The Odd Whimsy

Well hello again!  Been awhile since I last posted. Life has been a bit insane since I I have moved twice, been to another country, switched jobs, and am still unpacking from the last move. But I hope to start posting more often since things have settled a bit. This is a project I made for my desk at work. I used Graphic 45 Couture line, and a plain wooden shadow box I got at Michaels.  Thanks for stopping by! -AR Follow me on Instagram @ amrtlj 

So this one has taken me awhile to do. But I loved every minute of it!!  I found this at my local thrift store for $6.00 and it just begged to be fixed up.  Thanks for stopping by!- AR

It's been a long couple of weeks!! Constant going and going, didn't think it would stop for awhile.  So today I made some giant paper roses, using Graphic 45 and my Cricut Explore.  Thanks for stopping by! -AR

Where has the time gone?!? I cannot believe that it's May already! Just thought I'd share my latest creation Mother's Day Cards!! I made these using my Cricut Explore, and the Creative Cards Cartridge.  Paper is My Mind's Eye, burlap is Die Cuts With A View. On the inside I used the Explore to write my sentiment. Thanks for stopping by!-AR

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