Life gets in the way.....

I hate when life gets in the way of stamping!  *sigh*  It's been a crazy 3 or 4 weeks in my world.  I originally took a little break from blogging to work on some special projects for Michaels stores.  I can't tell you about them yet, but I can tell you that you are in for a real treat this fall!  Michaels has some serious fun planned for September....stay tuned!  Then I got involved in a project at the Preschool at which I serve on the Board of Directors (we published our first-ever yearbook - with all those adorable little faces how could it be anything but cute!?!)  Mixed in that time period, my Mom had hip replacement surgery and now I'm caught up in finishing end of year gifts for my boys' teachers.  *PHEW*

Anyway, today I have a sympathy card to share with you.  I've had this tree stamp for quite awhile, but I don't think it's ever seen ink!  (Unfortunately, I think I have many stamps that remain "ink-less" - I'll have to work on that this summer!)  I had seen some cards on Pinterest that inspired me to make this card.  I enjoyed playing with the Distress Inks and seeing the colors blend together.  I'll be making more cards like this.

Well friends, I better get going.  I need to get busy on those teachers' gifts - the last day of school is Friday! Hope all is well in your corner of the world.


Take time to get inky today!

recipe: Hero Arts Slanted Tree, Everyday Sayings; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black Ink; Distress Inks Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky, Wild Honey, Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint