Dear to Me

   I am trying to get caught up with my posting so bear with me.

   I made this card last week using last Monday's sketch from Mojo Monday . Of course now it is a week later and they have posted a new sketch! I can't win!

This is the sketch I used. The stamp set Forest Friends

 came out in the Spring Occasions catalog and I immediately fell in love with it! I just love anything nature and the deer and bunny reminded me of Bambi and Thumper. Fortunately for me the set made it into the current Stampin' Up! catalog! Why am I so fortunate?? Cause this is the first time I have used it - seriously. Don't know what took me so long cause it is a really fun set.

One detail I need to point out. After I used the Old Olive Marker on the leaves of the tree, and before stamping, I added some "highlights" with an Always Artichoke marker. I did this right over the Old Olive color. The same goes for the deer. I think it keeps it from looking so flat

All Supplies are Stampin' Up! Click here to place an order 24/7. Stamps: Forest Friends and Teeny Tiny Wishes Paper and Ink: Old Olive, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip and Vanilla cardstock Cottage Wall designer paper Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip and Creamy Caramel marker Accessories: Circle Scissors, Vanilla Brads, and Word Window punch Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon and Always Artichoke 1/4" grosgrain ribbon Thanks for stopping by! Lisa

ETA: I have no idea why there is such  large gap between paragraphs. Sorry.