Bright Cacti

Hi stampers!  I shared on my Instagram today that I'm feeling really unmotivated and uncreative lately.  I hate that but it happens.  I try to take a step back and just ride it out but that makes me feel icky too, since I'm not creating or sharing.   There's no happy medium.  I've been trying to blog this card for a WEEK!  I was blogging pretty consistently at night after Ian went to bed but then I started watching a few more new shows and that fell by the wayside.  I'll have to get better about working on them during the day!

I have to say though, I love TV and I haven't been into many shows the last few years so I'm glad I'm exited about a few of them.  I've always loved TV and I don't feel bad about it :-)  I do plenty of other things so winding down from the day in front of the tube suits me just fine!  But I gotta stamp and blog somewhere :-)  It's such a viscous cycle, not being creative, then feeling bad about not creating and then just repeating that over and over!

Anyway, here's a fun card!

I love the bright colors.  This combo came from my scrap pile!

Hoping this card bring some much needed warmth!  Man, it's March but it's been the coldest it's been here in Oklahoma.  We had some snow the past two days and they cancelled school for the cold.  I'm over it!  I'll be seeing some cacti this spring and I can NOT wait!

Here's hoping I get my life figured out soon, ha!

Happy stamping!

Fab Friday 132

Hi stampers!  I'm still not back into the swing of things after being gone!  I've had a doctor's appointment, Ian had the dentist, mom took me birthday shopping where I found NADA (dang it) and  then Ian started soccer with less than 24 hours notice so we spend most of the day tracking down toddler soccer gear.  Whew!  Maybe I can stamp and blog tomorrow...maybe...

Anyway, at least I have something to share for Fab Friday!  It's a color challenge this time around!

And here's what I came up with!

This is one of the SAB options and it's pretty cool.  It's called a "distinktive" stamp and it's kind of a photo real kind of stamp.  To me, they look a bit like sepia toned photos so that's the idea behind my card.  I stamped it in Soft Suede and then embossed quickly with clear powder.  I used sponge daubers to add my ink and then fussy cut it out.  I came back with more ink around the edges to soften it up.  Don't forget you can grab this one FREE with a $50 order JUST until the end of the month.

Speaking of which, how can it be March now?  February flew by!  Now, fly on over to the Fab Friday blog and check out all of the team's creations and then play along!  We'd love to have you!

Happy stamping! Product List

Heartfelt Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

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Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

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Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

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Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

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Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

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Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad

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Delicate White Doilies

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Basics Pack 1 Washi Tape

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Linen Thread

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Gold Faceted Gems

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Touches Of Nature Elements

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Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

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