Sketch #424~ Lilypad Lake, Sending Sunshine, Swirly Frames, Home to Roost, Stampin Up, Blue Heron Walk

I was inspired today to make this card because

my darling little daughter took me for a trail walk.  

I have trouble walking, but she is so patient 

with me and takes her time.  It was wonderful

to get out of the house.  Reminded me of my 

old self when I use to run and walk for miles on the trails.

We got to see so much wild life, turtles that just

busted out of their shells, and made a path to 

the pond.  We even saw a few swimming along.

Then we saw some resting on logs,  we saw 

a lot of red winged black birds, a few ducks,

many chipmunks and red squirrels, but the best 

part was the blue herons we spotted.  Oh gosh 

how amazingly big they are and when 

they took off the wing span was huge.  

So I wanted to make her a thank you note for 

taking me out and for getting some amazing pictures 

for me. 

I was so bummed I missed playing along last week 

with the challenge.  Life got busy and difficult.  

Any ways today I will submit this card to the 

challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Home to Roost

Stampin Up:  Swirly Frames

Stampin Up:  Lilypad Lake

Stampin Up:  Sending Sunshine  

Everything was going lovely with the card

until I stamped the sentiment on the front.  Gosh

I even made sure it was straight on my acrylic block,

but it didn't turn out straight when stamped.  sigh. 

What do you think of that big bird?  So amazing. 

There are ducks back there, but just look at that sky,

I think it would make a great Bob Ross painting. the 

way the sky is reflecting in the water.  Love it. 

So that's my story of how this card came to be.  

and how wonderful I could incorporate it into the 

sketch too.  Made my day.  

One more thing before I sign off.  You might find interesting

I always do.  See that peaceful picture above,

where wild life is abundant this is what is behind us,

It leads to the train yard next to our home.  So the wildlife

just reminds me, keep singing, bloom where you are planted 

and enjoy life, even with the loud trains.  

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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