Thankful...

Papercrafting is big on trends.  I am not ashamed to admit that I fall prey to mostly all of the new trends.  I try and incorporate them into my projects and still maintain my signature style.  

But...ya know what?  I find that I become just as excited about techniques as well.  

I don't know about you but, the more I add new techniques to my arsenal, the better I become as a crafter.  There are some "basic" papercrafting skills that will always without fail - add value to a project.  One of those techniques for me is masking.

I used masking on this card and I just LOVE it!  I'm linking it up with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

I just love how this card turned out.  See the masking?  I think it made all the difference.

I've never been really good with listing my supplies.  ESPECIALLY the Copic markers that I've used.  However, I can tell you I used about nine different markers on the leaves.

Inspiration:  My yard!  I have beautiful oak trees and many other varieties of trees on my property and they're all so pretty!

Supplies:

Markers - Copic (lots of 'em)

Leaf stamp - Freckled Fawn

Sentiment - Avery Elle Stamps (Aim High)

Peace y'all,

Rochelle

You're Perfect in my Book...

Hey y'all.  Every time I get stressed out or inundated with all of life's issues, I stop doing the things that I love the most.  Crafting, creating, and keeping this blog current are usually the first to go.  I'm trying to bust out of that cycle.  My friend Stephanie and I are trying to get back to using our lovely craft products.  We are also trying to get back to ENJOYING ourselves and our favorite hobby.

Today, I'm playing along with the ladies over at Runway Inspired Challenge.  I LOVE this photo.

Here is my interpretation of the situation: 

Up close: 

Supplies:

Frame - Freckled Fawn

DP - Basic Grey "Capture"

Stamps - Mama Elephant "Origami"

Sentiment - Simon Says Stamp "To Thine Ownself"