A Pen & Flowers

 In my renovated craft space,
 
I rediscovered this patterned panel I worked on.
 
It has found a home to rest ~

(stamps:Papertrey Ink The Sweet Life,Verve Words of Wisdom)

I'm sure my pen was in the back of my mind... ;)

Word Art Wednesday #221: Anything Goes Two-Week Challenge

There's at least a day left for this challenge too~

I'm always blessed by your visit~thanks for stopping in! ;)

Finally Get to Create

I finally had a chance to create after organizing my craft space.

This card gave me a chance to test the water and see if everything is within reach for me to use.

I almost pulled my back trying to get my paper cutter

...obviously it moved closer. 

Seriously I don't have time for that pain ;).

 

(stamps: Papertrey Ink Teach & Inspire/Background Basics Super Stripes  die:Avery Elle Dotted Borders)

This week at Papertrey Ink there's a fun technique to try.

Make It Monday #242:Sponged Stamping

hosted by Dawn

I don't know about you...but it seems like school just started and now I see the end rounding the corner.

I thought I'd start with a teacher appreciation card...so I have something to give when school ends.

Blink, and it will be here. ;)

Thanks for stopping by~

You are Wonderful

I made a "just because" card~

for an anything goes challenge. ;)


Simon Says: Anything Goes


Anything goes in my neck of the woods...esp the weather.



Swamped with snow one day... then it disappears a few days later.


Seriously, I don't know what to expect or how to dress ...so flexibility is the tool I hold on to.


 I'm not a "roll with it" kind of gal, but watcha gonna do?


Hey, at least we don't have to shovel it.

Not today. ;)

Have a good one~

Black Card/White Flowers

I used the same stamps from my last card~this time white on a black panel.


I love the look of white on black!


However, I don't have a lot of patience when a card is in the works.


The last one I tried didn't make it to my blog because I smeared it before it could be photographed.


grrr!


Waiting, 

waiting for ink to dry is crucial.

(stamps:Papertrey Ink The Sweet Life/Rosie Posie  dies:Avery Elle Wonky Stitches Elle-ments,Papertrey Ink Sparkle & Shine)

 With this card, I was good...


and waited.


;)

After the ink dried, I felt it needed something more.

This die cut that's been lying on my desk found a home in the corner to pop out of. 

I went with the same inspirational photo~I'm nuts about black and white...


you don't even know people, 

you don't even know.

 Time Out Challenge #50 Home Sweet Home Photo Inspiration

Enjoy your Saturday & thanks for spending a little time with me. ;)

Dream Come True

I've been dreaming of making this card for months~

 

but sometimes you need a challenge (and limited supplies) to get the ball rolling.

(stamps:Papertrey Ink The Sweet Life/Rosie Posie  dies for masking:Papertrey Ink The Sweet Life/Rosie Posie)

I wanted black and white flowers to SHINE with splotches of colors shrewn about.

I achieved this by masking the stamped flowers and stamping their shadow partner images in color.

The masks were removed and solid images stamped again with whatever ink remained.

 Time Out Challenge #50 Home Sweet Home Photo Inspiration motivated me~

CAS on Sunday:Challenge #77:One Layer Wonder

As for limited supplies...we are finally finished with my craft corner~all that's needed is to paint the walls and I can have my dream craft space. ;)

So for now...my supplies are in piles everywhere and

 I could only grab a few items to work with.

My finished craft wall is a dream come true, thanks hubby! kisses&hugs!!!

 Thanks for stopping by~

Papertrey February Blog Hop Challenge

Ooooh, pastels are rounding the corner!

I love a dipped color ANYTHING~

so I painted the corner of a tag.

(stamps: Papertrey Ink Songbirds  dies:Papertrey Ink Songbirds,Sizzix tag  other:acrylic paint)

I don't know if you noticed, but I really fancy those songbirds lately. ;)

 

I was inspired by the soft pinks and greens at

Papertrey February Blog Hop Challenge

Thanks for hopping by! ;)