A VERY YELLOW PRESENT / Act #22 & SSSC #61...

I was up very late last night stamping... too late, really! Now I have a stamping "hangover" - LOL! Do I know how to PARTY or WHAT?!?

When I saw these colors of Stacey's, they reminded me of another challenge she'd done, so I knew this was my chance to 'somewhat' redeem myself. My take on that previous challenge was not only dreadful, but embarassing as well - hah! I got a comment a few months ago basically telling me my stamping had gotten much better over the years... at first I was a little offended, but then I realized it was true. Next month will be four years since I've been blogging, and about 5 since I started stamping. I do still make ugly cards sometimes - lol! (But I'm starting learn that I don't have to post EVERYTHING I make! Especially if it doesn't turn out right...)

Karen's sketch is really cute this week, too! I altered it a little. She has great sketches week after week! I don't know how she does it... and doesn't it make stamping a little easier to be provided with great inspiration? Thank you Karen, you're awesome!

This card also qualifies for:
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge / Birthdays

Creative Card Crew Challenge / Going Dotty

Crafty Creations / Spots & Dots

The black & white polka dotted 'rosette' was made using a border punch & a crimper. Same concept as the eyelet flowers I made a few days ago. The image is from a retired Stampin' Up! set called Big Celebrations. I colored it with Copics & added white gel pen dots to the red ribbon. Oh, and on the right side of the ribbon is a yellow button that I glued a black & white polka dotted brad to. I did clip the back tines of the brad off first.

Have a happy Monday!