Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Happy Anniversary- Saleabrate!!

Well, hello there! I am so glad you popped in for a visit today!  Things have been quite uneventful this week, which is perfect for spring break!  I even managed to get a few scrapbooking pages finished using MDS!!  But today is not about my current projects. Nope, today is all about my wonderful ability to procrastinate and then realize that I goofed again...   In February, my stamp club made a card using the beautiful paper that was available for free during Saleabration...key word being WAS available...as in 'not available now that I'm getting around to posting this'... Sheesh! Have I mentioned lately how crazy things have been for me lately?!

So, today I am sharing the card we made at club that features the lovely, but no longer available, Sycamore Street DSP!  It also has a very pretty ribbon that was also a free item during  SAB... not that this helps you if you don't already have it...


I borrowed this layout from someone, but unfortunately, I do not remember who...  I decided to use the postage stamp punch to make the fish tails on my banners, and really like the interesting edge!

If you are a follower and frequently read my posts, you know that I have been alluding to a very crazy few months.  You also know that my Mom has not been feeling the best and that I also recently relocated my classroom to a new building.  It was during this time of major stress that I realized that I needed to make some drastic changes to my life because I was becoming more unhappy with each passing day.  So I made the HUGE decision to make this my last year of teaching at the preschool.  I have turned in my notice and will officially be unemployed as of May 17th.  While the initial thought of this scared me to no end, I must admit that in the past week I have found an inner peace that has not been present for me in a very long time.  No, I don't know where I will be working next, or even what I will be doing, but I also know that God has a plan for me and He is guiding my steps.  In the meantime, I will be crafting my little heart out and spending some much needed time with my family.  I'm also letting those rusty wheels in my head spin and I have some really fun ideas floating around up there.  Before I finish this post, I want to share something I found on Pinterest...

become who (s)he'd always been.

I hope you allow yourself the same! Happy crafting!



Card Recipe: Cardstock-pool party, whisper white, tangerine tango, Sycamore Street DSP, Ink-island indigo, Stamp Set-teeny tiny wishes, Accessories-Sycamore Street ribbon/button set, oval punch, scallop oval punch, postage stamp punch




6 comments:

  1. What a great card with the patterned paper and the textures. Congrats on your decision, I truly believe in following the path that He has presented. I am sure you will have many creative projects to show us.

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  2. Margaret, a very good friend of mine once told me.....when God closes a door, he opens up a window!! I know you'll find whatever you want to do after May and know how much you'll be missed there too.

    Love this beautiful card and the design. LOVELY DP!

    Lynn

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  3. Oh yes, great layout for that DSP. Also, good luck on your future endeavors... You know you've made the right decision when you feel better when it's made. I cannot wait to see your creations once you have more freedom! May is not far away! TFS, take care.

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  4. Well that post just gave me goosebumps!!! I think it's my skin's way of smiling..LOL. I feel redundant in saying that I'm so very happy for you and am anxious to see what the cogs in the brain produce for your crafty outlet. :)
    Hugs to you my friend and I love your card!!

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  5. Congratulations on making this huge decision and starting a new chapter in your life !

    I like the use of the postage stamp punch on the tails, very creative.

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  6. This is great, I love the banners!!

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