In the moment from Stampin Up

 Good day everyone, 

It’s a new year filled with hope and positivity and I intend to focus on that and not things I cannot change. Thankfully, my hobby allows me to lose myself in the now to create and spread that creativity to those around me.  Even when we don’t always get to see each other, swaps and Facebook chats certainly make my days brighter.  

The theme of todays card is about doing what makes you happy, maybe even a bit of self care or self indulgence if you will.  We are always busy looking after everyone else, whether it’s a spouse, children, parents, fur babies that we don’t spoil ourselves like we should.  So take some time to reflect, stare off into the stars and think happy thoughts or even no thoughts, and do something for you.  

The new stamp set, “In the Moment”, has images and sentiments that are perfect for that! The image I chose for todays card feels peaceful to me, I have paired that with some rich and dark tones.  Take a look and see my sketch




Materials used:

Cardstock-Early Espresso cardbase and small square; Rich Razzleberry rectangle layer; Basic White for insert and small square layer; Blackberry Beauty dsp. 

Dies-stitched shapes framelits; stitched so sweetly dies.

Ink-memento; Early Espresso 

Stamps-In the Moment; Sweet Ice Cream.

Blends-ivory; Blackberry Bliss; Crumb Cake; Gray Granite, Daffodil Delight. 

Embellishments-Wonderful Gems

If you would like to learn more about Stampin Up products, don’t already have a demonstrator and live in Canada, send me a message and I would love to chat. 

Thanks for stopping by and stay safe

Mary Louise 

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