Monday, April 7, 2008

We can sit by the river while we heat up a tortilla, watch the Rio Grande go by real slow...

Just a quick simple card for you today, but it really makes me ready for summer! How about you? I've been working crazy hard on some stuff for publication, which I'll tell you about later, but I had to take a break cause my mojo did. Funny how that works, huh?

I was at Hobby Lobby last week and found this Wordsworth Vacation Collection set on clearance! The HORROR! Of course, I had to rescue it immediately. I took it home and immediately inked it up so it wouldn't feel unloved any longer.

I was aiming for the sweetness and simplicity that Anna always achieves...hopefully I did ok! I love the little extra *oomph* that the Liquid Appliqué adds on the edge of the sea. And of course, no card of mine is complete without ribbon! *wink*

Yesterday was hubby & my 6th wedding anniversary. I wish I had a wedding photo to share with you, but I don't have any digital ones. We haven't celebrated yet, since he had to work and I'm home with a kiddo with fever and a sink full of dirty dishes, but such is life! I hope you guys had a great weekend, and have a Happy Monday!

Stamps: Vacation Collection (Wordsworth)
Paper: Soft Sky, Watercolor, Basic Black, Papertrey White
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Making Memories Slot Punch, Corner Rounder, Aquapainter & Reinkers, Copic Spica Glitter Pen, Pop Dots, May Arts Ribbon, Liquid Applique, White Sakura Glaze Pen

16 comments:

Robyn said...

Yep! I am so ready for summer, too. You did a fantastic job on this card!!

Susan (susiestampalot) said...

shannan saves the day!!! those poor stamps! i'm in the same boat as you with a sick kid, dirty dishes and an anniversary that hasn't been celebrated yet!!!! cheers to us!!

Donna Baker said...

this is awesome, Shannan! I'm bummed I passed up this set at my HL last year, thinking I'd probably not use it. LOVE the sea foam & water/beach line you did! Happy Anniversary!

SweetMissDaisy (Anna Wight) said...

Perfect... and oh so sweet... =)

My Little Hobby said...

Happy 6th anniversary! How exciting. This card is very cute too. I love the "wish you were here" sentiment.

Elizebeth said...

Oh this makes me long for some warm sunny weather, and it's raining today!

Happy Anniversary, I hope your kiddo is better soon so you can celebrate!

You've been awarded an, er award, lol!

http://www.ebethonline.com/2008/04/07/arte-y-pico/

blah said...

I love these Wordsworth people and I'm glad that you were able to rescue her :-) Cute card, too!!!!!


Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!

Christi Flores said...

...and if we run out of tequilla for our margarita we can take our hearts 'cross to Mexico! LOL I love that song!! I love this Wordsworth card! One of my first sets was Wordsworth and I could never get it to look good but you did fantastic!!

Happy (belated) Anniversary!!

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary Shannon! Your card is just adorable - great great job!! :)

Bethany Paull said...

Oh thank you for rescuing this. It's good to know there's one less unloved stamp set in the world. LOL. It is a great set and you did a great job with it. I think you got soft and simple with the colors and scallops.

Anonymous said...

So Cute! Happy 6th Anniversary... I hope you get a chance to sneak out of the house to enjoy a nice dinner soon! Michelle :)

Jessie/knightrone said...

Love this one, is it so sweet and simple!!! Happy Anniversary!!

Carol (HB) said...

aaaaaaaack! There are just so many things to love about this card! (especially that it makes me REALLY want summer to come!).
Happy Anniversary!
HB

Ila said...

This is just Gorgeous!! makes me feel like summer...wonderful!!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Oh man, I can't believe this set was on clearance - I've been looking for it everywhere. Love the liquid applique on the waves. Great card! :)

Christina Fischer said...

Great card -- definitely summery!! I love the foam on the waves! Happy Anniversary!

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