Today was a good day. In the normal scheme of life, I should be sad that I was sent home from my job because there was not much work. Instead, today I celebrated that it was warm enough to go for a walk with a long standing friend. I celebrated with my oldest son the euphoria that freedom brings as he ran off the bus after a long day of school. I celebrated knowing that our district still has the funds to employee a wonderful speech therapist so she could to help my youngest son. Today, I celebrated the return of work for my husband. Yes, today I celebrated. Today was a good day.
This clean and simple card (with a lot of decorative trim!) was created with the current Embellish Magazine's Color Trend's Challenge in mind.
Do share, what are you unexpectedly celebrating today?
Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Very Vanilla) SU
Patterned Paper: Webster's Pages
Stamps: (Mega Mixed Messages) PTI
Ink: (Peeled Paint Distress) Ranger, (Summer Sun Pigment) SU
Embellishments: (Ribbon, Trim, Twine) May Arts, (Thread)
Tools: (Metal Die) Wplus9, (Circle Punch) Creative Memories
Gorgeous!! I am glad that it was a good day!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is just lovely, Karen. I am glad you found reasons to celebrate today. From my perspective, sometimes they are not obvious reasons, but I have come to know that each day does have something to offer.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found reasons to celebrate today...some days it can be too hard! ;)
ReplyDeleteA really lovely creation Karen!
Beautiful design! Love the label! Thanks for joining the Decorative Trim Color Trends Challenge!!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a good attitude toward life :) it's infectious! I celebrate with you, spring is finally here :) I see my tulips sprouting forth :) LOVE LOVE the green on your card :) yay!
ReplyDeleteGreat CAS card Karen, love the green and the design on the paper. I'd be happy too if I got sent home from work early.
ReplyDeleteLovely design...I am with you on celebration the extra help our children can receive at school. Collin is going to a reading specialist and we've been working with his pediatrician to for some extra help. More than anything I want him to be confident in his abilities. So happy to hear your husband is back to work and hope the hours at your job pick up soon. Sounds wonderful to have a long walk with a good friend! Many treasures to celebrate Karen.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Karen! Seriously love that paper and the label is just lovely above that trim!
ReplyDeleteYah! That is great news Karen! So happy to hear that. ;)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, as always. Love that patterned paper.
so happy that it was a great day for you. it makes this simple, yet beautiful card that much more special. this is gorgeous, Karen!
ReplyDeleteWe are totally on the same page today. Sorry that work is slow but glad that you were able to enjoy the time with an old friend. Sometimes those unexpected get togethers are the best of all. Glad to hear hubby is back to work too! Whoop whoop!
ReplyDeleteI have a stressful issue that's been hanging over my head for almost a month now (with no end in sight as it involves lawyers). Today, however, I had 3 lovely moments.
1. I woke to find I'd won a prize on the Moxie Fab web site.
2. A lady bought 19 cards from me.
3. Best of all: I ran in to a client from the animal hospital today who I hadn't seen since she'd been in a few years ago to have her elderly dog put to sleep. She said, "I never told you then but you were so kind to me on that awful day and I've never forgotten it. Thank you so much for that."
That really helped shift the dark cloud that's been dominating my mind.
Here's to another good day tomorrow!
This is really beautiful, Karen! I love how you incorporated all the greens!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear all your good news. It makes my bad news weekend and my non-news week happier! :)
oh, what wonderful news for your husband! darling card, as always:) here's to good days:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card, and look at all these precious comments. What am I celebrating today? I just bought an airplane ticket to go visit my grandpa. Oh and I got a shout out on All Things Unity, so always fun when a card get recognition.
ReplyDeleteAwesome day and awesome card!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card and your comments made me smile! Loving that gorgeous paper and the ruffled trim, and the stitching is subtle but beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo inspired by your positive outlook on your day! That's wonderful news about your husband returning to work, and I hope things start to look up for you at work, too.
What am I celebrating today? Tonight my daughter read a book to me at bedtime, instead of me reading to her, and I was overflowing with pride at how much progress she has made in a few months. One of those wonderful mommy moments that washes away all of the everyday frustrations. Thanks for the reminder that every day offers reasons to celebrate.
Sorry, that you were sent home from work early, but SO many other wonderful bright spots overshadow the lows! Love your card beautiful job with the challenge!
ReplyDeleteQuoting myself:
ReplyDelete*gasp* This is so beautiful!
I love that paper and your trim... just gorgeous combo!
Gorgeous card Karen.. I love this! Very very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteTFS Karen
Karen, I am totally drooling over this gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that you found so many happy ways to celebrate today.
Sounds like you have a ton to celebrate Karen...including your very awesome card...it's wonderful...
ReplyDeleteKaren--I love visiting your blog not only for your stunning cards, but for your wonderful anecdotes, insights and perspectives on everyday life!
ReplyDeleteEvery night at dinner we each go around the table and share a really good thing that happened that day and a not so good thing--it's great family sharing time taht I pray continues into their teen years! Also, every night before bed, I ask my son (as part of his prayers) to identify 3 things he is thankful for; it's a great way to refocus on the positive!
Thanks for sharing your positive perspective today!
So beautiful!! This green theme is just so pleasing to the eyes! I love what you celebrated, too! Indeed, it's a good day...and every day of our lives.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and serene card! I love what you did with the ribbon and twine. Your post is awesome--it puts a smile on my face! I am happy to have the sun shining, a warm enough day that my kids and I can go to the park, and (hopefully) some time in the craft room.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. Sort of a vintage feel. Let's see, I am celebrating today that all the snow in my yard has melted and I will be able to start spring cleaning this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Karen!
ReplyDeleteI love that you could find the joy in your day- and your card is beautiful! I'm celebrating the fact that I am HAPPY! I know it sounds silly, but it was a tough week filled with sadness- so good to feel good!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to hear about happy things. I'm glad you celebrated the "mundane" today Karen. This card rocks!
ReplyDeleteCelebrate! This is another wonderful card for the color challenge.
ReplyDeleteThose all sound like amazing reasons to celebrate! What a wonderful day indeed! Beautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully well done! Love this card! The patterned paper added a lot of texture to your design! Thanks for playing along with us!
ReplyDeleteSo glad today was a day full of so many things to celebrate, Karen!! Way to focus on all of the blessings in life! This card is an absolute BEAUTY! LOVE that patterned paper, the layered ribbon/trim/twine, and the sentiment panel!
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