April 30, 2010

You and me

It's FIRDAY!  Whewww, for me this week has flown by because I've been so busy and had some exciting things happen. *wink* Later this morning the Kindergarten class is throwing a Mother's Day Tea Party and my 5 year old insisted I attend. So I've taken a few hours off my work day to participate.  But I've also got a super-scheduled weekend ahead of me with volunteer work and a huge function at the kids' school. 

Todays card is actually a mistake of sorts. *smile* I originally had another image panel on the card, but when I dropped it, it fell off and I decided I liked it better without it! Do things like that ever happen to you?

Here is the original.




It's nice too, but maybe a bit too fussy...?I don't know. You can see I moved the sentiment. I just love this sentiment! I thought it was perfect for an anniversary card for my hubster, so I'm going to put this card away and keep it until August.

So did you see the news yesterday? *squeal* I am officially a Design Team member for Practicing Creativity Designs! The uber-talented and super sweet Courtney Baker picked lil' ole' me to be on her DT.  Check out the incredibly talented team: CourtneyAlice, and Paulina.  I just know we are going to have lots of fun.
I wanted to thank all of you who showered me with sweet comments yesterday. *blush* I felt so uplifted by everyone's congratulations. I love what I do and don't need accolades, but man is it nice to be "pointed out" occasionally! *Smile* You all raked in the good karma yesterday for sure! I hope you'll stick with me on this new journey...where would I be without all of you?

Thanks for stopping by today friends! Hope your weekend is stupendous!

26 comments:

Sasya said...

I like both variants~!! :)

Sara Mac said...

Dana, congrats on all your new adventures in the land of DTs. So excited for you! I knew you'd be picked for the Practicing Creativity DT. You do amazing work! I really like both of these cards. I don't think the original is too fussy. Love the way you did the ribbon.

Laurie said...

You know I really like both of them! What a great design! Almost 2 totally different cards! I will be right with you this weekend! We are planning a huge Teachers Appreciation Spa Day and that is going to take up my weekend! Lots to do!! Still so excited for you!! Can't wait to see more!

Kara said...

I know what you mean. Often my most creative ideas are solutions to problems/mistakes!
Great cards!
Kara

Sue Ann said...

Love them both ......... and who the heck can cut around the "y" like that except for you ........ enjoy your tea ...... I am steeping right now!!!

Rhonda said...

Oh Dana, So excited for you on DT call. I have been loving your cards. I hope you have an excellent weekend.

Bonita Rose said...

Dana congrats to you! I tried out for that DT too.. congrats to you though.. U so deserve it! Hugs.. xo Love Courtney's stamps.. I hv to invest in some soon! Gonna wait to see the new releases tomorr though!

IamDerby said...

Congrats Dana!! How exciting! I love your card today, both ways, but the first one the best... I like that wide open space.

Keva said...

I love both cards, actually. The colors work super together and all of the stitching rocks! I have GOT to learnm how to sew on cards...and then get a machine and get to stitching..lol.

B said...

Love your "mistake". Heehee! But the original is lovely as well. Fun fun fun color mix!

Ayana Posadas said...

Adorable cards! They both look great!

Paulina said...

How fun! I really love the first card- I love seeing all that argyle! :)

I'm so excited to be working with you, Dana! We ARE going to have a ton of fun. Excited to see what beauties you have up your sleeves in the next few months....

Amy Kolling said...

Dana, I like both cards but I think the second one does look nice without the other panel!! Funny how that happens!? :)

Elizabeth S. said...

I actually like both cards!

Anonymous said...

Love it Dana. I like the card both ways actually! Really cute, and congrats on the DT. That is such exciting news!

Lisa Voerg said...

Congrats Dana, what great news! YOu deserve it. Your cards are so beautiful. As for the mistake...I just don't see one in either card. They are both beautiful.

Val said...

Congratulations Dana! It is well deserved. Love the card both ways.

~kelly marie~ said...

Congratulations!! I love both versions of the card!

Diane Jaquay said...

I think I like the first one better too ;) I'm so excited to see your work with PC! Hopefully one of these days I'll have some extra $$$ to buy some of Courtney's stamps, they're AWESOME!

Unknown said...

Personaly I like both cards..:)..really, the sentiment is totally cool.

Alice said...

i love both versions, too! i also love that ribbon treatment! so fun!

Courtney Baker said...

Oh I actually think I like it with, but you know me I like those layers ;).

Barbara said...

Huge congrats to you on the DT gigs!! You'll knock their socks off! I love the card--both ways, actually :)

BethieJ said...

CONGRATS again Dana! How EXCITING! I just got my stamps I ordered! Cant wait to use them! I do LOVE the card.. both versions!!!
have a GREAT weekend!

Кудрявая said...

Both cards like! and locks and key look interesting!

Jen Carter said...

I'm way behind on looking at blogs so I'm just seeing this exciting announcement! Congratulations! I know that you'll sell many sets for them through your design work...shoot, I already bought one because of you! LOL!! Congratulations!!!