It’s been really busy around here. In the past week I’ve managed to make and mail about 55 Christmas cards, send about 20 more cards, do some Christmas shopping and wrap some presents, attend my older son’s band concert, attend my younger son’s choir concert, deal with dental and haircut appointments, set up the Christmas tree (but it still needs to be decorated – I’m planning to do that tomorrow), and put out the Nativity set… all along with the usual everyday stuff.
As a result, the only stamping I’ve done this week is Christmas cards, which are identical to (except for the sentiment) or a close one-layer adaptation of the tree card I posted last month. So I decided for this post I’d share a card I made a while ago that remains one of my all-time favorite cards. The sentiment on it, “Each day provides its own gifts”, makes me stop and remember that often the little things in life are the some of the most special gifts I can receive – such as a compliment from a friend, or when my kids want to snuggle up with me, or when my husband offers to do the dishes that need to be handwashed.
Stamps: Artfully Asian (Stampin’ Up!)
Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate, Always Artichoke, River Rock (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink: Always Artichoke (Stampin’ Up!)
Other: Rose Red and Mellow Moss markers, Purely Pomegranate ribbon, corner rounder punch (Stampin’ Up!)
Speaking of compliments… my sweet friend Taylor at Musings of an Addict awarded me the Butterfly blog award. Isn’t it pretty? Taylor is one of the most talented stampers I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, and I’m very flattered that she thought I was worthy of this.
Now, there are rules that come along with this, and I’m not very good with rules. (heh heh) I’m supposed to pass this along to 10 other bloggers. Instead, I’m going to keep this simple. If you’re listed in my blogroll, consider yourself being given this award. I think all of you are fantastic stampers and definitely worthy of this award.
The card I posted, plus the mention of my friend Taylor, lead me to the last thing I want to say tonight. Splitcoaststampers is offering additional cardmaking challenges now through January 3, and Taylor asked me if I’d be willing to host one. Of course, I was both honored and delighted to do so. So, look for tonight’s card to be featured in a challenge on Sunday, December 21.
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