The little things that make me happy here on Bliss Road~~Emily Keaton

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Thinking of You

Today I sat down and made a card to play in not one, but TWO challenges! Coulda knocked me over with a feather. It's been so long! Here's what I made:


And here's what it was for:

  • My friend Pam's Just Punch It challenge, which is all about punch art. Her theme this time around is Winter Blues. I built up my blue winter wreath with punches from Martha Stewart's pine bough punch, with another MS punch--this time a snowflake--in the center.
  • Simon Wednesday Challenge, which is Ice Inspiration this week. I thought the icy finish on these iridescent sequins was just perfect for this challenge!
I also used some of my beloved DeNami Design stamps to make this card: Medium Double Circle, Medium Thinking of You Circle, and a sweet little heart from the Whimsical Valentine stamp set.

Both of my kids will be off from school tomorrow for a teacher in-service day. Looks like I'll have company for lunch ;). We have plans for the library and just hanging out here at home. That will be nice!

Thanks for visiting!
Emily

10 comments:

Benzi said...

Look at you...getting to make a card just because.:-) Bet it was fun. That's such a pretty wreath and the sequins look plenty icy.

Have fun with your kids tomorrow.

Greta said...

Oh what a beauty!

Marisa said...

Your sequin garnished wreath is fabulous, Emily!!

Lisa Elton said...

Very pretty wreath Emily and the blue is just perfect for this time of year!! Enjoy your day with the kiddos tomorrow!

Pam said...

Ooooo, Emily, this is gorgeous!! Loving the large wreath sprinkled with sequins!!! Looks awesome with the round sentiment too!! Thank you SO much for entering my challenge! :)

And hooray for the bigshot!!!! You are going to be hooked! :)


Unknown said...

What a beautiful card my friend. I LOVED my bigshot. It is in storage now. But one day when we are done traveling I will have fun with it once again.

Hugs~

Darnell said...

Good for you, Emily, and your creation is superb!! I love everything about it! Enjoy your day with the kiddos tomorrow!! Hugs, Darnell

Auntie Em said...

Happy New Year Emily! Looks like you are off to a great start. Love your pretty wreath card with the sparkly sequins. That MS punch is one of my favourites. I have worn one out and the second it getting a little wonky. I keep a spare just in case! lol
Thanks for sharing your lovely card. :)

Melissa Bove said...

Gorgeous card Emily!! I love that pretty wreath!!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

hugs...
Melissa

Jessi Fogan said...

I so love this! The sequins are perfect, and I love the idea of the sentiment circle framed with the wreath - too clever!