It's been awhile since I last posted, but not long since I last designed cards. When the love of paper crafting is with you… as they say… "you can take the girl away from her creativity, but you can never take the love of it away from the girl!" Well, I'm not really sure if "they" say this… I think I just made it up.
Along with other personal changes, I've completed a major remodel in my home and brought my real estate business to a nice manageable level. All is well… Now it's time to enjoy my stamping and blogging again; something I've been wanting to do.
I never left Mary's Stampin' Pretty Pals. I was the phantom in the background checking in on all the "new" and "wonderful", and really keeping an eye on some close stampin' friends… as I looked forward to today.
So, there's no better way to re-start than joining with the Pals over at the Pals Paper Arts. Maggie certainly hit the ground running with this one.
Her sketch inspired me to go to some patterned paper, and the "Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack" was my choice. The colors are just gorgeous and the details in the patterns create great texture… don't you agree?
Just a few layers, a cropped circle, a pretty tag, a Linen Thread bow, and some sequins… add a happy sentiment and you've got a great little card to send off to someone special. Don't forget the matching envelope! Stampin' Up's Envelope Liners Framelits makes envelope lining easy and quick.
So, grab your favorite patterned paper, add some bling and create something special to link up with the Pals.
Beautiful Deb! So glad to see another one of your beautiful creations!
Thanks, Linda… let’s keep our fingers crossed that all stays quiet :).
I love it, Debbie! So glad to see you posting again – you have such amazing talent. I need to pull this paper out – it’s so beautiful – and I love what you’ve done with it.
Thank you, Brian. That DSP stack is a definite favorite of mine.
Absolutely stunning, Debbie! I absolutely love this paper…it’s one of my favorites, too! Welcome back! Thanks for joining the Sketch Team this week!
I second what Ann posted. Love the rose color you pulled out into the card from the flowers. I love it! You have some of the best talent I’ve ever seen. So happy you played along with the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge.
Beautiful! The colors are simply gorgeous. Thanks for having fun with the PALS this week!
I always spent my half an hour to read this blog’s content every day
along with a mug of coffee.
Sabrina, What a wonderful compliment. Thanks so much. I really do enjoy the stamping, blogging and sharing.