Friday, June 7, 2013

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Friday... come to me...

Hope you are as happy as I am because it is Friday.  Tomorrow I will attend the Puerto Rico Scrapbook Event.  It's the fifth year in a row... and I am very excited.  A lot of great teachers will come, but I am specially happy that I will meet Teresa Collins... OMG!!!  I can't wait.

Anyway... today is Friday Friends with Flair at Unity...  Here's my post and contribution to this wonderful weekly activity I really enjoy.  

First, the story... my mom has been through a lot of stress lately... I made her a simple card just to remind her that being happy is a decision.  I don't pretend to be the wise gal but I've been certainly through a lot in my life too... as everybody has their own issues... and I've learned that there's always situations you don't want in life, but the attitude is what really counts and define if that situation is worth the worries, or your happiness being threaten.  Does that make any sense?


The card is a CAS style (clean and simple).  I used patterned paper as based, placed a big button with baker's twine, stamped the word "happy" from a Unity Stamp Co. past KOM, and then stamped it again in other papers for paper piecing each letter.


Also used other stamps from Inkadinkado to add the word "be" and three flowers with some glitter.


Just a happy card to remind my mom her happiness is not dependable on others, but only her.

Have a great weekend.


19 comments:

Julie Odil said...

You're so right, Myra. Sometimes we need to make our own happiness. Your card is a good reminder. I like it!

JennyKozar said...

Enjoy Teresa she is a doll! Your card is very nice perfect for the CAS!

Linda said...

what super fun and cute card.

Ruby said...

Cute card.

Tracy said...

Beautiful bright and cheerful card Myra and sure your Mum loves it!
It`s so true what you have said about being happy.
Woohoo have a grand time tomorrow!!
Hugs
Tracy
xoxo

Martha said...

What a DARLING card for your mom!
It will certainly bring her a smile.

Michelle said...

Great card! She will be happy to get it!

Kary said...

Myra, this is such a sweet card for your mum. Hope she is feeling better. Love the bright colours and the message of your card. Have a lovely weekend!!

JPScraps said...

Super cute card!

angie/shuggy said...

so cute!

Karen (karey2005) said...

What an adorable card!

Angeline Choo said...

What a cute happy card !

Miwa said...

What a great "pick-me-up" card! And you know, you're totally right - we can choose to be happy or we can choose to be miserable. But, sometimes we all need a little reminder. Hope you have a blast at your PR Scrapbook Event and get a picture with Teresa! Way cool! :)

Kris B said...

Fun CAS card! This is so cool! Love the big flower button!

Corrie said...

Great card have fun with Teresa

Cynthia said...

Cute banner and fun colors, Myra.

libbym said...

Myra!! Hope you are having fun at the event!! Loving your creation here!!

Gwen said...

Cute card and great post~we do choose our attitudes!

Jessi Fogan said...

You are definitely right! Another quote I find really helpful at times when it seems life is dragging me down is - You cannot control what happens, you can only control how you react to it.
I love the colours you've used - bright & happy :)