Thursday, April 10, 2025

Save it for a rainy day?

I have been waiting for a challenge that would allow me to sing this little ditty... thanks Amy!  Freshly Made Sketches #681 is just what I needed:  


Sing along if you know it...


A wonderful friend from Denmark that I met in Canada brought me this darling pocket die... I'm not sure I ever found a source for it here in the US.  I used my fave SU! EF to add 'denim' texture to my cardstock before cutting.  The pocket has a wonderful double-top-stitch detail that I added to the seam using my old faithful EH Stitching Lines.  And finally, the star of the card: that gold star!  It was cut using one die from a nesting set from Ellentina Classic Collection and Scrapbookusaca.com.

This week is flying by and with the weather we've managed to get one good walk in and a few 'I didn't have to cook' meals - that's a vacation, right?
=] Michele

20 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

This is so darn cute! I love the sweet xoxo tab on the pocket and your fabulous texture! Glad you're enjoying your spring break! My guy is down for the count strep :(

Brian King said...

I love so many things about this project, Michele! ♥

Leslie Miller said...

I love this card so much! Clever, clever you with the fallen star. Love the xoxo tab, the texture, the stitching. Now I've got the song in my head, too. I used to love staycations when I was working. We'd do all the fun things, but locally. Nothing wrong with that!

Jeanne said...

Okay there are two ditties playing! But only one fantastic card! Any night off kitchen duty is a vacation in my book. Hope you squeeze in one or two more of those! Hugs!

Marcia Hill said...

Obviously I'm delinquent in the song area because I don't know that song, so I'm afraid I can't sing along! I can however sing praises for the card as it is CAS perfection and I love everything about it Michele!! Glad to hear you got one walk in and a couple meals out...sounds like a good vacation to me!! Enjoy this nice weekend we've got coming up too!! Hugs. :0)

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

I immediately broke into song as I saw your wonderful card. It's a very rainy day here, so I'll take it! I love it so much!

TK said...

Adorably cute, Michele! I love this sweet card, your harmonious tune I can hear and yay for the walks!

Virginia L. said...

So hard to do a white on white... this is superb, Michele! You are a STAR!

HilaryJane said...

It is definitely a vacation if you don't have to cook, which means that I am always on vacation as my dear husband does the cooking in this house. I am so grateful for that - it really isn't my thing. Anyway your simple pocket card really shines. I love it xx

donna mikasa said...

Why yes, I am singing along! Who could resist with that wonderful star snagged in the pocket! Love the texture and the XOXO label, too!

JoAnn said...

Your cards is perfect Michele. Yes, I am singing along too. Love the pocket and cut XOXO tab. The gold star is perfect too.

Bobby said...

I remember it well, Michele. And you've made it come to life with that cute little star sticking out of the pocket. I remember you talking about it when you got it and used it for the first time. So glad it was a keeper.

Claire Broadwater said...

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!! Every detail! Your card made me smile!

Linda Callahan said...

This definitely goes on my all time faves list of your cards! That sweet yellow star is wonderful with all of the white - and the sentiment is perfection with your desgin!

Bonnie said...

I am singing along and this song brings back some memories! I love all the texture, the pocket and the gold star! Sounds like a vacation to me.

Cat Craig said...

Such a clever gal...love the tag on the pocket.

Amy O said...

I love this sweet star peeking out of this white denim pocket! What a great card!

Karren said...

Love your "white jeans" card and now I've got that song in my head, so thanks :) SU Subtle embossing folder creates perfect jeans texture.

Cécile RIBON said...

This is definitely CAS perfection, Michele! So simple and yet, super striking! Just perfect.

Julia Aston said...

What a great design - CAS perfection, and Yes, I'm singing that song! Julia xx