Ending the week with Day of Gratitude

One of my friends (Thanks, S) posted a quote on her Facebook page last week:

“What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday?”

It’s been popping in and out of my mind ever since, so I thought a gratitude card would be a good ending to the week.

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All Stampin’ Up!: Day of Gratitude stamp set; Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, So Saffron inks;
Not Quite Navy Cardstock; Well Worn DSP; Decorative Label and XL Oval Punches;
White Bakers’ Twine; Wood Sheets

I received the Day of Gratitude stamp set last October at the Stampin’ Up! regional conference in Portland, OR. I used it quite a lot, then it got put on the bottom rack of stamps as I started designing holiday cards. When we moved this summer, it was, as always, kind of like Christmas when I started unpacking my craft room. I tend to forget about stamp sets then I’m reminded how much I like them when I see them again. I’m like a three-year-old that way!

I really like the way our classic inks look on the wood sheets. The sheets can be used in the Big Shot but here I just cut them with my paper trimmer. I wanted Early Espresso twine, so I pressed white baker’s twine into the Early Espresso ink pad and let it dry for a few minutes (while I picked up hooligans from the bus). Combining the two punches gives a nice layered focal point without much effort, and I’m all about that!

Now I’m off to the pumpkin patch/corn maze with my kindergarten blessing…and those of 21 other parents. Enjoy your weekend (if that’s what you choose to do)!

About Megan

My various hats: mom to three crazy teens and one quirky dog, wife of 27 years to my retired GI Joe, and high school math teacher. After my husband's retirement from the Army, we've settled in the Pacific Northwest. Crafting, cooking, photography, and reading keep me sane (that's a relative term!) and I hope you'll enjoy following along as I navigate the chaos of life!
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