Howdy! As some of you may know, I have started running again this year. I have also started exercising and eating better. Yeah, a New Year's Resolution. I'm not incredibly over weight, but I'm not happy with my weight. So, I decided that I needed to do something about it. I joined a gym, lost 13pounds. Not crazy. I also learned what to eat for a healthy diet, a clean diet, and what foods actually make me feel better.
My New Year's Resolution was for my happiness. I have had several rough years at work. To the point that I thought about quitting every single day. But, I'm stubborn. So, I decided, that I needed to do something for me, for my sanity. And I am super happy I did. {smile}
Anyways, back to what I started with: running again this year. I did a quick and 'dirty' training (6 weeks) for my first half marathon this year - May 1. Not the greatest time, but one I am happy with. {smile} Well, that whole experience has only made me hungry to train harder, run faster, and feel better at my post runs. So, I signed up for the local Summer Race Series, in Albuquerque. I did a charity run this past Saturday - Polly's Run. A quick pace, a quick distance. 5K [3.1 miles @ 36 minutes (11:16 min/mile)] I also did this race with my bestie - Nichole B. She has supported me and my 'pacing' since we started running, and I wanted to say 'Thank You' to her for her enduring support this past Saturday. So, I made her a card. She is also a fellow crafter, so she can appreciate the effort and work that goes into making a card.
I stopped by Mojo Monday to use their current sketch, and get my creativity flowing.
here is what I created:
Recipe: I created a A2 size card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") I used Bashful Blue card stock (retired) by Stampin' Up! for the card base, and the matt. The navy blue and floral pattern papers are from the same collection: Think To Remember collection by Photo Play Paper Co.
I wrapped a white doily around the upper left corner of the main panel. The sentiment is from the water color trio stamp set (retired) by Stampin' Up! I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap piece of white card stock. I hand cut the flag end. I adhered the sentiment banner with a single staple. I tied a triple loop bow with pale blue crinkled seam binding and adhered the bow over the staple. To add a little sparkle, I added a trio of silver sequins.
Clean. Simple (for me). And beautiful. Just like my bestie! I hope you find some inspiration and play along with the current sketch challenge from Mojo Monday its 'contest' week!
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