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When I read Sue's 52-Card Pick-Up Challenge about Spring Cleaning and the need to de-clutter our lives, I knew I wanted to do a card with a clean and simple design. She references a quote from Oprah that talks about how de-cluttering is a process that is ever-evolving as we move closer to the self we were meant to be. She discusses the concept in the contexts of work, nature, play, others, emotions, and self.
To me, one of the keys to staying true to myself & keeping excess out of my life is to always try to live in the moment ... appreciate every single second that this life gives me and don't waste my time wishing, buying, or complaining it away. This great stamp from Catslife Press is a good mantra ... enjoy today.
The sketch is Fall to Layout #81 from the Clean & Simple Stamping Blog. Instead of circles, I used these glittery & dimensional chipboard stickers from the adorable new Making Memories Flutter line ... so springy.
What are you doing to enjoy today?
hi Steph what a cute idea with all the spring images...love it!
Posted by: Butternutsage | March 07, 2010 at 12:12 PM
How fun! CAS is perfect for this week's challenge - well done!
Posted by: Sue C | March 07, 2010 at 12:56 PM
So cute! I love those embellishments, they go perfectly with the sketch!
Posted by: Natasha | March 07, 2010 at 01:04 PM
This card reminds me of a beautiful charm bracelet. Love it! (Totally agree with your advice on living in the moment.)
Posted by: Crafting Clare | March 07, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Ohh, CAS is perfect for these stickers to showcase them in all their glory, and love the pink background instead of a white! Very nice blog here, I'll be stopping back. Your comment on my blog was super, thank you for taking the time to leave one!
Posted by: Karen B. | March 07, 2010 at 06:10 PM
How fun that you used a mix of images rather than repeating the same one.
Posted by: Susan (peebsmama) | March 08, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Both are really neat cards-love the bird cages. I need to declutter my office/computer/craft/sewing/ironing room for spring but need to wait until I get our tax papers all ready to go.
Posted by: Bev | March 08, 2010 at 07:59 AM
oh ♥WOW♥! this might just be the coolest "CAS" card i have evvvverrrrrrrrrrrr seen in my life! i think it's the pink background...and the glittery bits don't hurt at all either! :) this is AWESOME and perfect and FAB!!!
Posted by: lauren | March 08, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Love those chipboard pieces. Such a great idea! Decluttering is a great idea, too. I just seem to have trouble actually making it happen!
Posted by: Janelle | March 08, 2010 at 04:07 PM
Two thumbs up for this one, too! Fantastic!
Stephanie, I don't know if you have ever submitted to Paper Crafts magazine. If you haven't, please consider it.
You have a wonderful style!
Teri
Paper Crafts Go-to-Gal
Posted by: teri | March 08, 2010 at 09:08 PM
Wonderful card Steph!!! I love the idea of using these adorable chipboard pieces in place of the circles. Too cute!
Posted by: Sara Mac | March 11, 2010 at 09:29 AM