Sketch #467~Stampin Up: Borders to backgrounds, MFT, Our Story

 I told myself don't write blogs later 

in the evening, the spelling/grammar is way worse,

but look at me here at 8:30 in the evening trying to 

get it together.  Sigh.  I just am easily distracted 

so I put things off and then before I know it 

I'm yawning like a lion and jumbling my words. 

You lucky readers get to experience my words 

   The family knows if I'm tired,

I get either giggly or my words make no since

and I just slur my speech.   It's like my brain has 

said goodnight already. 

This card I made with my kiddos in mind. 

I shall share a quick story.  I was and absolute

poor reader growing up.  I had a tutor from K-6th

grade, and finally in the sixth grade I was able to 

read high school level and comprehend what I was reading.

Well I think I've lost some of that the older 

I've gotten, perhaps it is what people are saying

is covid brain fog, but I have a hard time reading

and studying now.  Even my Bible studies are harder.

But nevertheless I still love books and reading.  Being

that I struggled as a child, I knew that when I had 

kids it was very important that I start reading to them young.  

I was reading to my pregnant tummy with our first

child, and then when the second came along I was 

reading all the time.  To this day both of our 

children are very accomplished in reading/writing

and love words.  It amazes me.  They have actually

both thanked me for this.  It blesses my heart so much

to know they appreciate reading. 

I'm going to submit this card to the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Borders to Backgrounds

MFT: Our Story

I used linen paper from stampin up for the first time.

I had no idea what I was doing.  so I spritzed it with 

some glitter alcohol, then stamped it.  It gave it 

a sort of water color wall paper look.   The little 

book shelves represent the butterflies in the sketch.

I always surprise myself with the colors I chose. 

Apparently purple was the choice of the day.  

This is a picture of my birthday cake.

It's a turtle cake, chocolate, caramel, nuts,

in yummy layers.  It's intensely sweet,

I love it.  

I have noticed people use glass cylinders to

decorate, so I decided to give it a try.  UGH.. 

First mine is not on a pedestal, second, I have

no design on decorating.  But thought I'd try. 

I'm going to have to check out pinterest for some

helpful hints on making this look good.  Maybe some

ribbon and a nice big bow.  Ohh I do have pink ribbon

maybe I'll add that. or maybe I will use that linen 

paper since it has an adhesive back to put around it. 

Stay tuned for updates on that. 

Maybe I will just fill it with water and add a fish.  haha

Here's a picture of my little buddy.  I'll probably be posting

a lot more of him.  I'm so upset over what is happening

I cry myself to sleep almost every night, which is 

 not helpful to my eyes right now.  I just can't believe 

this is real, and so aggressively taking over.  

He is such a happy puppy.  (dog)  I know he's no puppy

he just has always acted like one.  He is under my feet at the table

as I type this.  Bless his heart. I would share more pictures

of what is happening to his head but it's not for the 

faint of heart.  It's quite frightening to see. 

Thank you for your continued prayers and

encouragement as I recover from covid.  

And also,  for my dog, HP.

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

pjs.projects

I've also added a new tab to the bar at the top of my blog.  

I'll be trying to sell a few of my older stamp sets.

So keep checking back to see if there is something 

there you might like.

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ