My dear friend and partner-in-crime has made an offer on a wonderful home almost 50 minutes away.  Here on Maui, that’s the kind of trip that requires an overnight bag.  She lives less than 5 minutes away right now, so this move is something of a shock to us both.  I went out to see the “estate” with her last week – it’s 2 acres – and we were both inspired with all sorts of fabulous decorating ideas.  There could never be enough money to satisfy our imaginations, but we did agree on a color concept.

• Vintage Vogue Clear Mount Stamp set
• Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay and Naturals Ivory Card stock
• Soft Suede and  Bermuda Bay Classic ink pads; Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Write marker
  
• Big Shot and Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions folder
• Pretty in Pink 1/2″ Epoxy Sending Love brads
• Crop-a-dile
  

I’m trying REALLY hard to be supportive, so I designed this card based on her colors.  She’ll have to select a carpet before she makes a final decision between a Soft Suede kind of accent or a Close to Cocoa kind of accent.  (You know you’re a serious Stampin’ Up! stamper when you use those alliterative color names to describe colors you see out in the Real World.)

There’s lots of wall space in this new house and Decor Elements will help fill it up without the cost of artwork, framing, and holes pounded in freshly painted walls.   I’ll have to pack my bags and leave a freezer full of meals so I can take my trusty Decor Elements Applicator out to Haiku.  Change is good.  Right??