Toy's Haven

Good morning, Friends,

Please excuse my absence for the last few days.   Life has gotten in the way, once again.   It really felt foreign being in the studio this morning and maybe that shows a bit in my card.

Over the last few days I have had the “poor me, poor me” attitude.   I feel absolutely shameful for feeling that way, but it happens to the best of us, right?

When I saw Julia’s Ways to Use It challenge this morning, it pretty much snapped me out of it.   No matter what is going on in my life, there is always someone have a tougher go.   And while I would much rather think of them than me, it does not take away the fact that we’re having a rough go, too.

So, Julia’s challenge was to make a card for someone who needs uplifting AND mail it!   I am taking that challenge a step further and mailing ALL the cards I’ve made for different people over the last two weeks.   I am horrible about making cards and letting them sit for weeks!

Friendship is so important in these times.   It reminds us that we are not alone.

Here are the deets:

Stamps:  There She Goes‘ Nature of Friendship

Colors: Very Vanilla, GP White, Regal Rose, Basic Grey Bittersweet dps

Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, Regal Rose, Tim Holtz’ teabag distressing ink

Accessories: Ribbon (From Sharon Johnson’s Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), 1/2 pearls (gold), stitching, fleur de lis, spellbinders symbology, dimensionals, sponge

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Thanks for stopping by!  I appreciate each and every one of you.   Today I will think of and pray for those in need.

Hugs,

Holly