Thoughts of a Grasshopper

I was looking for some inspiration and thumbed through the current issue of Paper Crafts. I came across a card similar to this one. The card in the magazine has caught my eye every time I see it. I can't say it was a favorite because I didn't dog ear the page. This time, I decided to make it using a similar stamp. Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Occasional Quotes CS: WW, Paper Pack II Ink: Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard, Old Olive Markers: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise Misc.: Real Red buttons, crochet thread

I've had this dot and the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions since they became available and have never used them. I have used the the plates several times and liked the look but I have to say I'm impressed by how deep of an impression these make. I love the sentiment stamp even though it has been around for a while. I always think whoever gets a card with this on it has to be special. I hope they know that. Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, All Holiday CS: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, VV Ink: Pretty in Pink Misc.: Dimensions, Pretty in Pink ribbon, dot textured impressions, clear ep, markers, watercolor crayons, aqua painter.

I'm working on making a variety of cards for my Mother-in-Law for Mother's Day. She has commented several times about the last time I made some for her and how much she liked them and it was nice having them on hand. Life has busy since that time (5+ years ago). While things are still busy, they aren't as crazy as past years. I'm using this opportunity to make cards from sketches or cards that I have saved on the computer or from magazines. It is crazy how many cards I've saved and haven't done anything with. Kind of like the expandable file I have for recipes. I tear out more than I make each month. Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Great Friend CS: VV, Pretty in Pink Ink: VersaMark, Pretty in Pink Misc.: Clear EP, Watercolor Crayons, Oval punches and scallop oval punch, dimensionals, pretty in pink ribbon, textured impressions - Manhattan Flower What I thought was nifty on this card was the larger oval behind the sentiment was punched from a flower that ...