Time for a break...

It's time for a break from the cross stitch posting...tomorrow I'll have an update for the Christmas stocking...but today I wanted to create a card...and I remembered that Retro Sketches posts new challenges on Saturday...I liked the challenge, but I had at least 3-4 try's  because I couldn't get the raises just right...

I cut paper which I had to throw away...I hate that! But I did it and I didn't give up...I have a tendency to not work on a card if I have to experiment or test as I go...so I was happy when I did get it right! Or at least to my likings...

Cardstock: SU! whisper white & strawberry slush

Designer paper: unknown...paper I got from BFF a long time ago! Felt good to finally use it!

Stamp set: SU! Four Square

Ink: SU! strawberry slush

Accessories: SU! Scallop square punch

the birthday girl...

this weekend is my niece's birthday.  she'll be seven years old...where does time fly.  seems like yesterday...she's a gorgeous girl! happy birthday, morgan.  i love you very much!

here's the card i created for her:

RECIPE(supplies are SU! unless otherwise noted)

Stamp Set: Beary Best Friends and Beary Nice Wishes

Ink: Concord Crush

Cardstock:  DP Pattern Paper (In Color) and Concord Crush and Whisper White Cardstock

That Little Something: Watercolor Crayons (retired-Earth Elements, Bold Brights and Soft Subtles), Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brads and Sizzix Flower Layers

That Little Helper: Sponging and Stampin' Dimensionals