*hi, friend.*

This week has somehow gotten away from me, but I managed to sneak in a little stamping time last night. Before I *found* stamping, gardening was my hobby... so when I'm in a bit of a stamping slump, I always seem to find inspiration in my garden themed stamps.

I recently added A Muse's garden bench and dotted oval to my collection, and I couldn't stand the thought of them just sitting there un-inked any longer! I included a few of my favorites... the wheelbarrow, butterfly, hydrangea, and songbird to create a sweet little scene that would make a perfect card for any friend, especially a gardener.

The countdown to A*Muse*A*Palooza begins next week with fun contests, online challenges, sneak peeks, and more! Be sure to visit the A*Muse*A*Palooza blog for details. You don't want to miss out on all the fun!
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Notecard, papers, stamps, sentiment, and ribbon by A Muse. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers and clear glitter pen. Stampin' Up markers and sanding block. Marvy scalloped oval punch. Stickles.