Sunday, March 23, 2014

Houston, We Have Lift Off

Today I did that most dreaded of tasks: cleaned the craft room.  I had new stash from our anniversary, a convention, and craft yard sale to put away, along with all the usual and unusual debris I had out.  Then I felt very crafty and made cards.  Then, I did something I very rarely do....
...I finished an incomplete card that I brought home from a workshop!  I always have good intentions, but I rarely actually do it as I get easily distracted by shiny things and papery things.

I made most of this card at a Close to My Heart workshop.  The balloon image I stamped on a separate piece of cardstock and brought home.  I colored it with pencils and fussy cut it today.  When I went to look up the name of the set, I realized we pretty much copied the sample from the catalog.  Hey, it's all good!  It is still a very cool card.  And now it's finished!!!

The Fine Print: Stamps by Close to My Heart "Give a Lift," all other supplies most likely by CTMH as well except the orange bling on my balloon, which is by Hero Arts.  I wonder how long all those ladies who colored and fussy cut at the workshop had to stay? I know I left early.

11 comments:

Irish Cherokee said...

Cool card. Just think, you eliminated another bit of clutter. You also added another very cool card to your stash. All good.

jimlynn said...

Superb job on this card! Love the design you used and that arrow! Fantastic.
Lynn

Georgiana said...

Very pretty! I like to clean my craft area because I always seem to find something I forgot about.

Cherie said...

I'm glad I have a small craft area which pretty much has to stay clean or it drives me crazy! Great job finishing up a workshop card!

Joyce said...

Such a pretty card. Love those flowers with the hot air balloon.

Patricia said...

You have made a fantastic job finishing off your beautiful card. Love it all.
You did well to tidy your Craft Space as well.
I have to clear away, and keep things tidy, I am also a bit of a "neat freak" I craft in the kitchen, have quite a few of the kitchen cupboards for some of my stash. Sometimes we have to go eat in the Dining Room because I have used every inch of the Kitchen table.......!!
All good fun
Have a great day

Patricia xx

vic said...

Oh wow this is so sweet! I love the balloon with the flowers and gorgeous embossing!
Vic x

Janeen said...

i like this. i like the sponging or distressing on the raised dots, i like the image and how you colored it. i LIKE this creation. :)

Bonnie said...

It always feels so good to finish something. I don't know why I don't do it more often. Too much fun things to start I guess! Anyway, I love this balloon!

Carol L said...

Congrats on finishing up this beauty! I love the arrow accent and fun balloon! Feel free to wish me all the sunshine you can spare, as we're having yet another snow storm tomorrow! LOL

Words and Pictures said...

Get you... cleaning the craft room - bravo!

And yes, it IS a cool card... am a bit in love with those krafty polka dots!
Alison xx