Pages

▼

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

They call me mellow yellow....

...not really today.  I've been in a very much LESS THAN sunshiny happy mood today.  Very tired, very grumpy, and very ready for the school year to be over.  And I lost my temper at work with a coworker.  Which literally takes a lot of effort, because I try really hard to brush stuff off and go with the flow as much as possible.  So now I feel like a failure after coming home feeling justified and then taking a nap.  I just want to quit--dealing with the same issues every single day seems pointless to me.  Not sure WHY I'm telling you this, but I needed to get it out!

Okay, let's go onto the actual reason of the post.  One of my absolute favorite colors--YELLOW!!!  I do NOT use this color as much as I should, especially since it really is one of my favorites.  Second only to purple!  So imagine my great delight when I saw that the challenge over at Less Is More was to make a CAS card using yellow!!!  I decided to keep it really simple, and so a one layer card...with some bling and glitter. ;)

Here's my card~

Details~



I was so happy to get to use yellow that I made another card using yellow, too!  This one is for the Do You Stack Up Circles challenge and the Moving Along With The Times Summer Sunshine challenge!  The song "You Are My Sunshine" inspired this card--the sentiment reminds me of the lyrics, "You make me happy when skies are gray." :)  I also used a little used embellishment--buttons!!!  I have quite a few, and NEVER use them.  So, new goal!

Here's the card~

Details~






Here's the cool inspiration from DYSU~

I'm so glad you came to visit tonight/today/whenever you're here!  I hope you like what you see and that you come play along with the fabulous challenges!  And thank you for not judging me.  I just needed to vent a bit there at the beginning!  Happy stamping, friends! :)
at

23 comments:

  1. KatyMay 8, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    I hope your day is better tomorrow! That first card is so elegant! And the 2nd card is just so happy :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. ChrissieMay 9, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    I hope making these cards made you feel better Mynnette... they are certainly VERY cheery and very beautiful!
    I simply LOVE the first one.
    My father used to sing 'You are my sunshine' to me when I was tiny... and that was a lot of years ago I can tell you!
    Happy memories!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

    ReplyDelete
  3. MarrigjeMay 9, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    I wish you a great day today. It is time it summer.
    I love both cards. The circle card is just great. The LIM card is beautiful.

    Marrigje

    ReplyDelete
  4. FlissMay 9, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    These are both absolutely gorgeous Mynnette. Loving yellow at the moment and the simplicity of the cards is lovely.
    I'm with you on the button thing too - might have to take the use it up pledge!
    Hope you're having a better day today.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

    ReplyDelete
  5. PaulineMay 9, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Two fabulous cards Mynnette, I love the use of buttons on your card, and the happy sunshiney feel.
    Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week!

    ReplyDelete
  6. JacquelineMay 9, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Very beautiful cards Mynnette - gorgeous sentiments. Hope you have a happier day today - it's your birthday soon surely that will cheer you up!! - Jacqueline xx

    ReplyDelete
  7. Tara CardwellMay 9, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Hope you're having a better day.

    Your cards are very cheery so keep them in mind when you need a lift :-)
    Tara

    ReplyDelete
  8. Jenni's JemsMay 9, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day! but these are really lovely, and love the circle one a great way to use buttons (something that I rarely use either!)x

    ReplyDelete
  9. VictoriaMay 9, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Hope today is a much better day for you! Yellow is such a happy colour and I love the inkiness of the first card.... it's beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Mary JoMay 9, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Love your cheerful yellow cards! Thanks for joining us at DYSU.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Suzanne B aka brookfiesMay 9, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Sorry you had a bad day Mynette. Hope this one is a lot better. Though I do think it doesnt do any harm in letting off steam now and then.

    Both your yellow cards are beauties.

    And your MMM card is a dream - I love the deep colouring on that image.

    Take care Petal! Suzanne :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. SarahMay 9, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Sometimes it's just those kind of days... love both your cards and hope the yellow tones will bring some sunshine to your soul! Sarah

    ReplyDelete
  13. Dotty JoMay 9, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Two very different but equally gorgeous cards Mynette. Sorry you had a tough day, hope things improve, hugs to you, Jo x

    ReplyDelete
  14. wilwarineMay 9, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    nice cards, I really like the second one.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Hazel (Didos)May 9, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Oh hope that things sort themselves out for you at work. Its good to get stuff out on blogger as it helps xx

    Love both the cards they are super, Thanks for playing on MAWTT this week, Hazelxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  16. VivMay 9, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Such a beautiful card that first one & the second is a great fun card too. Sorry you had such a rubbish day, I often moan too, it's good to talk :) Viv xx

    ReplyDelete
  17. Mau xxMay 9, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    This is gorgeous, I love the colours and so classy looking.
    Thanks for joining MAWTT this week.
    Mau x

    ReplyDelete
  18. PamiMay 9, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful cards, I really love the style and beautiful sunshine colours. Thanks for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, hope to see you again soon. Pami x

    ReplyDelete
  19. Sally HMay 9, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Two stunning cards, Mynnette. I particularly love the first one. I hope your week gets better. It sounds like your day was like mine was yesterday. Hang in there hun x

    ReplyDelete
  20. ScrapmateMay 10, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Love both cards but especially the first. Work can be very stressful sometimes, thank heavens for cardmaking, the perfect de-stresser.

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Hi there busy little bee! I don't come to your blog for a few days and WOW how many fabulous cards how you made! LOVE these yellow ones I see the Art student in you here! hugs me xx

    ReplyDelete
  22. SusanMay 10, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    When I read your first sentence, it took me back to my youth...I remember that song! LOVE your cards, but that first one is breathtaking!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Kim BMay 10, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Some beautiful cards, I love the yellow!! I agree about the buttons. I need to use some too. I love buttons in jars so I have quite a few! Oh, I know we all need to vent every once in a while. Have a good day! Hugs, Kim

    ReplyDelete

I apologize for the word verification. I do have this feature on set to NO in blog settings. I will continue to moderate comments so that I make sure to see each one.

Thank you so much for commenting--your sweet words make my day! :) {{{HUGS}}} and happy stamping!

Mynn xx