Fear and Loathing in Renovations

It feels like I haven't made a card in ages. I've been in serious 'renovation' mode the last two weeks, and have had very little time or energy to sit down and do something!

Not to mention, my whole house has been in disarray and I couldn't find any supplies even if I wanted to :)

That all being said, our living room and dining room is COMPLETE! I will post about that at another time... Also, and even more importantly - A corner of our basement has been transformed into a little "craft" area for me (and the kids!). We purchased a new dining room set, and rather than get rid of the old one (that's ancient, but still rather functional), we moved it downstairs. After extending it as far as it goes, there's room enough for me and my little critter to stamp our hearts out.

This also means all HBo's crafts and supplies are out of the living room as well, making it more of a 'formal' entertaining area, while the basement can be used for "the mess".

So, being able to wait no more, last night I participated in two challenges! It's funny, I find the longer I go without making a card, the more 'rusty' I feel. I can't being to explain how incredibly liberating it was though having all my supplies in one spot, and having my hubby sitting beside me jamming on the guitar while I created.

Challenge #1: Pals Paper Arts had another fantastic colour combination for us this week. One I found incredibly striking, particularly since I just painted my entire main floor gray :)

Colours: Calypso Coral, Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray

I referenced the Paper Crafts "Card Ideas for Paper Crafters" magazine for the sketch. It's found on page 72, and is designed by Jessica Witty.

Cherish

 (PPA109)

No supplies were harmed in the making of this card!
Cardstock :: Basic Gray (SU), Calypso Coral (SU), Whisper White (SU)

Paper :: Riding Hood Red DSP (SU)
Stamps :: Lexicon of Love "Cherish" (SU), Kindness Matters "half doily thing" (SU)
Ink :: Riding Hood Red (SU)
Embellishments :: Brads
Tools :: Cuttlebug, Circles embossing edge

Finished Size :: 6 1/2" x 4"

 

Songs my husband played while I made this card ::

The Backyard Song - An original he wrote about our backyard :)
Going to Acapulco - Bob Dylan
Bobcaygeon - Tragically Hip
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
Watching the Wheels Go Round - John Lennon
Simple Twist of Fate - Bob Dylan

Challenge #2: The Play Date Cafe had one of my favourite challenges - a splash of colour! I had a wedding card to make for a wedding next (omg! THIS) weekend, so decided to use the "splash of red" challenge for that. Unfortunately, it's likely we won't be attending this wedding, as baby #2 has yet to make an appearance...

Colours: Black, White, Red

I referenced the Paper Crafts "Card Ideas for Paper Crafters" magazine for the sketch. It's found on page 60, and is designed by Latisha Yoast.

Best Wishes

(PDCC97)

No supplies were harmed in the making of this card!
Cardstock :: Very Vanilla (SU), Damask and Polka Dot (Recollections)

Stamps :: Short & Sweet "Best Wishes" (SU)
Ink :: Riding Hood Red (SU)
Embellishments :: Butterfly and pearl dots
Tools :: Decorative Label Punch (SU), Dimensionals (SU)

Finished Size :: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Songs my husband played while I made this card :: 

Fade Out - Radiohead
Working Class Hero - John Lennon
Heroin - Lou Reed
Hotel California - The Eagles

Enjoying my renovated house and new craft space...

-tb:oxo