It's Monday again, friends. How do you feel about that? I'm on the fence. On the one hand, it's my favorite month -- temps are getting cooler, fall is on it's way -- and we're edging ever closer to my birthday, which is Friday. Yay! On the other hand, why I am I excited about having another birthday/turning older? (Answer: it does beat the alternative...)
Other things on my mind: Carter and I leave on Saturday for another two-week stint at the EuroPeds Pediatric Intensive Physical Therapy clinic in Pontiac, Michigan. We always enjoy our weird little vacations there, and have lots of traditions we've created and haunts we frequent when we're in that part of the world. Plus, Carter always makes incredible gains in his gross-motor skills while we are there. All great things. But in the meantime: I've got a ton of work to do to get organized, packed, etc. And y'all know I'm a tiny bit lazy...
Once we get there (after an 18 hour drive that we'll break up over a couple of days), all will be well. And for now, I'm going to quit dreading and pretend that I like packing, etc. Wish me luck!
But enough about me. Let's distract ourselves with a little stamping therapy, shall we? Here's my sample for this week's Mojo Monday Challenge:
Fun stuff, right? Taylored Expressions (one of my favorite stamp/paper craft companies) has just started a new weekly challenge and challenge blog, the Share Joy Challenge. I have a ton of wonderful TE product that I received when I used to design for them, but never got around to using. Darnell has a new NBUS (Never Before Used Schtuff) Challenge, so this created the perfect storm for a three-fer:
I've been wanting to use the cute-cute SADDLE UP stamp and coordinating die set for a long time, now. This seemed like the perfect opportunity. I was inspired by the color scheme of the Share Joy Inspiration photo. I would totally wear these boots, wouldn't you?
I created a trendy little watercolored background for the boots and then adhered my images on top of it with Jody Boosters. Want to see the sentiment? It's on the tag, which the recipient can pull up and then put back when she's done looking at it. (Tag created using TE''s TAG STACKLETS ONE die set.)
Well, cowpokes, I have miles to go before I sleep, so I'd best head yonder.
Now, however, you should giddy-up over to the Mojo Monday blog for all the cotton-pickin' details re: how you can play along in this week's challenge. Then, you must high-tail it to these gifted gauchos' blogs for even more inspiration:
Such a fun card!! Love the bright colours and the cowboy boots are just adorable!
Posted by: Marisa | September 14, 2015 at 05:37 PM
So fun! Love the unexpected bold, bright color scheme with the cowboy boots image.
Posted by: Lori | September 14, 2015 at 09:29 PM
Yeehaw! This is such a fun, happy card and I'm lovin' those boots! Sending early happy birthday wishes along with wishes and prayers for safe travels for you and Carter!
Posted by: Wanda Cullen | September 14, 2015 at 11:12 PM
Those boots are just too cool, Carole! Happy early birthday and happy packing! :)
Posted by: Julee | September 15, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Fabulous Carole! I love how you worked in all three challenges and I adore the way you tucked the sentiment tag in behind the boots! So fun!
Posted by: Jen Shults | September 16, 2015 at 11:03 PM
Oh my gosh!!! I love those colors, the ribbon is just so gorgeous!! and you managed to match your inks and paper perfectly. ''These Boots were made for walking, and that's just what I'll do.....'' This song by Nancy Sinatra just popped into my head, LOL!!
Thank you for sharing this fun, bright and happy card.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.
Posted by: Maria Rodriguez | September 17, 2015 at 11:21 AM
Happy Belated Birthday, Carole! I hope your trip with Carter was productive and that you enjoyed yourselves in your down time. Your cowgirl sassy boots card is just adorable and so much fun! Thank you for playing in my NBUS Challenge #5 ~ so long ago! I’m sorry that my nursing duties have delayed me in coming by to thank you.
Thank you, too, for following me! I see you don't have a follow button, but I have happily subscribed! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell
Posted by: Darnell | October 15, 2015 at 12:03 PM