One of the best things about autumn is definitely pumpkin spice flavored treats!

STAMPS: more than autumn

INK: pecan pie, watercolor pencils–bermuda bay (retired), calypso coral, early espresso

PAPER: basic white, calypso coral, lost lagoon, pecan pie, a little latte designer series paper (retired)

ETC: more than autumn dies, 2-1/2″ circle punch (retired), 2-1/4″ circle punch (retired), wink of stella, stampin’ dimensionals

I think this card beautifully displays both strength and fragility. Perhaps due to the kintsugi mindset shown within the stamp set and designer series paper. For those who don’t know, “kintsugi” is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by joining pieces back together and filling the cracks with lacquer dusted with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, thereby highlighting the flaws in the mended object. Thus, embracing the imperfections…

STAMPS: inspiring imperfections

INK: misty moonlight

PAPER: cloud cover, petal pink, kintsugi inspirations designer series paper

ETC: joined together 3D embossing folder, gold 1-1/2″ open weave trim, flower accents

Today, my husband opened his brand new private practice! I am so happy for him, and for everyone involved in the launch of our new company, “Carolina Longevity”.

STAMPS: around it all (retired)

INK: blueberry bushell

PAPER: thick basic white, blueberry bushel, bright & beautiful designer series paper (retired)

ETC: around it all dies (retired), flat adhesive-backed pearls (retired)