Thursday, March 5, 2009

A little TLC...


Hey everyone!

I can't believe it's Thursday already....yikes! We have a super busy weekend coming up with some school activities, Pom registration (already! for next season!), and all kinds of stuff...although I got some MAJOR cleaning/organizing under my belt. Oh, no, NOT for my house! My stamp area, sillies! LOL! It's shaping up to be more functional and less mess, so I am happy about that.
I have a card for you today featuring this SUPER SWEET "My Sweet Lili" image from Stampavie by the amazing Sarah Kay. Isn't this stamp just absolutely darling? It reminds me of my girls and their favorite teddies.
Actually, it reminds me a lot of how I felt as a child with some of my stuffed animals too. I was going through an old box that my Mom gave me about a year or two ago from up in their attic with some albums, my flute from high school, etc. and in it was my CareBear. The first one I ever got (ha ha yes, I was a child of the 80's LOL!). I am now in my 30s and put that bear on my bed when I make it in the morning. Isn't that silly? To me, it just symbolizes a part of my childhood that I will always want to hang on to. Being sick this week and having little ones getting over this awful cold/flu also makes me think of this, because my Dad would always bring me a little something home from work when I wasn't feeling well. The Carebear was one of those things. One time it was "Magic Sand"...do you remember that? OMG SOOOO 80's! It's the little things, like being taken care of when we're sick, and our favorite childhood toys, that come flooding back to me simply from looking at this image. That is really something, isn't it?
Be sure to check out the Stampavie website for a complete list of stores all over the world where you can purchase these adorable and beautifully detailed stamps. Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Jessica :)

16 comments:

Elena said...

This girl is very precious! And I can see how much love you put in it!

Bonnie said...

YOU are aging me girlie!! My children watched Care Bears religiously!! - and that Rainbow Brite....ahhh.....those were the days! Fabulous card and so very sweet!! Thanks for those wonderful memories!!

Kimmie said...

This is such a tender and precious stamp!

Heather said...

This is wonderful! I love everything about your card. So precious! I still have my care bear too...actually I gave it to Annabelle so it would have some company (she has about 8 of her own).

Danni said...

Very cute card and yes, so full of memories!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Beautiful sweet and adorable.

Jessie/knightrone said...

Totally cute Jess!!

Cathy said...

Very sweet card. Love that image!!!

America said...

OMG, this is incredibly beautiful and super sweet!

Heather Schlatter said...

??????? Why ??????

Heather

Heather Schlatter said...

No seriously now,

I really think she is the sweetest thing ever and I really enjoy your coloring!!! You did a fantabulous job on this!!!!

Love it!!!

I love the layout and the coloring, and wait a minute let me put my brown free glasses on,

yep that is better Wow great papers you used and the colors are wonderful!!!!

Awesome card Jess!!!

Heather

Christi Flores said...

This is the sweetest! I just love that image!!

Julia said...

Awesome card Jessica.

Jodi said...

Very sweet card Jessica!! =)
Hugs,
Jodi

Janna said...

This is unbelieveable!! Wow, Stampavie is so lucky to have you! You have been able to convey both warmth and the innocence of childhood in this card. The coloring and papers are incredible and I love the ribbon and hat pin! How perfect are those!!!

I just love that your dad got you the carebear and you keep it on your bed!! That is so sweet! i think it is nice to have things that bring back great memories!

smiles,
janna

Cassie said...

no way - my dad did the same thing when we were sick!!
this card is so, so sweet! i love the innocence of it and the color combo is one of my favorites!!