Hand stamped sentiments #335

Good morning!  I hope everyone is settling into the new normal, well at least for a little while hopefully. While all that is going on in the world can be scary, we have to have faith! I think that is the biggest thing that is important. God tells us over and over again to "be not afraid" His love will prevail! I am trying to enjoy this time in my stamp room, organizing, creating and even a big pile for donations.  If you know of anyone or any organization that would like some rubber, wood stamps I would love to get the address and ship them out.  Thank you! 

On to the card. I love this sketch from the Hand stamped sentiments blog however, for some reason I really struggled getting all the elements just right. Not really loving this card but the more I look at it the more it grows on me.Here is the fun sketch below.

Many times I think I get most overwhelmed by which stamp set to use. I am blessed to have a pretty big supply of fun stamps to use and my mind gets to overly stimulated on which set. Does that ever happen to you? So I went with some elements that were on my desk that I had made for another project but didn't end up using. (the boats from the lily pad lake stamp set) As you can tell from the card I was really into texture for this card, I used 3 embossing folders, subtle, high seas and basket weave. I find when my card needs just a little something an embossing folder always helps. What do you reach for?

The sentiment was so perfect for the times we are all going through right now. I am going to be sending a bunch of cards out to friends and family that I am not able to see right now.  Giving them joy, hopefully and letting them know that I am thinking about them. Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a marvelous day and send a little joy someones way. And don't forget to check out the amazing group of designers over at the hand stamped sentiments!

Tuesday is the last day to take part in the saleabration items. So do some social distancing shopping today!  Stay healthy!