i {heart} papers guest designer: thank you

Hello and Happy Sunday Friday!

If you've been following me this month you might remember that I'm guest designing for i {heart} papers.  I was going to make Sunday's my posting day but unfortunately, there is a bit of news about i {heart} papers:

PLEASE read the deets about it HERE.  

I've been actively blogging for over 7 years.  This community has seen so many changes over the last couple years but specifically in more recent times.  You'll really want to read the story behind the decision, it's a great journey that Kate is pursuing and Kudos to her for making the change.  I want to thank Kate for having me a Guest Designer this month.  I'll continue to post i {heart} papers projects through the end of this month.

With that, I'm sharing what I had scheduled for Sunday and bumping up the posting date to day:

chalkboard + floral = yes, please!

paper:  fancy pants design/burlap & bouquets  stamps:  avery elle/winter wreath  ink:  stampin' up white embossing  other:  american crafts chalk label, canvas corp clothes pin

I used

Fancy Pants' Burlap & Bouquets

Avery Elle's Winter Wreath

and 

American Craft's Chalk Fancy Labels

I was inspired by

Mojo Monday

So a bit more deets on my card...

The other day, my momma fell backwards while climbing down her little ladder.  GAH!  I'll give you the readers digest version and let you know that she's mostly fine, she does have a concussion but I'm so thankful that it didn't turn out much worse.  She turns 75 next month. 

I made this card especially for my momma's neighbor who took her to the emergency room.

This photo was taken by the University of Washington last Mother's Day:

This is a wake up call for a lot of stuff...those that know me know that I love my Momma.  She's been a wonderful role model for me.  She raised us (I have 2 older brothers) as a single Mother.  Prior to my Mom & Dad separating and eventually divorcing, my Mom never worked outside the home while they were married.  I can't begin to imagine how difficult it was for her to get started in the work force with english as her second language and no work experience.  She did it though and we always had a roof over our heads and food on the table.   

Basically, she's a rock star.

Things are going to shift a bit for me in 2015.  I'll focus on Design Team projects but probably step back from participating in various challenges.  Let's face it, the Design Team homework will keep me as active as a 'normal blogger'...I tend to create a ton of projects on a weekly basis so my goal is to not post on a daily basis because I'll be dedicating a couple days a week for family time.  It'll be a much more healthier schedule for me♡