I really should be packing...

I couldn't help but fit in a little more crafting before it's packed up!  It takes approximately 14 hours to get from here to Minneapolis and anxious to get in a few challenges!

I made this card with my parents in mind.  They'll be celebrating their 40th Anniversary!  I used 3 challenges to spark my mojo.  Moxie Fab World:  All that Glitters is Gold, using a sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch and colors by Runway Inspired Challenge

 

These are some hand colored embellies that started off white.   The top pic is a pearlized white butterfly stick pin (removed the pin) and colored with copic and embellished with bling! The second pic is a prima flower dipped in Danube Blue ink and Delicata Golden Glitz ink.

And the card...

 

Stamps of Life Swirls2Build, Hero Arts CL342 (sentiment), gold rhinestones, Memento Ink in Danube Blue, Delicata Golden Glitz ink, clear embossing powder

 

Kept it pretty simple with a gold card based and vellum overlay with some navy blue and gold sheer ribbon. 

The sketch and inspiration photo...

All right now I reeeeeeally have to go pack.  Mahalo for stopping by!  I'll definitely be sharing some pics of Scrapfest so stay tuned!

TGIF!

Oh this weekend could not come any sooner!  I've been able to get a few hours of crafting here and there, but I'm itching to get a few good long hours just to myself.  When that will happen who knows...lol.  For now my quick creations will have to do.  My next card was inspired by two challenges.  Runway Inspired Challenge for it's colors and patterns and CAS(E) this Sketch for the design.

 

Hero Arts Lotus Background, Lawn Fawn Sophie's Sentiments, Glitz Cashmere Dame Pattern Paper, My Clever Creations Buttons,

Butterfly stick pin (pin removed), Memento Tuxedo Black, Danube Blue, Dandelion, Tangelo, Bahama Blue Ink, Mango AC cardstock, Black cardstock, white embossing powder

I used the emboss resist technique to follow the model's dress...

 and here's the sketch...

This was a fun one!  Hope everyone has some fun weekend plans...3 day weekend...YES!!!

Getting into the routine

Hello...I'm writing quickly since it's getting late and I wanted to get some kind of crafting time in.  So the kiddos are officially on a schedule, but I'm exhausted!  As I'm putting the kids to bed I'm ready to join them...lol.  I'm thinking it's an emotional kind of exhaustion with my kids growing up and my son not so excited to go to preschool.  I'm hanging in there though and reminding myself that this phase will pass...cross my fingers.

I wanted to join the next Lawnscaping Challenge: One Layer using inspiration of colors and pattern from the next Runway Inspired Challenge

Lawn Fawn Summertime Charm, LF Sophie's Sentiments, LF Bannerific, LF Belinda's Borders, Memento Inks in Rose Bud, Lilac Posies, Grape Jelly, London Fog and Tuxedo Black, Color Box ink in Bubblegum

Talk about a challenge because I had to stop myself from adding rhinestones or twine!  I used the negative space of a die cut flower as a mask and stamped away, also masking off the banner. Framed everything using LFs Belinda's Borders and there you have it...a one layer card!

 Here's the RIC photo...

Mahalo for stopping by!