Do you use Page Maps?

I like to use sketches. Sometimes I follow them exactly and other times I use them to spark ideas. They are a good way to jump start some lagging mojo! I decided to play along with one of their contests using a sketch they posted to create this two page layout. The top picture is the side based on the sketch and then I came up with an arrangement for the second page that was very similar. I used my Art Philosophy cartridge for the Cricut to cut out two "petals" that I transformed into footballs. Thanks for looking!

Papers: Stars and lined - Jenni Bowlin; Football - unknown
Sticker letters: white - generic/unknown; red - Doodlebug Designs
Cardstock: Bazzill

Scrapbook Challenges

I have found a site that has fun challenges - Scrapbook Challenges - that has helped recharge my mojo and get me creating again! Right now they are having their March Madness contest and I'm playing along with the DT challenges. Its a lot of fun and really stretching my scrappy muscles!! This is the layout I did today - head over to Scrapbook Challenges and play along!

First layout in who knows how long!

It's been awhile since I've actually gotten a layout done!  This one was fun to do - I used my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut the tags and flags.  The letters are Cricut Jubilee Celebration.  Papers are October Afternoon - Modern Homemaker.

Thanks for looking!

Monochromatic challenge

I am not so good at these - I love colors and being "locked" into one color is SO hard for me! But it stretches my creativity so I keep doing them when I am challenged to :0) Here is my card for the Hiding in my Craft Room challenge of the week:


I got my Art Philosophy cartridge from Close to my Heart (yipee!!!!!) and I used flower 8 to make the shamrock by trimming off one of the petals. The paper comes from K & Co and Bella Blvd. The ribbon, stamp and rhinestones are all dollar stuff from Michaels. I used Certainly Celery ink from Stampin Up.

Thanks for looking!!

HIMCR challenge #35

I am determined to start crafting more! I broke down and bought my friend's Cricut solely for the Art Philosophy cartridge from Close to My Heart. I have to admit, I absolutely LOVE this cartridge!

Here is the card I made for Laurie's Hiding in My Craft Room challenge. I used the Art Philosophy cartridge for the flower and tag, K&Co papers, Close to my Heart stamps and random embellishments that I have had for years so I have no idea where they came from! Thanks for looking!

Merry Christmas!

I've been teaching art at an elementary school part time this school year and while its enjoyable and "crafty" it isn't leaving me much personal crafty time. I did finally get the Christmas cards made to send to my FABULOUS Scentsy teammates - I promoted to Director in November and I wanted to send each gal on my team a little card with an ornament. Here is the card I whipped up:

(sorry for the blurry picture - my camera is acting weird)

Supplies: Close to My Heart - Holiday Wishes stamps, Petal ink and Pearl Create a Shade paint for glimmer; Basic Grey - Blitzen paper
You can't see the glimmer on the star as well in the picture but I used the Create a Shade in Pearl from Close to My Heart mixed with a little water in the spritzer bottle they sell. It adds the perfect amount of glimmer!

I am so excited!

I won this week at Sketchy Thursdays!! I will get the new Pink Paislee Snow Days line. I am so excited!!