Inspired by January

Pretty Pink Posh Shaker Snowflake, Ephemera

"Inspired by snow and family"

When I created this card, I loved the retro feel of this random ephemera tag I've had in my stash.

I happened to have extra snowflakes and I was playing around with the way they lined up.

My fave thing in January, has been to make more winter cards

 (since I play last minute Christmas).

My other fave thing, is when my fam from Hawaii come to visit.

They usually aim for after Christmas, but before winter break is over!

Since we bring the snow in my corner of the globe, they come prepared to PLAY.

Yes, they have to jet it here too!

Thank you for your sweet visit~

 

Born to Stand Out Bird

Erin Lee Creative Parrot, Honey Bee Stamps Tropical Tweets sentiment, Catherine Pooler Stroke of Midnight 
 

It's my first time using this die and sentiment (different companies)!

Lots of time Copic coloring this parrot, but it was so funnnnn!!!

I googled and found the Green-Winged Macaw (paying close attn to the dotted lines within the white).

Honestly, this shows healing, because one of my earliest memories, are being bit by one of these beautiful birds (it was a Bird Sanctuary and I wanted to touch it).

Beautiful parrot, I FORGIVE YOU; do you forgive meeeee? ;)

I kept it CAS since it's a star on its own~

I flipped this sketch from Inspired By Challenges:

I appreciate your sweet visit today!

DT INkspirational Word Prompt Snow

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

My Favorite Things Feelin' Festive Paper Pad/Mini Slimline Outside the Box (sentiment strip),Spellbinders Holiday Sentiments Series 2 Glimmer Plate, Darice Snowflake dies, Tonic Studios Mirror Cardstock

 

This time the prompt is SNOW.

Homemade snowflakes can be any color you desire!!!

I believe this is my fave striped patterned paper;

 it went well with the hot foiled sentiment and shiny snowflakes I had handy.

Please join us for our newest challenge!

Thank you for your sweet visit today~

DT INk DC Pretty Quilt

Happy New Year!

I'm here on the reminder post for INkspirational's newest challenge:

Designer's Choice Pretty Quilt.

Our very talented Julia came up with this prompt, and IT'S WORTH A TRY!

I bounced around until I found a fun video from Maymay Made It.

I watched it multiple times and followed along (all except the embossing step).

Here's my card:

Tonic Studios Mirror Cardstock, Picket Fence Studios Fancy Friendship Sentiments

Now you can pop your eyeballs back in. ;)

IKR...coming in with a neon bang!

 

I'm telling on myself here, but I'm currently obsessed with disco balls and there's nothing I can do about it.

I gotta ride this one out. ;)

(dolly made me do it....that's a hint).

Thanks for stopping by and make sure to visit our challenge blog for links to join with your unique take!

Whistle Worthy Black and White

Colorado Craft Company Daisy & Dahlia, Brutus Monroe Christopher-isms sentiment, Whimsy Stamps Build-a-Fairy dies, Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangles, I-Crafter Santa box beard (and cheek dot for nose), Honey Bee Stamps Nail Polish Bottle dies

 

This lil' guy was an experiment with a combination of I-Crafter Santa parts and Honey Bee Stamps Nail Polish Bottle dies 

(I snagged them before they phased out).

He's been hanging around my craft desk for a while, and has been waiting to attend a card party. ;)

He's been set against some fun mushrooms and backdrop florals.

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Thank you for your sweet visit today!

When I Count My Blessings Party Balloons

Whimsy Stamps Retro Dancers, Spellbinders Party Balloons (and stencil), Honey Bee Stamps Inside: Thankful Sentiments, Unity Stamps Deckle & Stitches, Catherine Pooler Silver Ink

I got some new Whimsy Stamps Retro Dancer dies to play with (fun right?!) and these Spellbinders Party Balloons dressed up as disco balls (with stencil). One is with glitterific and one is with Catherine Pooler's silver ink.

Simon Says (Wednesday) : Something New 

 

Hugely inspired by the following sketch:

Thank you for your sweet visit!