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Three Flowers Thank You Card

Hi Everyone! I'm often asked how I have the time to craft and create with 2 little kiddos at home. The truth is I don't have hours and hours to sit down by myself in the peach and quiet of my craft room. Instead, I take the small moments throughout the day to plan, stamp, color, embellish, assemble, photograph and blog my cards. This card is a great example.


While trying to fall asleep a few nights ago I came up with the sketch for this card and I decided on the stamps and colors I wanted to use. The next day I experimented with those ideas throughout the morning and then finished it up while my daughter took a nap. My son (who just turned three) loves to craft with me and enjoys inking up stamps, cutting with scissors and punching circles while I work. But keep in mind he is 3. :) Craft time only usually lasts about 15 minutes. :) :)


I've really been enjoying THIS Memento Ink set lately. It just seems to have all the colors I love and need. Do you see that piece of wood? More on that later next week! LOVE IT!

Stamps: Thank You 3166D, Golden Leaves, 3982K, Hill Flowers 3938K, Inclinations 3984K, Sentiments 30-025
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Deirdre said…
Loved your story about crafting with little ones, know what it's like!!! Adore your card.
October 13, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Barb said…
Wonderful design, Ashley! So nice that you can sneak in some crafting time when possible. Love the piece of wood. . .what a fab idea!
October 13, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Virginia L. said…
Thanks for sharing your "tips" on taking little moments to create! I did spy wood (The Michael's here carries something like that!). I am inspired to try it now! Love the colors on this card--gorgeous!
October 13, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Elizabeth Allan said…
Great sketch Ashley! I've got to try your layout. Nice bright colors too!
October 13, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Kathlene said…
Well all those little moments surely are fruitful. Your card is so beautifully designed. Love it!
October 14, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Tiffany Ervin said…
Lovely circular elements, love the variations of colors on each circle!
October 14, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Alice said…
this is so pretty. love the design and colors!
October 15, 2010 at 4:26 AM
Sudha said…
wow, Great work, Love the simplicity.
October 17, 2010 at 2:50 AM
Kathy said…
What a great idea Ashley. Love the elegance of this. Hugs,kathy
October 18, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Anne Gaal said…
Hi, Ashley! Soooo pretty! I love the Memento dye inks, too! :-)
October 21, 2010 at 12:30 PM
philippine gifts said…
I love this "Three Flowers Thank You Card". Wish someone also send me like that. Anyway, I've been looking for topics as interesting as this. Looking forward to your next post.


-yumi-
October 21, 2010 at 11:34 PM
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