The Nicest Things

One of the nicest things is a 3 day weekend. We had a great Labor Day weekend here in Wisconsin. The weather was cool and pleasant. Although we didn't plan a lot for the weekend, it was nice to have the kids home for three days. :) I know...I know... They just started school on Wednesday and I was already for them to be home again. I'm such a softy when it comes to the kids.

Another nice thing is Krista's Cards & Things Challenge Blog. It's nicest thing to know that I will at least get to stamp one card a week thanks to Krista. :)

This week is a sketch challenge. Simple--that's nice thing too.

If you haven't noticed there's a theme to this post. :)

Look at this cute stamp set I just got from Stampin' Up! It's called The Nicest Things (pg 71 IB&C). It is so sweet- I love the little girls.

I loved the set so much that I decided not to give up on watercoloring w/ aqua painters and give it just one more shot. I think I finally got it! I added a sponge inside my aqua painter to act as a bladder so my paper wasn't so wet. It was the nicest thing to have some control over the flow AND I used watercolor paper. Omgosh, what a difference!

I'm going to go and clean my kitchen quick so I can go back downstairs and play! :)

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: The Nicest Things

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade

Paper: Watercolor Paper and Build A Bear Workshop Pawsitively Prints II

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Staz On, So Saffron, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Lattice Square, Sewing Machine, Big Shot, Scalled Square, Aqua Painter, Pearls, dimensionals, Pear Pizzazz 1/2" stitched poly ribbon, Scallop Square Punch (cloud template)

Hope you have the nicest thing happen to you today!♥