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Thursday, 7 March 2013

Already Thursday!

 It has been a gorgeous day here in B.C. and I hope each one of you have had a wonderful day as well. Sometimes I find it is easy to take the little things in life for granted as I find myself rushing around in the busyness of life.  I would like to encourage you to take a moment to breathe... think about something, or someone who made a difference in your life this week, and celebrate that event or person just for a moment.

  It is easy to take our lives for granted, and yet it can be so uplifting to pause for short moments and celebrate.  This week I was able to visit a close friend I hadn't seen in a long time.  We gabbed, we shopped, we had a cup of tea together. It was a celebration. I also got to spend quality time with my 6 year old granddaughter Madilyn.  We played dolls, she read me stories and we watched a funny movie together.  Then yesterday I received a parcel in the mail from my sister who lives in Ontario Canada, and she had knit me this beautiful brown cowl for no special occasion!!!  So I wanted you all to see how beautiful it is. What a sweet sister I have, her name is Lori. So this is a picture of me wearing the cowl.



 When I take a moment to reflect on all of the positive people and happenings in my life, I know that I am very blessed. When I started blogging, just 6 short weeks ago, I opened the door to meeting so many more wonderful people than I could ever have imagined.  I am so grateful to each and every person who comes to my blog.  I hope you might find a touch of inspiration, and maybe something that makes you smile..

My card today is a Celebration/Birthday card, I started by using the sketch from unscriptedsketches: 200th sketch and the color scheme from simplylessismoore If you have been following my blog, you will know that I am a button-a-holic!  And I just love how these buttons work so perfectly on this card.



 I embossed the beige and light pink then added the smaller dark squares on top which are made of a linen type paper.  The buttons are attatched with embroidery thread and the word is stamped on with Tim Holtz walnut distress ink.  I added one pink pearl for a touch of pizazz.
 I love the way this card turned out!  I will be entering this card in the following challenges:
simply less is moore: white brown and pink

 unscriptedsketches: 200th sketch

paperplaytime: anything goes

 thatcraftplaceblog:anything goes

 conniecancrop: Happy Birthday

 Thank you ever so much for stopping by today.  If you have enjoyed yourself, please consider becoming a follower.  I would love for you to leave a comment.  Your words make my heart soar!!
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12 comments:

  1. Maarit at Violets Corner8 March 2013 at 05:16

    Gorgeous card Cathryn! The cowl is fabulous.

    Love
    Maarit

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  2. Loll8 March 2013 at 08:48

    Hi Cathryn. Love your button card - so adorable!! And how lovely to receive a hand-made gift from your sister - very special.

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  3. Margaret Peppers8 March 2013 at 10:59

    Cute card. Glad you got to spend time with your granddaughter. Great post!

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  4. Geri8 March 2013 at 13:41

    Loving the pink & brown tones on your card! Great idea to use the contrasting threads on the buttons - looks awesome. The polka dot embossing folder is the perfect backdrop for your card. Well done. Thanks for choosing to play along with our sketch this week at Unscripted Sketches :)

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  5. Geri8 March 2013 at 13:42

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    1. Geri8 March 2013 at 13:44

      ...sorry, big spelling mistake that I needed to change :)

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  6. Geri8 March 2013 at 13:44

    Oooops...forgot to say that I LOVE the cowl that your sister knit for you! The pattern looks amazing! Lucky you :)

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  7. Chrissie8 March 2013 at 15:15

    Love those buttons!
    Pretty card Cathryn!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  8. Sharon8 March 2013 at 18:03

    Wonderful card!! Love all of the buttons!! The cowl is very pretty. Thank you so very much for playing with us at Paper Playtime!!!! :)

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  9. Geri8 March 2013 at 21:25

    Hi Cathryn...just got your lovely e-mail. Thanks for all the sweet compliments :)

    I couldn't find your e-mail address within your blog and would love to reply to your questions, so if you wouldn't mind e-mailing your address to me that would be great!

    My e-mail is ggreener@mymts.net. We are off to Winnipeg tomorrow morning so I will try to reply either Sunday evening or at the latest Monday.

    Looking forward to getting to know a fellow Canadian crafter :)

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  10. Connie Can Crop8 March 2013 at 23:53

    Cathryn I have had quite a week and can I just start by saying your words we really hit home for me. Thank you! And thanks for entering my challenge. I love your card. Buttons are one of my favs!! Scrappy hugs and new follower too, Connie
    http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

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  11. Darnell9 March 2013 at 14:57

    Your card is "cute as a button," Cathryn! (Sorry, I couldn't resist!) That cowl from your sweet sister is sensational!!

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