Two Times the Fun!

Pink again?!  That's what I'm saying anyway...  I had some papers left on my desk from a previous card, so I decided to use them to make a card for Taylor's Hope You Can Cling To challenge.  Here's what she asked us to do:  When I think about breast cancer, and breast cancer awareness....I think doubles (for obvious reasons). My challenge to you today is to have TWO times the fun...with a little catch. Everything you use on your card, you have to use TWO of, but they must be slightly different. Two different patterned papers, two different buttons, two different ribbons, two different stamps (a stamp and a sentiment counts), etc. 

I'm not sure that I quite made it, but I tried. I used two different DSPs, two stamp sets, two techniques, two dies, and two flags.  I did use 2 different types of rhinestones, but I think I broke the rules by using 2 black ones and one normal one.  :/    The bicycle and sentiment are from a CTMH set that the lovely ladies at Black Tie Friday's gifted me for being their first entry.   You should try to go play along as they are such nice ladies over there.  I did use the sketch at iSpy Sketches again for this one too!  

Stamps:  Netting background, It's Your Day (CTMH)

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Basic Black

Paper:  Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Neutrals and Subtles DSP stacks

Tools/Accessories:  Big Shot, Scallop Circles #2 die (retired), 3-inch circle die, Rhinestones, Color Spritzer, Sanding Block

This weekend we tried on the pants that her Aunt Crista made for her.  I think they are more like Capri pants now!  She is getting too long for everything.   Even her six month sleepers are getting short, so I went shopping yesterday for some cute nine month ones.  Yikes!

Color Coached!

I think I must have used up all my mojo for the month over the past few weeks!  :(  This week has been a total bust, but today I decided I needed to try to stamp something.   I didn't see a current challenge that spoke to me, so I grabbed the Color Coach, picked a set of colors, and then grabbed a stamp set.   I didn't have anything in mind to make, but after playing around a little, here's what I came up with.

I had planned to use more of my new goodies, but French Foliage was looking a bit sad on my shelf.  I decided to show it some love today.   It is one of my favorite sets but it's more of a fall set...normally.   :)   We'll just pretend that there are blue leaves somewhere, okay?    I did manage to get one new product on here, the Finishing Touches edgelits.   I thought this one would look perfect with the Netting background.   So yay me, I stamped!

Only 4 more days until we meet our little girl!    Needless to say we Jason has a lot to do to get ready.   I am pretty miserable and uncomfortable at this point, so even sitting or walking hurts.  I'm useless and so thankful that I have a husband who is amazing at getting things done.  He's done way more nesting that I have this time.  Hopefully we'll be home by this time next week and I'll be able to share some pictures!  I appreciate all the comments and support you all have shared over this journey!  (HUGS)

Stamps:  French Foliage, Netting background

Ink:  Midnight Muse, Bashful Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake

Paper: Midnight Muse, Bashful Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, First Edition DSP

Tools/Accessories:  Big Shot, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Chery Cobbler baker's twine, Neutrals buttons, Color Spritzing tool, Cutter Kit (retired), sponges