Thoughtful Friends

Hello! Happy Tuesday! I have a cute new card for today so I will get right to it. I played with the Mojo Monday #90 sketch last night and really like my results. Here ya go...

The papers I used are from the My Mind's Eye Bloom & Grow collection. This is a group that I hated when it first came out and seeing it used made it grow on me. I am not a big fan of orange at all. It might just be my least favorite color of all time. I try to never use it on cards or even wear it. This card pleases me though. Maybe I will try to incorporate it in my work more often.

As for the rest of my card, there is no stamping or coloring on it. Can you believe it? For the sentiment, I picked a quote from my overstuffed idea journal and printed it on my computer. I used a textured cardstock to print on (which I rarely do) and I like the effect. I was worried the grain of the paper was too bumpy but it was just fine. The unique little button was a fab find at a local textile outlet. Some of my coolest button treasures came from that place! I think everything else speaks for itself. I will list my supplies below though.

Have a wonderful day! I hope your summer is shaping up to be fabulous. Ours is settling in ever so slightly. I am still catching up from vacation but I am totally hooked on sleeping late. Ahhhh...

Papers- DCWV Lake CS; MME Bloom & Grow Little Blossom and Spring in Bloom; orange from my stash?. Tools- SU scalloped circle punch; EK 1 1/2in circle punch. Embellishments- prima flowers; misc button. Font- Girls are Weird 24pt bold.

Plant a Tree? No, Stamp a Tree!

Earth Day is coming up next week and it is everywhere in the news. My kids even have a celebration at school. I decided in honor of this auspicious occasion, today's card would include tress and since I have SU's Trendy Trees set in my possession (never been inked!), it was obvious what to use. I wanted to add a little color other than the green and brown that lends itself to this set so I included a little blue. I was thinking sympathy card when I made this one but it could be used for any situation where you want to let someone know they are on your mind. So, here it is...

I am happy with the colors and the arrangement. I love this set too. Those trees are just too much fun! The inside is blank for now but I may add some embellishment inside with a few of my scraps. I am usually in such a hurry to get my new cards blogged, I often go back and add inner embellishment after posting.

On a quick note while I'm here, I wanted to mention that I am working outside of my home again so my posts may be a little more sporadic for a while. I am a part time Sales Specialist for Waterford Crystal and the spring gift season is upon us. It is time for folks to be buying Mother's Day gifts, as well as graduation, bridal, and religious gifts so they have me in a department store promoting their line for the next few weeks. I did this at Christmas too and I loved the job but it does take me out of my stamping room more than I am used to being away. In this economy, I find it hard to turn down money though. Stamping will have to wait! So, drop in when you can and I will do my best to have new things to show you as often as possible. ;)

My supply list for today's card is below. Drop me a comment if I forget anything. Thanks for stopping by!

Papers- MME green small stripes; navy linen CS by Bazzill; greens CS by DCWV. Stamps- SU Trendy Trees. Inks- SU brocade blue & certainly celery; Ancient Page sandalwood. Tools- Martha Stewart embossed zig zag edge punch; CB swiss dots embossing folder. Embellishments- 1/4in white grosgrain ribbon; favorite findings buttons; DMC # 823 cotton embroidery floss.