Petal Parade

I originally intended to get all of my leadership displays posted before Sale-A-Bration started, but yeah. . . that didn't happen! We have been busy! Between work, Fost/Adopt training, finishing my basement scrapbook room, being a mom (and all that entails), and just life in general. . . we have been super BUSY! But, I am going to try and get back on track with posting these so you can see some samples made with all the FREEBIES! YAY!! And, don't forget to check out the other Artisan's leadership displays (blog roll below) to see their ideas too!

Today I am sharing two cards I made with the Petal Parade set, not my most favorite set, but after seeing some of the other demonstrator's projects created with it. . . it is growing on me! Like, check out this card by Jeanna Bohanon, or this simple (yet stunning) single layer card by Sarah Sagert. . . yes, I will totally be going back to the drawing board with this set after seeing their inspirational creations!

Anyway, here is what I came up with the first go around:

Don't forget to check out the whole team's projects!

(search Leadership Display on their blogs)

Becky Cowley- you are here!
Cathy Caines - In The Cat Cave
Connie Collins - Constantly Stamping
Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroos
Jane Lee - Jane Lee's Cards
Jeanna Bohanon - Stamp Time Somewhere
Cindy Schuster - Nutmeg Creations
Jennifer Timko - Stampin' on the Fly
Alanna Wharf - Sleepless Stamper
Mercedes Weber - Paper Creations by Mercedes

Supplies used card #1: *Petal Parade and Lots of Thanks stamp sets; Pool Party, Whisper White, Basic Black, and Vellum cardstock; *Sweet Sorbet DSP; Whisper White and Pool Party ink pads; *Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack; Whisper White embossing powder; heat tool.

Supplies used card #2: *Petal Parade and Peachy Keen stamp sets; Whisper White and Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock; *Sweet Sorbet DSP; Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Pool Pary, Summer Starfruit, and Stazon Jet Black ink pads.

*items are only available to earn FREE during Sale-A-Bration.

You Can Never Have Too Much Happy!

It's true, you really never can have too much happy! In a world so full of turmoil, "happy" is about the only thing that keeps me sane! There have been so many amazing life lessons that I have learned from my little boy, including the importance of just being happy. . . taking in every moment with all your heart, and finding joy in every moment and in everything, no matter how menial it may seem. My little guy is FULL of character and emotion, and each one is magnified by 100! When he is happy, it encases my entire soul and I feel as if I am shining from the inside out, I LOVE experiencing his happy with him. . .

I have scrapbooked these pics of junior's first day of preschool before, in a digital form, but the page I created was more about my feelings of sending him off on his own for the first time and how it affected me. . . this time I wanted to capture how Gage was feeling, because as I was crying and feeling some separation anxiety, he was being silly, giggling, laughing, and eagerly anticipating his first day of school.

For this page I used the Petal Parade set which is now available to earn for FREE with a $50 purchase! YES, Sale-A-Bration started yesterday, so don't miss out on the chance to earn free product!

Now, back to the page. . . you may be wondering where I go the black rhinestones and Vintage Faceted Buttons from? My secret is that I just colored them with a black Sharpie! *Be sure to use a permanent ink when coloring the rhinestones and buttons, otherwise it will just rub off!

Don't forget to check out the whole team's projects!

(search Leadership Display on their blogs)

Becky Cowley- you are here!
Cathy Caines - In The Cat Cave
Connie Collins - Constantly Stamping
Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroos
Jane Lee - Jane Lee's Cards
Jeanna Bohanon - Stamp Time Somewhere
Cindy Schuster - Nutmeg Creations
Jennifer Timko - Stampin' on the Fly
Alanna Wharf - Sleepless Stamper
Mercedes Weber - Paper Creations by Mercedes

Supplies used: *Petal Parade and Yippee-Skippee stamp sets; Natural Composition DSP; Basic Black, Whisper White, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, and Bermuda Bay cardstock; Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Basic Black, and Bermuda Bay ink pads; Coastal Cabana and Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers; *Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack;  Basic Jewels Rhinestones; Vintage Faceted Buttons, Epic Day This & That Washi Tape; *Decorative Dots embossing folder; Chevron Border Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; other: needle, thread, and Black Sharpie.

*items are only available to earn FREE during Sale-A-Bration.