Joyful Dreams
We dropped Rick off at the airport yesterday morning. That was very sad. I spend the rest of the day playing with the kids to keep them from thinking about him being gone for another four month.
Today they all walked off to school. I can’t believe my oldest started his last year of Middle School and my baby entered 4th grade. That’s just plain crazy!
I made this card for the Joy Fold Tutorial on SCS a while back.
Hopefully I will be posting a new sample tomorrow for my Be Inspired Challenge.
I picked the BIC image several month ago and wouldn’t you know it….it has some of the new In Colors in there.
For this card I used my the new stamp set Dreams Du Jour along with the Bella Rose Designer Paper for the first time. The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Riding Hood Red cardstock scored at 5 1/2″. The smaller flap is made from a 3 ” x 8″ piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock.
You can see step by step instructions for the card in the tutorial.
I used the new In Colors and the Aqua Painter to color the images. The designer paper for the centerflap was sponged, the edges were paper pierced and the little butterfly from Dreams du Jour was stamped on it.
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Very pretty! Love the new colors, paper, and stamp sets available!
Posted by: 2stampis2b | August 18th, 2008 09:52
Great card, I love then new color riding hood red. I made a card using it over the weekend too.
I know what you mean about kids getting older.
My oldest starts his freahman year of college in 2 weeks and my baby is going to be a junior in high school next week.
I am I that old? No, I really don’t think so! lol
Posted by: Mary P | August 18th, 2008 10:04
It’s great to have you back in the saddle Beate! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Amy | August 18th, 2008 10:11
Beautiful card, Beate! I know what you mean about kids growing up. It’s a melancholy experience. Sorry you have to do without your hubby for so long. That’s rough. Thank goodness for stamping therapy, eh? ((hugs))
Posted by: Kim | August 18th, 2008 10:14
It’s lovely having you back posting again, Beate. I think it was really great you took the summer off for family time, but it’s good seeing you back here with your wonderful creations.
Posted by: Sabrina (Cook22) | August 18th, 2008 10:23
This is so gorgeous, Beate!! The new stuff looks so pretty on your Joy Fold, and your trimming is perfect!!
Wow…the kids are really growing up!! I’m sorry Rick had to leave again. Hugs!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | August 18th, 2008 10:35
This is beautiful! It’s the only set I have so far from the new catalog. I will have to case this!
Bruce is here all the time. I can’t imagine him being gone for months at a time. (((((HUGS))))))) to you and your kids!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | August 18th, 2008 10:58
This is soo pretty!
I’m sorry Rick had to go back. Hugs for you!
Posted by: Tanya | August 18th, 2008 11:22
I absolutely love this card! I can’t believe summer is already over either.. it’s crazy!
Have a great day and it’s great to have you back!!
Posted by: Riley | August 18th, 2008 12:02
Thanks for the beautiful card and I am so glad you are back. I was hoping you would sooner! I am thinking of you as my oldest started 8th grade today and my baby started 4th also. I will also be praying for you to endure another 4 months without your Rick. I think you very brave and your children will remember that, too. Cannot wait to see what else you make with your new goodies. Mine will be in this week sometime. Take care,,,Windy
Posted by: Windy Ellard | August 18th, 2008 12:15
It’s so great to have you back! I’m sorry about your DH having to be gone again; but know that his service to his country is very appreciated and what he does makes a difference in this world! This card design it beautiful - love the butterflies!
Posted by: Donna Meeks | August 18th, 2008 13:08
Beatiful card Beate. I think saying the second goodbye is almost as hard if not harder than the first one, but what a blessing that he was able to come home and visit for a while. I hope the next few months go by fast for you and your children.
Posted by: Latisha | August 18th, 2008 13:53
SO glad you are back! My heart broke for you when you said you had to put your sweet husband back on the plane—-I’m so glad you are such a rock for your children. I hope this time goes by quickly. Thank you so much for the sacrifices your family makes so my family (and all Americans) can have the freedoms we all enjoy. I am truly grateful.
Posted by: Kathleen | August 18th, 2008 13:59
Glad you are back but sorry Rick has gone again. Love the card and hopefully you can be joyful even though you must be sad.
Posted by: Janine | August 18th, 2008 14:15
I LOVE your Joy Fold cards, Beate! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | August 18th, 2008 14:18
Welcome back! I’m sure you enjoyed your time with your family.
Beautiful card! I love that new paper.
Posted by: Tiffany Miller | August 18th, 2008 14:24
So glad you had a great break. I missed you! I was just getting addicted to your challenges..
Family First!!!
Hugs
Brooke S
Posted by: Brooke S | August 18th, 2008 14:30
This is beautiful Beate! Love the colors, and the fold. Sorry Rick had to leave again.
Posted by: Emily | August 18th, 2008 14:33
Love your joy fold card. Can’t wait to view the tutorial. I hope the next four months fly by!
Posted by: Pat | August 18th, 2008 15:03
This is drop-dead gorgeous! No problem with your mojo that I can see! Sending out hugs to you and your kids while you begin another long wait until your hubby gets home! Take care, Jackie
Posted by: Jackie W. | August 18th, 2008 15:54
Hey, Beate! So good to have you back though it’s sad to know that summer has passed us by so quickly! Hopefully the next four months go as quickly
Posted by: Karen | August 18th, 2008 16:01
Sorry your hubby went off again for 4 months! You just stay busy with the kids and SCS and such! Time will fly by Beate! Your card is so nice today! I do really like the new Bella Rose papers and the stamp set. Take care, hugs, Deb
Posted by: Deborah | August 18th, 2008 17:17
This stamp set and paper is always within my reach lately. Your card is fabulous.
I hope the next 4 months go by super quick for your sake and for the kids.
Posted by: Jenn D | August 18th, 2008 17:23
I am so sorry that your husband has left again. I cannot imagine what it must be like. My husband is a fireman and is gone for 24 hours each shift which my kids find hard enough. I think of you and military personnel with the utmost respect. Thank you for your sacrifice. On an up note…it is so glad to have you blogging and creating again. I hope these next few months go quickly for you.
Nikki
Posted by: nikki schmaltz | August 18th, 2008 19:26
Beautiful card, i have missed your beautiful creations while you took a well deserved break. Your MoJo is still here.
smallcity
Posted by: smallcity | August 18th, 2008 20:28
Gorgeous Beate - I love what you did with this set and that yummy new DP! So sorry that Rick had to leave again but hopefully the next four months will fly by and he will be back for good!! And, yes, they grow up too fast! My oldest started his sophomore year at the Naval Academy, my second is starting high school and my youngest is going into middle school - how did this happen??? I don’t FEEL old - LOL! Glad you are back - missed ya!
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | August 19th, 2008 01:07
I love this type of card, very well done - sorry to hear, that your time with Rick is already so fast gone, …. but you will see, in no time, he will be back.
Posted by: antje | August 19th, 2008 02:24
Wonderful card Beate…love the fold and the DP is great…I can’t get enough of it! Sorry Rick had to go back…as for the kids…I know it is crazy! LOL I have one that started middle school too…my middle is in 3rd and my baby started kindergarden…guess he’s not a baby anymore! Hang in there! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | August 19th, 2008 05:43
This is so cute! I LOVE it! …I used the new In colors as well!
Perfect for it! 
I am so sorry that your hubby had to leave again. I will be praying that the next four months fly by so that he will be home with y’all again for good! …and hoping that he doesn’t have to leave like this again! Take care, Beate! {{{hugs}}}
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | August 19th, 2008 05:54
Oh sweetie…I’m so sorry that Rick had to leave again. I can’t even imagine how difficult it must to say good bye to him plus try to be extra strong for the kids…you truly are a hero !!! You know I’m praying for all you guys. I know it’s hard to believe that your kids are growing up so fast. It feels like you just turn your head and they’ve grown up. You’re doing an incredible job with them….I’m so proud of you!!!
I love your joy fold card and I love making them ! The new SU colors look great on your card….beautiful as usual
Dance on…
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) | August 19th, 2008 06:25
So glad to see you blogging again! I hope it passes the time for you while your dh is away. My thoughts are with your family. xoxo
Posted by: Susan W. | August 19th, 2008 07:38
{{{Beate}}} I’m so glad to see you back! I’m on vacation now but had to check in, remembering you said you would be back mid August.
Sorry that Rick had to leave again, but I hope the next four months fly by for you all~ Sending big hugs your way!
Your card is beautiful!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | August 19th, 2008 07:59
I know it must be hard to say good-bye again to your DH. (((Beate))) Selfishly, though, I am glad to see you back and hope you and your kiddos have a great fall.
Posted by: Carole (TruCarMa) | August 19th, 2008 08:38
This is just beautiful! So glad to see you blogging again!
Posted by: Ann | August 19th, 2008 10:58
Love Love Love this card! Nice to have you back!
Hope you had a great summer and time with your kids and hubby! I know how precious that time is. TFS!
Posted by: Robyn | August 19th, 2008 11:55
Oh Beate….its so good to see you back here. I will keep Rick and your family in my prayers. May the Lord keep and protect you ALL…..and may the 4 months go by with lighting speed!
Posted by: MichelleY | August 19th, 2008 15:04
Welcome back, Beate! Love seeing all your new creations again! This card is really gorgeous!!!
Hugs,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | August 19th, 2008 17:48
What a fabulous card! I can’t believe school is starting already! Where did Summer go??
Posted by: Michelle | August 19th, 2008 18:31
Beate..I spotted this card and the title caught my eye “joyful dreams’.. my name online is Joy or joy4lly.. so of course I liked that right away.. the way you used so many varitites of colors and stamps and papers.. I am new to stamping, and to see such an assortment of colors/papers used..is great inspiration..thnx for sharing your ‘JOY’ w/ us..
Posted by: Joy | August 20th, 2008 10:04
This card is amazing! Do you sell it anywhere?
Posted by: MJ | March 10th, 2009 14:42