Wednesday, July 11, 2012

FMS #43: Moving Forward

I think the title of today's post perfectly sums up my life this summer: moving forward! I feel like we are constantly on the go, with fun summer activities, swimming lessons, gymnastics, soccer, family trips and I'm training for a half marathon. Whew! It's a busy time in our house, and not much stamping has been getting done. I'm so glad that I have these sketches to look forward to each week - they give me a reason to dust off my stamps and do something just for me.

I love this week's sketch from Tui - a perfect way to show off some of your favorite designer papers. Stop by the Freshly Made Sketches blog for some more fantastic inspiration from the other design team member.
As I mentioned, I used the set Moving Forward for today's card. This is such an adorable set and it is this year's Ronald McDonald House Charities set - when you purchase it, SU! will donate $3 to RMHC.
Do you see those little mini brads in the centers of the tires? So cute! :) Thanks for stopping by today - I'm off and running again. 'Bye for now!

Stamps
: Moving Forward
Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point, International Bizarre, Polka Dot Parade
Ink: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Big Shot, Chevron embossing folder, mini silver brads, Daffodil Delight stitched grosgrain ribbon

11 comments:

Linda Callahan said...

This is adorable! I have this set on order - I am waiting waiting waiting for it! And hooray for you and you half marathon - that is wonderful!

Linda Suarez said...

Hi Jen! Awesome card! The bicycle is adorable and those brads are the perfect touch! And I love that chevron embossed background!!

Shauna Cundick said...

Jen, I love this card! I'm a huge fan of this set and I just love the color combo and layout you've used.

Linda Beeson said...

I am in love with that little bike and I so love that you stamped it in that blue.

Cindy Hall said...

I love the great summer colors, and that bicycle with the basket of flowers and the mini brads is perfect!

Jen Mitchell said...

What a fun card! You sound like one busy girl! Good luck with the half marathon - what a fabulous accomplishment!

Teresa Zuehls said...

Lovely,lovely card! The bike with the sweet flowers and sentiment go so well together. TFS

Tui Nathan said...

What a super card Jen ....love the mix of chevrons and polka dots - and the blue and yellow is such a super combination and that bicycle is the perfect image ... just gives you that lovely summer feeling of biking in the sunshine!!! Love this ...

Ann Schach said...

Absoultely adorable, Jen! I love the cheery colors and texture. You have convinced me that I need this set!

Jen Brum said...

This card is so cute! I love the colours and I do love those brads! Love the embossed background! Our summer has been crazy too but next week marks the start to non-chaos! Yeah!

Mona Pendleton said...

Super cute card! Love the chevron pattern and the tiny brads in the wheels! Thanks for the inspiration!