So, my first shot at something somewhat original. I was "inspired" to create this page by a Starbucks Frappuccino ad I saw in this month's Cosmo (and I may have been inspired because I am making my students do an inspiration page too and they didn't "get" it so I had to make a sample, HA!) It is going to be the beginning page of Chris and I's anniversary scrapbook.

I am still not fantastic at photographing my work (I blame my camera for that!) but here is tonight's creation. I cut the scalloped heart from the Sweethearts cartridge at 9" and the accompanying shadow at the same height.The "4" and "years" came from the Blackletter cartridge at 3" and 2" respectively and added a black shadow.

I tried a new product today after spending two hours at Archiver's (oops!) this afternoon, Tattered Angels Screen Prints which you can use with their Glimmer Mist. I bought and used both the classic accents with Black Magic glimmer mist. Stamping is something completely new to me so I am not exactly sure what is "right" but I thought this looked pretty good and achieved the effect that I wanted, vintage-y (that's a word, right?) I also used Gypsy Style 2 stamps from Stampology inside and around the heart. I finished it up by hand drawing some doodles and glue-dotting the ribbon/key accent.

Natalie and Joel tied the knot finally after a year and half of planning. Everything was fantastic, she looked beautiful, Joel looked handsome, the food was tasty, their families were exciting and fun...everything just went great!

Here is Natalie with the card I made her...not to brag but I got the "Good Shower Attendee" award for my attention to detail with the handmade card and coordinating gift bag. Haha :)
I really forgot that Joel is obsessive complusive about hand-washing so this gift was actually quite perfect. I went over to their house yesterday and they had already refilled the thing twice. I am glad that we were able to get them something that was practical and they enjo using.