Stampin! with Jaydee

Hi Everyone.  Happy Sunday.

I have another sneak peek for  you tonight.   I am totally in love with the new SAB DSP - Sweet Sorbet.  it has the prettiest patterns and gorgeous spring colors.   I decided to pair a sheet of it with a stamp set I rarely use - Hello, Lovely.

The touches of black really make this DSP pop and it made me realize, all over again, how fabulous Pistachio Pudding is.  It really is a fabulous Spring color!  I decided to matt the piece of Sweet Sorbet with black to match the black in the DSP.  I then took a gel roller and added a little shimmer to the black dots and lines and, I know it's difficult to see, but I did the same to the negative space of the sentiment.   I used the Bitty Butterfly and Elegant Butterfly punches and some Basic Pearls to create the butterfly.  This DSP really does make me happy!

On a personal note:

We spent time trying to finish up the Christmas decorations inside the house today.  Lou and I both finish work on Friday and am so looking forward to spending some time just enjoying the house, and each other.    I'm also hoping to get some time in my stamping space to have a little fun with some rubber and ink!

I saw two decorations a few weeks ago and knew that I wanted them.  They arrived this week and did not disappoint.  They are called Barnaby and Braxton and here they are, in all their 77" glory, standing guard at the front door.

I absolutely love them.  They add so much color to the porch and are glittery and sparkly.  They are muted at night and the trees and wreaths take center stage, but during the day they really do bring life to the front door.

I also wanted to share a photo of our bells.  They also make me happy, but I wish they had holes big enough to put candles in to help them shine at night.

I also love that the oak is still retaining the bronze colored leaves in the woodland.

So pretty, and the snow is pristine!   I really do love this time of year and, Jeanne, I know you will appreciate these photos as we both love winter here in Mn.

As always, thank you for your visit and your comments.  They really are much appreciated.  I know I say it every night, but I really do mean it!

I'll be back tomorrow with another sneak peek.  In the meantime warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

Hugs

Jaydee

Card recipe - all ingredients Stampin' Up!

• Card stock:  Basic Black.  Pistachio Pudding
• DSP:  Sweet Sorbet
• Stamps:  Hello, Lovely
• Inks:  Basic Black
• Tools:  Elegant Butterfly and Bitty Butterfly punches.  Basic Pearls