Follow the light.

Hey all! It's been a while!

I got back on Wednesday from the most amazing vacation ever, and have been really busy getting back into the mode of things.  It's tough to go back to reality when you haven't cooked for a few weeks, there was really no "set" time you had to be here and there...  and I also came down with this really stubborn cold while I was away, and I'm still fighting it.  It's always hard for me to get crafty again after not having touched paper and scissors for a while.  I don't know if my mind is going crazy with all sort of ideas, or as if I forgot how to craft.  Not sure exactly, but I find that those moments, I sit and stare at my pretty papers and ribbons and end up surfing the net instead.

So... yes, some people thought it was hilarious, but really, I had to do a simpler project to 'warm' myself up.  So I made a card last night.  I actually like it.  Anyone that can cut square and circles can make this card. (Although yeah, I cheated and used my Sizzix :) )

If you haven't noticed, I've been really loving Unity Stamps, and whipped this up using some of their stamps.

Stamps Used:

A Bit of Burlap - ippity
{...shine, shine, shine.}- ippity
brick wall - Christy Tomlinson

Basically, I just cut out a circle from a square cardstock and decreased the size of the circle by 0.4" every layer.  Then I just put a foam sticker strip between them to create depth to mimic the 'tunnel' look.


I love this brick stamp - so artsy, and because it has a distressed look, you don't have to do a perfect stamping job of it and looks pretty.

And, of course, without this sentiment - the card just wouldn't work :)

Anyway, that's it! I'm working on another simple card, so hope to share that soon as well!

If you don't follow me on FB, you may have missed my announcement a couple of days ago...  I am pleased to announce that I have been selected to be on the 2012 Epiphany Crafts Design Team!  If you don't know what they are - they are the make your own epoxy and button tools, and they are just so neat! I'm so excited to play with them!

Oh, and one more thing - have you seen the latest release from SVG Cuts - Poplar Street Tulips SVG Kit?   Isn't this so pretty?  I'm trying to think of what I can do with these pretty egg containers..  :)  Brainstorming ideas for my next project, but keep your eyes peeled - I still have one SVG Cuts' DT project to share! Should be up fairly soon!

Okie, dokie - gotta go - have a great rest of the weekend!