Happiness Abounds

So excited - it' my turn to host the sketch at Sunday Stamps #310 this week!  I decided to try a little stretch (for me, lol) and go for a square layout!
The timing for this one is perfect - I have a dear friend who has a pen pal (remember those?) who is turning 96!  Wow!  She asked if I could make a special card for a special lady, and she had lots of details she wanted included.  Purples, roses, textures, pearls, those are all by request, and they gave me a chance to finally try out the gorgeous Happiness Abounds set.  I'm REALLY late coming to this one - I was letting it pass me by, when I realized, I somehow have no rose sets!  Not sure how that happened, but this is a beautiful choice for that!  There's also a very personalized inside panel, that really speaks to their loving correspondence.  Such a privilege to create!
I can't wait to see YOUR creations for this one, too - meet you at the challenge!
Happiness Abounds Stamp Set; Basic White, Purple Posy (retired), Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia (retired) & Rich Razzleberry CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Fresh Freesia (retired), Blackberry Bliss, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive & Daffodil Delight Blends Markers; Blossoming Happiness & Harvest  Dies; Basics EF Collection; Gold Pearls; #SSC310.

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