Livin' the Life

I have to say, the life I'm living is not the life I expected to be living 15 years ago...but looking back at my expectations compared to what I have now, I feel pretty darned blessed!  I have an amazing husband, 3 awesome boys, a job that allows me to work from home and am surrounded, literally, by some of my family I love most.  (My parents life next door to us and my aunt lives across the street!)  I'm not where I saw myself 15 years ago, but I love this life and I can't imagine it being any different! 

Kind of deep for a Friday morning, huh?  LOL!  I guess it was kind of brought on by the sentiment on today's card...

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Pumpkin Pie, Quatrefancy Specialty

Ink ~ Strawberry Slush, Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Sets ~ Really Good Greetings, Mosaic Madness

Other Supplies ~ Mosaic Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Basic Rhinestones

Inspiration for this card came from...



 

Stampin' Celebration



Freshly Made Sketches



Don't you love this yummy color combo?  So summery and bright...love them!!!  And speaking of summery...we are supposed to have some summer-like weather this weekend.  YAY!!!  As much as I love spending time in my craft room, I love being outside working in my yard even more.  You can guarantee I will be out there a better part of the weekend soaking up some sun and digging in the dirt.

Wishing you all a GREAT weekend!

Happy Stamping!

In Stamping Paradise!

The Man in Brown paid me a visit yesterday, bringing me a box full of NEW  {pre-order} Stampin' Up! product...Best.Day.All.Week!

I could not wait to get all of my goodies unpackaged and put away in their new homes.  With the help of Aidan (my craft-loving son), we got all of my inks and paper organized.  I managed to stamp one card last night before my bed called my name, but I was up early this morning and headed to my craft room as soon as my workout was done.

I decided to have a little fun with the new Mosaic Madness bundle I got in my pre-order.  With some inspiration from the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch...

I made this bright and cheerful card...

Supplies Used: 

Paper ~ Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush

Stamp Sets ~ Mosaic Madness, Really Good Greetings

Other Supplies ~ Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Oval Collection Framelits, Mosaic Punch

I LOVE all of the new In-Colors!!!  Just when I think I've decided on a favorite, I pull out a different color and my mind is changed.  All I know is that I can not wait to get my hands on the rest of my new catty wish list items!!!

Don't forget...if you sign up as a new demo before the end of May, YOU can get your hands on some of the new products too!!! $155 in product for just $99!!!  What are you waiting for?!?!?  Sign up here and join the fun!!!

Off to my kiddos baseball game!  And you can guarantee I'll have my new catty in hand the entire time!!!

Happy Stamping!