Papertrey Princesses Challenge

I'm so excited to be posting today's Papertrey Princesses challenge! 

I love spring...everything about it - Easter, bunnies, birds, tulips and daffodils, fresh green grass...oh, my!  I could go on and on!!  I won't, but I'll make it the challenge!

To be more specific the challenge is to incorporate an image AND a color that means spring to you into a project of your choice.  If you're up to an extra challenge, I'd love to see lots of non-card projects!  With Easter just six (or so) weeks ago, it would be a great start to some fun Easter projects.

That's what I've done with my projects.  I like to add something fun at each person's place at the table at Easter dinner.  This year I've chosen to make these sweet little boxes.  Isn't it fun that the boxes are the color of chocolate?  I layered a bunny image on a doily cut in kraft (swoon...can't get enough of kraft doilies) and a New Leaf green circle and then added a matching button and ribbon for a fun pop of color.

I think these little boxes will be perfect for a sweet, Easter treat and that they'll look great on the Easter table!

I hope you have fun with this challenge...I can't wait to see your projects!

Supplies:

(All supplies are PTI unless otherwise noted)

Stamps: Friendship Jar Spring Fillers

Paper: Kraft, New Leaf, Sweet Blush, Spring Rain ; SU! Early Espresso 

Ink: Black

Accessories: Orange Zest and Royal Velvet Vintage Buttons and Bitty Dots, Baker's Twine, Doilies Details dies; Nestabilities, Accucut Box die

A Little Cheer

Popping in with a Post'n'Go to share a card set to go out to someone special who needs a little cheer.  I hope it works!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a super day!

Little One

I've been so incredibly moved by the sweet comments and support from all of you as we settle in to life without Gus. Time will help, and Gus will always hold a special place in all of our hearts.   I truly can't say thank you enough. 
In the crafty room I've been trying to work outside of my comfort zone, and I've made some things that I have absolutely fallen in love with.  This sweet card is something that I'm so excited to share.

The color palette is not one that I would typically use, but I really like it in this card.  Buttons are always a go to for me, and this Stampin' Up! ribbon is to die for.  I most often appreciate things straight, clean and tidy so this disheveled ribbon/button look is unusual for me, but I think it works here.  Your constructive comments are more than welcome!

I'm exhausted, and I'm heading off to climb into my warm, cozy bed for the night.

Thanks for visiting and for your sweet comments!

Have a great night!

Unintended Inspiration

No, I didn't fall of the face of the earth...I've just been caught up in my own little corner of the world...it's the safest place to be, with people who I know love me unconditionally, who are happy to see me, who encourage and support me.  A little "snafu" with a swap and some unkind words on a forum that's important to me sent me retreating to my place of comfort...my family, my home, my crafty room. 

I was reminded today that life can be short...unpredictable...uncontrollable when my daughter and her husband lost their beloved dog, Gus.  Gus chose to do something he had never before done...to run into the road.  He was hit by a car and killed.  Gus was a sweet boy...truly their baby, and he will be missed.   

He will be buried tonight, at our home, and I'm doing the only thing I can think of to help them out...I'm making a great dinner for them.  Pork roast, potatoes, corn, salad and homemade bread.
I've also been reminded that inspiration many times comes from places or at times that we would never imagine.  Many people ask me what inspired me to name my blog "This Pink Rooster"...I always say it's an interesting story.  A little over a year ago I lost my job.  Several days later my mom asked me to take her and friend to an antique mall about an hour away to pick up something that her friend had purchased.  I didn't want to.  I had literally not had one minute alone since I was told I would no longer have a job, and I just wanted to have some time alone to deal with it.  My mom wouldn't take no for answer, and I finally, reluctantly agreed to go.  In that antique mall...over an hour away...I was mesmerized by this set of canisters.

They were a little pricey...but I was so drawn to them...and despite the unemployment looming in my future, they came home with me.  I've never regretted that decision...they've been an image that means something to me...that has inspired me.  

Losing Gus inspired me back to the blog...for a reason that I don't quite understand...but I appreciate it. 

If you've hung in through this post, I'm also sharing my contribution to this week's Make It Monday challenge at Papertrey Ink.  The challenge was all about distressing, and I have to say that distressing is one of my absolutely FAVORITE looks!  I've teamed up some October Afternoon Modern Homemaker paper, Nestabilities Blossoms and a PTI sentiment with twine for this fun look.  The twine reminds me of brightly colored, striped birthday candles, and I just love what it adds to this card!  To meet the challenge I've distressed the card base and all paper edges including the blossoms. 

Thanks so much for visiting and for your sweet comments.

Have a great afternoon!