Hey there. It's been a hectic last couple of weeks with all kinds of events, sickness, appointments, babysitting, parties, weddings, you name it, we've probably experienced it lately. New babies are coming soon, the first new grandson is due on New Year's Day!

So my blog has been ignored, and I'm sorry. Today I'm getting back on the blogging bandwagon. How about a little Nature's Peace for starters?

I love this image embossed on vellum, so I used Early Espresso Stampin' Emboss Powder. I placed random glue dots on the back under the embossing to adhere to the Lost Lagoon layer. Not suprisingly, the Chocolate Chip card base coordinated well with the Early Espresso!

Inside I used more stamps from Nature's Peace to complete the sentiments and theme.

How do you like that cool "softness" in the lower left corner of these pics? I wish I could take credit for it, however, after taking these pics I found there was a smear on the lens of my little point-and-shoot. Probably chocolate! lol! Seriously, I found Liam playing with it the other day. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

We made this card last night at my last Stampin' party of the Christmas season at Donna's house. We meet there once a month to stamp and have a Mystery Hostess drawing for the Hostess Benefits. Our attendance has been growing every month, so if you like to stamp or would like to learn, come stamp with us next month on Friday, January 23rd. Contact me for more info.

EDITED TO ADD: Click on this link to download your own copy of the class handout for this card:

Download Natures Peace

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Shop supplies for today's card while you are there too!

Nature's Peace Wood-Mount Stamp Set [135116] $24.95	Nature's Peace Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135119] $17.95	Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $6.95	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679] $6.95	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856] $6.50
Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Embossing Buddy [103083] $5.95	Early Espresso Stampin' Emboss Powder [128980] $4.95	Heat Tool [129053] $29.95	Glue Dots [103683] $4.95

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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