{sweet} 16!

It hadn't really phased me much until I started writing this post that my DD is turning 16 this week and all the feelings that go along with a mother's firstborn turning the proverbial "sweet 16"--aaack!! I don't think I'm "aacking" about feeling old but more so about her growing independence as she grows closer to the edge of the nest, so to speak. I know, I know...they don't "really" leave the nest for quite some time after highschool, but the hour is approaching and I find myself quite often wondering what it will be like for me! I guess I'll just stop right there and leave those thoughts for another day.

Obviously, this is the birthday card I made for her with the colors requested by her and total inspiration from a card Kelly Lunceford, aka Atomicbutterly, made for the Dirty Dozen Gallery a few years back. If you're a SCS Fan Club member, you'll be able to view the card by clicking here. If you're not a member, this is your chance to do so! You wouldn't believe all the inspiration that oozes from the monthly DD galleries--better than you could imagine!

Thanks Kelly for your inspiration! If you're not familiar with Kelly's work, you should be, so click here to view her blog.

Card Deets:
Stamps: SU! Collage Alphabet (retired), Office Accoutrement, Small Sayings
Paper: Bravo Burgundy, So Saffron, Parisian Summer DSP, textured black (Archiver's), Whisper White
Ink: same as paper colors
Accessories: Fiskars decorative edge scissors, curvy label punch, mini library clip, black gingham,
skeleton key charm, red tag alpha, Big Shot