The Odd Whimsy

Isn't Spring wonderful?! I love seeing all the flowers blooming, and the grass starting to grow.  I have felt very inspired by all the flowers lately, and so decided to make a spring card.  The idea for this card came from Pinterest. The original designer is Susiesmith37.  I loved what she had done with her card, and so I decided to take my own spin on it.  I used Graphic 45's Botanical Tea collection for this card. I just adore all the spring themed papers! The red roses were some paper roses I already had on hand, and the butterfly's came from Graphic 45's Old Curiousity Shoppe.  The teacup I cut using my Cricut Explore and the Tags Bags Boxes and More 2 cartridge.  I patterned out and made the box and lid myself, designing it just big enough for the teacup to fit.  And here is the box closed.  Thanks for stopping by, and I hope this inspired you to make your own spring card! -AR

So this last week I made a Birthday card for a friend of mine. I used Graphic 45's "A Proper Gentleman"   I loved how it turned out!! I usually make really frilly cards, so doing a masculine one was a bit different for me.  Thanks for stopping by! -AR

So today I got to have my first lazy day in awhile!! It was so nice!! I finally opened up my Graphic 45 Botanical Tea paper. I love all the beautiful spring themed paper!   I used the smaller G45 Tags for this tag. I also made a hat pin for an embellishment and fussy cut out a butterfly for some extra detail.  Thanks for stopping by! -AR

Awhile back sketchnscrap.blopspot.com asked me to be the guest designer for April.  Head over to their website to check out my submission!! Thanks again Sketch N Scrap for having me!! -AR

Sorry for the lack of posting here lately!! Trying to get into a new routine is a bit trickier than I had originally thought.  I was moved over to full time just a few days after starting my new job, which means more money for craft supplies!! Yay!!!!!! Thanks for stopping by, I hope to have some new projects posted soon!-AR