Marlena is Faithfully Crafting

Saturday, October 31, 2020

'Tis the Season

I believe this is my last spooky fall card...

Riley & Company sentiment, Sunny Studio Stamps Pretty Pumpkins, Brutus Monroe Fall Leaves, Papertrey Ink Brushed Off Rectangles and Squares, Reverse Confetti Abundant Autumn Patterned Paper, washi

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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I'm messing with some bright colors today.

The Ton Stamps Grouped Fresh Sunflowers, Brutus Monroe Stencil of the Month, Rina K Designs Neon Hello Yellow ink, Sassy and Crafty Sentiments 2.0, Ranger Dylusions washi

I sponged Rina K Neon Hello Yellow through Brutus Monroe's stencil of the month and found matching cardstock to washi.

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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Merry Gnome

Is anyone else exhausted?

I am, just a wee bit.

Picket Fence Studios A Gnome Winter, Erin Lee Creative Triangle Collage Die, Technique Tuesday snowflake dies, Sizzix Hero Arts Birds & Trees, Hero Arts Stamp & Cut Merry Christmas Script, Erin Lee Creative Holographic cardstock

Anytime I create though, I feel better. :)

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

(Erin Lee Creative Holographic Cardstock and Sizzix Hero Arts Birds & Trees Embossing Folder)

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INkspirational DT Post: Night

It's time for another challenge at INkspirational!

Papertrey Ink A Thrill of Hope, Avery Elle Star Frame

This time the theme is Night.

I tried to find a Christmas sentiment that had "night", and this one fit the bill.

Please join my talented team mates and I at the challenge site with your unique creation!

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Splendid Star Wreath

I rediscovered this star wreath...

Brutus Monroe Christopher-isms/Marsala Cardstock, Avery Elle Star Frame, My Favorite Things Sweet Snowflakes, Tonic Studios Cardstock (Seafoam Green,Glazed Chestnut,Cosmic Copper,Imperial Blue), Erin Lee Creative Metallic Magenta

it was sitting deep within my supplies. ;)

Make My Monday Challenge #134: Masculine

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"Tis the Season

'Tis the season and all the things.

This year I'm going to celebrate transitional holidays.

I'm easing into all that's fall, going into Christmasy colors,

especially since we don't have clear cut calendars these days. ;)

Stamplorations Plaid Maker Stencil, Riley & Company sentiment, Sunny Studio Abundant Autumn, Papertrey Ink Brushed Off Square

Simon Says (Wednesday): Layer it Up

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YOU KNOW YOU'RE A SERIOUS CARDMAKER WHEN...

You're finally #adulting and spending precious stamp money on ink and Copic refills
You fail the verification test and take another to PROVE you are not a robot
You take the verification test...and break into a sweat to pick the right pictures
You peel an adhesive pearl off your sock, relieved that the little guy has been found
You unashamedly have more pics of your cards than your peeps...they can take a selfie...right?
Your husband cheerfully declares after you've stamped for the first time in months...I can hear the sizzix arm cranking away!!!
You're willing to dump a pile of sand on your dining table ...'cause it makes a prettier photo shoot
You insert in your blog post a saying, and I quote..."Better a bad card than no card" ;)
You whine, "It's so hard to make sequins float!"and your daughter's dry reply ... "Oh the struggles of a cardmaker"
You sacrifice your healthy fingernail...to distress the edges of a card
You walk away from a cute purse...to justify buying a cute decorative punch.
You receive your tracking number ...and obsessively watch your stamp package move across the country. ;)
It takes you 5 minutes to sew a button on a card...but 5 MONTHS to reattach them on trousers!
You're on vacation without your craft items...and you dream that you're stamping.
You're willing to fish around the trash to salvage a roll of 1/2" Scor-Tape you accidently threw away...because it's THAT important
You could sob after inking your HOT Utee-ed image...and it peels off part of your versamark pad... gulp
You find a scrap of cardstock...IN your sock
You are mentally constructing a card... even while watching your favorite show...AND YOUR HUSBAND SUSPECTS IT
You know the Spellbinders' die... without referring to the packaging or website
Your husband teases, "When did you become a Showgirl?"...when he spots glitter highlighting your features at the dinner table
You leave a trail....of papercrumbs to follow
You almost start a fire or burn yourself from embossing...but it was worth it
You have ink... under your nails
You're in turmoil... because you can't come up with a challenge submission
That turmoil has lifted and there is joy in your heart... because an idea has sprung
You're saving the Post Office ...from annihilation
You look around wondering... "How can I fit that on a card?"
You would sacrifice a button or cut up an outfit ...to save a card
You type a gazillion comments... and wake up from a dream
You create the most amazing card... and wake up from a dream
You come out of the shower... with a rhinestone on your knee
You know there are others out there... just like you
You have a shopping tab open while you comment on enablers' creations ;)

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Saturday, October 31, 2020

'Tis the Season

Online Friend

Merry Gnome

INkspirational DT Post: Night

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Splendid Star Wreath

"Tis the Season