I know you are as happy to see this sketch at Freshly Made Sketches as I was! Because it is awesome….just like Jen Mitchell who designed it! It lends itself to so many interpretations either super clean or with a bit of embellishment.
I opted for super clean and pulled out some brand new stuff from the upcoming Stampin’ Up catalog (launching Jun 2nd). First of all I used the cool dots from the stamp set called Dotty Angles. Yep….you will want this one right away!! I combined it with one of the cards from the Project Life by Stampin’ Up (PLxSU) set Everyday Adventure. These are just as cute on cards as they are on scrapbook pages. I tied on the new Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine with a Crushed Curry button to finish. Super fast, super fun and really cute (at least I hope you think so).
I was off on this wonderful field trip yesterday with my oldest son’s class. We went to downtown DC and visited both the National Gallery of Art and the Vietnam Memorial. I’m back to the stamp room today but it sure was great getting to see the kids’ impressions of those amazing places. The docent at the gallery really showed the children how to find a story in pieces of art. I could not believe how insightful they proved to be. And “the Wall” is such a powerful memorial. The magnitude of sacrifice was not lost on the kids. I teared up when my son spontaneously went up to some veterans there to thank them for their service. The gentlemen shook his hand and even took pictures with him. The group we saw had traveled from Wisconsin and I hope my son’s voice helped to provide closure for the times when they were not given due respect. It was a proud mom moment, I must say.
Ok…back to stamping! I hope to be able to see YOUR story in the art you create with stamping this week. I know the DT has lots to show you! Thanks so much for dropping in today. I’ll see you again soon!
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Stamp: Dotty Angles; Ink: Bermuda Bay; Paper: Whisper White; Accessories: Everyday Adventure PLxSU, Regals Buttons, Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine
11 Comments
I am lovin’ those dots for sure…..on my list! And what a wonderful trip with your son! I will make it there some day!
A CAS beauty, Jennifer! That stamp set is right at the top of my wish list. I love these pretty, bright colors against the white background. Fabulous!
I can’t wait to get these dots too…and your PL card is awesome! Touching story as well. I am never sure if I can visit those kind of sites or not…I get too teary!!
What an amazing card,Jennifer! Love the color and the dots!! Fabulous!!
Sounds like a great tip with your son! And how nice of him for thanking them!!
Oh, you’re making me tear up with the story of your son and his comment to the veterans. How wonderful that he appreciates their sacrifice at such as young age. Although considering who his Mom and Dad are, it’s not surprising!
Your card is fabulous! CAS with great colorsl Yum!
You should be very, very proud of him. And kudos to you in raising the kind of young man who would do such a thing.
You’re obviously bringing up some fantastic little men, Jennifer. Your sweet story was really moving. Love your card, too – it really is cute and fun and bright and modern!
Such a proud mommy moment there. You are doing such a great job with those boys. 🙂
Love this card. Love the dots and the fun PL card!
What a great little dotted element! That is really cute! 🙂 Proud momma moment for sure…tearing up a bit myself!
Fabulous card! I love the way you used the dots as one of the panels, and I was curious to see how the Project Life cards would work with card making in addition to scrapbooking. I love it!
Great card Jen! Love how you’ve incorporated Project Life cards!!! I love that stamp set…cannot wait to get that one! So fun! Your boys are so sweet! You should be so proud of them! What respectful young men! Hope we do have the change to meet in August!!!