Good morning….great week ahead! I hope that you are getting your daily dose of me this morning! I have been having problems with my posts going out and being delivered to you as you are used to!

I think I know what the problem is…..ME! (I am going to call a very patient Customer Support this morning for guidance)

Here is your sketch for you to play with this week…I realize that we are all getting super busy with the holiday but I say….Stampin' will cure all stresses! 

That darn calendar is WHIPPING by…..so let's get going! One of my all time favorite words is "JOY" – I think that as I have become older I appreciate that this little word can fill your heart in so many ways….some that are obvious to others and some that are just special to you!

This is a new stamp set called Banner Blessings and I am sure that you can see the potential and versatility of it for so many of the variety of cards we make and send.

Many of you know that I do card volunteer work for Breast Cancer patients, this card I am personally sending to a very young Mom that has Breast Cancer, she has a set of twins and another older child -  her husband died suddenly of a massive heart attack last year.

She knows what "Joy" is and she has such a beautiful and postivie outlook. We all need to step back at times and allow the joy of others to enter into us! I adore this set and I am so excited that we have it!

I think that these colors together are just stunning! How can you go wrong with Black and White with a POP of color and today's color is pool party! I honestly just looked at the sketch and said – go for it!

I think that eveything is pretty straight forward for you to CASE this design but here are the quick measurements for the stamped part! (naturally just adjust it to whatever size your sentiment is that you are working with!

• The White stamped part is 2 1/2" X 1 3/4" and then matted a "smidge" larger 2 5/8" X 1 7/8"

• The DSP is 2 1/4" X 1 7/8" (left) and 2 1/4" X 1 1/8" (right)

I always like using the "green glue" to adhere the embossed part (lg Polka FUN dots) and then the rest I POPPED up with good old Stampin' Dimensionals! I did punch holes to thread the cotton ribbon thru and then did a simple Susan knot!

I was going to stop at that but then I thought it needed just a special added touch….out came the itty bitty accents punches (these are like a little black dress) – they always come to the rescue when you need something quick!

I always like pushing down the centers to give the flowers some flair and then a simple glue dot does the trick along with a pearl!

That's it…..I just love the fresh colors and the sentiment is just wonderful! I know that it will be very special to my new friend! Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers….

Tomorrow is a "not to be missed" blog posting….as  I think you might want to print it out! (hmmmmm….wonder what it is….???? – I know that you will be smiling) Enjoy the day….pace yourself….we can only do so much (trust me – I need to honor this myself!!!)

I am an email away, I adore your comments and I love helping you reach your goals. Together we can accomplish tons! Until tomorrow!

p.s. – I only have (2) spots left for my Stamp of the Month Club. I am cutting it off at midnight tonight as I want to place my final order tomorrow. Please click here to see this months kit and remember that you can substitute a stamp set or product if you already have this one.

The kit cost is $40.00 and comes complete with samples, an extra goodie from me and of course the stamp set! Please email me and put in the subject line December Stamp of the Month Kit.