CELEBRATE!

Apparently, my husband is happy to see me crafting up a storm lately.

He said I'm really grouchy when I don't get my crafty time in.

My daughter concurs.

ahem.

Well, go ahead and CeLeBrAtE, family!

Mama bear will try to create more often so she's pleasant to be around!

LOL

Timeless Tuesday #245:Negative Energy

Simon Says Keep It Clean and Simple

stamp: Our Daily Bread Time

ink: WPlus9 white,Memento Pistachio

die: My Favorite Things Solid Skyline

A MONDAY MIM!!!

It's been a long time since I got to play on Monday with

Papertrey's MIM.

I love taking the ink pad directly to the card~like Ashley demonstrates at

Make It Monday #140:Ink Pad Designs.

Papertrey's lovely shaped ink pads make it easy to design any pattern you fancy~

come on and play!

stamp: Papertrey Ink Holiday Photo Finishers

ink: Papertrey Ink (Aqua Mist,Raspberry Fizz,Enchanted Evening,New Leaf,True Black)

other: Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

Clean and Simple Christmas

This is my favorite Christmas stamp.

ever.

I like the way it fits in the Spellbinders Deckled Rectangle.

It doesn't need much~which is perfect for the following challenges:

CASology:Week 69:Brown

Simon Says Keep It Clean and Simple

Inspired By #95

The pattern on the sleeve had me reach for this patterned paper and the bling inspired me to add a rhinestone for flair.

I'll keep this post CAS to match the card. ;)

stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy Seek Him Still

die: Spellbinders Deckled Rectangles

paper: DCWV Chickadee Stack,kraft cardstock,Bazzill

other: Want2Scrap bling

With My Back to the Computer

When I am sitting at my craft desk with my back to a computer, I glance over my shoulder at the screen which is six feet behind me,

and this....

from Flourishes Grab a Cup November Challenge

will bring about a creation like this.

The turquoise looks lighter and teal-like (they are practically cousins!), and the brown appears kraftier.

The two banners are replaced by bead strips which were laying on my desk feeling unloved.

This makes sense in Marlena town~hope I translated it properly. ;)

Have a great crafty day friends~

stamp: Flourishes Calla Lilies

dies: Sweet 'n Sassy Season of Change,Papertrey Ink Beautiful Beads

paper: Studio Calico Abroad,kraft,Fancy Pants Swagger

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Scraps from the Table

My craft desk is crazy right now...but there are lots of pretty pieces that I don't want to

squirrel away just yet.

Once they get shelved...I might never see them again!

I've got two cards that came together...

Simon Says...Keep it Clean and Simple

CASology:Week 69:Brown

BIG YAYYYY for clearing up my desk a little!!! ;)

 

 

 

Hope you get some crafty time in friends~it might just make you smile. ;)

1st Card:

stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy Precious Poppies

paper: DCWV Chickadee Stack,kraft cardstock,Studio Calico Snippets

other: Martha Stewart fringe scissors,Want2Scrap bling,American Crafts twine,Sizzix Texture Fades Woodgrain

2nd Card:

paper: Kraft cardstock,Bazzill,DCWV Chickadee Stack,Fancy Pants Swagger

stamp: Verve Be Okay Plain Jane,Papertrey Ink Happy Trails

die: Papertrey Ink Happy Trails,Spellbinders Deckled Rectangles and Scalloped Ovals

other: Tim Holtz distress tool

ink: Hero Arts Soft Cantaloupe

life IS good

Life IS good.

I believe no one celebrated that louder than Cath Edvalson

on her Moxie Fab site.

Every post brimmed with MORE than just cards and card making supplies.

Cath inspired.

Cath cared.

Cath was present.

She touched upon the truth...the secret...that we cardmaking bloggers do more than just make cards.

 We live in this world, all over the world...experiencing life through our own perceptions.

 

Our cards are more than just cards.

They are extensions of ourselves.

For many of us...they are our voice.

A mini work of art that says 

I. 

was. 

here.

For me, personally, my blog is a ministry and a place where I am more than a wife or mother.

I am a woman with a voice.

Cath recognized this.

I will forever be grateful for her inspiration, courage and huge heart.

I hope she will appear in this capacity again real soon...I want to be a part of any party she is hosting!

Here's to you Cath~you've blessed me immensely!

hugs and kisses,

marlena