Palette of Throwdown Colors

I've wanted to bring this set of Spellbinders Dies out and I thought I'd try them with the beautiful Throwdown Colors.

Spellbinders Painter's Palette, Picket Fence Studios Geo Squares Stencil, Sizzix Tim Holtz Woodgrain

 

 Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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DT INkspirational Technique Challenge Stencils

 

It's time for another challenge at INkspirational!

The Greetery Peachy Keen stencil&stamp combo, Reverse Confetti Cuts Stitched Pinwheel

The Ton Stamps Easy Expressions

Honey Bee Stamps Blah Blah Blah sentiment,

Our challenge is to use stencils~

I used a stencil/stamp combo from The Greetery, and I cut it with an interesting cover die from Reverse Confetti.

This way, I get more bang for my buck (in the time I spent stenciling and stamping this panel) by creating two cards.

Please visit our challenge blog, see what my talented teammates came up with and join us!

Perfectly Imperfect

I've learned that imperfections are perfect in their own way, especially in the context of Christianity.

In my weakness He is strong.

 I surrender to the imperfect (that I've prayed about and wished to be different).

 I pray that if God won't lift a situation, may He sustain me in it until He does.

Heidi Swapp sentiment (Daily Planner), Erin Lee Creative Triangle Nester dies

I've learned that contentment is more powerful than happiness.

"Even if" moments won't shake my joy permanently, if I know God is present with me.

 

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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Autumn Décor

 

These furniture dies have been featured everywhere throughout the past few months, and I had to get my hands on them and try them out.

I have a weakness for architecture and knick knacks and these dies sang to meeeee~

My Favorite Things Fundamental Furnishings/Décor and More/Take a Seat/Window Dressing, Pink & Main Fall Bouquets

Perfect for this gorgeous challenge photo: 

Simon Says Instagram Challenge: Patterned Paper

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Candy Charcuterie

I've rearranged and organized my craft space this summer and the procedure was the opposite of inspirational.

At first, I couldn't find things, but I tried to be realistic.

If I kept searching for an item in the spot opposite of where I put it, I returned it there.

I mean, I gotta be me, right?

Inspiration is trickling back in (beyond my DT projects), and I'm getting the feeling back in my fingertips.

 I no longer feel like I'm crafting in someone else's craft space. ;)

The Greetery Sweet Tooth Stamp Set/Candy Crumble Mix/Curio Confections, Honey Bee Stamps Cutting Board/Life is Gouda, Simon Says Stamp Streamer Ribbon dies, Pink & Main Plaid 1 Background Stamp

 I'm excited to see the following challenge back:

 I own two incredible stamp sets/themes (candy and charcuterie) that were begging to play together. ;)

Thank you for your sweet visit!

 

Peaches

I was blessed to snag a gorgeous Peach set at The Greetery when they had a pop up sale months ago:

The Greetery Just Peachy/Peachy Keen, Honeybee Stamps Blah Blah Blah sentiment Miss You, Reverse Confetti This & That , Kindred Stamps Teen Detectives Paper Pad

I matched it with a "Miss You" sentiment from HoneyBee Stamps Blah Blah Blah.

Here's the inny (which is a little longer than the front panel so I could showcase another patterned paper strip).

I've always wanted to try a die cut in a card front that opens to an image on the inside:

 Simon Says Monday Die Cuts

Here's a set of cards I made as well.

When I say "made", I mean cut and arranged in card form. ;)

If you love plants and such...go check out Echo Park Paper Company!

Echo Park Plant Lady Papers, Catherine Pooler Daily Grind Patterened Paper (black and white pattern)

I'm entering this trio at the following challenge:

Simon Says Instagram Challenge: Patterned Paper

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today~