I don't think I have ever experienced a week as busy as this one turned out to be...my head is beginning to stop the whirl as Saturday night brings with it a long list of checked off items, a bit of down time, and a feeling of relief. The brightest spot in the whole week just happened to be having my sick, little girl home with me throughout all of the business....she keeps me grounded and centered and is a constant reminder of what is the most important item NOT on my list of things to do :)...there is no checklist for mamas....it is a never-ending and natural urge to do what I love the most....nurturing and caring for one of Heavenly Father's little ones. We have been experiencing some growing pains together...I think sometimes that it must be so hard being six...but I think six is magical...and she is magical...and we are magical together as a family. I was studying my little girl's hands tonight as she was reading to me at bedtime...have you ever noticed how incredibly sweet, gentle, and beautiful little children's hands are....truly, I can think of nothing so perfect, with their dimples, tiny wrists, delicate little fingers...and all put together so perfectly. I want to memorize them....those little hands mean so much to me.
Just a few things to show you tonight, then I'm going to go enjoy the fire that my husband made to warm us up tonight. First a card using Papertrey Ink's new Christmas Friends and Background Basics: Diamonds stamp sets. I just love the intricate details in both of these sets.
Next, a card using the new Big & Bold Wishes stamp set......LOVE those jumbo sentiments....and of course the fun wooden crown cut by Kim Hesson.
A card using Dawn McVey's newest stamp set called Signature Greetings (how would it be to have handwriting as beautiful as this?) and the Turning a New Leaf stamp set as well....such a beauty this set it.
It's been such a fun release this month....I have to tell you how much I love the Papertrey Ink girls...we are a tight, little group and I just feel so fortunate to get to work with such lovely individuals....all so caring and genuine.
And, lastly...a happy, cheery wall hanging created for Emma's Paperie this week. All of the supplies can be found HERE, so you can make your own.
Ooops...one more thing... A sweet little item created for the SEI Lifestyles blog...this was created with their delicious Alpine Frost line (which if you'd like to shop for, you can find it HERE at Emma's as well as their new Christmas Mint line)....AND....just for you, a giveaway is waiting for you there...you don't even need to read the stuff written by me...just ignore it and get to the goods :) Thank you SEI for inviting me to join you for the week.
G'night my lovelies.
Melis
