The Creative Circle

It all started with this card on Melissa Bickford's Just Dandy blog. Melissa's card inspired my friend Jeanne to make this card, which in turn inspired me to make this card. Jeanne and I, we've learned, are attracted to the same card designs. We like the same papers, too, and both liked the Basic Grey paper Melissa had used on the original card. Well, Jeanne (lucky girl!) found the elusive paper (on sale, no less) and the card posted here on her Creative Bliss blog. While poor little me has yet to locate Basic Grey's Gypsy collection, I was inspired by Jeanne's second card to come up with yet another card using paper that I do have. This paper is from Basic Grey's Infuse collection, and it worked out beautifully with textured cardstock from CTMH's new Basic collection and ink, ribbon, and a spot of patterned paper from Papertrey Ink. The sentiment is from one of my new Verve Visual sets. How's that for mixing it up? I really like the fact that all of these products are compatible. As for the card design, it is wonderful for some of those larger patterned papers that tend to present a bit of a challenge otherwise. My long story is another example of how the creative circle goes round.

Materials & Tools: Colonial White Cardstock; Desert Sand and Cocoa textured cardstock; Basic Grey Infuse 6x6-inch paper pad; Papertrey Ink Pink collection (patterned paper); PTI Berry Sorbet and CTMH Bamboo ink pads; Verve Visual Petals & Stems stamp set; Just Blooms paper flowers; PTI Berry Sorbet satin ribbon; Circle Window Charms; EK Success corner rounder; 3M foam mounting tape.

I'm not so tired tonight, which is no wonder since I went to bed at a decent time last night and then overslept this morning. Being rested is good. Having to go into work 40 minutes early tomorrow just to make up time from having been late every day this week does not excite me, however. What I like to do instead is work a few minutes extra every day so that I can leave early on Friday. That's not going to happen this week, I'm afraid. Oh, how I would enjoy a life without clocks, particularly time clocks. Dream on, Kathi. Before I sign off, I have some good news. The sticky stamp that was lost was found stuck to the bottom of my Olive stamp pad. It was a perfect fit, and what possessed me to actually look at the bottom of that particular pad, I don't know. I was just happy to find it. Take care. Enjoy your Thursday. Most likely, I'll be back with a card and a little jabber about my not-so-exciting life.