Is It Thursday?!?!

It sure seems like it - because that is usually Emily's day over on Stamps, Paper and Ink. She is the Featured Stamper (FS89) this week on SCS. As I faithfully read her mom's blog - and thus her too - every week, I knew that I *had* to make time to participate this week. Normally, I just browse and *intend* to play along.

It was hard to pick just one card of Emily's; I adore her style and would like to re-make every card she does - SERIOUSLY!! I decided to copy a magnet frame she posted and flipped it for my card. I don't own a good polka dot background stamp but I do like using the dotted lines stamp from the Live Your Dream set so I inked it in Creamy Caramel for a subtle look. The epoxy stickers were from the $1 spot at JoAnn's and the ribbon was $1 at Michael's that I picked up just yesterday! Yea - an inspired purchase!!

Congrats on being featured Emily - you are a rockin' artist and totally deserve it!! Thanks for all the inspiration you share every week!!

Challenging Sketch

This weeks sketch over at Page Plans was a challenge for me. When I first saw it I was not sure if I would be able to pull it off. I never put things in my corners so those diagonal bits really threw me. As this card came together, I wasn't too sure I liked it. But it's been sitting here on my printer for a few days and the more I glance at it, the more I like it. I love the Live Your Dream set. I don't know if you can tell from this photo but the circle and the flowers are popped up. I wish there was more of the dp showing as I think the Le Jardin paper is so elegant.



Be sure to check out all the other creations over at Page Plans this week (Jennifer's mom-to-be card is so cute and a great idea. My sister cooked yesterday for my mom and I --- and I can't wait until she is a mom too. Maybe I'll get to make her a mom-to-be card on mothers day!) Link up the card you create using this sketch over at Page Plans - there is a drawing and you just might be the winner!!

Make it a beautiful day!