Thursday, November 29, 2012

Merry & Bright

I can't believe I have not posted since Saturday.  This has been quite the week for me.  On Monday while my son was riding the bus home from school, someone stole his brand new I Phone that he has had for only 3 weeks.  There is video on the bus and they can see that he has it when he gets on the bus, he then goes back a couple seats to talk to someone and then returns to his seat.  In those few minutes someone takes his phone out of his backpack.  All this before the bus has even left the school. That they can see from the video.  What they can't see is who took it, not sure why.  So very frustrating..sigh.  The only way we can view the video is to file a police report.  I am going to give the school until tomorrow and if his phone is not found I will go file a report.  Wish us luck.

I have a card to share with you for the Flourishes Friday Free For All.  I used Meredith's 10 minute Creations posted on the Flourishes blog HERE for inspiration.  I love how she stamps her own backgrounds.  I can tell you that this took longer than 10 minutes, only because I have never tried this before and choosing which stamps I wanted to use and the colors of ink took me longer than it actually took me to make the card.  I will be doing this more often, love how it turned out. 


I simply stamped the holly and berries image in a Moss Green and Burgundy ink randomly on my Flourishes Classic White Cardstock.  I added a small piece of patterned paper with a little May Arts Crochet Lace trim towards the bottom of the card.  The sentiment is cut out using the new Perfectly Pierced Classic Frame Spellbinders dies set.




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The rest of the Sr. Design Team have more inspiration on their blogs as well, make sure you stop by and check it out.
Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather

30 comments:

  1. This is so beautiful I love the layout and the colours are gorgeous. Caroline xxx

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  2. Heather, this is SO pretty... and how awesome that you were inspired by my card!! You're so sweet :)

    Good luck with your son's phone... how frustrating. I hope it works out!!

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  3. So sorry for your son! Hopefully the school will work on it. I don't know how the police works in the States, but here in the Netherlands it is a hard job to report...
    Your card is great with the stamped background, love it!

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  4. Love your stamped background and all the sewing. Thanks for sharing. This looks like a good card to make for the last minute rush.

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  5. Happy TGIF girly! Your card is beautiful Heather...I like how you
    stamped the background! ~S~

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  6. What a teribble thing about your son's phone ... I do hope he gets it back!
    Your card is lovely ... I just love your stamped background it's beautiful and perfect colours!

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  7. Beautiful Heather and I like the sweet matching sentiment tag!

    I would like to know how this person will explain the new iphone to their parents! The little creep ;) The police should be able to track the phone with it's tracking device shouldn't they?

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  8. Oh my, Heather! This is stunning! I love the colors that you chose and the lace and that pretty new die, and EVERYTHING about this card! Thanks for sharing!

    Tricia

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  9. Oh man, that stinks about your son's phone! I hope they find it! I LOVE the background you created on this card, Heather!!! It is GORGEOUS! I will have to give that a try! Beautiful card, my friend!

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  10. I ADORE THIS!!!!!! Way to be inspired and way to make this your own! Fabulous card Heather!

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  11. So pretty Heather! Love the beautiful stamped background! Sorry to hear about your son's phone ~ did you have Find My iPhone turned on???

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  12. Heather I would be livid and be on the phone with the police too. Hopefully they can find who took it. Hugs....
    Your card is beautiful and a great take on Merediths card!

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  13. FABULOUS CARD Heather!!!!!!!!!! LOVE the colors you chose! AND that you made your own designer paper! :) IT'S FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! :)
    HOPE you find out something SOON--your son's iPhone! DON'T give the school too much time! I have EXPERIENCE with school systems and THEY AREN'T TO BE TRUSTED! (Sorry, that's just my opinion!)

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  14. Heather, I'm so sorry to hear about your son's iPhone… if you have "Find My iPhone" turned on, you might be able to track it remotely…it stinks all around :(

    Beautiful card - really stunning!

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  15. Heather, this looks gorgeous! I love the holly and berries as background! I hope you get to the bottom of the iphone situation too!

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  16. This is lovely - I think the colours are just fabulous. Love the sentiment label and pretty lace trim. Great card.

    Sorry to hear about the theft of the phone. I hope that you manage to get it back!

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  17. So pretty Heather... I love it!!! hugs...xoxo

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  18. Delicious Heather! I am in love with your stamped back ground! Super festive!

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  19. Oh my! That is one gorgeous stamp! Love how you stamped the background...fabulous!!! Truly a stunning card! Sorry to hear about your son's iPhone! Take care, hugs!

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  20. Love the background, Heather...and the whole card! When I saw the little thumbnail picture, I immediately thought of Meredith's pretty backgrounds she creates...she's a master at that! Love your color choices here! And, oh, that story about your son's phone makes me furious! If I remember right...he's about my oldest's age. And I know what an investment the phone was! Sure hope you get it resolved...kids talk, you know...someone has to be pretty proud of their new find...maybe he'll tell on himself to the right person who'll do the right thing! Sure hope so!

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  21. Oh..I love the new die, the background you stamped and the entire card.
    Hugs and smiles

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  22. Beautiful! Love the stamped background!

    So sorry to hear about your son's phone - it's so sad that this has happened - hope you've had some luck recovering it.. hugs.

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  23. How wonderful is this I just love the background.. So sorry to hear about you sons phone. I do hope he is able to get it back.

    Hugs~

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  24. Wowie!! this sure did turn out So Gorgeous and Elegant Miss Heather! Love it!! I think it would take me much longer than 10 minutes to end up with something as lovely as this though, lo 8-) So sorry to hear about your son's I- phone! I sure hope you guys can get it back!

    Big Hugs
    Shannon

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  25. Lovely design, Heather... the colors are great in the background!

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  26. This is SO pretty Heather! I love the color combination and how soft the background is. Very elegant!

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  27. What a beautiful card and easy stamping. Love your colors and your design is impeccable. I'm sorry about your son's phone. I hope you're able to find out who took it.

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  28. Hi Heather
    So sorry to here this about your sons I-phone I do hope you get to the bottom of this and will keep my fingers crossed that whoever stole it is made to return it,
    It is strange that they can't see who took it!!!
    I do love this card the holly stamp is beautiful I have now found a website here in the UK that stocks all of these gorgeous Flourish Stamp sets so have a few picked out to buy after the Hols..
    your detail is amazing as ever, have a lovely weekend.. good luck with the school and letting you see the video..
    Hugs Sarah x

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!