Freshly Made Birthday

I cannot believe how insane this week has been!  I have recently started a new "adventure" and it has taken up a lot of my time (more on that later) plus with tax time upon us my job has been nothing short of craziness.  Not to mention having a 6th grader that has waited until the last minute to do a research paper.  Who does he come to for help?  Mom!!!  I can't really complain.  Despite being so busy, I love every second of my life.  I wouldn't want it any other way.

The only problem with being so busy is I don't get any time to stamp.  SO I decided to make this little card in between questions about force and cause and effect. *wink*

I was so excited to see this week's Freshly Made Sketch challenge because it has all those squares and I JUST got my Layering Squares Framelit Dies in yesterday and couldn't wait to play with them!

Since On Stage is going on this weekend, and I know a lot of the designer paper is going to retire, I am planning on using up as much as I can in the coming weeks.  A Little Foxy is my choice tonight because it makes me happy.  Pool Party, Cameo Coral, and Smoky Slate is just such a yummy color combo!

I used one of the hearts from the Sweet & Sassy Framelits set for my heart and tied a Coral ribbon from the Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishment Kit.  The little sequins are also from the kit and the sentiment is from Lift Me Up which is now one of my favorite sets.  I just can't get enough of it!

For those lucky ladies who get to go to On Stage this weekend I say: be safe and have fun!  I can't wait to see what Stampin' Up! has in store for the future!

Product List

Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad	Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishment Kit	Layering Squares Framelits Dies	Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies
Up & Away Thinlits Dies	Stampin' Dimensionals

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Romans 8:18

Don't you hate it when you make a card for a challenge and then life gets in the way and you can't post until it's too late?  Yea me too. *sniffle*

I made this card for last week's Freshly Made Sketch and didn't get my post up in time.  My Type 1 child was super sick and he took precedence.  It got so serious yesterday that I thought for sure we were going to have to take him to the emergency room.  Thank goodness he is feeling a bit better and we have a doctor's appointment today to find out what is making his blood sugar levels go crazy and making him sick.  Long story short, everything was put on the back burner so I could take care of my little man.

I made this card for a special someone who has a lot going on in her life right now.  Romans 8:18 is a wonderful reminder that our suffering is only for a time.  I pray that this card gives her hope and strength as she continues through this dark time in her life.  I know this verse has helped me these past few days.

The sentiment is from Verve's Scripture Medley 2 and I used one of the dies from the All Aflutter Die Set to cut out this gorgeous butterfly.  The paper is another retired Stampin' Up! favorite of mine called Walk in the Park.  Can you tell I'm digging deep into my stash?  Gotta clear some room for the new Stampin' Up! goodies coming out in a few months!! *wink*

Verve Stamps is having an AMAZING sale right now!  To Welcome Spring all stamps and dies are 30% off until March 31st!!  I see an order in my future. :)

Product List

Stamps: Scripture Medley 2 (Verve Stamps)

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Walk in the Park DSP

Ink: Blushing Bride, Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: All Aflutter Die Set (Verve Stamps), Big Shot, Circle Die, Pearl Basic Jewels, Sponge Dauber, Whisper White Organza Ribbon

Techniques: Sponging

Challenges: Freshly Made Sketches #279 (fms279)

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