2018 Calendar - May

May 20 is Mother's Day. This year I thought about this one a lot. There are many women who are not mothers for one reason or another. Then there are some who have lost their children or are alienated from their children for some reason. If you are one of the last I would encourage you to try to mend the fences if it is possible. I am blessed to have three wonderful children. Each with their own personalities and strengths. I love each of them no matter where they are in life. Our children don't always make the choices we would for them. Love them and give them the grace to find their own way. That is why I put the "you're the Best" to encourage you to be the best you can be if you are a mother and if not, You're the best in who you are and your circumstances.

The base cardstock for all the pages is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Whisper White
All the calendars were created by me in Publisher and are cut at 3 1/4 x 4 1/2

The stamp sets are Birthday Blossom and Label Me Pretty
Next layer is 5 1/4 x 7 7/8 Pink Pirouette
Cut Rich Razzelberry at 5 x 3 7/8 (top) and 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 (bottom)
Stamp the flower and the greeting in Tuxedo Black Memento
Color the flower with Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzelberry and Old Olive Stampin' Blends
Fussy Cut around the flower to the leaf on the bottom right then cut straight across to the edge of the paper.
Add three tiny pearls to the center of the flower.

This one is very simple. It takes a little time to color the flower but just enjoy that little window of time you have to set aside to do it. Sometimes I sit and watch a movie with my hubby while I am coloring. That way I am spending time with him and working at the same time.

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Happy Stamping!!