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Dream Big

Hi there!  Thanks so much for all your warm anniversary wishes yesterday!  Mark and I had a wonderful anniversary dinner (fondue at the Melting Pot) and I even squeezed in a little time to stamp just for fun!  Hooray!  Today's card uses Amy's sketch for this week's Viva la Verve! challenge.  Someone who plays along with all 4 sketches this month will win the entire January release!!!


So, as I mentioned, I had a little free time just to stamp yesterday with no guilt steering me any one direction.  When I went to pick out a stamp set, Dream Big just popped out at me.  I was listening to a podcast the other day and the pastor said that a negative person can't believe that the best could happen, so they always expect the worst.  Now, I wouldn't consider myself a negative person, but I think we all get disheartened every once in a while, start listening to all the negativity in the world, and stop expecting the best.  But I do have big dreams, hopes and plans for myself, my business and my friends and it costs me nothing to believe the best will happen in any situation, to believe the best in a person or even to believe the best of myself.  So for any of you who feel downtrodden, disheartened or hopeless this morning, this card is for you!  DREAM BIG and expect the best!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope your day exceeds your wildest expectations!!!

Card Deets...
Stamps:  Dream Big (Verve)
Paper: Kaisercraft DP, Black, Ivory
Ink: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler (SU!)
Accessories:  Paisley embossing folder, polka dot ribbon, linen thread (TCP), Sparkler (Webster's Pages), Circle Nestaiblities (Spellbinders)

18 comments

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Julee.

Hugs Riet.x

Basement Stamper said...

I love the colors on this card. Dream Big!!! Never stop dreaming!

Jen Shults said...

This is really beautiful. I love the runched ribbon and this is a perfect take on Amy's sketch!

Maureen said...

Oh, Julee...I have tears in my eyes again...I always like to think when a certain card of yours touches my heart that you made it for me!! lol (Like your Blessings set!!) The colours, that flower and yes, that wonderful sentiment...oh my...I have had so many blessings in my life lately and this card just makes me smile :)

Heidi said...

Julee- this post made my day. I know I get disheartened sometimes without really realizing it. And you are right, it cost nothing to hope for the best or dream big. Thanks! The card is sweet and I love the little ribbon/ties on the sides.
Merry Christmas!
Heidi

Rhonda said...

A perfect card as we start to think about plans for 2011!!

Cindy Coutts Designs said...

Oh gosh this is gorgeous Julee! Happy Anniversary!

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

Another amazing card! Love it!

Marisa said...

Fabulous card, Julee and what a great post to go with it :) Love that Jesus has our best in mind and we can trust Him for that even amidst the storms life may bring. Nothing more encouraging strengthening than that. Glad you two had a great anniversary (((hugs))) to you both ane a pat for Katie :)

SimpleScrappin said...

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!
what do you do with all these beautiful cards that you make?

Bev J. said...

Wonderful card and sentiment. Thanks for the inspiring words. Happy Anniversary and a Merry Christmas and hope the New Year brings only good things to you.

Ravengirl said...

Thank you for the wonderfully inspiring card and the message of hope and optimism!

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous card...love the flower! Thanks also for the encouragement on seeing the positive...I needed it!

Barbara said...

Very beautiful card! Love the colors! Thanks for being so creative!

Noor Nahdi said...

WOW WOW WOW!!! Your cards are always stunning!!!

PocketsOfInspiration said...

Beautiful colors.

maxine said...

A stunning card x

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

OH I LOVE this with that big red gem in the center of the flower! Awesome!