Impression Obsession "Hello" Challenge and CPS #122

Today I made a project for the Impression Obsession "Hello" challenge.  To learn more about this challenge, you can read about it here.  I used a sketch from Card Pattern Sketch #122 as the basis for my design, allowing me to enter two contests at once.  Lucky me!  I find I often turn to CPS for inspiration and a starting point when I have a hard time getting started.  This weeks Impression Obsession challenge is titled "Hello".  I have been needing to make a notepad for my Mom and thought the CPS sketch looked so much like a cute little notepad.

What do you think? 

Here is my notepad:





The cardbase is PTI Spring Moss and I made some gingham paper using a "Gingham" Impression Obsession Cover-a-Card stamp.  It is stamped onto Sweet Blush cardstock.  I cut the edges with pinking shears and the Pure Poppy layer is stamped with the "Screen" Impression Obsession Cover-a-Card stamp in Versamark.  I then used a Cuttlebug embossing folder with fruit on it to give it a really nice crisp impression.  The focal point panel is Rustic White cardstock and I stamped a 2" circle in Pure Poppy.  Now, my dilema was how to make this have a "Hello" theme.  I decided to use the word "HELLO" from Fillable Frames #1 and then some little parentheses I had and have no clue where they came from.  Inside the parentheses I added the words Note to Self from PTI's Take Note set.  I am always telling myself "Hello", remember this or remember that!  I added just a few rhinestones inside the parentheses and some Simply Chartruese saddle-stitch ribbon and a red button to bring out more of the green color.  I added a few Fruit Fusian Strawberries in the corner and attached a cute little mini pen to the notepad.  I think my Mom will love it.