My Crafty Mind Has Hit The Wall

This week I just couldn't sit down & create cards for challenges as much as I'd like to. I tried. I tried again, but I just ended up sitting at my table staring at my TV screen or looking out my window. I have a lot to do, but I just couldn't get myself to do it. I made sure that I completed my DT tasks & shop orders, of course.

Since finding all of my old jewelry, I had these wonderful plans to recycle it all into creations. I managed to create two things so far. This is the second one, the first one can be found here.

The bow is from a choker. It's actually the backing that was coming off, so I stripped it & turned it into the bow. Very soft & supple material with a rich brown color. I still have the rest of the choker to work with, too. 

The other details include a chipboard flourish that I covered & sealed with glitter, leaf stickers & faux flowers/

Have you ever been blah about your craft? If so, how did you get out of it? I'd love to hear your story :)

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Bearly Mine: #40 - Flowers

Delightful Sketches: Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays: #64 - Anything Goes

Lollipop Crafts: #83 - Flowers In Bloom

Papertake: #71 - Bingo

Shopping Our Stash: #56 - Stuck On Stickers

Use Your Stuff: #39 - Make It By Hand (Bow/Glittered Flourish)

It's Time To Camp

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If you live in the USA, Father's Day is June 17th.

That's this Sunday if you don't keep track of the days :)

Have you made a card for your dad?

When I think about my Dad, I always think about camping. As a family, we took plenty of camping trips & still do. It's such a delight to relax next to a campfire chatting with my dad.

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Charisma Cardz: Challenge #23 - Male Card

C.R.A.F.T.: Challenge #159 - Father's Day
Daring Cardmakers: Hole In One

Delightful Sketches: For The Boys

PaperPlay: Challenge #24 - For A Man (Use Twine)

Penny's Paper-Crafty: I Love You, Dad

The Pink Elephant: TPE152 - Masculine

Use It Tuesday: All About Dad (Paper is very old!)

Bicycle Trip

It's time to take a little trip on the bike. The weather is perfect for it (if you live where I do.) I'm going to take some time & remember how to ride my bike since I haven't gotten on it in quite a few months! Luckily, you never forget . . .

I scavenged through my printed photos & found a lovely one of a Manzanita tree. It's bark naturally peels, creating a beautiful mix of colors.

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Delightful Sketches: Fun In The Sun

Make It Monday: Anything Goes & Leave A Comment

The Pink Elephant: TPE152 - Masculine

River

The background for this card is another photo that I took while in the Caribbean. It was my first time actually leaving the USA & it was amazing. I can't wait to go again. Of course, it will be a while before that happens, but I still dream about those tropical days :)

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

365 Cards: Day 99 - Add A Scenic Photo (Thanks for the idea!)

C.R.A.F.T. Challenges: Challenge #158 - Male Card

Cute Card Thursday: Challenge 220 - Water, Water Everywhere

Delightful Sketches: Fun In The Sun

PaperPlay: Challenge #23 - Back To Kraft Basics
Tuesday Morning Sketches: Challenge #149

Thank You Very Much

The main feature of this creation is the vibrant blue glitter flourish. It started out as plain, unaltered chipboard. I painted, glittered & sealed it before adding hemp twine & two flower buttons layered atop each other.

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Daring Cardmakers: Red, White & Blue

Delightful Sketches: Red, White & Blue

Oldie But A Goodie: Anything Goes (Buttons, Chipboard, Twine)

Top Tip Tuesday: Dig Out The Old! (Buttons, Chipboard, Twine)

Red, White & Cupcake!

Here is a quick & easy card. It features a damask pocket (handmade by me, of course), satin ribbon, flower buttons & black rhinestones. Oh, yeah, don't forget the stamped cupcake on the flat card tucked into the pocket. CAS!

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Daring Cardmakers: Red, White & Blue

Delightful Sketches: Red, White & Blue

Make It Monday: Anything Goes & Leave A Comment

Oldie But A Goodie: Anything Goes (Flowers - 1 year old, probably longer!)

Flowers, Flowers & More Flowers

I love flowers! Luckily, my garden has a wonderful mix of 'em. Of course, I have to wait for the season, but it is upon us. One of these days, I'll have to share my photos with you. Until then, this card will have to do . . .

This card (the first one in this post) was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Delightful Sketches: Flowers (5 or more flowers)

Paper Pretties: Challenge #207 - Bold, bright colors