Here's a combo of Robin's "Memories" challenge and Jeanne's "New Year, New Toys" challenge.
For Robin's challenge I have two memories combined. I just couldn't choose. I have a three year old and a four year old. Frankly, every day is magical at my house. One of my favorite memories of 2017 was the quick trip we took to Toronto and Niagara Falls in May. We went to the Toronto Aquarium and my little Raleigh was just amazed at all the fish ("Look at that fish, Mummy" "Oh, look at that little guy"). So I chose this little fish in a bowl. But another great memory was picking blueberries from the bushes in our yard. They were a wedding gift from my aunt and I just think it is so special picking the berries off of them with my boys. We got so many blueberries this year, we were out there every day picking them like crazy and that is all my kids wanted to do every morning. Fortunately, I had some blue polka dot DP to represent my blueberry summer.
Jeanne challenged us to use new stamps, dies, and stencils today. I used my new tag dies by Umbrella Crafts that I ordered from scrapbook.com. I realized recently that I just needed to buy some tag dies, so I did. I realize this stamp set is old, but I just bought it on Ebay last year and haven't used it until now. So I consider it new--and I've got a LOT more "new" stamps hanging around (don't we all).
Thanks, ladies, for two wonderful challenges. I had a great time playing with my new toys while reflecting on a wonderful year!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83153
Sat, Jan 13, 2018 @ 3:13 AM
What a fab way to use that little image and capture fond memories. Darling card!!!!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: July 19, 2010 Location: Conway, MA Posts: 7513
Sat, Jan 13, 2018 @ 5:09 PM
Jen, this card is super adorable! I especially love the memories you shared and which inspired you to create this gem. Love how the polka dot paper so wonderfully matches your blueberry memory! So very sweet!
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Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Mon, Jan 15, 2018 @ 10:28 AM
I loved your card even before I read your very touching stories about how this card was inspired. I really struggle to use small images on a card and you have showcased that perfectly here so this is going right into my favs! ~Karen.