Kindness Matters

I've fallen a bit behind in my blog posts this week.  Sorry they have been going up so late.  The thing is we have had warm, sunny weather all week and I have been outside every day trying to get our yard under control.  The flower beds are my responsibility to weed because the boys cannot tell the difference between tulip leaves and dandelion weeds.  :)  All the traveling we've been doing lately means that our yard was a mess.  My dear husband has been working every night after work to help weed-eat and spray, etc.  It's supposed to rain this weekend, so we've been working hard to get as much done as we can before it does.

Anyway, back to the reason  you came here today.   I was hoping to make a couple more mother's day cards to show you guys, but the rain just wouldn't come so I could play.   Instead I have a card to show you that I made last month, but I don't think I've shown on my blog yet.

My favorite thing about this card is that you can easily change the sentiment to fit most occasions, and if you use different papers you change the whole look and feel of the card.

I used Polka Dot Parade for my banners, and threaded them with Baker's Twine.  Next I added a white flower punched out with one of the punches in the punch pack and put a Basic Pearl in the center of each flower.

When making "clean and simple" cards, every detail counts.  I added three score lines at the bottom of my card to finish it off.

Next time you finish a card or scrapbook page, consider turning your paper scraps into banners for a quick, clean card.  :)

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Polka Dot Parade DSP

Kindness MattersWSL- Retiring

Punch Pack

Friendship Blessings

Today I was blessed to go to lunch with a dear friend that I haven't seen in a loooooooong time.  It's been so long, that I cannot even remember the last time I saw her.  I knew we would have loads to chat about and would probably stay longer than most of the other lunch crew.  It only seems right that we leave our waiter/waitress a thank you note for putting up with all the giggles, tears, and drink refills.  :)  An extra tip never hurts either.  ;)

Hopefully Chandra was blessed.  I know Tammie and I were blessed just thinking of thanking someone who might not get thanked for often for her hard work. 

When I started making this card I knew I wanted it to be pink because that is Tammie's favorite color.  Lucky for me the designers at the Colour Q were in a pink mood too, because they picked Fabulous colors for me to work with.  I hope to make another card this week using these colors.  You have plenty of time to play along too!

In hindsight, I probably should have brought along a masculine card.  Soon after we sat down a male waiter came to take our drink orders and I thought, "I hope he likes pink".  LOL 

I wish I had taken a picture of what Tammie wrote inside.  It was so sweet, just like her.  Hopefully we made this young woman feel appreciated and cared for.

Here's my challenge for you!  If you are a cardmaker, make a card to thank a stranger who provides a service for you.  Could be the guy who changes your oil or the lady who helps you load groceries in your car.  If you are NOT a cardmaker, then use a store bought card, stationery, post it notes or index cards.  Just let the person know that what they are doing has made a difference in your day.

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Stamps: Kindness Matters, Affection Collection
Ink: Basic Gray, Black Staz-On, Illuminate, Pink Pirrouette
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, (retired) Melon Mambo DSP
Misc.: Labels Framelits, Black Satin Ribbon, Pink Pirroutte Ribbon, Punches

Affection Collection



Kindness Matters

Labels Framelits



Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Inkpad

Mojo 232

When the power came back on yesterday I was excited to get some time to play in our hobby room.  Yesterday's Mojo Monday sketch was the perfect way to pass some time playing. 

I even decorated the inside of this card, as it is going to someone special this week.   Take a look at the white stuff outside my window... yes, it is March 13th and it is snowing.   This California girl is still not used to Washington weather, even though it's been almost 5 years since we moved up here.   WOW time flies.  

Back to the card...

Butterflies remind me of Spring, and with the tulips, crocus, and daffodils starting to push their way up through the snow I know Spring will be here soon. 
If you would like to play along with this week's Mojo Monday Sketch, just head on over to their blog.  

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Click on my Special Offer Page to find out how you can get this kit for FREE as my March thank you!

Below are some of the products I used on the card today.  You can get the Stamp set and/or the embossing folder set for Free during Sale-A-Bration, or you can just order them anytime.   In addition to these items I used Markers, 3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, and 2011 In Color DSP pack.

Attic Boutique DSP

Kindness Matters

Aqua Painters

Textured Impressions
Designer Frames Embossing Folders

Perfectly Penned Stamp Set

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