"Owl" Always Love You

Hubby and I went out of town last weekend and had an awesome time. It seems like forever since we had the opportunity to get away...just the two of us. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids, but sometimes we just need to get recharged. Our "parenting" cups were empty (as well as the other cup, too ;>), and we just needed to be alone. Besides, it was "us" before it was "them", right?

Well, I just had to get to the scrapbook store and look around. I've been feeling a huge lack of stamping/scrapping motivation for a long, long time, so it felt good to just browse, get some ideas, and touch and feel some new products.

I came across this adorable scrapbook page, and like the ding-dong I really can be, I took a picture of it with my phone. I thought, "I could totally turn this into a really cute card." So I did.

Here it is:

I so So SO love this little owl. I debated if I should get him from the Stampin' Up! catalog, but I'm glad I did. He was a good investment. :>



This picture really shows the shimmer on the letters. I saw an idea where you take an empty misting bottle, fill it up with rubbing alcohol, and add some shimmer paint. Shake it up well (each time because it settles between uses) and mist it over your paper. It adds so much. It's not too bold like glitter can get, just subtle.

I was also in My Digital Studio and wondered if I could create the same card using the software. Here is the digital image. Turned out pretty cute, too. What do you think? I just couldn't add the "shimmer" though.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed the card today.

TTFN,
Debi

All products used were Stampin' Up!