So…
I’m beginning a new journey.
A rebirth of sorts and a rediscovery of my craft.
I have been at this blogging thing for 4 years and so much has happened since my first post in March of 2009. More than I ever imagined. I have been blessed with AMAZING experiences, lessons, friends, accomplishments and a deep love for a craft I never knew existed. As with anything, I have grown and evolved. I have learned and still need/want to learn more. I have also reached a point where I feel like I need to step back and return to the love that started this adventure.
I recently mentioned that my plate is full. Well, it is… with normal life. It is amazing how time flies and how it disappears so quickly. I’m trying to grasp it with both hands and to cram everything I can into those fleeting moments. Thus, my blogging has suffered a bit. You might have noticed or not, but I feel it. My mojo felt the crunch and let me know I needed to lighten my outside blogging responsibilities. I am continuing on with Unity (and will forever or until Angela kicks me out) and with Paper Smooches Sparks (my term ends soon, but I’d stay forever if I could). So now, I can return focus to my blog again. I can focus more on creating for me and for the things that inspire me. I’m hoping this will mean more videos and more tutorials. I have a love for my Cameo and want to share more files with that. These are just things I have been thinking about and we’ll see what the future brings. But I am excited. I feel like the ol’ blog has been ignored and that is not a good thing.
With all that said… I am pleased as punch to bring back Wanna Sketch? What is this you might ask? Well, forever ago, I said I wanted to share some sketches I like to create. Well, life got in the way and I started creating sketches for my design teams instead. Sadly, Wanna Sketch? got put on the back burner. Well no more, it is back and I’ll post a new sketch every 3rd Sunday of the month. It is all for fun. There are no rules. I may even combine my sketch with inspiration from another challenge. I’ll share my card and sketch and you are welcome to link up yours. I’ll stop by and leave a little love and then select my favorite (or two or three) to highlight in the next month.
Then it all begins again.
So are you ready to see this month’s sketch?
Such a great basic sketch. I see so many possibilities with that little banner. Patterned paper, stamping, different shapes, sentiments… the sky is the limit. I can’t wait to see what you all do. I decided to go with embossing. I’m using the brand new Stamp of the Week from Unity. The butterfly is just gorgeous. I grabbed the sentiment the current Kit of the Month as well.
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I was also inspired by the Runway Challenge this week. All that black and white… just stunning. I couldn’t help but add a little bit of color, but it is pretty muted with the ribbon. I think this might be the first card I have used ribbon on this year. How is that possible? Well, we have remedied that with some soft pink, satin ribbon. Whew, I feel better.
So, if you feel inspired to create with my sketch, please link up below. I’d be thrilled if you shared the sketch and link back this post as well. Like I said, there are no rules. However you are inspired to use the sketch is just perfect. I’ll post a favorite or two next month with a new sketch.
Click on the cute little frog to add your card.
week 4
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