Friend Card Using CTMH African Safari Stamp and Thin Cuts plus Hawthorn Paper

Hello Friends!  I hope everyone is doing good.  Sorry I was missing in action so long.  We went on vacation for two weeks overseas and then I have been trying to recover from Jet Lag.  We were not aware how hard Jet lag would hit us on and after this trip.  I never take naps; but I couldn't stay awake past 2:30 or 3 pm each day on the trip and again after I got home.  I had no choice but to nap.

We were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary; so we decided to take a once in a lifetime trip.  We have been together 18 yrs; but married 10 yrs.  I will not be able to ever travel overseas again, due to the heavy cigarette smoke, perfume/cologne, and bees.  I had a major challenge with my breathing during the entire trip.  

The smoke and smells were worse in Switzerland; because even though it is smoke free in the restaurants; they open all the windows and doors; allowing the smoke from the outside tables to come inside; plus no air conditioning. Plus, I had to contend with bees chasing me everywhere, including in the restaurants. 

I am very grateful that I was able to go and arrived home safely.  I was so excited to go; but I knew I was taking a risk.  I just didn't realize I would have no place to escape the smells; including our last hotel room in Switzerland.  We had some fabulous food while we were away and we were able to celebrate our anniversary at a Castle.  That was very exciting and enchanting as well.  The Chef and Sous Chef were fabulous, going out of their way to cook my food the way I needed it; due to all my food allergies.

I found time to purchase CTMH new products after I got home and have created a card today for a friend of mine.  I am in love with these African Safari stamp and die set.  I love the new papers as well.  It was so much fun creating this card.

Using CTMH African Safari Stamp and Thin Cuts Z3536

Hawthorn Paper - X7249B

CTMH Stitched Rectangle Frames Z4260

Using CTMH September Stamp Of The Month S1909

Hawthorn Paper X7249B

Supplies used to create this card are:

Dies 
Rectangles - CTMH Stitched Rectangle Frames - Z4260
Squares inside - CTMH Stitched Square Frames - Z4259
Giraffe - CTMH  African Safari Stamp & Thin Cuts - Z3536 (Stamp alone is D1874)

Paper - CTMH Hawthorn Paper Pack X7249B
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Saffron
Ink - CTMH Saffron and Toffee for the Giraffe
Sequins - CTMH Crafty Loose Sequins Z4059
Twine - CTMH White & Gold Z4014
Giraffe Stamp and sentiment on front - CTMH African Safari Stamp & Thin Cuts Z3536 or Stamp alone is D1874.
Sentiment inside - CTMH September Stamp of the Month - Random Act of Cardness S1909

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Sunday)

Angie's Digital Stamps - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Saturday) 

Catch The Bug - Clean and Simple (1 of 2)

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Friday)

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

The Outlawz - Festive Fridays (Anything Goes) (Unlimited) 

DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)  (Thursday)

Lavinia World Challenges - Anything Goes (No limit) 

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Wednesday) 

Die Cuttin Divas - Thinking of You/Use Die (1 of 3) (Tuesday)

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (1 of 2)  

Ike's World Challenges - H for Hat or AG (1 of 5)

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog - ATG (1 of 3)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Get Creative Challenges - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - "S is For" - Safari Stamp (1 of 5)  

The Outlawz Monday Greetings - Sentiment (1 of 3)

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Other Date)

Crafty Hazelnut's Pattern Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

Happy Craft Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit)

        Not Just Cards Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (1 of 5)

September Stamp Of The Month

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S1909 Random Acts of Cardness

CTMH Cards created using this stamp set

CTMH September National Stamping Month Special

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CC9195 Share the Season Stamps & Thin Cuts

CC9192 Giving Thanks (38 stamps)

CC9191 A Dash of Joy Stamp Set (34 stamps)

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