Happy Birthday for The Library Challenge

Have you ever read The Secret Garden? It is a favorite of mine from when I first started reading chapter books. It is also one of the few books that I have read more than once. It is a book worth returning to often, when you need a comforting read from your childhood.

The Library Challenge posted this cover for The Secret Garden:

library challenge

The black background and blue flowers intrigued me, so I took my inspiration from the colors and flowers. 

library challenge perennial birthday stampin' up ginny harrell

 Dark backgrounds are eye catching!

I need to use black backgrounds more often. I like the stark contrast and the soft flowers. It reminds me of Tole background trays.

library challenge perennial birthday stampin' up ginny harrell

It is hard to see but there is a little bit of shine and glitter on the background and on the flowers.

Make sure you check out all the other entries on The Library Challenge. They are always fun and creative.

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Mr. Popper’s Penguins

I have another geeky post for you guys. I so love the Library Challenge page. As a former librarian it tickles my fancy and warms my heart. A perfect for challenge me. This week is Reader’s Choice which means I get to choose one of my favorite books-Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Sweet!

reader's choice librarian challenge

When I was a first-grade teacher we would read “chapter books” to our students to encourage them to start reading them for themselves. One perennial favorite was Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater. This creative and hilarious story has entertained children for years. It sparks their imagination and encourages them to have big dreams and adventures.

Here is the cover of Mr. Popper’s Penguins:

library challenge

Here is my card:

playful penguins ginny harrell stampin' up

I know exactly who will be receiving this card for Christmas!

A few different views. This is one fun card!

plsyful penguins ginny harrell stampin' up       

Don’t forget the check out the Pretty Paper Packets. Click HERE to read about them.

Pretty Paper Packets & more

The Buy 3 Get 1 Free DSP sale is in full swing. Gather some friends together and place an order and add to your paper stash.

DSP sale

dsp sale

I have several classes coming up in October. you can RSVP HERE. I hope to see you in class!

Thanks for stopping by today.

For your shopping convenience I have listed the supplies for these projects at the bottom of this post.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now button to go directly to my online store or drop me an email: ginnyharrell@gmail.com if you have any questions.

All orders placed with this Host Code will receive a gift from me.

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