Always on My Mind...... and blog candy update

Hi Everyone.  Happy Saturday Night.

Well, I didn't get much chance to spend in my stamping space today.  We decided to go visit a few of the new houses that have been built as part of the parade of homes.  Well, that was a really bad decision!  We ended up spending far more time out than we had anticipated and we only got back home at around 5pm.

One of the houses we saw will.. truly... always be on my mind:-)  The minute we drove up the forested street to the driveway and saw this prairie style house - I was hooked.  We walked in through the front door and I was, truly, gobsmacked.  Floor to ceiling windows where the view was nothing but trees.  A kitchen that is a cooks dream.  All professional appliances, zebra wood cupboards, swarovski crystal pendant lights, beech floors.  aaaaarrrrghhhh... to say I was in love was an understatement.  We walked around the house, and then around again, and around once more.  We didn't want to leave.  I kept walking into each room and saying ..... well, I won't repeat what I kept saying!  Let's just say it was just beautiful.  We met the builder on our third go round the rooms and told him what a beautiful job he had done.  He informed us that they had built the house for a couple in town and that they were moving in next week.   Lou and I didn't know whether to be relieved or to cry!

Even when we got back and I finally went downstairs to my space, my mind was more on the house and one of the lots that we had seen than on my cards!  Sigh.  So, where was I?  Oh yes.... cards!

Tonight's card uses a layout that you have seen me use before.  I paired up pink and brown again!  You may remember that you first saw this layout on my blooper card.  I love it.  It's a great way to show off DSP that you have bought, or one that you have made yourself!

 

 

I'll be back later with the deets on the card!

In the meantime, here's a look at the blog candy that you are commenting for:-)

Isn't that Trendy Trees, totally recyclable, bottle just fabulous!  There's also a Stampin' Up! compact mirror, Stampin' Up! Pen, Stampin' Up! Soft Suede nail file, a pack of Bordering Blue card stock, a reel of Bashful Blue grosgrain ribbon and a brand new, clear mount "Picture This" stamp set.  If you are the winner and you have the Picture This set, then we can take a look and see if there is something else that I have that you want.  So, don't forget, leave a comment.  The more comments, the more entries.  The draw will be conducted by Bilbo Baggins on April 30.

Well, my darling Lou is cooking dinner for me, it's starting to smell delicious.  Cherie and Brenda, I don't want to tell you, but I will anyway... we are having Mushrooms a la Lou! :-)

Your prayers for Trish and Germaine must be paying off.  I have had emails from both of them saying how much better they are feeling.  They still have a long way to go, especially Trish, so please continue to add them to your prayer list.  :-)

I hope you have a fabulous Sunday, filled with all the wonderful things that make you happy.  Me... I will be seeing my honey off again!  Grrrrr.... and will be dreaming of the wonderful house we saw today.  There was even a fantastic space for my stamping room.  Mind you, the lot that we saw around the corner had an even better view.  It even had a resident blue bird!  That has to be a sign, right:-)

Big hugs to all of you

Jaydee

Comments

[Susan]

What a great way to showcase this awesome DSP! I'm glad I have an extra package of that!! I will be CASE'ing this card for sure!

Susan, aka Soozie4Him

[Jennifer Blomquist]

Jaydee,
I love your card and even your blooper card! You have some fabulous cards on your blog and I know I'll have to come back and visit for inspiration. Thanks for offering the awesome blog candy!
Jennifer

[Deborah]

Just discovered your blog and wow! Love the pink and brown card. Simple, clean and beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us!

Blessings,
Deborah

[Marsha E]

Love this pink & brown card. What a great idea to show off the DSP - I must use this - and that wonderful ribbon! Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

[Jean Fitch]

Ah the lure of a new home...I know it well. My hubby used to give me a hard time because even days after we bought a new home I'd be looky looing at other homes for sale in the neighborhood or around town. I tried to tell him it was a girl thing (window shopping doesn't mean you have to buy it right??)but he just didn't have the right chromosomes to get that - hee,hee!

I'm loving your showcases of color and the simplicity of this card has me looking through my scap bag with an eye to creating a full set of cards for a friend.

Thanks Jaydee for spreading the joy of stamping and friendship.

kitty hugs to all the fur faces - Jean

[Linda U]

The house sounds fantastic, no wonder you can't get it out of your mind! Loved your card. You are SO talented. Keep up the great work!

[diane oliver]

Love Pink and Brown combos and love this layout. So simple yet beautifully shows off DSP. I sometimes have to stop and get back to KISS.
Very pretty card.

[Missy]

Hi Jaydee! I Love those colors together! I do have to go make this card today!!! It is soo pretty! I know what you mean about falling in love with the house! I have done that before too! I wish I could have seen it too!

[Cherie]

too bad I jsut got back in town now, otherwise you'd have had company for dinner! Hope you had a great weekend :o)

[Lynn Hayes]

Jaydee, your card is gorgeous! So pretty. I love the pink and chocolate chip together.
Sounds like the house is a "dream". Isn't it amazing that you can see a house, and once you walk it, it no longer feels like a house....it feels like a HOME!

[Janine]

Oooooooo sounds like you had a wonderful day, looking at houses is my favorite thing to do. Lou's cooking sounds just yummy and your card is gorgeous as always.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
Janine

[Adelle]

The house sounded wonderful. I spent the afternoon at the garden tour coveting what I do not have. This morning I got up and had a fresh look at my beautiful yard and doable house. The card was so clean and simple (my favorite). I love the pink and brown!

[Brenda]

I absolutely love the card and I wish I could have seen the house!

[TXJennyWren]

I love getting an email from you everyday with a new card you have made. If only I COULD stamp everyday like you do!!

Thanks for giving out blog candy to us. My fingers and toes are crossed in hoping I get picked by Bilbo Baggins.

[Kadie in Arizona]

LOVE the card and pink and chocolate are two of my favorite color combo's. Thanks for sharing and enjoy visiting your blog every day.