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A Happy Card

The MFPSpeedyTV Inspiration Challenge (Challenge #57) pictures are so GORGEOUS this week!



I would love to know where these places are so I could go visit! Wow!!! Here is my card:

I used the MFP Medallion Set. I mixed heat and stick powder with ultra fine glitter (a complete accident by the way - LOL) for the embossing and then sprayed my paper with Luminarte's Radiant Rain Shimmer Mist in Snapdragon. The sentiments with this set are super sweet so I just made the largest one into a banner. I gifted this to a friend yesterday (along with chocolate) and she smiled all day!

More on this sentiment: I think this sentiment is really spot on. I believe our thoughts control our health, the joy we experience in life, our relationships with others, the quality of work we do, our dreams (nightly and of the future), and even our weight. Studies show that gratefulness can increase your life (HERE is one link to a study on this). I think happy thoughts can do the same. What are your thoughts on this? Oh and HERE is a link to my favorite song which ties into this whole discussion.

Hope you will be inspired to come play too. You don't have to use and MFP image, it doesn't cost anything to join MFP Speedy TV if you aren't already a member (takes less than 4 minutes to join), and all you have to do is be inspired in some way by the image. Shirley always gives away some great MFP image as a prize as well.

Hugz!!!

Comments

  1. Carol HurlockApril 3, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    Oh am I the first to post a comment!!! How fun would that be since I have been missing in action for so long. Geez-I owe you an email girlfriend. This card is just super gorgeous. I love that color and don't you just love those misting bottles!!! I love the doily image. It speaks to me. I have just been working with doilies and doily stamps myself recently. Love you....and miss you bunches!!!
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  2. AnonymousApril 3, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    Your mistake came out beautiful. Isn't it nice that we are such great inventors? LOL. I really like that big bold sentiment and, yes, I completely agree with everything you said about our thoughts. I truly believe that if you have positive, happy thoughts, you will most likely have the same type of life, at least it works for me. Have a fabulous day. Out temps are going up into the 50's today. The last of our snow seems to be melted away. Soon we can get to planting things in the gardens which is always a great thing.

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  3. BenziApril 3, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    Very pretty card, Nancy. Chocolates and a pretty card would make a person smile all day.
    I checked out the video and that was really what seemed to be a happy bunch of dancers.

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  4. Irish CherokeeApril 3, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Nice panel card Nancy. Mistakes are the reason we have many things to enjoy in our modern age. Love your "mistake". You made it into something very "special"

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  5. MarisaApril 3, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Great layout for that image. Yes, being thankful and having a positive attitude will allow you to overcome anything :)

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  6. cotnobApril 3, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    This is a beautiful card Nancy, I love your glittered medallion and gorgeous rich colour. I have to agree with your sentiment and comments - there is no point in dwelling on unhappy things or thoughts.
    Pauline
    x

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  7. Kathy BradleyApril 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Nancy,
    Your card is lovely and elegant - and the four panels look awesome.

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  8. wannabcre8tiveApril 3, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    A beautiful card and the purple is so pretty with the medallion. Oh, gosh, now I am thinking chocolate. Ummm-yummy. Okay,
    gotta have some will power to stay away from it. :)

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  9. TammyApril 3, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Eye-popping beautiful! Gorgeous color!

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  10. McCrafty's CardsApril 3, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    This is gorgeous Nancy, I love it!!
    Kevin xx

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  11. Savannah O'GwynnApril 3, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    OHHHHHHH! What a gorgeous card-- that medallion image is FAB! LOVE the purple and the little gems! FAB x100000:) Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me some love! YOU made my day! HUGS

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  12. JD/ JillApril 3, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Very pretty! I really like the colors!

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  13. Holly AKA KopyKatApril 6, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    This is so beautiful, I love the colors and the great design. I can totally see the inspiration photo in this.

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  14. coopsApril 7, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    so stunning nancy.the colour is fabulous and I love your design and sentiment :D

    xx coops xx

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