Distress Success!

I posted a tutorial on how to make a distressed flower this morning. I finally got a chance to sneak down to my craft cave after I fed the horses tonight. I can't believe how EASY this flower was to make!

Supplies used for this card:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Core'dinations Card Stock in Primrose Petals

Ink ~ Primrose Petals

Stamp Sets ~ Hearts a Flutter, misc letter stamp

Other supplies used ~ Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Apothecary Framelits, Paper Punching tool, Antique Brads

*This card was entered in Freshly Made Sketches Challenge 79

Shredded Flower Tutorial

Here is another flower tutorial made by HandstampedStyle. This is so easy!

Flower created by Erin Gonzales at HandstampedStyle.com

Distressed Flower Tutorial

OMG I am in LOVE with this flower! I have been searching for a distressed embellishment and I think this is PERFECT! I stumbled upon this tutorial on Pinterest. It is my go-to place for inspiration. 

This tutorial was created by HandstampedStyle. She has SO many great ideas! 

I can't wait to get down to my craft cave to get some of these started! I can't believe how easy they are

 (or look to be)

Hope you enjoy this tutorial and go out an create your own!

Happy Stamping!

Happy Easter!

I had ZERO time to create my Easter cards this year. It totally sneaked up on me. Okay, I wasn't really paying attention. I didn't get this "Easter Blessings" stamp until a few days ago. I can't create under pressure! 

This is a simple design. It went together easily {THANKFULLY}!

Supplies used for this card:

Paper ~ Core'dinations Card Stock in Primrose Petals, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, More Amore Specialty DSP

Ink ~ Primrose Petals, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake

Stamp Sets ~ Easter Blessings, French Foliage

Other Supplies Used ~ Boho Blossoms Punch, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Crochet Trim, Sycamore Street Ribbon in Pool Party, Pearl Basic Jewels

Fabric Frenzy!!!

I've not yet used any of the designer fabrics from Stampin' Up! but I'm sure going to be playing with some now! You can't beat this deal. Contact me to order yours! Sale ends March 31st.

Puppy Love

This is Stella. She's joined our family about a month ago. She's nothing but fluff. She thinks her place is at my feet at all times. Include the crafting cave. Love this puppy!

The Truth?

My husband came down to my craft cave lastnight as I was putting away my recent Stampin' Up! order. He had a funny smirk on his face. Ok, more like an annoyed look. He wanted to know just how much my crafting cave has cost over the last year. Of course I rounded that number down. What he doesn't know won't hurt him! he he he