Apr 14 2007
Scattering More Birthday Sunshine
I was shopping at our local scrapbook store one day when I came upon a package of Foxy Epoxy stickers by sei, the Winnie’s Walls collection. That’s what’s framing the sentiment on this card, an epoxy sticker. It reminded me so much of SU!’s set, Simply Said, that I just had to go home with those stickers. No matter that I didn’t have the Simply Said set. I’d just put it on my next order. What’s another $24.95 to justify the purchase of a $4.00 package of stickers? Of course, I had to have the Scatter Sunshine wheel, too–another $7.95. Okay…so $36.90 altogether. That’s not so bad. After all, there’s twelve stickers in that package. I’ve already used two of them and I’ve only had them since…hmmmmm…let’s see…………last summer. For some reason I didn’t buy the stamp set right away. I did, however, continue purchasing odds and ends that match it–buttons and papers, for instance. Please tell me some of you can relate to this!
At long last, though, I made this card. Sheesh! You mean to tell me this is what it was all about? Thank goodness I love the card, as simple as it is. I am grateful to sei for making me buy the Scatter Sunshine wheel. You know how some wheels seem to roll out better than others? Well, this one works perfectly and it’s so pretty! I rolled Craft White on Cameo Coral and stamped the Looks Like Spring lattice in Cameo Coral on White (just reversed the colors). I caught myself about to add a scalloped border, but trimmed along the lattice instead. The ribbon and the Celery brads went on next. I framed all that with a border of Blush Blossom and layered it onto a Certainly Celery card. So there it is, a year in the making. I reiterate–sheesh!
very pretty. love the colors, and I miss that scrapbook store I could spend the hole day there!!!
Very pretty card Leslie and well worth the $100 for it!
What beautiful papers you created, Leslie — love it! And I can totally relate to those purchases!
yes, I can so sadly relate. However, don’t you think your beautiful card is worth it?? I do!
I have NO clue what you are talking about…. I cannot relate in the least…. SNORT! I love your card Leslie… you always make me want to get my cameo coral out… you are the color combo queen! Love ya girl,
~C
That is great! Some things just take time. I think it was waiting to happen and happy to be waiting, your card i mean. I love the edge you didn’t scallop! What a pretty card.
Love this cared, love the justification for any and all add on - aren’t we women “smart”? TFS!
Oh yes, I think we all can relate to your better “Better late than never” gorgeous spring card! Love the story too. TFS
What a beautiful card, Leslie! I can relate to your story as well. (Looks like quite a few of us can…ha, ha). Love the colors and layout of your card, and I can’t wait to see what you do with your new set and wheel.
Very pretty birthday card. Don’t feel like your the only one trying to justify buying materials we think we “need”. Thankfully we all do it - otherwise I’d really be scared.
If your purchase was only for this card - it was well worth it. I love the layout! TFS
grace
OH MY GOSH - I love the way you cut the zig zag in line with that stamp, and the colors are FANTABULOUS!!
Worth the wait! Adorable card!
SO soft and beautiful, Leslie!! Love that sticker!
What a beautiful card! I especially love how you trimmed the harlequin background on one edge–such a creative touch! And I can relate to one purchase creating the need for yet another and another and another (I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who suffers from that syndrome)!
So worth it! This is the most gorgeous card.
I am just cracking up with your story and the shopping involved for it mainly because I can SO relate!! And because it is just so good to know that I’m not the only one that does this! Do you also tell your hubby that you make cards because of the money you can save and then pay for supplies with cash so they don’t show up on a charge card!?! hehe Sometimes I think I’ve gone completely insane. But anyway.. this card.. absolutely wonderful and worth every dime! Love the way you cut the edge with the diamond pattern. Love this, Leslie!
What a pretty, inspired card! Love the colors and design, but I especially love the story that went along with it. LOL! True confessions of a Stamping Addict. I love it! You may even have pushed over on finally ordering Simply Said and that wheel myself. And I can see why you had to have those epoxy stickers. Linda
Love what you do with SU products!! I thought it was matching paper at first - esp. that creative lattice touch! Such a pretty card!!
Love your shopping mentality on the stickers. Most product I purchase is based on it! Good to know I’m not alone! Tee hee!
LOVE this Leslie! Your layout is fantastic!!!!!!!!! Love everything about this!