MDS Blog Hop - Something New!

Welcome 2012!  I hadn't planned on taking a hiatus from blogging, but it happened anyway.  What is it about the new year that makes it feel like a fresh start?  Maybe it's all the hype about New Year's resolutions.  I'm not much for the resolutions - I prefer to set small goals throughout the year - but I am feeling the desire to attack this year with more energy and purpose.  And I have to say, I like it.  I haven't felt like this for awhile, so I welcome the change.
Now, on to the reason you stopped by - the fun MDS projects!  We were challenged to use something new and that wasn't too hard - Stampin' Up! has been putting out some adorable downloads the last few weeks.  I want them all!  But for now, I had to pick just a few.  We did just finish Christmas after all.
We're doing a Super Saturday (a giant craft day) for our activity this month at church and I needed some Valentine cards to go along with this adorable envelope we're making.  I found some free downloads online and could have used those, but then I saw all the fun Valentine's downloads and decided that I would be making my own.  They're too cute not to!  Here's my version:
Front:

And back:

Each card is 4 x 2.5, so they're small, but this way I was able to fit 8 on a page.  They're perfect for just a quick little note to my kids each day.

Here are the downloads I used:

Hearts Collection Punch	My Cute Valentine	Sweetest Ever Valentine's Designer Template	I {Love} Love stamp
Thoughtful Overlays stamp	Love Impressions DSP	Pretty in Pink Designer Series Paper	Taffeta Ribbon
1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon	Polystitched Ribbon	My Digital Studio software

I hope you enjoy the rest of the projects on the Blog Hop!  I know there are a couple of ladies who aren't participating this week, so I've taken their names off.  They plan to be back with us soon  :)

1. Jeanna Bohanon
2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Amber Meadows (nice to see you!)

5. Cindy Schuster

6. Erica Shaw

7. Heather Summers

8. Alesha Walls

9. Holly VanDyne

Until next week!