Monday, November 30, 2009

PPA 17: Don't Worry, Be Happy!!!

Hello there. Happy Monday!!! I know it seems like ages since I last posted a project and it has. My other job (WORK) has been keeping me quite busy, so I had to let something slip. I have learned the hard way how to manage stress and really sometimes you have to just let some things go. Sorry for the delay, but I have made up for it with some great new projects and techniques. I have been busy, just not able to post.

I trust everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I sure did. I went by a friends' home and enjoyed a great Southern meal in NJ. I also did my own cooking to make sure DH had leftovers for the weekend. I fried my very first Turkey and boy did it taste delicious. I don't think I will roast again. My house is still intact after the fact, which is equally great. I did a bit of shopping on Black Friday. No craft stuff, but I did manage get all the kids on our list taken care of. We now have around 20 children who we shop for. I just get lots of toys and games. PJs are my new big hit this year.

This card is a long overdue PPA 17, which was a sketch challenge. I really loved the sketch, a great way to use inchies or other small stamps. I decided to use my Darling Dots, which hasn't be touched since I got it. The images worked great for the grid and of course the sentiment is perfect.
  • The card base was Chocolate Chip, cut 5 1/2 by 4 1/4
  • The first layer is of Hawaiian Papaya DSP (retired). I just loved the colors and had to use it
  • The scalloped squares are actually two layers, one in chocolate chip and the other in pumpkin. I alternated colors to add to some interest
  • The images from Darling Dots are stampes in Old Olive and the Dusty Durango on Whisper White and punch out with a 1" circle punch
  • Striped grosgrain ribbon in Pumpkin Pie accent the final card
It's a bit late, but still a great looking card. It should work to brighten up someone's day. Don't straty to far, I will posting a few more things today as well.

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TOMORROW is Holiday Hop. Please mark your calendars because my Pals and I have some great new projects to share with you.

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4 comments:

Wow, these colors are gorgeous together! That paper is so pretty- wish I could order some :). Beautiful card.

Carrie said... November 30, 2009 12:17 PM  

Oh so cool. Love that paper too. Hugs,

Carla Bazhenow said... November 30, 2009 2:25 PM  

Beautiful fall card - I refuse to acknowledge winter yet!

....Linda.... said... November 30, 2009 5:54 PM  

Snap! This is absolutely adorable. Love what you did with the sketch. Hugs, M

Mary Fish said... November 30, 2009 7:45 PM  

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