with some of the same paper and stamped “Happy Birthday.”
- Stamps: Crafty Secrets SL32 Bathing Beauties from eclectic Paperie
- Paper: Graphic45 On the Boardwalk from eclectic Paperie; Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Blue and Brown
- Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Archival Jet Black; Copic Markers
- Accessories: Spellbinders™ S4-116 Standard Circles – Small, S4-081 Tags 5, S4-241 Jumbo Scalloped Borderabilities Petite, and S4-288 Classic Diamonds; May Arts 1/2” White Wrinkle Ribbon from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; The Twinery Caribbean Twine from eclectic Paperie; Buttons; Foam Mounting Tape; Sewing Machine
Well, that’s all I have right now. I hope you have a great day and remember . . . life is short, enjoy the adventure . . . or as my new bracelet says . . . embrace the journey!
I could compliment ten details, but I plan to immediately steal the big scallops and buttons idea. I missed you while you couldn’t play and inspire us.
Those are the best kind of surprises, aren’t they? Yes, I have friends like that too. To just play without worrying about deadlines would be awesome.
Really, really like the layout – it’s different but love it. That is a great set and definitely has lots of potential. 🙂
Ok, I’m off to see what I can ruin tonight, lol.
Oooohhh I LOVE this card… but I love Graphic 45! This stamp… well needless to say, I’m off to check out the site and see about adding it to MY stash…tomorrow is my birthday…yeah I’m entitled! 🙂
Oh look how you nestled the buttons up into the curves of the scallops… SO creative… YIPPEEEEE YAHOOOOO for FUN STAMPING!!!!! This break is gonna make you THAT MUCH MORE CREATIVE Sherry… stampin stress free allows you to just experiment and play and then LOOK OUT WORLD!!!!! Her Royal Badness is BACK!!!! LOL
Glad you had CHAT time too, those are THE BEST kind of friends!!!!!!
Oh I love this card & the colors. I have this paper..You give me ideas. I love the Crafty Secrets stamp. I have the Mermaid & SeaSide Sets. May have to ask Santa for this one. Love your blog
This card is just FUN!! Glad you are rediscovering what fun is!!
Hi Sherry!
I hope you are doing okay, long time since I have left you a comment!
Okay, you are so my favorite in this blog hop! I so, so, love it! You really put your heart into this one…..it really shows!
Rhodeen
San Antonio TX