I'm Still Here

Hi all!  It's been a long time since I've posted anything here.  It was an unplanned blog break, but a much needed one for sure.  Once I started my new job things got really busy with the end of the school year activities as well.  As soon as school was out we headed out of town to a wonderful beach vacation in North Carolina.

Since I'm settled back into the home routine I just had to play along with Stephanie's first Clearly Besotted challenge.  I just love her stamps.

I chose to keep things really simple by making a one layer card.  Gotta ease back into stamping:)  I stamped the leaves and then used a marker to add some shading.  I remembered seeing Debby Hughes do that on one of her cards.  Love that look.  After stamping the sentiment I added a few epoxy stickers and voila -- done.  Can't wait to make more of these to have on hand.

I'm so glad I didn't miss out on the chance to join this challenge.  Making this simple card has really helped to jump start my creativity again.  I may not get a lot posted, but I'll definitely be back to making cards again.


Have a great weekend,





Stamps:   Leafy Accents, It's Your Birthday
Paper:   White
Ink:   Certainly Celery (SU), Black (memento)
Other:  peeled paint distress marker, gold gel pen, epoxy stickers (recollections)