Finding Joy

I went to this women's conference at church today. The first class I attended was called "The Last Comic Standing". It was taught by a friend from church, Jill Juchau. She did an amazing job! It was fun and enlightening. She talked about how humor is a defense against adversity. I must have picked up on something because while I was making the above card, Jared decided to rearrange my living room furniture. He somehow managed to push a very heavy sectional sleeper sofa out several inches from the wall. The cushions were everywhere. The fabric covered chair was tipped over, as were three of the dinning room chairs. All because he wanted to "fix stuff". Instead of losing my mind (especially over the scraped dining room chair that left a big brown mark on the walls that were painted this fall)... believe it or not, instead of losing my mind I snapped a few photos to record the results of my son's very creative and determined mind! (Too bad I had all restored back to normal before realizing that the flash card was missing from my digital photo) Ah, well! I'll take a picture of the restored version so you can get some sort of idea.

On to more joyful things! I decided to join in a sketch challenge (SC126) on Splitcoast today. I am challenging myself to do at least one challenge a week. I'm having a great time and I can't wait to do another one! ENJOY!!

Directions for Card: I wanted to use The Polka Dots & Paisley stamp set by Stampin' Up! - I thought I'd make Jill a card. (Supplies used on card: CS: Bashful Blue, Ruby Red, So Saffron; MME Magnolia patterned paper; pink floral PP unknown; Martha Stewart Blue Ribbon; Bright Pink brad; Giga Scallop Punch for tab; Markers:ruby red, bashful blue, barely banana, positively pink; and Prima pink ribbon)