Hello.

Hey!  I thought it was about time to update my blog again!  It's amazing how fast time gets away and I look back and realize it's been several weeks since I've posted!

I have a card to share today that I made a while ago.  In fact I received this stamp set in the mail and sat down and made this card that day and I still haven't shared it!

I absolutely ADORE the sentiments in this set by Inspiration Ave!  This is from a start up company and the sentiments are large and scripty...love!  I wanted the focus on the card to be on the sentiment and not to have it get lost in the card so I kept the design super, super simple.  I added the little metallic sequin as a statement piece...my husband didn't "get" it though and thought I should take it off, lol!  So...maybe I should have but I left it on.  :)  I was glad that he cared! 

The sequins come from a great company called Cartwright's Sequins.  I tell you, if you like sequins and want to be overwhelmed by selection and like to buy at bargain prices, check them out!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you have a great week!

Retro Thanks!

Hey everyone!! Happy Friday!  I hope you are all doing well!  Thanks for visiting!

I recently saw a stamp set from a new company, Inspiration Ave that I immediately fell in love with.  I LOVE the big sentiments in the set and the fun font!  It is such a fresh set!  Better yet, I ordered the set on Saturday and I had it in my hands on Monday!  WOW!! Talk about fast shipping! I quickly whipped up a few cards using the set and wanted to share one with you today.



This card is based on the current Retro Sketches challenge.  I started with a piece of patterned paper from Crate Paper's Market collection.  I really like the patterns and colors in this collection a lot!  I took a piece of Navy card stock and impressed the rectangle into it using Lil' Inker Designs Stitched Mats: Rectangles die. I used the wonderful "thanks" sentiment from the new With Love & Thanks set from Inspiration Ave and embossed it in pink. The mint arrow clip is from Webster's pages and it matched the paper perfectly!  I stamped a few stripes using PTI Super Stripes set in VersaMark ink for a little graphic element.

Thanks for stopping by!! I wish each of you a day full of blessings!