Just a Note

This evening's card was inspired by this card posted recently on Sarah's Paper Trey. If you are familiar with Sarah's work, you know that she does amazing things with Kraft cardstock and loves it as much as I do.

There isn't much to say about my card. I used a 1-1/4 inch square punch (vintage Creative Memories) to punch my squares. Sarah did some stitching on her card, while I added a Barn Red mat instead due to the fact my overcrowded corner will not accommodate a full-size sewing machine. I added a paper flower accent and stamped my sentiment - a simple, albeit attractive, 10-minute (or less) card. Just my style!

Materials & Tools: Stampin' Up Kraft cardstock; CTMH Barn Red cardstock; 7Gypsies Sushi Journey variety pack; Barn Red ink pad; Verve Stamps Asian Flair stamp set; White Just Blooms paper flower; Barn Red Bigger Brads.

Happy Hump Day! My day was quiet and productive. I'm writing two magazine articles, which are due next week. One is for the UK and the other for span Europe. Both have approximately the same word limits (as in long -1,400 and 1,500 words) and will answer the same questions. However, because there is apt to be some crossover in readership, I have to basically tell the same story in two different ways. I've had to do this before, and it's quite a challenge. What I decided to try this time is writing them simultaneously. So far, so good. I will probably finish them tomorrow, well before the deadline and atypical for someone who usually sneaks in under the wire. LOL.

Last night was fun, first playing with the boys outside and later, the little gathering with friends from work. The food was great, and for the record, I did break down and drink one (1) beer. The recipe for my salad can be found here. That was my day ... so far. This evening, I'm going to spend a little time in my corner and then go to bed early. I hope your day was a good one. Enjoy the evening!! Later...