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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Sweetest Thank You

Hello, friends!  I was beginning to wonder when I was going to get around to playing in my room again, but I did finally manage a little something.  It's simple and sweet and I love it to pieces, which reinforces my belief that simple is best when my mojo's gone missing.  If I don't have time to slow down, I won't do a good job with coloring anything complex.  In fact, I did color something, but I'm not thrilled with how it turned out, so I'll be going back to the drawing board on that one.  In the meantime, today's card makes me happy!




I've been at The Scrapping Cottage again, shopping for bargains in the retired and overstock categories.  Most of my Cottage Cutz dies are for Christmas, but this one kept calling me back until I finally dropped it into my cart.  I thought it made a cute thank you card.  The die set is Kitchen Chef.  Simple coloring was done with Copics.




More new things:  The green trim is Poppystamps Double Scallop Oval and Border, and the gingham card base is Park Lane printed card stock which I found at our local JoAnn's.  I was pretty thrilled with the card stock -- a pack of 5 different designs, 10 each, 110 lb weight.  I've already cut and folded every sheet.  That's a lot of cards!

I hope you all are having a good week.  As for me, I'm enjoying myself and will just have to let card making happen when it happens.  Thanks for dropping in today!


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25 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieFebruary 26, 2020 at 1:29 AM

    Gorgeous gingham Leslie and your mojo looks like it's hit top spot...fabulous darling card..hugs.xx

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  2. GlendaFebruary 26, 2020 at 3:10 AM

    This is just adorable! I love that cute apron. I made the semifinalists at Heartfelt Creations...would you and yours please vote for me. Anybody you can think of please vote for me. http://hcgo.co/sefivote20

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  3. Ros CrawfordFebruary 26, 2020 at 4:30 AM

    It makes me happy too! It's wonderful! I like how you pull everything together and always make something so pretty. I haven't done much crafting lately... I think the awful rain here has affected my brain! have a happy day!

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  4. Cindy BeachFebruary 26, 2020 at 6:21 AM

    I Love seeing your new picks and how well they look when you put them on a card! I love this one, the pink paired with green gingham is exactly like what I picked when I first got my very own bedroom at age 13. And it's still sweet as ever!

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  5. Cat CraigFebruary 26, 2020 at 6:55 AM

    I'm in love with that apron. So darling and the green gingham is fab. Its a darling card and I am so glad you made and shared it. I smiled.

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  6. YogiFebruary 26, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    Cute. Love that apron thingie. Have a great day

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  7. Verna AngerhoferFebruary 26, 2020 at 10:24 AM

    I love your card and that die set is so awesome that I had to go right over and order that and a couple other things. I can see that as a great die for many occasions.

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  8. Kathy KrugFebruary 26, 2020 at 10:28 AM

    I can see why this die set jumped into your cart. I love the CAS design and layout of the dies each in the perfect place, and the little bit of shading.

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  9. Bobbi-spapertrail.blogspot.comFebruary 26, 2020 at 10:47 AM

    Leslie, this is just too cute! You enabled me. I just had to follow your link to the Scrapping Cottage and oh boy! All dies! No stamp sets, but who would need them? I checked out the retired and overstock pages and believe me, it's a good thing I'm at work and my browsing time is limited. I might have been in trouble. Your card is just as sweet as can be. Thanks for sharing. Have a super week!

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  10. LeAnneFebruary 26, 2020 at 12:44 PM

    Cutest little apron ever....and cute card too!

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  11. Darlene February 26, 2020 at 1:13 PM

    OH MY STARS! This is so precious! LOVE how you've colored the apron and the overall creation makes me happy! I haven't been to my local JoAnn's in awhile now ... hmmm, guess I need to go see if they carry this printed card stock pack ... thanks for enabling! LOL
    What a sweet creation ... you've certainly inspired me today! Thanks! I needed that! My mojo has been less than adequate lately. Big hugs and Happy Week to you my friend!

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  12. Witchcrafted LifeFebruary 26, 2020 at 2:56 PM

    How immensely lovely. I adore the inclusion of classic gingham here. It ties into the theme of the vintage style apron to a tee. Gorgeous make!

    Autumn Zenith 🎃 Witchcrafted Life

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  13. laurieFebruary 26, 2020 at 2:59 PM

    Well I'm a baker so I LOVE this one!! The gingham is so cute too.

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  14. Anne BuckinghamFebruary 26, 2020 at 3:25 PM

    Love your card, it is charming. The apron, rolling pin and chef's hat make such an interesting card.

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  15. Donna EllisFebruary 26, 2020 at 4:17 PM

    It should make you happy, Leslie, because it certainly made me happy, seeing the pretty, wispy apron, and the sweetest of sayings! Who wouldn’t love receiving this precious thank you card. I can almost smell the apple pie accompanying the card! Yummmm! So beautiful, Leslie. Hope your coloring mojo is on the mend! Hugs, de

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  16. Christine AlexanderFebruary 26, 2020 at 7:21 PM

    Gingham is always fun to play with and so perfect for the little apron :)

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  17. ConniecrafterFebruary 26, 2020 at 8:12 PM

    so very cute, love the apron and cooking theme to go with your sweet sentiment, great idea for a thank you, fun idea! I agree sometimes it is just fun to do a simple card!
    I am sure when you revisit your coloring you will see it will work :)

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  18. Evelyn S.February 26, 2020 at 8:55 PM

    This is so cute, Leslie! The apron, the colors, the checked paper. All are perfect.

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  19. nancy littrellFebruary 26, 2020 at 10:40 PM

    Loved your bright green gingham paper for the background of your sweet die cut colored embellishments, my friend. TFS Hugs..Nancy

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  20. crafty-stamperFebruary 27, 2020 at 9:28 AM

    Really pretty card love the cute dies and perfect gingham paper
    Carol x

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  21. DianeFebruary 28, 2020 at 4:43 AM

    Goodness, what a pretty card this is, the apron is just plain adorable and of course I absolutely love the gingham!! Such a pretty site to see in this cold and dreary weather! You have enabled me to look at their site, I normally wait until they have the 60 to 80% off sales, but darn it girl, you have sent me right over their...geesh!

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  22. DarnellMarch 1, 2020 at 8:29 AM

    I love this, too, Leslie! Your design and coloring make this so sweet and fun! I love that gingham behind the vintage apron because back then, weren't all our kitchen curtains gingham, or was that just me? Brings back memories! Now I'm off to shop, darn you!! Hugs, Darnell

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  23. Maria Rodriguez.March 9, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    Oh my gosh!! this is just delightful and so sweet, the apron could be very well made with pink cotton candy, love it!!
    Beautiful paper too, I think I'm going to go check out my local Joan's Fabrics, I might get lucky.
    Hugs.

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  24. Pam SparksMarch 11, 2020 at 8:20 AM

    I love this so much! So cute and made me think Donna Reed! lol Onto my wish list it goes!

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  25. Colleen DietrichMarch 16, 2020 at 4:46 PM

    So fun, and reminds me of grandmom's kitchen in the forties or fifties! Love the whimsical apron.

    Thank you SO much for the beautiful birthday card, Leslie. You are the sweetest, and that gesture really warmed my heart. xoxo

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