True Friend

I am slightly obsessed with this layout right now.  I love using my embossing folders whenever I can, and this layout is perfect for it.  It lends itself nicely to simple statements such as this.  I have had a package of Pink Pirouette sitting around for ages, just waiting to be used, and this seemed the perfect thing for it.  I really like how it contrasts with the brilliant tones of Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive.

Stamps:  Love and Care, Elements of Style
Ink:   Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Paper:  Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White
Extras:  Vintage Wallpaper EF

Farmer's Market

This morning it was pouring rain, and 5 degrees.  It's July!  What the heck!  It was also the first Farmer's Market of the season.  I love the Farmer's Market.  Everyone is in such a good mood, you chat with a bunch of people from all over the place (a group of girls was in from Hong Kong), and you always come home with something good.  Today I came home with a dozen GIGANTIC farm eggs (which I promptly poached and ate one of with some fresh tomato and sourdough... mmm...).

I also came home inspired to make more cards!  I met a bunch of lovely people today that expressed an interest in making cards, but that they didn't really know where to start.  So with them as inspiration, I am posting this card which really couldn't be simpler to make.  One set of stamps, 2 pieces of paper, and voila!  Background stamping is one of my favourite techniques.  It really shows what you can do with a limited amount of products.  The vibrant colours of this card are perfect for summer afternoons.