an actual real-life bow!

Yes, that's right - I actually tied a real bow and it isn't upside down or lopsided! I can't believe it - usually I try to tie the bow and end up changing it to a knot because it looks like my 5-year-old tied it. I'm such a proud crafter right now... *tearing up*...
Ok, enough sap! I love using 4-1/4 sqare cards - love the size, love the space, love 'em love 'em love 'em! Plus, you can fit it in a regular A2 envelope and not pay extra for postage - bonus! This card is for Kristina's color challenge {very vanilla, certainly celery, soft sky, and pumpkin pie}. Aren't those baby booties just too cute?! I found another scrap of this retired designer series paper that I can't remember the name of (sorry again) and thought it would be so cute to use it as the stems for the flowers. I think it works, right? I didn't leave any room for a sentiment though, so this will just be an any occasion card and I'll just write my own inside. The buttons are 'strung' with tiny strips of pumpkin pie paper, which I just did on a whim after I had shaved off some of the pumpkin pie paper border. Easier than threading a needle I must say.

That's it for today - it's late {11:45} and we had a very busy day of potty training and I'm exhausted. He's doing great though and ended the day great, so I'm motivated for tomorrow. If there ever was a time when I wish I could fast forward my days a bit, this would be it. Have a wonderful day!

Details -

paper: soft sky textured cardstock, pumpkin pie cardstock, designer series paper

accessories: naturals buttons, flower fusion accents & elements, soft sky double stitched grosgrain ribbon, pumpkin pie striped grosgrain ribbon, mini glue dots, stampin dimensionals