It's Been Awhile ...

I hope today finds you all well and maybe even a little inspired to break out the stamps, ink, paper, scissors and all those fabulous tools that are calling your name to be put to good use ;-)  I know mine are.

If you are like me, you go through phases where you have time to craft and then life has other plans for you.  Over the last few months that has been the case for me and my priorities had to be put in place.

Crafting to me is such a relaxing part of my life and I find that I even think about things I want to explore as I drift off to sleep.  I, like many I encounter, feel that they are not creative and don't know where to begin.  The internet has been such a great virtual friend to me.  The resources are limitless!  I am the type of person that loves exploring and sharing the talents of others.  Please do not feel like you cannot be creative or explore what craft makes you happy because you don't feel you can do it ... try it first and you will surprise yourself beyond words.  Start small so you don't overwhelm yourself.  Also, my advice to beginners is to buy products that can be used in multiple ways and you can keep to your budget and continue to create.

Don't hold back ... take the plunge and explore meeting new virtual friends that have the same passion and same crafting style that you have.  The crafting collaboration of the Stampin' Up! Community, Pinterest, FaceBook, YouTube and just plain old surfing the internet, has opened my eyes to the encouraging and inspirational talent of so many people.

My wish today is that you find that craft that opens your heart and mind to creativity and you can obtain a peace and share with others ... which opens doors for fellowship.

Enjoy My Friends!

Sharing the Talents of Others - Diane Dimich of DDStamps

I love sharing the talents of those I find on the internet in case you haven't had the opportunity to find them yet.

This is one of my favorite dies as well from Stampin' Up! and hope you get a chance to try these projects.

Be sure and check Diane's video on the Envelope Punch Board below as well.  These boxes are so much fun to make!

Thank you Diane Dimich for sharing your creativity!

Baby Boy is On the Way for a Co-Worker

Here is a card made for one of my co-workers.

Stationery / A2 Card Box

This little box can be used for gift sets / cards / stationery, etc ...

 

Love CASE-ing Cards - Happy Birthday Hexagon

Totally CASE'd this card from the internet, creating via MDS. I can't find the name of the person that made the original ... so if you know, please let me know so I can give proper credit.

It's Been an MDS Kinda Saturday

Creating digital cards via MDS is so relaxing ... the most fun I have is when I start positioning items on the palette and then moving them around sometimes creates a new direction I had not even thought about ... reminds me of a way advanced Etch A Sketch ... Hope your Saturday has been a fun and relaxing one.

Thanks for stopping by ...

Honeycombs and Butterflies

It has been awhile since I've been in the craft room ... finally trying to get back in the groove.  Love, love, love the new Honeycomb Embossing Folder and the Elegant Butterfly Punch by Stampin' Up!

Still loving My Digital Studio to create the perfectly sized sentiment for the matching punches.  Used the jewelry tag punch on these.