My Heart Is With You-SFYTT

It is that time again! I must admit that sitting down each Friday evening to complete my weekly SFYTT card is quickly becoming my favorite stamping time. I usually stamp in the morning once I have gotten my kids off to school, but I feel rushed, thinking of all the other things I need/want to get done before my Kindergartener arrives home. My creativity comes easier in the evening when all the cares and duties of the day are done and I am free to relax.

Of course this week's sketch is amazing. I was thrilled that the sketch called for a sideways oval because I was in the mood to use my oval Nestabilities. There is something so classy about the embossed edge paired with a hint of a scalloped edge; and of course I had to age the edges using Vintage Photo Distress Ink. This card came together so effortlessly and was a pure joy to create. I think a lot of it has to do with the great sketches that Jen comes up with each week! This entire design came about because of this scrumptious ribbon I found in the dollar bin at Michael's tonight. I needed to go there to replace my poor cutting blade on my paper trimmer. It was shot as I am sure you all have noticed for the last month with all of my feathered edges. So unclassy! I can't believe I let it go so long! Anyway...I picked up more than just a cutting blade; some ribbon, embellishment jars, and a super sweet baby box to hold the baby gift I need to get delivered.

I stamped the image using Palette Noir ink and then colored the image using re-inkers and a blender pen. I really like this method of coloring, especially if I'm not using Watercolor paper. I did add a little glitter to the image once I was finished.

I love pulling out an old set like "Garden Collage" because I haven't used it in so long, it feels new again! I think the late night stamping is making me ramble so I will go, but before I do, I just need to give a shout out to the other SFYTT gals Jen and Jody Amy ,Carole Susan and Amy . They always blow me away with their creations so you will want to make a stop at each of their blogs! Thanks for fluttering by!

Stamps: Small Sayings, Garden Collage
Ink: Palette Noir, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Barely Banana, So Saffron, More Mustard, Sage Shadow
Paper: Sage Shadow, PTI Vintage Cream, My Mind's Eye
Accessories: Sewing Machine and Thread, Buttons from my stash, Oval Nestabilities, Sponge, Blender Pen, Fern Punch, ribbon style tags and Aquamarine crystal glitter from Martha Stewart, foam squares, 2 way glue, liquid glue, ribbon from Michael's dollar bin, Kaiser Blossoms , glue dots, corner rounder, Textile embossing folder and cuttlebug

P.S. Look for the matchbox tutorial next week!