Cure for the common creative mental block...

For me, the more often I create something, the less trouble I have coming up with something to create! However, this has not been the case as of late...  The last few days, I've been having a creative mental block. 

I decided I'd go to one of my favorite blogs & participate in a challenge.  Challenges are great because they act as sort of a "jumping off point".  A nudge in the right direction, if you will.  This cute little alien card is what I came up with.    Why not play along?  I'd love to see what you come up with!  You can find the link to this particular challenge here.

Have fun & get those creative juices flowing!

Sneak Peek #1

Hi everyone!  I wanted to stop in to share a couple of cards we'll be making at our Valentine's workshop next week.

One suitable for a girl...

I used the new Filled with Love stamp set for this simple & feminine card.  This card is great for Valentine's Day, but also could be used for an anniversary or just to say "I love you"!

...& one suitable for a boy!

I used the Greetings Earthling! set on this one.  So whimsical & fun for a boy.  And NOT your typical Valentine's Day card!









Be sure to check back later in the week for more sneak peeks!  Enjoy!

Birthday Train Invitation

How adorable is this birthday train invitation? My son is all about trains & he's going to love them! I've gotta give a big shout out to my crafty friend, Karen, who's always on the lookout for cool stuff.  She picked up this train punch from Martha Stewart for me & surprised me with it this past week.  Thanks so much, Karen!

Birthday Balloons for a Boy

Wow...3 posts in one day! I'm on a roll!

Here's a fun card I made for my best friend's son. Can you tell I love this stamp set? Anyway, I totally cased this card. You can check it out here. I just loved how the designs on the outside & inside worked together to make a complete picture. I was also in the mood to do a little paper piecing & this fit the bill. I hope you like it!

Ashley

Pink-a-licious Birthday!

Hey everyone! Here's a pink-a-licious birthday card I made for a certain sweet little girly girl I know who's birthday is this month, and who happens to love all things PINK!!! I hope she likes it!

Ashley