Ruthie Burkey, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Stampin' with RuthieB

I cannot do a blog post today without first expressing my deepest sympathy to the families of all the victims in Connecticut.  A tragedy like this is always hard to understand but when innocent children are targeted it brings sadness beyond compare.  My thoughts and prayers are with that whole community during the coming weeks.

Todays sketch was pretty challenging for me.  I'm going to show you the sketch and then my first attempt and final attempt.  So here's the sketch:

and here's my first attempt:

Whew!  Really plain and wait..... I forgot two key elements.  What to use?  How about one last chance at a set that will not be available after January 2nd?  Yes, Affection Collection!  Here's how my card changed:

Ahhhh, much better, don't you think?

Here are the supplies I used:

Stamps:  Affection Collection

Ink:  Primrose Petals

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Primrose Petals

Accessories:   Scallop Oval punch, Postage Stamp punch, 1" Square punch, Small Heart Punch, Delicate Designs Folders, Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

Be sure to check out what the other Designers have done over at the UDI Blog  Have a wonderful week and please, go hug your kids and hold them close!