Friday, May 4, 2012

My Friday Unity Post


      Another Friday has arrived and I am here to post  a little something for the Unity Friend with Flair linky party.
     I would like to share a little sign I created for my desk.  It is to remind me to stop, and look around me.  Everything I stamped is from the Stampin Store Kit called Moments in Bloom & Naturally You.

     I started with a kraft panel, and added a stand-up flap on the back.  The background was stamped using the ledger and fern stamps from the kit using Memento Rich Cocoa, and Versa Magic Olive.  I stamped on my sentiment, and added a horizontal panel with the Beauty definition stamp (also in the kit).  Stitched ribbon, Prima Flowers, Gemstones for centers, and strips of Basic Grey's Picadilly paper were used to finish.  The back of the sign was also fitted with the BG papers to give it a clean look.

    Thanks for visiting, and have a wonderful weekend!  Please be sure to check out what all the other Unity Friends have been up to this week!

29 comments:

Kary said...

This is so lovely, Mary Anne! Indeed it's so good to be reminded that life is full of beauty. I love this!! Have a great weekend!

Patti P. said...

Mary Anne, how wonderful that you created something for you. I get caught up in cards and things for others, but why have all of these beautiful things around us and not have anything for just us. I hope to create a couple of canvases for my guest room when we get finished remodeling.
Have a day full of beauty....

Lindsey said...

What a perfect motivational sign for your desk!

Sudha said...

Pretty creation. Love the sentiment too.

Sudha
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chickadee3357 said...

Lovely! Love that grid paper with the ferns!

Ruby said...

Mary Anne This is a very pretty card. The colour scheme is lovely.

Catherine said...

Beautiful card, love the colours...

Linda said...

This card is Beautiful and great flowers.

mtscrapgal said...

Wonderful thought and great sign for your desk. We do need to look for beauty. Thanks

Unknown said...

I like the background leaves- it's a beautiful detail!

Gwen said...

How cool to make this for yourself. I love the ferns on it, very soothing and beautiful!

JPScraps said...

Beautiful sign. The sentiment is so true.

Eva said...

Mary Anne, your card is really pretty, and that sentiment is perfect.

veronica said...

love those ferns!

Sue said...

Mary Anne, your little daily reminder sign is lovely. Such pretty papers and colors, and what a wonderful saying!

Hugs
Sue

Barb King said...

What a nice sentiment and a pretty card!

Unknown said...

What a nice reminder for yourself! And so pretty. I need a sign like that too, because I spend far too much time staring at workflow diagrams, emails, and other work stuff!

The Other Patti Sue said...

Great idea and GREAT reminder! Beautiful my friend! Have a super awesome weekend!

Shauna K said...

how nice! love the "nature" feel with the fern stamps and the great beauty quote!

Becky said...

What a cool idea Mary Ann, just beautiful.

Kathy and Lucky said...

Beautiful and such a wonderful way to remind us to stop and see what is all around us. Have a great weekend.

Jen M said...

This is so pretty, Mary anne!

Glenda J said...

Really pretty! Love the colour combo.

Crystal said...

Such a lovely little daily reminder!

Betty Benton said...

How wonderful to have a little bit of beauty not only in your life but on your desk! Beautiful work!

Jen W. said...

This is fabulous! I love the way you framed the sentiment and the texture from the flowers and ribbon. :)

angie/shuggy said...

this is so nice!

Carol L said...

What a fabulous idea to remind yourself what life is all about! I've pinned a lot of those life-changing quotes over on Pinterest, but I never thought to make them into something I can look at and remind myself about on a daily basis! Great idea, great creation my friend! Life really is beautiful in spite of the ups and downs :)

Colleen said...

Mary Anne,
Perfect for your stamping space! I love the way you designed the front panel.