The mish mash card from my paper scraps...

It sounds silly but I get immense satisfaction from using up my littlest bits of paper scraps. :) 

Like when I was thinking of a sentiment for this card...and used the "what's up" text from the branding strip of a Basic Grey patterned paper. Zero waste baby! *winks* 

Sometimes a girl just wants to use her flamingo chipboard with her fussy-cut sheep so she does! *LOL*

I was inspired by the Rain or Shine challenge at Fusion Card Challenge.

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This week's quick card from the scrap pile...

Hello friends! Meet this week's quick card...a residual misted watercolour card base, Sassafras patterned paper (that I've been hoarding like forever...), the infamous Basic Grey birdie, layered Maya Road diecuts and bling. :)

This card came together quite quickly because there were so few elements involved. Layering and gluing the diecuts took the bulk of the time. The bottom layers of the diecuts are orange while the top layer is gold to create a little more depth.

3 more Basic Grey birdies to use up! *fingers crossed*

Playing along with Fusion Card Challenge. 

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A card to go with a happy treat

This week's quick card from the paper scrap stash is a card to go with a happy treat. :)

Yes, the Basic Grey bird makes another appearance [Only 10 or so more birds to go! *LOL*].

The sentiment was cut out from a journaling card and the tag was distressed for a little textural interest. A few gold diecut hearts and some enamel stickers and my card was done. :)

Playing along with Fusion Card Challenge. I went with the sketch.

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I love "shopping" in my scrap pile...*winks*

It has been quite fun "shopping" in the scrap pile for the little bits and bobs to put together on projects. I have discovered that I used to 

1. Enjoy fussy cutting. A lot apparently. I have quite a collection of fussy-cut critters and flowers. 

2. Like patterned paper with journaling cards.

3. Be indiscriminate about accepting patterned papers from well-meaning friends. There are some really questionable designs that I would have never chosen on my own and evidently, have not figured out how to use them yet. *LOL*

Here is a card that was created when I went "shopping" in my scrap pile....

What about you? Do you enjoy "shopping" in your scrap pile?

Playing along with Fusion Card Challenge.

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Making a statement out of neutrals...in 15 minutes

Two nights ago I decided to challenge myself to make a "statement card out of neutrals". *winks*

1. Choose residual-misted card base from stack - 1 minute

2. Select a stencil, get light modeling paste and apply to card base with a palette knife - 4 minutes

3. Pick out neutral embellishments and arrange them in a pleasing manner - 4 minutes

4. Apply matte medium + mica flakes - 1 minute

5. Adhere embellishments to card base with hot glue gun - 4 minutes

6. Round corners of card and admire handiwork - 1 minute

I'm not sure if it makes a statement but I think it turned out quite pretty. What do you think? 

Playing along with Fusion Card Challenge. I used the sketch. 

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