Joy of the Lord

This one is using the week 4 Viva La Verve sketch. I am too late for the challenge but I wanted to make a card using the sketch anyway. I stamped the image on acetate and then overlaid it on a cuttllebug embossed butterfly.

Sorry for the bad photo. I really should invest in one of those mini photo studios.

(Edited to replace photo)

Recipe
Stamps: Serenity - Verve
Paper: Pixie Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Always DP - SU; Sweet Blush - PTI
Ink: Stazon Black
Accesories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Die, Nestabilities, Ribbon, Piercing Tool, and Acetate

Interesting NIH study about pets as companions

I found an interesting article about human and animal bonding. The article states that having a pet can be good for your health. Studies have shown that pets can reduce blood pressure, provide calmness, and offer social support. If you would like to read the article you can get it here.

For those of you who are missing the eye-candy, I will be posting a new card later this evening.

I got a blog award!

I am so surprised and very humbled! One of my SCS Blogger 10 Group sisters Abi gave me this award. Please check out Abi's blog here and my other Blogger Sisters on my sidebar.

The rules for keeping this award are to list 5 things I like and pass it on to 5 other spectacular bloggers.

Here are the 5 things I like (rather love):
1. My little niece Sweepie
2. My cat April Kitty
3. My other family members
4. Making cards
5. Swing Dancing

Here are the 5 Blogs I nominate:
1. Ann
2. Jenny
3. Teresa
4. Kerry
5. Jackie

Blog candy sighting!

Lorraine has some wonderful blog candy she is giving away. You should pop on over and post a comment to for a chance to win. Also while you are there, take a look at her many beautiful creations!

A Note of Thanks

This is a combination of SCS CC202 and SC212.

Recipe:
Stamps: Thank You Kindly - SU
Paper: Regal Rose, Bravo Burgundy, Old Olive, Whisper White, Urban Garden & Sweet Always DP - SU
Ink: Regal Rose
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Nestabilities, Paper Flowers, Button