Greetings! How are you this week? I'm doing just fine and eagerly awaiting some days of solid rain here in Sac-town! It hasn't rained here since November and the air is super dry and everything is brown and icky. I love the rain and the fresh air it brings with it. It's been far too long around here. This weekend Julie Ebersole is coming to teach at my friend Stephanie's stamp store and it's sure to be a good time! I will take a class and have some din din with the wonderful HRR. Cannot wait! I'll post pix from class on Sunday or Monday. Next week I'm off to my very first CHA Convention in Anaheim. Whew! LOTS of fun things going on for a January! I'll be so happy to share all of my adventures with you.
Today's card was made for a card swap with my dear Stampin' Up group that I've been meeting with for years. I don't know why I never got around to posting this one. I love the whole hot air balloon craze in stamping and this set is so sweet. These were fun to make!
My little gingham hill was just cut free form with a pair of scissors. The stamps are super easy to layer and mix and match.
The supplies.....
The assembly line in progress....
These are my go-to inks. You can always find them on sale at Joann's too! Even better!
My journey this year I think is going to be about control vs. surrender... I am working so hard on believing in the good things that can happen if you relax and let go instead of trying to hold on so tightly for control. It keeps coming up in conversation and in those 'a-ha' moments a lot. I'm really trying. So... this saying is fitting for me. The sky's the limit if you believe and allow things to happen! Hugs from me to you. Have a wonderful day everyone.
Beautiful! Love the colors :)
Posted by: Gia | 01/21/2012 at 07:27 PM
These are so sweet Wanda! Love the gingham hills and the color combo on these!
Posted by: Jodi Collins | 01/21/2012 at 11:02 AM
Ah-dorable cards, Wanda! Such a fun set. I just adore your gingham hills and the sweet scallops. SO sweet! And what a great sentiment behind them, too. 2012 is really going to be your year!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 01/21/2012 at 06:37 AM
Love those colors together! They just melt together...make sense?
"Hugs"
Posted by: fonda Jo | 01/20/2012 at 10:19 AM
I'd love to share some of our Humboldt rain with you, we are finally having an abundance! Perhaps the storm is making it's way over there....
Your card is so cute, love the colors and the stamps of course are adorable.
My boss is heading to CHA also! Hope she orders lots of goodies! I already put in my "order" for the new Copic colors!
Posted by: Natalie | 01/20/2012 at 09:48 AM
Nice! Love the color palate. Very peaceful. Your blog about control vs surrender is spot on for me too! My mantra is the Serenity Prayer. Love ya my friend.
Posted by: Julene | 01/20/2012 at 07:41 AM
Cute, cute and CUTE!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | 01/20/2012 at 05:05 AM
Super cute cards.love the colors togheter.
Look forward to the photo's from the class!
Have fun Wanda..I know you will..I am going to a stamp class too on Saturday at Ludiec.
Hugs holly.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 01/20/2012 at 02:53 AM
Fantastic card!! Love the colors and design - your swap mates must have been thrilled!!! Have a great Friday!!
Posted by: Debbie Carriere | 01/19/2012 at 08:32 PM
Cute and springy hot air balloons! I don't recall seeing this set with Stampin' Up which is silly given how I went on a tear once trying to find hot air balloon stamps. I used to be a Marvy ink girl, but I find myself going to Momento more and more.
Posted by: Princess Judy | 01/19/2012 at 12:47 PM