Branching Out Into Spring

On Sunday we lost one hour of sleep as we turned the clocks ahead for Daylight Savings Time.
The mornings are not quite as bright as they were and we enjoy more daylight in the evening now. So you may be going to work in the dark (not for long though) but for sure you are coming home at the end of the day and it is still daylight - yeah.
Anyway, with the winter thaw and rain on the weekend, there was a lot of water flowing and this will definitely cleaned things up and make the grass green. This lead me to make the above card as I thought of rain, rubber boots and birds chirping (they are already making a sweet sound) and it won't be long until the trees bud and we will have leaves on the tree. I am definitelyl ready for Spring! The yellow rubber boots brought back memories of me reading the story "Big Sarah's Little Boots" by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clarke - great book!
Anyway back to todays card-
Recipe:
Stamp: Branch Out
Paper: Delicate Dots DP, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Certainly Celery
Embellishments: So Saffron 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. Eyelet Border Punch
Thanks for droping by today and find time to do some stamping.

Branch Out Class

It is cold outside but the skies are blue and the sun is shining (in the winter it seems the sun only shines when it it is really cold). Sunshine reminds me of Spring and I can hardly wait.
Becasue I am anticipating the arrival of Spring, I thought I would make a card using the "Branch Out" stampset (love this set).
I know Spring will not come any faster but it makes me happy thinking about it.
I am offering this as a class which you will make 4 cards and a box.
When: Monday, March 30, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $20
If you are unable to attend the class, kits are available (plus shipping).