I am thrilled to announce that I have been chosen as one of the newest members of the Jacksonbelle Embellishments design team. I'm so excited to have the opportunity to create with this talented group of ladies.
I am slowly recovering from my tonsillectomy, and hope I turn the corner soon. I created this card using a fun set of Basic Grey stamps called Critters & Treats together with Nutmeg papers from Cosmo Cricket. I love how the colors of the cloud paper remind me of the gorgeous sunsets we saw while visiting my Gran in Arizona.
The caterpillar & lollypop tree were stamped on DP in Dark Brown and clear embossed. I also trimmed a few leaves from the landscape paper, so they could be falling to the ground (so easy to attach with mini glue dots, a must-have in my creative process). I finished with a few adhesive pearls from my stash to add some color to my tree. Use JBE085 as your gallery keyword if you decide to join in the creative fun.
I thought this Hero Arts sentiment was perfect for my design ... the scene reminded me of how sometimes we're so busy waiting for things to happen (i.e. for the caterpillar to turn into a butterfly) that we forget to appreciate the joy and wonder that is right now ... cherish every single moment.
Make sure you check out the other creations from the other Jacksonbelle Rockstars:
Lynda Benden: Stamp Act
Lindsey Botkin: Embellished
Tobi Crawford ~ Tobi’s Place
Jill Dunn: Ink Genious
Heather Lee-Reppen: The Best in Life
Jimmi Mayo ~ Stamping & Shopping
Michelle Philippi ~ Inside My Own Private Idaho
Carly Robertson ~ Paper in Bloom
Windy Robinson ~ Card and Page
Stephanie Severin ~ Ingenious Inkling
Shemaine Smith ~ Scraptastic
Amy Tsuruta ~ Tsuruta Designs
Stef...this is so you! looks like an inspiration challenge...too cute!
sure hope your throat feels better soon *ouch*!
tickled to be working with you!!!
Posted by: DawnL | December 22, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Stef....super DARLING card...absolutely perfect-o!
I'm really looking forward to working with you...finally:)
Posted by: ~amy~ | December 22, 2009 at 07:26 AM
That is very exciting news! Congrats! Hope you are feeling much better too! Hugs!
Posted by: Travelingmama | December 22, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Congrats, Stef!
Posted by: Joy (dustypenny) | December 22, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Such a cute card Steph! Love that sentiment & have a speedy recovery:)
Posted by: WIndy Robinson | December 22, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Cute! Welcome to the team.
Posted by: Jill | December 22, 2009 at 12:16 PM
This is absolutely DARLING Steph!!! The little ant is so cute! Hope you are feeling better!!! We are so glad to have you joining our team ~ welcome!!!
Posted by: Lynda Benden | December 22, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Cute card! Welcome to the team! So excited to get to know you :)
Posted by: shemaine smith | December 22, 2009 at 03:26 PM
WOOT I made it! lol. LOVE this card, it's sooo cute, love the lil caterpillar! So glad to have you on the team! :D
Posted by: Lindsey Botkin | December 22, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Congratulations Stephanie!! So excited to hear about your DT news!! Woo hoo!!! Very fun!! So glad you're making progress in your recovery too, hopefully completely by Christmas day!! Thanks so much for the awesome Christmas card! It came today!! Love it!!
Posted by: Anne (itsapassion) | December 22, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Congratulations on your latest accomplishment and well deserved!
Posted by: Karen B. | December 22, 2009 at 09:43 PM
well dude, NO WONDER they chose ya if this was your "audition" card...it is BEYOND AWESOME!!! (& the falling leaves just totally make the most brilliant finishing touch imaginable!!!)
Posted by: laurenb | December 30, 2009 at 08:07 AM