Is it Friday yet? Ugh... I don't know what the heck is my problem but it feels like the week should be over by now. Maybe it's because of the time change on Sunday or maybe it's because I seem to have caught the dreaded "spring cold" but whatever it is, I'm already exhausted! :)
I started this card this morning after I took "the boy" to school but didn't finish it until tonight. I spent about 45 minutes on it this morning then had to leave it on the table for the rest of the day as I was out and about. First, my friend, Diana, brought her two girls and nephew over to take a peek at the 50 new chicks we got last week. After they left, I went over to my partner-in-crime's house to help her prep for this weekend's monthly Stamp Club get-together. Then, I went back to the school to pick up the boys, dropped them off at home and then Lori and I went to the gym. I spent half an hour on the treadmill, did 2.75 miles and then we did some leg work. THEN we went to get a few groceries, picked up her daughter and two other kids from swimming and came home. (After writing and reading what I did today, it's no wonder I'm pooped! LOL)
Anyhoo, enough of the "woe is me". :) You came to see what I accomplished, right? Well, I combined Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge and Megan's Picture Perfect Creations Color Challenge for this card (don't forget about Megan's search for seven crafty peeps to join her on her design team - the deadline has been changed to Sunday, April 4! Check it out!)
I don't have any Lavender Lace (one of the very few I don't keep on hand...) so I substituted Pale Plum. I realize that the LL is *much* brighter than the PP, but you've gotta use what you've got, right? I knew I didn't have much DP in either of those colors so this card ended up being more difficult than anticipated.
**All supplies are from Stampin' Up except for the Divine Swirl embossing folder and the sentiment stamp (from Verve's Black Tie Birdies).**
It really wasn't that *hard* to make, but I struggled with these colors - I guess that's why it's called a challenge, right? Hopefully I will be able to spend the WHOLE day tomorrow crafting since Josh will be home with me and I won't have to go ANYWHERE! WOOHOO! Maybe I'll make some bread, maybe some mini banana bread loaves... maybe this yummy broccoli/cauliflower casserole my family loves.... I'm getting hungry! LOL
Thanks for stopping by - see you tomorrow!
8 comments:
So pretty, Melissa! Great job with the challenges :)
Hey there girlie...your card turned out beautiful - even though you were worried about the pale plum. Thanks for the day today - felt good to go to the gym :) Enjoy your crafting day tomorrow! I can't wait to come back from Costco to see what you've come up with! CHEERS!!!
Beautiful combination of challenges, Melissa :D Daylight savings is killing me too LOL! I HATE losing an hour of sleep.
Very nicely done, hope you are feeling better, and can't wait to see what you make next. Take care and drink lots...of something..that is what mom used to say...hee hee!!
pretty is as pretty does! very pretty.
Beautiful work! I love how it turned out & am glad to hear that someone else found this combo a true challenge!
Awesome card!!
gorgeous!
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