A Craftaholic!

I am headed to Heidi Baks' shoebox swap next week so it is time to get serious about creating my kits and swaps!  Besides making up 21 shoebox kits,  I need to make cards for a humorous swap.  Newton is looking pretty crafty here and actually has no intention of giving it all up - as you can see from the inside sentiment!  I can so relate!  Now I am wondering if I wear a sweat band when I craft would it count as cardio?

I used the sketch at Global Design Project for my card today.

Stamp Set: Newton's Crafty Cardio (Newton's Nook), Craftaholic (Riley & Co.)

Ink: Pacific Point, Memento Black, Copics

Paper: Pacific Point, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Follow Your Art DSP

Fusion: Nature

I received a lovely note from the Mistress of Hogwarts this week telling me that I had been accepted for training at Hogwarts.  So naturally I had to send a reply to tell her I was excited about joining the class!  If you are a Harry Potter fan you will remember the owl delivered hundreds of letters inviting him to Hogwarts.  So I included a few on my card along with the sorting hat that I am sure Headmistress Emma will recognize!  I am excited about my wizarding classes but a bit worried about walking through the brick wall at the train station.....

                                                                 

I used images from a Harry Potter themed set called Snapes Alive and took my inspiration from the Fusion challenge this week.  I followed the sketch and pulled colors from the inspiration photo!  What inspires you?  Join us at Fusion!

                                        

There is a brand new challenge called The Spot and it is starting with a Getting To Know You Challenge.  I am sure they would all like to know a soon-to-be wizard.....lol....

                                           

Stamp Set: Snapes Alive (Cat's Pajamas)
Ink: Memento Black, Copics, Distress Oxides
Paper: Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White, Classic Garage DSP
Stencil: Clouds (Newton's Nook)

Tropical Hello - FMS425

This summery, tropical card gives me hope that summer is not too far away.  But the picture shows what our mornings have actually looked like this week.......a bit foggy as our above freezing temps have started the snow melting process!  Not quite tropical but the battles over wearing a winter coat have already started!

Cecile's sketch is delightful this week at Freshly Made Sketches!  Hope you join us!

Stamp Set: Label Me Bold, Tropical Chic
Ink: Real Red, Blushing Bride, Distress Oxides
Paper: Whisper White, Tropical Oasis DSP

I brushed Pine Needles, Lucky Clover and Scattered Straw Distress inks on white and then diecut the leaves from Wild Greeneryby MFT.  The flower stamp from Tropical Chic was inked using SU markers Real Red and Blushing Bride before stamping . I love that look of using markers -  it works best on rubber.

Stamp Review Crew: Honey Bee

The Stamp Review Crew is featuring Honey Bee today.  This stamp set paired with the Golden Honey DSP provides endless inspiration for all sorts of cards.  I loved seeing all the designs the Stamp Review Crew created!

Hope you enjoy the hop!  Beeeee sure you don't miss Mary's wonderful work!

If you are on track then keep going to see Stesha's beeee-utiful creations!

I used the sketch from Cas(e) This Sketch - designed by my friend Brian King -  for my design.

Stamp Set: Honey Bee

Paper:  Golden Honey DSP, Whisper White, Basic Gray

Ink: Crushed Curry, Memento Black