I woke this morning to SNOW!! The weatherman warned of it's arrival and I was ready for it. Yes I am one of those crazy people that feels they must get to the grocery store before a snowstorm. I stocked up on bread, milk, toilet paper and the ingrediants to make wedding soup yesterday while there was a break in the weather. I even stopped at Michaels to purchase extra scrapbook adhesive-you know just in case I would be snowed in until March. With the schools cancelled and more snow on the way, it was clear to me that I was indeed snowed in. What's a girl to do with a snowy day----send your 18 year old son outside to shovel the walk, make yourself a cup of coffee, put in your favorite movie (Ever After with Drew Barrymore) and CREATE. I am still in the Valentine mood so I decided to make a few cards.
I used my favorite stamp set from Papertrey Ink called Everyday Buttons Bits. If you are looking for a fun stamp set this is the one for you. On the 15th of every month, they introduce several new sets. Each day up until the 15th they provide sneak peeks and I gasped with excitment to see sneak peek #2---another button bit set!!!!! I know just what I am going to spend my Christmas gift certificate on.
I took these pictures last night as the snow began to fall. I hope you can see the tiny snowflakes. They were so very beautiful. Nature's beauty is simply amazing!!!
Snow days are great--we had our third one today. It's nice to kick back and relax and do whatever.
I love snow days too!! We had ours just before Christmas, and mine was not nearly as productive and creative as yours--Your cards are really lovely!!!
Your Valentines warmed my heart. I love the new ways you've used the Button Bits set and adapted them for cards that speak of love. You really need to submit them to PTI-they love to see creations from their customers. No really-I mean it! These are cute enough to be published!!! We better get out tomorrow or somebody is going to get hurt.....I have major cabin fever!!
your valentines are adorable, and OH! Your snowflake photo is awesome! Good job on that, great shot for you!
As always Mimi, your cards are beautiful! You always know how to pair just the right papers together to make beautiful things! And I have to say I agree with Joyce - at least post them in PTI's gallery!!
And wow! Those pictures of the snowflakes are just beautiful!!
So glad to have found your blog from Elizabeth of Creative Breathings sidebar. Such lovely cards you made, and thank you for linking to those precious stamps. I never saw anything like that before...leaving a blank space for your buttons. Adorable. Browsing though your posts, I see you have a lovely family and you are super creative. I'll definitely be back for more fun!
The cards are darling! and those snow pics are wonderful, looks like it really came down. How fun.
Oh those valentine cards using the button bits are fabulous! I have those stamps & so want to use your ideas! Thanks for the vintage images also....I wanna play hookie from work tomorrow so I can play!