Today's card features a Sale-a-Bration stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s, Madison Avenue, paired with a Spring catalog set, Feel Goods.  As I walked into my stamp room this morning, I had the Feel Goods stamp set on my mind.  I love the sentiments in this stamp set – they a fabulous – and fabulous is not a word that I normally use on a Monday morning.

My hubby was wonderful and made my coffee for me before he left for work – I love this man!  So kiddo is off to school, fresh coffee in the mug – let's hit the stamp room.  As I started creating, there was something on every layer – like a speck of something.  It was weird, no matter what piece of card stock I picked up, there it was.  As the frustration grew, and the coffee got knocked over – it was almost time to pack it in for the morning and get back in bed – did anyone else feel like that?

So my bespectacled friends will get this – I took my glasses off and set them on the Whisper White card stock that was laying on the table – and saw the speck.  It was on my glasses!  And what was it?  Summer Starfruit re-inker!!!  Signs of a die hard stamper, right?  It made me laugh so hard, and I thought to myself that this was definitely a Monday! 

Back to stamping then, I instantly knew that I wanted to use Summer Starfruit – I mean, it was a must at that point, and I LOVE polka dots – Patio Party DSP it was and then the card grew from there.

Why did I tell this story today?  I often get asked where I get my inspiration – and I wish that I had this fantastic, scientific, flowchart, step-by-step process to share with you, but in my wierd little world, this is exactly how it happens.  

I love the way that this card came together in the end, bright & cheerful, and just perfect for what I need.

Supplies used to create this card:

Stampin' Up! Stamps:  Feel Goods (wm:  129681 cm:  129684), Madison Avenue (SAB:  wm:  129657 cm:  129660)

Stampin' Up! Ink:  Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple

Stampin' Up! Card Stock:  Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White

Stampin' Up! DSP:  Patio Party

Stampin' Up! Accessories:  Big Shot, Floral Frames Framelits, Rhinestone Jewels, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, 1/2" Circle Punch

Here is the inside of the card:

Here is the skinny:  When you order the Feel Goods stamp set, an assorted package of In Color Card Stock, Patio Party DSP, Rhinestones and any other accessories you don't have yet to create this card, then you can get the Madison Avenue stamp set for free!  What a deal, what a deal!

I hope that you enjoyed the card and the little glimpse into my paper crafting mind – quirky as it is.  To order any of the supplies you see used here, click here.  I love the way that Stampin' Up!'s Feel Goods stamp set works with the Madison Avenue stamp set.