Life is Pretty Amazing

While shopping at Joann Fabrics a couple weeks ago I came across this adorable floating frame, and of course I had to get it. I love creating décor projects, but I just never actually do them. I thought buying the frame would be a good way to push myself. So last weekend I sat down and created this gorgeous framed art!

I love that there are only two colors in this piece: blushing bride and berry burst. Well and a crumb cake background!

I combined elements of lots of different sets and suites, and I was going for texture which I think I succeeded at. I started by using embossing paste on the crumb cake paper. The embossed flowers on the berry burst paper, folded doily, and sparkly paper near the sentiment, vellum, and silver thread also added great texture to the piece.

I hung this beauty right in my little stamping corner above my ink pads. I'm so happy with how it turned out, and the sentiment is a great reminder to find the beauty in every day. Life truly is amazing!

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