I simply LOVE to create.....

....I could literally spend hours in my craft-room and some days, that is exactly what I do.  I really do feel so lucky when I'm coloring or simply creating backgrounds for new cards.   I absolutely LOVE it and love how it keeps me busy and keeps my mind of of Fibro.   I'm also very thankful and happy to be feeling so much better than I had been a few weeks back and I'm also so thankful for the good days!

     It's also been so uplifting to be part of a new Design Team and I'm still so excited to be creating with such a fabulous group.  has also given me a wonderful new focus and it's a joy to be part of a team again.   There were several times throughout the Summer, where I really thought I would likely never take on another DT role, because I was afraid disappointing anyone -- mostly myself.    It makes me feel like I can still accomplish goals and it gives me something fun and exciting to look forward too!   I didn't realize, until now,  just how much I really need that extra focus and feeling of accomplishment!  WOOHOO!  Thank you again to all the members of the Through the Craftroom - Design Team for welcoming me on and also being so friendly and outgoing!  I could not be happier and I'm so glad this worked out!  :)

    This afternoon, I am her to share two new cards that were both inspired by challenges.   My first card features a sweet little Angel image from 'A Day for Daisies' and this has always been on of my favorites.  I colored her with Copics and then added ultra-fine glitter to her wings, halo and the sweet little blue bird.  I then picked out some wonderful pink beaded lace trim and added that on top of my die cut and doily layers.  If you happy to love pretty trims like this, you can find it at a nice little store at ETSY, called CreatingIsFun.  I met Martha (the owner) in one of my craft group and have been shipping at her store, ever since.  She always has a wonderful variety of trims, ribbons, buttons and so much more and it's a job to shop with her!

       My sweet Angel card is being submitted to each of these new challenges:

• The Outlawz - Greeting Card Challenge - Pearls and Lace
• iCopic Challenge Blog - Challenge # 46 - Glitter
• Stamptacular Sunday Challenges - #127 - The Sky's the Limit
• I Did It Creations - Challenge # 71 - Girly Girls
• Magical Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

       My next card was one I created after seeing a Monet Themed painting that was the inspiration for a Color Challenge at Crafting by Designs.    As soon as I saw it, I was  inspired me to break out my water colors and Twinkling H20's and create some new backgrounds.   I really love taking the time to make my own and the best part is that you can use any colors and make them work for any project. 

    This one, ended up being one of my favorites today and because I wanted to use it right away I used my heat gun to dry it.  Normally, I let them dry overnight, but if you do need a quick background, using a heat gun will work fine.   This card was also really easy and fun to put together.  I picked out some matching flowers, ribbon and a white doile an simply adhered them all together on top of a pink and lavender die cut.  I added an embellished hat pin and a little charm and had this pretty card.

       This card is being submitted to each of these challenges --

• Stampin' Sisters In Christ - # 105 - Soft Pastel Colors (Nothing Bright)
• Make it Monday - Happy Birthday and Blog Hop
• Craft Your Passion - Challenge # 74 - Flowers
• Hooked on Crafts - Challenge # 7 - Spring has Sprung

  I hope you are all enjoying some time in your craft space this week and hope it makes you as happy as it does for me!