welcome..

Hello and T.G.I.F!!!

So yesterday, before I knew it, I volunteered to make a card for a new gal that will be joining our department at work.  Usually no biggie for me, slam together a card...what's the big deal?  Um, I now work for a design firm and I'm surrounded by over the top creative people...ugh, what was I thinking? 

So, instead of freakin' out, I decided to get crackin' on my card last night.  I've met the new gal a couple times but realistically don't know what her style is...so, although "loud and proud" is my calling, I decided to tone it down a bit. 

Here's what I came up with:

recipe

Whaddya think?  Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with some Crate goodness....I was inspired by this gorgeous card by Amy Heller.  All the paper is by Crate {including the chippie flower}...the alpha is Sassafras.  My thread is vintage and adds a smidge of pop to the card.  I ran some white thread through the 'welcome'...something I learned from the very fabulous Valerie.  It adds some interest to the greeting and quite frankly, I tried about a gazillion different alphas only to go back to the first alpha I picked...grrrr...with it stitched down, I know it will stay in place.

So, I get to bring it into work today and have people sign it..watch me forget it at home...{slappin' my forehead}....I'm going to go put it in my purse now, while I'm thinking of it...

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