Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Happy Birthday, One stamp

 Hello friends in blogland! I am popping in today with a clean and simple birthday card. I am linking it up to a few challenges.
 
 
 
This week's CAS(E) this Sketch!  and Virginia's View: Clean and Simple and Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes.


To create my card, I used some leftover patterned paper I have been itching to use up. To create my border I used my Pretty Pink Posh stitched borders die. And the sentiment is from Altenew: Faux Veneers. The final touch on this card is some Pretty Pink Posh sequins.
 

 
Those of you that follow my blog may be wondering why there have been huge gaps between posts. You may recall that in the middle of the summer, I started having some cardiac issues. Well, after all of the tests were completed, my doctor put me on some medication and recommended exercise. Well, given that I haven't done that in almost 20 years, I have had to do some research and ease my way into it. The events that took place this summer have been a real eye opener. I have taken my health for granted. Thanks to some inspiration from my sweet friend Paulina, I have been making huge changes to the way I eat, feed my family, exercise and simply take care of myself. It has been a huge change, all for the better.
 
So, do not fear dear friends. My craftroom is not neglected. It's just not a busy as it usually is. Halloween is around the corner, so Leah and I will be busy making treats for her classmates and Josh's classmates. And I still have hope that I will be able to make Leah her costume this year.
 
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

12 comments:

  1. Deb, I'm so glad that you are doing well. That is definitely most important. Love your clean, crisp stamping too. Gorgeous colors.

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  2. A beautiful card..... lovely colors and so perfectly CAS! Love the stitched scallop border!

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  3. Happy to hear things are going well Deb!! DARLING card as always and I look forward to what you and Leah have in store for us!

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  4. This is lovely! Love the simplicity and cheery colours.

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  5. Happy to read that all is well with you! What a really CAS card, fun papers, love the sequins and great font! Perfect for sharing it with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  6. I just love this design and can see why you were wanting to use that gorgeous paper. Fantastic card!!

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  7. Oh my, this truly is a CAS delight, Deb! You have used the minimal approach to achieve the maximum effect! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View Clean and Simple Challenge! It makes me happy to know that you are keeping well. Yes, we should never take our health for granted...I am trying to get OUT there more, too! HUGS!

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  8. Oh just such a lovely clean and simple card, Deb, very striking.

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  9. I'm glad to hear that you're doing well, Deb! Hugs!
    Your card is super sweet! I love your take on the sketch!

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  10. love the colors you used! such a delightful card! thanks so much for joining us this week at CAS(E) This Sketch!

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  11. Love!! So glad you are taking care of yourself, Deb...and in the process, are taking care of your family...as painful as wakeup calls can be, they can be such a blessing:)!! Hugs!!

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