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Jan 18, 2009

Believe in Yourself

I thought I would start the week off with an encouraging card. :) This past week was kind of a downer. Let's see.... our furnace stopped working on the coldest day of the year. Then, my washing machine froze. And then... our internet stopped working. So... several days and $$$ later, I have heat (thank goodness!) and I can wash clothes again... and as you can see... I have internet service. :)

I really love this funky paper by Sassafras Lass! I paired it with a tree from Unity's Tiny Trinity set, embossed in white. And... for a little texture, I cut and ripped up a piece of an old box and layered it on my card. If I have anything else break in my house, I'm sure I'll be using a lot of 'trash' for my embellishments... because I can't afford much else. ;)

I wanted to add a little embellishment to my tree, but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Then... I noticed how perfect the color of the heart from one of my pins matched my CS and had an idea! I used my wire cutters and snipped off the sharp 'pin' part... and voila! Instant embellishment!


Hope you have a good week! Thanks for visiting!!!


SUPPLIES:

Stamps:
(tree) Tiny Trinity set from Unity Stamp Co.

Ink:
Versamark by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
Island Mist Dark, Birchtone Dark by Prism
Coredinations CS

Printed Paper:
Jack's Beanstalk (Woodland Whimsy) by Sassafras Lass

Accessories:
White Embossing Powder by Stampendous
Oval Nestability die by Spellbinders
Neutral Spare Parts ribbon by the Paper Studio
Melissa Frances Vintage Transfer by Heart & Home Collectables
Harvest pin by Fancy Pants
hemp
cardboard


9 comments :

  1. Julie,
    I love your card and espcially how you have added the little heart pin. Have left something for you on my blog

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  2. love the card Julie- very cute!!
    that tree is one of my faves!
    :)

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  3. Sorry to hear you had such bad luck lately! Your card is freakin' adorable!!! I wish I could "scrappy" like that on my cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Hi Julie!!!

    Hugs girl! I've been missing you...

    I read your post and had to comment. Our furnace went out last week too... on the coldest day ever. I couldn't believe our luck. And my car isn't happy with me now. Oh well, I guess it's just stuff, but why does it have to be so darn expensive? LOL!

    Miss you, sweet girl!
    lise

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  5. It seems it's always something, huh?! Right now my husband's car won't start so he has to use mine which means I don't have a car!! I like how you still mananged to make a "Believe in Yourself" card in spite of all you've been through! Keep smiling! :D

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  6. Super cute, Julie! I love the little orange heart in the tree! And I'm glad things are calming down for you. Hugs!

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  7. Julie, look at you, the inspiration card is just wonderful even after all your major breakdowns. Thank the heavens for card therapy!!!!
    I always look forward to your blog.
    Bren

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  8. I love this card! Love all the elements you used and they work so well together :) I am sorry you had such a bummer of a week, goodness it was a trial! Glad all is well and you were able to make such a lovely card.

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  9. You're a scrapper in every sense of the word my friend: living through a rough week and using scraps in such a cool, cool way--you've got it goin' on! Glad things are lookin' up!

    Amy

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