Playing Catch Up

The thing about posting challenges is, you pretty much have to
do them yourself!
Here it is Thursday, and I'm just getting around to this.
(See previous post.)

I didn't have any definite ideas to start with, just a list of possible materials I could use, (which I didn't use any of) - but once I got started it was fun manipulating this theme.

What I like about this room is that it is definitely a country feel, but it also has a sense of sophistication about it. I love the distressed surfaces, the textures, the color scheme - AND the simplicity.

I planned to throw in some burlap - and I even have some stickers that echo those letters on the wall hanging, but the ideas went in another direction...
(I was even toying with using that funky chicken!)

As you can see, I like this one - I'm thinking I'll file this idea in the back of my brain and use it again sometime.

If I do this again, (which, I might) I need to add a sidebar to the challenge (for myself) that I have to use what I have and not go buy anything else! LOL!

...Anyway, here are mine - where is yours? :-)
(I did a couple just because it's hard to stop!)


Card # 1

Card # 2

Want to Play With Me?

I need some motivation!

How's about a little challenge?

I've been looking at some of my favorite blogs lately, just enjoying all the beautiful eye candy, and have found so many pictures that I love!

I'll post one here, and we'll do some kind of project based on the photo.
You can draw anything from the photo you choose - color scheme, theme, pick any of the elements to incorporate in your project, etc.

Sound good?

I'll share mine too - say, any time between now and next Friday?
No prizes or anything, just an opportunity to shake things up and have some fun sharing, neighbor to neighbor.

Here's the photo:


(picture via another passenger)

Okay, are you with me?

Let's GO!
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Sweet September

September is here and the long HOT Summer comes to a close.

My youngest and I have a tradition each Fall where we pick the date when we think the leaves will start turning in the valley.

The loser treats the winner to ice cream!

It's been so miserably warm this year that I was going to guess the first of October, but someone flipped the Autumn switch last night - the breeze coming in my window was downright chilly!

...So I'm thinking I'll have to adjust my projection.

I've had a few days off this week, so I wanted to start some projects.
I ran up to my little LSS just to find a flower die I've been needing, and got lost in a sea of great new stuff!

I've been loving My Mind's Eye's Lost & Found series, and there have been some new lines added.

This "Sunshine" one had me drooling! I love that they have added the 6x6 paper pads to this line. (Perfect for cards!)
It practically dove into my hot little hands - it's all the things I'm loving right now. Warm golden colors, vintage patterns, gentle sentiments - yum!

Spent a happy day playing with it...


This card had me a little frustrated.
I tried three times to get that Post Card stamp to work, but for some reason it remained unreadable - so I plopped a scrolly sticker on top of it.
Hopefully, no one will be the wiser. :-)



I've got today off too - what will I do?
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