Heather Stamps

Ok, I have to admit that I'm rusty. I haven't done a workshop in a while and I have one coming on Sunday. It's actually not a true workshop, more of a crafty open housewarming for a friend, so I'm only bringing one card for everyone to make. Still, I can't get a card that I really like.

I think part of it is that my favorite stamps to use for Valentine's Day are retired. Fine for my stuff and to send to the kids' friends, but not so good for a workshop.

As you can probably tell from the picture, I really want to use the Owl Together Now set. I love those little owls. Unfortunately, I'm not sure they're really working for me right now. They're too small to be a big focal point, but to big and busy to really be a background.

As if that wasn't enough, I'm not sure any of these color combos is doing it for me, either. Since Valentine's is such a red or pink holiday, I feel like I need to have at least one of those colors on the card. Shown in the picture are Certainly Celery, Rose Red (although it looks like Red Riding Hood in the picture), Cameo Coral, Pink Pirouette, Pacific Point, and Whisper White. I dunno. Maybe I should just slink back to my favorite Mellow Moss/Real Red usual and call it a day. I do love the Pink Pirouette, though. Such a soft, pretty pink...and it's only here for another couple of months.