More Sunday Inspiration...

I had lots of play time today...I love it!  Here are a couple more projects I created...

I created this card to send to a friend who helped me plan and run a major event yesterday...hope she likes it!  The inspiration for this card came from Jennifer McGuire and some projects she shared in the Kick Start class.

Supplies:  Cardstock - Basic White (PaperTrey Ink), Yellow (Stampin' Up!); Ink - Jet Black Archival (Ranger); Stamps - Sentiment (Stampin' Up!); Other - Foil Tape Sheets (Ranger), Crystal Glitter Ritz, Copic Markers, Star Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Crystal Stars, Harlequin Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz Alterations/Sizzix).

And, the inspiration for this cute project came from Stephanie Ackerman.

Supplies:  Stamp - Tim Holtz (Stampers Anonymous); Ink - Jet Black Archival (Ranger); Other - Copic Markers, Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint (Ranger), Mini Glass Heart Ornament, Glue N Seal (Ranger), Tissue Paper (Tim Holtz Idea-ology), Distress Stains (Ranger), Rock Candy Stickles (Ranger), Crackle Paint (Ranger), Seam Binding Ribbon.

Sunday Inspiration...

The Kick Start class has been awesome!  So many ideas to gather inspiration when my creative mojo has taken a break.  I received a catalog yesterday and the cover was the inspiration for this card I created today as we celebrate the beginning of Fall...

Supplies:  Cardstock - Acetate Folded Card (Hero Arts); Ink - Alcohol Inks & Distress Markers (Ranger); Die - Tattered Leaves (Tim Holtz Alterations/Sizzix); Other - Gold Leaf Pen, Acetate.

Above is my card with the catalog that served as the inspiration.  Have a GREAT week!

A birthday wish...

A dear friend of mine is having a milestone birthday this week and is celebrating with a trip to South Africa!  It's been a life-long dream of hers to take this trip and it became reality for her and her husband.    She was so excited about it...and I am, too!  I can't wait to hear all about the trip and see all the pictures!  I created this card, which will be waiting for her when she gets back...

Supplies:  Stamps - various Tim Holtz sets (Stampers Anonymous); Ink - Distress, Archival and Adirondack (Ranger); Cardstock - Kraft (PaperTrey Ink, Claudine Hellmuth Sticky Back Canvas (Ranger); Other - decorative tape, twine, button, wish tag and mini paper clip.

And, taking a tip from the Kick Start class, when I saw this stack of ink pads, I wanted to remember this color combo, so I took a picture for now - until I figure out the best system for tracking color combos for me.

Thanks for stopping by!  :-)

Kick start...

I am participating in a new class called Kick Start from Online Card Classes.  It's the first day, and boy, it did NOT disappoint!  Already some great ideas to find inspiration for my future cards and paper craft projects!  I'm so glad I had a little time tonight to play and create.  Have a GREAT week!

The inspiration for this card came from Jennifer McGuire and the faux stitching that Kristina Werner often does on her cards.

Supplies:  Stamps - Lotus Background (Hero Arts), Pen & Sentiment - Happy Trails  (PaperTrey Ink);  Ink - Stormy Sky, Bundled Sage, Frayed Burlap Distress Inks (Ranger); Cardstock - (PaperTrey Ink); Other - Signo White Gel Pen

A Crafty Labor Day...

I was determined to make the last day of my vacation a fun one...so, it was all crafty time for me!  It was perfect timing since Tim Holtz unveiled his September tag a couple of days ago.  I replicated his tag, but also created an art journal as well.  I LOVE this technique!  I was lucky enough to take the Heart & Soul class during his visit to Absolutely Everything and I've been wanting to use this technique on a couple of different items, and this gave me a perfect excuse to create something new.  It's back to work tomorrow, but I'm looking forward to another craft day soon!  Have a great week!

Vacation's Over...

Ah, vacation! I am wrapping up my vacation this Labor Day.  Unfortunately, the past week went by way too fast.  We enjoyed a few days in Bar Harbor, Maine and Acadia National Park.  It was our first visit, but it won't be our last.  It's a beautiful part of the country...and we will definitely return for another visit!  Here are a few pics...