Hi Ladies. I have a very simple birthday card to share with you today. I made my card using the PPA71 Color Challenge. My card took me about 15 minutes to make. Five minutes to think of what I wanted to make, 5 minutes to cut out everything I wanted to use and about 5 minutes to put it all together.
Here is my card.
Here is what I used.
Stamp set: My sentiment is from Occasional Quotes.Ink: Early Espresso. Card-Stock:Regal Rose, Pear Pizazz, Early Espresso and Whisper White. I used the Designer Series Pack-In Color. It is a hostess gift. I used the Sizzlits Big Bold Cupcakes, the Photo corner punch, the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Dazzling Diamonds, and Early Espresso satin ribbon. These products are all from Stampin'UP! Yet another simple and easy card to make.
The next thing that I would like to share with you is my photo for this weeks "The Simple Things"
Reading
This week I need to have all things simple. I have too much on my plate and not enough time to get it all done. I am feeling stressed. I took this photo of Wayne while he was reading the mail. He had no idea I was taking this photo. Most of the time he has no idea that I am looking at him through the lens of my camera . I love taking photos of Wayne........just simple every day photos. It brings me joy and happiness and makes me forget about all of the "stuff" that I need to do. :)
I hope that what ever it is you have to do this week that your able to find a way to keep your days as stress free as possible. There is a lot to be said about keeping it simple.
We are now having cold weather at last. I have a feeling that I will be calling for oil again by the end of this week. OY! No snow yet but I've heard that it is on the way very soon. We have been very lucky to make it this long without snow and I am very grateful for that. I hope that all of you are staying safe, staying warm ad smiling each day that you can. Thank you for stopping by to visit with me. I will be back as soon as I have something more to share with you. :)
Fabulous card, Mary, and a great picture of Wayne.
Posted by: Lynette | December 06, 2010 at 09:09 AM
great photo and your card is so cute! :)
Posted by: Rebecca Cooper | December 06, 2010 at 10:20 AM
I love the Cupcake card. The colors are fabuleous. Great card.
Haven't been doing many cards lately. I trying to get my Christmas gifts made and sent.
I did order some new stuff from the Occasions Catalog for January and can't wait to get it and play with in. I'll share what I make but it may be after the holiday rush.
Posted by: Janice Holman | December 06, 2010 at 03:21 PM
What a fabulous quick and easy card, Mary! And thanks for sharing your fab photo, too!
Posted by: Ann Schach | December 06, 2010 at 06:06 PM
I truly admire your simple philosophy! The card is wonderful - so pretty with the colors!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | December 06, 2010 at 07:01 PM
Hello my friend, I absolutely LOVE your card!! I think I might CASE this one ;D. Oh, I love those surprise photos you take of Wayne. I think they are the best and I am sure you will add this one into another book you'll make for your man, LOL! You must have an awesome camera or taken photography classes....your pictures are always so professional. Sending you hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Posted by: Sabrina aka okimom2girlz | December 06, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Such a cheery birthday card!! I just love that cupcake. Thanks for playing along with us at Pals Paper Arts!!
Posted by: Kalshelia | December 07, 2010 at 12:23 AM
A beautiful card, Mary. I love the color combo....makes me want a cupcake! Another great photo. Stay warm and thanks for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Gail R. | December 11, 2010 at 12:07 AM
I have been worrying about you. You haven't posted lately. Hope everything is all right. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Posted by: Doris D. | December 23, 2010 at 01:49 PM