You Are Wonderful

I tell you every week that I love the sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch! but this week's sketch has to be at the top of the list.  There is so much wonderful open space - with a lot of interest in one corner.

I moved the sentiment into the little frame, but other than I am completely true to this sketch.

I love the Polaroid type frames that are out now - either in stamps or in dies.  They are such a wonderful frame to sentiments and for old folks like me, they bring back such warm memories!!  If you haven't played along with CAS(E) this Sketch! this is the week to try it!!  It's one of the best CAS challenges out there - I love the CAS definition that is on their blog.  It has often helped me decide whether I am taking a card a step too far.

The acronym CAS stands for Clean and Simple. 1. Usually only one layer but can include a simple layer or two. 2. A lot of open space sometimes called "white space" can include subtle color, texture or pattern. 4. Usually no embellishments but can include something minimal. (1 or 2 embellishments) 3. Only one focal point. Embellishments should only support not dominate your card. (Exception to this rule is that you've made the focal point an embellishment and not an image.) 5. Minimal color palette. (up to 3 colors in general) 6. Simple, uncluttered, quick and easy to create.

Speaking of wonderful (but not in the pink flower and bling way), I want to share a truly special story.  This wrestling meet involved my son's wrestling team.  Noah is on his team.  We all watched in awe as this played out on the mat.  There are a couple of things that you have to know that are not entirely clear in this video.  The hero of the story is a young gentleman from Texas.  He has moved here to attend a wrestling charter school - these kids are SERIOUS and highly competitive.  Yet he did this simple thing for Noah.  (The final score of the meet was something like 90-13, and 6 of our 13 points were from Noah's pin.)  And the video doesn't tell you that he was coaching Noah also - that's what first got all of our attention.  He was telling Noah to grab his leg and to go for it!  My son has a very brief appearance in the video - you can see him running in the background just before the kid from Texas has a close-up - but you really need to know what you are looking for to see him!  

• Stamps: Papertrey Ink Framed Out #12
• Paper: Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst
• Ink: Memento black
• Accessories: Papertrey Ink Framed Out #12 die, Timeless Twine Tickled Pink, Studio Calico Opaque Gems, Stampin' Up flower punch