playing with new product = happiness

I have been trying very hard to be better with my product over-purchasing/hoarding, and for the most part, I have been a VERY good girl.  However, when I saw the new My Mind's Eye 6x6 paper pads, I simply couldn't resist snagging them right up :)
They just arrived yesterday, so I went in search of a sketch and/or challenge which would push me to use them. Found just what I was looking for at 2peas in the form of Kimber's Saturday Sketch challenge!

I used papers from Miss Caroline-Fiddlesticks 6x6 paper pad to create my card:

I cut apart the planks to create a rustic wood frame, and LOVE how it turned out!! I adhered the pieces with foam tape to give them dimension. I fussy cut the sentiment frame from another paper. Everything was inked with yellow cadmium Clearsnap chalk ink. I traced a die cut heart onto the pink paper and outlined it with some Martha Stewart kunzite glitter, added a few pearls and a twine bow. Pastels aren't usually my thing, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised with how much I am enjoying the end result!

Can't wait for some more free time to play with my other new My Mind's Eye paper pads!!

Have a GREAT day!!
xoxo