The challenge this time over EBTKS was to use envelopes. My idea isn't at all original as I picked up the idea over at Splitcoast. The instructions to make this very handy gift bag are really super easy and fast. I used the Snowburst stamp set as confetti and I got a chance to ink up my new Verve Blessings set which I bought with the Verve Gift Certificate I won during their last release contests. Unfortunately the only envelope I had had writing on the back (small blessings that it was the back) but this was only a test to see how simple it could be. Sorry the picture isn't the greatest. I was in a hurry this morning before I cleaned off the front deck and got the remainder of our garbage and clutter out of our house before we list for sale. I thought this challenge was the perfect opportunity to share with you my favourite room in my lovely home. It just happens to be the Kitchen.
I love my kitchen...it has served me well and I actually don't even enjoy cooking. It's big with lots of counter space and storage, a view of the back yard and the view of the city in the front. I can visit with our friends while I'm busy cooking or cleaning. As the kids have been growing up I have been able to watch them in the living room while I am busy in the kitchen. Even as I write this I am sitting at the island while they watch Sleeping Beauty. You're probably wondering why we would think about selling if we love our house so much but it comes right down to space. Despite a huge kitchen our house isn't big enough to house THREE future teenagers and I want us to feel comfortable enough that they can bring their friends over as well. If we had just stuck to the plan of only 2 kids we wouldn't have a need to move but God blessed us with bigger and better plans.
Anyhow, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY and have a wonderful sunday!
Steps:
1) Follow instructions from Splitcoast for the Bag-A-Lope
Elements:
Paper: White envelope, Whisper white
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Rose Red, Versamark, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Black embossing powder (SU!), Scallop dot border punch (MS), dollar bin ribbon
Stamps: Snowburst (SU!), Blessings (Verve)
ADORABLE envelope...I love the colors and that ribbon is lovely! Love your take on the ETBK challenge! AND I'm SOLD with your kitchen!! Beautiful living space, immaculate counters..need I say more!?? Somebody, BUY this! Yes, I'm all for BIGGER and BETTER plans :)
ReplyDeleteFun take on the challenge, Laurel, and glad to see that you were able to use your gift certificate already! Great! And wowzers, your kitchen right now is beautiful, I hope your new one will suite you the same! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the challenge, Laural! Thanks for joining us! :D
ReplyDeleteLook at all that counter space! No wonder you love your kitchen (great clean for showing too!). I hear you re: not liking to cook, but a kitchen usually is the hub of a family so it's important to love it. Wonderful bag-a-lope. Made some for my daycare kids at Christmas and they were a hit :D Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your kitchen, too =) Awesome bagalope! I really like the way you've inked up the different snowflakes with the different colors =)
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the sentiment! Your kitchen is gorgeous too btw!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the challenge. The colors are so bright and cheery. Your kitchen is fabulous, but I understand your desire to have more comfortable space as your family grows up! I just hope your new place has a fab kitchen as well :)
ReplyDeleteGreat way to interpret the challenge. LOL about your house and the # of kids. I am right there with you...there is no way our house will hold my family once the kids are teenagers!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! And I LOVE that sentiment! Thanks for playing with us in the EBTKS challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool take on this challenge! I love this!! Thanks so much for playing along with EbtKS!
ReplyDeleteThis is way cool girl! Thanks for playing along with us!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Ohh, and I love your kitchen! Sooo pretty! :)
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