Good Morning and I want to give a HUGE shout out to all of the Mom's out there….Happy Mothers Day! I hope that you have a wonderful day doing whatever makes you happy and give yourself a big WOOT-WOOT for having one of the hardest but most rewarding jobs…being a Mom! I would not trade it for the world for anything!

Here you go…here is a "stepped up version" and the fun thing about this card is the main difference is "POP"…the way that had the sentiment POP!

Please read and feel free to click on the image to make it bigger so it is easier to read. I made my own "springs" to POP up the sentiment…it was super easy and fun, just  strips of paper scored at 1/2" and then adhered with glue dots.

Both cards are fun but I really like the way the sentiment POPS on todays card. I also reversed the colors of the card stock and today I heat embossed the sentiment with white – this ALWAYS makes it fun! I also lightly sponged the edges to soften the stark white on the layering circle.

Ready for the fun side view of the sentiment! It is super fun in person and I hope that you give it a try as the effect is fabulous – all you do is make equal scored lines…fold them up like an accordion…add some glue dots…and SUPER POP….right off of the base, no stampin' dimensionals today!

This really is fun and super easy as you are the one that decides how many folds to make it to get the desired effect that you are going for! The other great thing about this is that when you put it int he envelope, it is super flat.

I also decided to make the envelope today in soft suede, I figured – why not??? We have a white gel pen that I can write the address on…again, have fun switching up things and try to break out of the norm that we sometimes get into!

I did hear from Will (my oldest peep) and he did complete his part of the run! He ran at 3 different times….4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and then 2 a.m. – When I asked him if it was fun, he said "Of course but it was a bit chilly in the night"….the sense of adventure he has!

The sentiment for the inside, still from the Bravo stamp set is PERFECT for him! I think that these 3 words summed it up….way to go! Remember, having sentiment stamp sets as a quick "go to" is key in making cards in a jif! When in doubt – go for the sentiment stamp sets….you can always jazz them up with paper!

That's it! A fun card that I know will make Will smile when he receives it this week along with some brownies! As healthy and fit as he is, he still adores his Mom's brownies and I am sure it will bring a smile to his face!

Enjoy your day…do everything and nothing all at the same time! We have out of town guests from the UK staying with us and we are going to take a drive thru the beautiful Virginia countryside…stopping at some local vineyards…and then going to the barn to show them Stanley (Hannah's horse that is in Virginia)….a perfect day!

Thanks for popping in and I hope that this 2 day post has encouraged you to make a different shaped card and to make your own set of "springs" to POP an image off the card base!