Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Valentine's Day/CAS(E) this Sketch! #353





Here is my take on this week's sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch!   
I decided to make a Valentine's Day card for Mark <3 
I'm gettin in at the tail end this challenge, but if you wanna play 
along, check back tomorrow for a brand new sketch :~) 
There are some seriously talented designers there 
and plenty of inspiration!!!Thanks for visiting.

  

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

A Return to Paper Crafting


A dear friend has recently inspired me to return to paper crafting....

A lot has happened in the last five years and when you have so many hobbies, AND a child dancing more days than not, inevitably one or more has to take a back seat.  I really enjoyed my years as a CTMH consultant and a Design Team member for Scrap & Stamp..creating  cards and layouts were in the forefront. And then I discovered a new creative outlet in knitting and crocheting. I found it easier (especially with my fibromyalgia) to sit in front of the tv curled up with a yarn project rather than standing at my workstation or seated at a table for long periods of time. It  was more portable as well. A pair of socks (like those pictured above) thrown in a bag and I was off  ;~) 

BUT I MISS paper n stamping! I have been blessed with a very understanding spouse who has graciously supported me converting my youngest son's old room to a knitting space and our dining room to my paper crafting studio. I've felt guilty leaving this space unused and all my beloved tools and supplies just gathering dust. SOOO I've spent some time these last few days cleaning & reorganizing. I will attempt Project Life and maybe join a few card sketch challenges.

I'm excited to play with paper once again and maybe make a few online friends along the way!! Woohoo!
 
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