Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Don't Stress the Little Stuff

Housework! I am piled up to my ears in it....But thats ok because it means that we are living and eating and breathing and enjoying our home.  Every now and then I begin to complain but then I remind myself that housework will never end. If I get around to it then that is great but if I don't then why stress it because it will always be there....Not stressing the little things is something that I am learning and trying to be more successful at. Halloween is already here this week and pretty soon Thanksgiving will be around the corner and our house will be hustling and bustling with the sounds of family members and the smell of roasted turkey....I am trying to get all my housework preparations done now so the week of Thanksgiving I won't be so stressed out. But like I said, I am learning to take everything one day at a time.....
I have a few cards to share today........
On this card, I used a basic house stamp from "Hero Arts"and turned it into a cute "holiday" house by using christmas pattern paper to paper piece the house together. I also added a soft snowy feel to the card by using some "Flower Soft" all over the card and on the roof of the house.

This card reminds me of an old vintage victorian Christmas. I added a few rhinestones to my stamped "christmas tree" to add a little sparkle and shine :)

Thanks for dropping by today. I hope your day is filled with beautiful blessings...
Love
Elizabeth

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful cards. Love how you used the patterned paper on the house. Great idea!

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  2. I am loving all the Christmas cards people are posting lately... truly my favourite reason to stamp!!! Thanks for sharing your great creations!

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  3. Your house is very origanal and clever! I like your colour choices :)

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  4. Oh dear, I love your cards today. Everyone seems to be getting in the Christmas spirit! I guess it's time for me to!

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  5. Beautiful cards!!! I am debating on making my own or doing a shutterfly deal....your cards are truly amazing! Nice job!!

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  6. Very pretty cards. They do have a Victorian feel to them.

    I agree sometimes it is hard but we shouldn't sweat the small stuff.

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  7. Very pretty cards, love all the details. I will have to take a lesson from you on housework, I get myself all OCD about it. I like your philosophy better.

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  8. These are both lovely! I especially like the victorian style one. Great design and originality on both :-)

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  9. Thanks for the reminder - yes, the housework will always be there and sometimes it can just wait! Beautiful cards - love the colors and your style.

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  10. these are wonderful holiday cards...love the papers you used

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  11. Such beautiful holiday cards. Love all of the fun details you added! :)

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