Friday, January 18, 2008

Love Hearts

Before I begin anything today, I just have to tell you the most amazing story...it will be short I promise.
Last week I went to the post office a few times--ok more than that...I check it sometimes 2-3 times a day. We live in a small town so that is where our mail is delivered. Each time I went I smelled propane. Last Thursday the smell was atrocious. I decided to say something to the clerk since it was about the 3rd time I had smelled it. The first thing she said to me was "Thank You!". Apparently her and the other girl had been feeling sick on and off all week but that day it was especially bad. The fire department had been alerted before but they didn't believe it was anything to be concerned about as the odor didn't seem too bad. It turns out that the bakery (the owners are away right now) beside the post office had a propane leak...that leak had filled the entire bakery. They ended up shutting down the surrounding businesses and part of the street. Had it not been for my comment the whole building might have blown up!!!! It just goes to show you that it is worth sharing your thoughts. Thank goodness nothing happened and a crisis was averted.

Ok, now that I have shared my story here is a quick card that I made in preparation for Valentine's Day. It's hard to believe that is less than a month away. What do you think of the grey background??? It's fun to choose the background colour. Can you tell I am loving my purchase? I am still a little rusty but with time I will be very pleased with the quality of images...




recipe
paper: light raspberry razzle, white prismatic (Prism)
ink: colourbox queue
stamp set(s): Tag, You're It! (Kim Hughes, CHF), Hugs and Kisses (Kim Hughes, CHF)
accessories: spica pens (copic), May arts ribbon, copic markers, nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Have a terrific day and a terrific weekend!!! Make sure you leave some time for fun.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

13 comments:

Keri Lee Sereika said...

First off, I am so glad you spoke up!!! YIKES!!!!!!!!!

Second, That card is just TOOO CUTE!

Alhambra Club said...

Glad you said something, you truly saved the day. About your card, it is adorable, love the double hearts.

Michelle B said...

Wow, glad you said something, that could have been so dangerous.

Love the Valentine card and your photo shoots are turning out great, I might have to get one of those!

Hugs,
Michelle

Charlene Austin said...

Thank Goodness you said something. That could have been a horrible outcome if you hadn't. I hope your son is feeling better. Great photo with the new light. I love when I see someone from Canada buys something like that as it makes me want to go for it and not worry about customs and shipping. Have a wonderful weekend.

Sherrie said...

Beautiful card and photo Alli, yes I can see your lovin' that new toy....oh it is so hard to resist! I don't know how long I can hold out on that fabulous purchase...we'll see. I finally got around to the tag(lol). Thanks for tagging me to play!

Rose Ann said...

Wow...that is so good that you spoke up about the odor!

Your card is soooo pretty!! Love it!!

Unknown said...

Yikes! THat is so scary Alli! I'm so glad you saved the day!!! Love your darling card! And the grey looks fabulous!

Christina Fischer said...

Wow -- so glad you said something! You definitely saved the day! Your card is so sweet -- I just love all the pink! :)

Anonymous said...

how scary!!!! way to save the day!! did i hear you are going to cha, too!? see ya there...yay!!

cute card, btw!! :)

Juliana said...

Good for you!!! Glad you said something!! AND this shows that STAMPING SAVES LIVES!!!

Adorable card, too!

Kristine Reynolds said...

Thank goodness everyone is all right. What would you have done with no post office????? I can't bear to think of it!

Love this card too girl!

Bee's Zen Garden said...

Hey there! I visit your blog sometimes (from Lauren's ;-)) and would love to know more about you so : Tag, You're it!!

The rules of the game:

• Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
• Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them.
• Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
• Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Have fun!

Anonymous said...

Oh my! I am glad you said something!! You could have just saved people's lives!! I am so sorry you are not feeling well. I can only imagine how terrible a migrane would be. I hope you are feeling OK today, maybe at least by tomorrow.
Becky