Does a Bear.....Oh Never Mind

I made this with Stampin Ups Happy Camper set. I really think it is an adorably cute set, but I am dying to have some very witty sayings to go with it. The only ones I can think of are not exactly Rated G for my blog, if you know what I mean. The layout is from the Sketch Challenge over at SCS.

I used Hanna Stamps' new Bowling set for this card. I love the layout and the Spring colors. Did I happen to mention that Hanna is moving to a new release date? The releases for new sets will now be on a Monday, First Monday of the month, which happens to be Monday March 2nd. I will start showing the new sets on my blog on Friday and plan to post over the weekend, which is a radical departure for me. So check back often and see what is new. In addition, Hanna has two Guest Designers for the month of March, Jennifer Buck and the Silkie. That means two more fresh looks on our soon to be released sets.

On a personal note, I am still stinging from a neighbors' meanness yesterday. Most of you know I have a child on the Autism spectrum. We also have neighbors with kids who have special needs and their child was calling my child names and the neighbor man came to my house. I really feel like kids need to learn to work out their own issues out without adults trying to save them all the time. I also feel that people who have nothing kind to say, or who are so angry they cannot hold it in, should stay home and get themselves together before making a public appearance. It is safe to say that in many cases, the adults involved are part of the problem and not the solution. Some days I simply feel heartbroken by the unkindness of others.

Technique Lovin'

On Mondays the challenge on SCS is the Technique Lovers Challenge. The technique today is to wrap rubber bands around a block (acrylic or wood is fine, whatever you have around to help with your stamping.) Then you pick up your ink with your rubber banded block and stamp with it. Finally you add embossing powder and heat it so it sticks. There are many technique challenges that I truly do not love, but this one was completely do-able. Unfortunately I decided to use my white embossing powder, as black seemed like the common choice, and I am anything BUT common. Unfortunately, the pattern I was left with looked a bit like what happens after birds fly overhead. But I was on a mission and stuck with it!

I used paper from Basic Grey's Cupcake pack, stickles, white gel pen, Marvy punches in oval and scalloped shapes and both the sentiment and trophy stamps are from my beloved Hanna Stamps.

It is still early so there isn't much to say, but I had a nice quiet weekend and have dihnner in the crock pot. I do love crock pot food, fork tender and delicious and out of the way early. MmmmGoood!