Saturday is my favourite day of the week because I get to stamp! I actually have spent the day going through clothes and my closet. I am now down 30lbs and so many of the clothes I own are too big. It is so challenging for me to purge...especially when I love an item of clothing. I am proud though...got it done and it feels great!!! I went shopping last night and my closet has some nice new "smaller" sized items. I cannot tell you how amazing I feel! Walking (slowly) and counting calories is all that I have been doing. I still eat ice cream, cookies, and other treats but I count everything! Next stop...50 lbs!
Speaking of ice cream and cookies; today I am playing along with CASE Study #189. I pulled out a new Avery Elle birthday themed stamp set. Love the fonts in this set and couldn't wait to ink it up. Then I die cut some balloons from Lil' Inkers out of some colour pattern paper...I loved the heart paper on Wida's card and so I was inspired to use some star paper...and I kept the paper neutral so that my balloons and sentiment would...ahem...pop!
I really liked the simple twine treatment on her card and the negative die cut space too...it was fun using some square dies and lining everything up...I don't think I have ever done that before. I am also linking up at the Simon Says Stamp "Anything Goes" Challenge. I added two star sequins to my card...just to add a little bling.
LOVE this adorable card, Lesley! Hugs congrats on your weight loss. You must feel amazing. Keep up the good work! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLesley, adorable card, but more importantly way to go on your weight loss! That is absolutely awesome. I bet you feel fabulous. I'm cheering you on! xx
ReplyDeleteSuper congrats on achieving your goals, Lesley! Such perseverance, dedication and commitment is incredibly inspiring! I can just imagine how much fun shopping was! Way to go! Your card = delightful!! I have some Lil Iinker balloons that need some attention, so this is a great reminder! Enjoy the new wardrobe, and know that we're here on the sidelines, celebrating your accomplishments!!
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Fabulous case. Love the balloons! A HUGE congrats on your weight loss too ((hugs))!! There is really no magic to it, you are doing exactly what has to be done and with spring and summer on the way, you will have great weather for your walks/hikes :) Big congratulatory ((hug)) to you!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss, it's hard, believe me, been there, done that myself, went from a hefty 185lbs. a few years ago to a healthy 145lbs. now, it was hard at the start but now, it's a way of life for me, I'm 63y/o but feel like I'm in my 40s. The feeling of accomplishment and shopping for smaller clothes, is your reward for all your efforts, keep it up!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable, I love the way you framed the sentiment and those balloons are just amazing. Thank you for sharing.
What a great take on Wida's card! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLesley this is such a fantastic CASE of Wida's card! Clothes shopping is definitely in order my friend. So proud of you, I know how hard you are working! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Lesley! Iove the clever frame - how you die cut the pattern paper - brilliant. Big congrats to you on the weight loss. It's a constant battle and I know how hard it is!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card! Such a fun and fab design!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
hugs...
Melissa
i love the optical illusion of the windows! gonna have to try that sometime
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