Living the life you’ve imagined
Posted by Jenn on August 22nd, 2008
It’s a lot easier to say it than actually do it, right? I mean, if I was *really* living the life I’ve imagined, my stamping table would not look like this, would it? Or maybe it would, ’cause that would mean I’d have time to create something I loved every day, not just on late on Thursday nights, up against a deadline. Some day. . . .
So this mess and the piles of paper and embellishments and stuff turned into this card for Beate’s weekly sketch challenge:
I love this Thoreau quote from Unity Stamp Co. Angela has so many fabulous things that are so fun to play with, and I thought it would be fun to pair this shimmery patterned paper (leaves, dots, mod swirly, turquoise) (and the coordinating felt and softie embellishments!) from KI Memories with it. It’s kinda busy, but I like it! If I was going to remake the card, though, I’d go with different paper for the scallops and ditch the Stickles. The blue kinda gets kinda lost, but I was not pulling it all up and starting again after trying to make do with a broken Cuttlebug plate. Yeah, I tried to shove too many layers of shims into the machine, and cracked a plate . . . . Plus, it looks so pretty on the new Scor-Mat from Scor-Pal. Seriously, that thing is awesome! See how the old Fiskars mat is piled up with crap fun stuff over on the corner in the top picture? I love that with the Scor-Mat, I have a guaranteed work surface when I have this on my table.
Here’s a closer shot that’s a little more in focus. That one up above. . . I’m a little too lazy to retake tonight!
So there’s my first card of the new (school) year! Make sure to check the sketch out at Beate’s blog, see what she’s stamped (whoohoo, good to have ya back!), and then visit Cami, Charmaine, Laurie, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon, too. I can’t WAIT to get back into the swing of things and see their gorgeous creations. . . I’ve been such a blog slacker this summer, so this will make me jump right back in!
Kids go back to school on Monday, and we have another fun weekend planned. Life is good! Thanks for visiting today!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:41 am
this is gorgeous! I love those felt & softie embellishments!! so glad Beate’s back!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:43 am
Oh I LOVE this, Jenn! Your sketch is awesome and I LOVE how colorful and happy your card is. It makes me smile from ear to ear!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:44 am
Gorgeous card. I love the sentiment, the flowers and all that bling. I have to check out the Unity Store again.
Big cyber hug!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:45 am
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August 22nd, 2008 at 7:47 am
Here’s to a beautiful ’someday’ for all of us! Love your card, babe!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:55 am
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August 22nd, 2008 at 8:13 am
Well at least you made space on your table for that pretty new Scor Mat! Gorgeous papers . . . love those felt flowers and butterfly!
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:17 am
Jen i love your happy card, so cool, love all the delightful colors, and details.
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:12 am
Fabulous design! Fabulous card! It couldn’t be better!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:53 am
Hey Jenn…. if it makes you feel better, my desk is WAY worse. Your’s actually looks pretty good to me! LOL… Love your card, thanks for the cool sketch. I’m happy you are stamping too! Love ya girl!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am
This is such a fun card, love your take on the sketch!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:16 am
ok, I just LOOOOOVE your style Jen!!! You like bright colors like I do!!! This is absolutely FABULOUS!
Hugs,
Amy
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:24 am
LOVE this card, Girlie! The colors are awesome!
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:29 am
Beautiful card! I love the sentiment and all your gorgeous details.
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Beautiful! Just love it! Great colors! makes me want to break out the unity! Who needs to clean house anyways right? giggle.
Have a great weekend!
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:23 pm
I see nothing wrong with your desk. It looks just like mine! Your project is beautiful. I love all the colors and fun surprises on there!
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:35 pm
OMW…I’m speechless. I love, love, love the colors, the flowers, everything!!! Have a wonderful weekend.
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I love it! You can make these colors work together so beautifully!! I love the felt flowers esp.
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Love this card - I just love all the bright, cheerful colors you used.
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I love your work space. Now I know I am not the only unorgainzed stampers. As for your card, it is not too busy and the colors are great. You did a great job. TFS…..JudyOR
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Oh….my!!! Your card is so gorgeous, and so YOU…Jenn!! I love the colors, flowers & butterfly, and all of the bling!! Your sketch is fantastic, and I need to try it. (My space is looking very similar to yours right now. *wink*)
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Love the card. So bright and cheerful. I just spent a number of hours organizing my space. Now if it could only stay that way!
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Oh Jen, I love this card! Girl, you should come check out my stamp studio: I’m now in the process of conversion: I’m taking over a 3rd kitchen cabinet! Love the bling, the colors, I just love everything you’ve got goin’ on here!
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Holy moly! I should take a picture of my desk currently and you would suddenly think yours was soooo clean!
LOVE your card! This stamp is perfect with the paper and embelli’s! LOVE it! Hope you are doing well and that you have a wonderul weekend! 
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Looks pretty neat to me! And the card rocks.
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:53 am
I LOVE the bright busy-ness of this card - so FUN! I need one of those Scor-Pal mats too!
August 23rd, 2008 at 5:15 am
Looks like my craft table! I need to get one of those mats - everyone is raving about them. Your card is so bright and beautiful. Lucky person that receives it!
August 23rd, 2008 at 5:26 am
lovely card Jenn, love the happy papers and embellies you chose to go with that awesome sentiment!
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:00 am
Wow! What a gorgeous card, Jenn! If having a messy stamping area means cards like this, you should never clean up!
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:34 am
Super-fab, Jenn! You know I’m loving those colors! And those flowers?! To die for!!! Hope you’re having fun with the Cowboys!
August 23rd, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Love your card and the vibrant colours you used…. and your desk looks familiar to me *laugh*
August 24th, 2008 at 8:26 am
OMG! OMG OMG OMG! YOU ARE UNBELIEVABLE, SISTER! LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL CARD! I’m here to check out your flourishes peonies for some tips!
LOVE ya sweetie!
August 25th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Oh Jenn! I love all your work and am SO happy to see that I am not the only one with a messy space! My husband doesn’t understand how I can get so much done when my table looks just like yours!!! Thanks for sharing!!
August 26th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Hi Jenn,
I love the card, and I think I love even more that you work in “organized chaos” like I do.
Thanks for being such an inspiration.
Hugs,
Di
August 29th, 2008 at 6:54 am
I’m so glad to know that YOUR table looks like mine! Maybe there’s hope for me yet!
I love this fun, happy card — the colors and details are fantastic!
August 29th, 2008 at 7:55 am
SOOOO glad it’s not just me!!!!
Hey - you gonna come see Zindorf?