What Matters

I saw this quote today and it instantly inspired me. I've been working at my "swirly swoopy thingys" for a while, they're still off... but I'm keepin' at it!

Good {Point}

I'm totally loving this quote stuff! I got a chance to doodle today while I waited for a doctor appointment. 

From the Sketchbook

I didn't get any Stampin' Up! time over the weekend, but I did get a little chance to doodle in the sketchbook AND I even figured out how to use my scanner. Win! 

Paper Crafters Sampler: February 2014

Click {here} for the February 2014 Issue

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Here is what I contributed!

This was a really challenging project, but I love being pushed out of my comfort zone. Stop by The Paper Crafters Sampler and pick up the 2014 February issue. There are so many wonderful projects to get your hands on!!!

Under the Sheltering Tree

Sympathy cards are never fun to make, but I am really happy with the way this one turned out. It actually turned out EXACTLY like what I had pictured in my head!

I really like the Sheltering Tree stamp set. It's a photopolymer, which is quickly becoming my favorite type to work with. They CLING very well to the stamping blocks!

The background was one big experiment. I started off by sponging on the colors, then I splattered water on it, then I covered the wet surface with salt and let it dry. I really like how it turned out. It almost has a Bokeh look to it.

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink ~ Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise, Black StazOn

Stamp Set ~ Sheltering Tree

Also used ~ white embossing powder, dimensionals, window punch

Embellishments ~ Silver Sequins (from the holiday catalog), 1/8" Silver Ribbon

Get Well

Someone near and dear to me is going in for heart surgery next week. It is a relatively safe procedure, but it is still something a little scary to face and I want to send a little heart-warming card (pun intended). While scouring my supplies, this red string caught my eye and an idea developed...

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Real Red

Stamp Sets ~ Perfectly Penned (retired)

Ink ~ Basic Black

Tools ~ polka dot embossing folder, heart punch, glue, dimensionals, round edge punch

Embellishments ~ Red string (not SU)

Happy Birthday ~ From the Herd

I always feel like we live on the Funny Farm. Between kids, the husband, chickens, donkeys and horses (plus the usual dogs and cats), I feel like I manage a zoo. When I saw this stamp set, I HAD to get my hands on it. How perfect is it for this crazy family?

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White, Calypso Coral

DSP ~ Stacked with Love

Ink ~ Black StazOn, White Stazon, Craft White, Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze, Baked Brown Sugar, Tangerine Tango, Smoky Slate, Hello Honey, Marina Mist

Stamp Set ~ From the Herd

Embellishments ~ Chevron Ribbon (Calypso Coral), Gold Sequin Trim