I’ve been enjoying time in my craft room again. I grab whatever few minutes I can, sometimes coming back to my projects a few times before completing them, something that is new to me.
I took part in an embossing challenge recently and am enjoying using my embossing folders in different ways. On this card I dabbed white ink inside the folder before putting my Merry Merlot card in it. I love the effect.
The day after my last post everything changed for me. Unfortunately, it meant I could not continue with my self-imposed challenge to make a card a day to support my self-care. I was feeling very happy with my efforts. I have made a few cards since that day in March and am feeling positive about being able to create more regularly. I must say the break did have an effect on my mojo and my creative expression, that when I did have time to make a card again I struggled with the process. I had found (I thought) my style, but then I seemed to lose it. Also, since joining Stampin’ Up! again my newfound style changed again. Having said all this I am happy to be creating again, and am looking forward to sharing on here again soon.
Half way! I loved creating this card, it took me all afternoon getting all the elements stamped and die cut, then I was called out unexpectedly, but I found some time before bed to put it all together. I really love how it came out!
Here is my card for today…
I have had a bit of a setback the last couple of days, it’s helpful to look back and try to identify when the change took place. My very supportive husband and I did that this morning after I had been up since 1:40 am. I woke up quite disturbed and couldn’t go back to sleep so I got up and eventually went into my craft room and began today’s card, which ended up being a set of three! The fact that I went in and did that is a good sign that I am still moving forward. Together we traced it back to a couple of conversations I had on Thursday both of which had affected me. It is so important to guard our hearts, and I am still learning the hard way how to do that. However, I made some beautiful cards, and it kept my mind off the things that woke me up for a few hours. So Day 13, a set of three cards inspired by a tutorial from my friend Alicia McNamara of Paper Craft Secrets.
I have been using sketches that I found on Pinterest for most of the cards I’ve made here, and I am pleased with how I’m going with them. This one is a gate-fold card and I kept it fairly clean and simple.
My card today is a male card which I don’t make many of, and I made it for a challenge in a group I follow.
I started this card early this morning, and just finished it at 8:30 pm. I was in and out of my happy place all day! I haven’t made many wedding cards and made this for some friends.
Day 9! I can’t keep up with what day I’m up to, and still so many days to go! And yes as this cards says, I can (and will) do this!
We’d been out today with the family and had a wonderful day. I came home and continued my challenge with today’s card. It is a different card for me, and I’m not really sure how I feel about it but I enjoyed making it and that’s what this is all about.
Janette's Card Creations 