I'm back today after finally having a little crafty mojo in my Fortress this morning. Yay! It had been waning and I'd been leaning on my novels and pleasure reading heavily. (I still am, but I, at least, took a break from it today.) =) After not getting a chance to "play" Monday or Tuesday, I was determined I would make it today. And, the fact that the kids were out of school for weather related road conditions, played right into my plans. Mwaaahaaaahaaaa!
I made 4 complete cards this morning! And spent some time on one that never came to fruition. I'm only sharing 3 because one of them didn't turn out quite right. (Used a new (to me) medium and I need a bit more practice!)
Here we go!
A shaker card! Whee! I've been wanting to make another one. My dear mother managed to come up with some clear acetate sheets for me somehow so I've tackled a few shaker cards now. I really like it - so fun! :)
I used some of my Lawn Fawn Snow Day 6x6 pad (I LOVE this paper).
I used the Freshly Made Sketch for my layout inspiration, Lawnscaping Challenge's Winter Mood Board, and Merry Monday's Critter challenge, as well.
Next up!
I had a leftover "Happy" from my first card attempt of the morning, which was a fail. =) As I took a snack break, the idea for this card came to me based on the Runway Inspired Challenge inspiration.
I am also entering this in CASology's NBUS (Never Before Used Schtuff) challenge, as the Avery Elle die/stamp set was new for me as was the flourish stamp by Inkadinkado (Mom put in my Christmas stocking! LOL). I am also entering the NBUS challenge - Anything Goes.
Ok - and last ... I appreciate it if you have hung in for all of these!
My beloved Paper Smooches and coloring....inspiration based on the Picture Perfect Challenge over at SPARKS.
I used the current sketch over at MFT Card Challenge for my layout inspiration and the current Christmas Card Challenge Case a Design Team challenge :
I used my new PS Warm Hearts stamp set and was SO proud of my masking/stamping/coloring - it was going SO well, when at the end of coloring the little red berries, I DROPPED MY RED MARKER! It bounced off the panel, marked up my finger and "ruined" my happy mojo buzz! I couldn't believe it! I knew I would put something across the panel based on the sketch but that pretty much sealed the deal and removed any creative license. Haha! It turned out ok. You can't really tell now, but I had to share what happened. I know someone, if not everyone, can relate. =)
Thanks so much for stopping by to visit! I know that was a terribly long post. Peace and blessings!
Mandy
What a great collection of cards! I love that Snow Day paper. Thanks for playing with us at Lawnscaping!
ReplyDeleteMandy, gorgeous cards! Thanks for CASEing my card for the Christmas Card Challenges! -Jessica CCC DT
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! Your crafty time was excpetionally well spent!
ReplyDeleteWell your mojo returned with a vengeance Mandy and I love your selection of cards. Sorry about the blooper on the last one but these things are sent to try us and your cover up looks brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with us over at Christmas Card Challenges and hope to see you again soon.
Hugs
Carol,x
A great card gallery shared here .Love the card for our challenge .Clever use of vellum for sentiment .Thanks for joining in Christmas Card Challenge this time . Hope we see you again soon .
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use that patterned paper! It has the critters already on it! Great card.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! I am jealous you are already getting a jump on your Christmas cards! Glad you shared one at FMS! And oh the glam of your happy card.....love it!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you getting busy in the craft room, Mandy. And so fun to see you playing along with me in my new venture. And I TOTALLY get it about cards that don't pass muster. I've made a few that were practice and then pitched! It's all good. As long as you're having fun!
ReplyDeletePS - My personal favorite card is your RIC card. Ooooh la la!
Adorable card! I love how you turned it into a shaker!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of cards! Love the Christmas cards! That shaker box is fabulous. Such great patterned paper. Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these adorable little bunnies in your shaker card! Really cute card!
ReplyDeleteMandy awesome post, lvoe your shaker and lvoe you Runway/CSAology card. Thank you for sharing this week at CASology!
ReplyDeleteCute card- those candles are thick and lovely! ;)
ReplyDeleteFirst - let's talk about your adorable shaker card, that could not have possibly turned out any more perfect!! The colors and the design are amazing!!! Cutest little bunny scene ever!!! Second - your Valentines card is WOW, so elegant, classy, love the embossing on the black and the pops of pink!! Super delicious card!!! Your candle card is fun - love the vellum sentiment and how it looks put on with the gold enamel dots you have used to make this card awesome!!! So glad you got time to create - we are all the benefit of your creativity and talent!!! Have a great night!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You've been busy. I really like how you turned the critter card for our challenge into a shaker card! The patterned paper looks awesome! Thanks for playing with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeletewow, great cards. Yes, I can relate to your incident with dropping the red marker. I have done something like that too. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges.
ReplyDeleteLovel FABULOUS fashionists card!!! Thanks for joining us in the CASology NBUS challenge this week! So glad that you did!
ReplyDeleteHa!! Mandy--can totally totally relate to your marker bounce--always at the end too huh!? D'oh! Your cards are all fun and it's amazing you made so many so quick! Rock on! :) Thanks for joining us on this week's MFT Sketch--Keep 'em coming! ;)
ReplyDeleteWell, you've certainly outdone yourself. Dropped by to congratulate you on that adorable Merry Monday shaker card...stayed to see the gorgeous, elegant RIC entry plus all the other incredible cardmaking you do. One word...Yowza!
ReplyDeleteMy guess would be that EVERYONE can relate to the dropped marker, Mandy! Sometimes it makes us use our creative license in more imaginative ways than we had ever thought possible! And you're right, we wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't pointed it out! That vellum banner is gorgeous over those scrummy candles! Your RIC card is SO runway worthy, sexy and elegant at the same time! And, please, your shaker card couldn't be more adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt's a pleasure to meet you and become your newest follower! I would love to have you follow me on my side bar, too! Thank you so much for playing in the joint CASology challenge and my NBUS Challenge #3!! Have a great day! Hugs, Darnell
Fantastic card- I love those swirls in the background! Thanks so much for joining us on the Runway! :)
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are beautiful! I love the card with candles... so soft and pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week at Paper Smooches Sparks!