Birthday Wishes

 So this is crazy.  I am out of work recovering from a broken thumb and I decided to get back into stamping as a form of therapy to help rehab.  I have only been back making cards for 2 weeks and I have had 4 cards picked for weekly favorites and today I am the Featured Stamper.  I am so blown away by the love!  This all just reaffirms that I am doing what I am suppose to.  

I wanted to play along with this week's challenge but never did I think it would be my own gallery to browse.  I went all the way back to 2008 and picked a card that was commented on 85 times and favorited 82 times.  WOW, how cool to see so much love from a card I made. SO anyway, this is what I came up with.  I hope you like what I did today. I would love to know what you think.  Thank you for stopping by.

~Happy Inking

Birthday Shine

Today's card is for the Inspiration challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. The inspiration piece I chose is: https://usa.yvesdelormeoutlet.com/p/...sse.html#73636 I absolutely loved this bedding set and chose to create my background to mimic it.  I kept this card simple so that the background was more the focal point.  The sentiment is stamped with stamp glue and glittered.  I hope you like what I did here today.  Thanks for stopping by! Let me know what you think. 

~Happy Inking
 

Godspeed Son

 Hello Stampers~

          One of the hardest things for me recently was my son leaving for Boot Camp.  I am SUPER proud of him and also extremely sad at the same time.  My baby boy left home and joined one of the most difficult careers imaginable.  Both my husband and I are Veterans and know how difficult this life is. I am constantly praying for my son. 

          I made this card to send to him.  I had to keep it simple because I know he is going to get flack for even getting this card, so I didn't want it to be over the top.  Simple and to the point.  I used the sentiment "Godspeed" because it is a traditional farewell, similar to "good luck," wishing a person success and prosperity for their new journey or venture. I wish my son all the best but I will miss him dearly.

In the military it's never goodbye, it's until next time! 

~Happy Inking

Espresso By The Pool

 Hello fellow stampers~

          This is my first card in 4 years! Yes you read that correctly, first card in 4 years.  Life has taken over and just caused my hobbies to take a back seat.  I have 2 beautiful grand babies now and all of my 5 children and 2 bonus children have graduated and have either moved out or are in college and boot camp.  I also had an injury back in April that has taken me out of work until the New Year so I have found myself with some extra time on my hands.  I am so happy to finally be back in my craft room and doing what I love!  

         This is my card for the color challenge over at Splitcoast stampers on Tuesday September 11th.  CC1068.  The colors were Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Early Espresso.  Of course I had to make a coffee card with these colors.  I am super happy with how this card turned out.  I hope you enjoy this card as well.  I'd love to know what you think.  Happy Stamping friends!

~Inky Hugs!!!