1st Annual 2 Sketches 4 You Ultimate Card Showdown

Today is turning out to be a great day--OK, my son didn't take a nap, but I'm still feeling great! I just realized that this is my 50th blog post! That's a mini-milestone for sure. Also, I sold my first card from my Etsy shop--a moment I have been waiting for, sadly, for too long. I sold one of my teacher appreciation cards.

I am also very pleased because I finally found time last night to complete my card submission for the 1st Annual 2 Sketches 4 You Ultimate Card Showdown. Is that a great name for a contest or what? I love the idea of a bunch of crafty ladies, scissors in one hand and tape in the other, getting ready for the ultimate showdown.

I love the 2S4U blog and Laura and Kazan's card sketches are always amazing! They really put their hearts into it and it shows. I always feel that I get such wonderful and warm encouragement from all the ladies involved with that blog whenever I submit a card for a challenge. That's what keeps me coming back again and again.

Some of the supplies I used on this card are my very favorites; Papertrey Ink's Vintage Cream Cardstock and ribbon; The patterned paper is from Basicgrey's Wisteria Collection; The flower stamp is an acrylic stamp by Amy Butler for K & Company; and the sentiment is one of my favorites from Papertrey Ink's "Out on a Limb" sentiment set. I also used two of my favorite punches from Martha Stewart; Scalloped Lace and the Butterfly.

I hope you enjoy,

Tina