Sunday, August 9, 2009

A clean desk is a good thing

I'm lucky enough to enjoy a little room dedicated to all my crafting stuff. It's nothing amazing but it's mine and I love it. The problem is that as I make a card or scrap a page I tend to leave the mess on the table. With each new project more paper and misc. items begin to amass until the amount of actual workspace is no bigger than a small card. Eventually I have to take a morning to clean it all off and I am always so happy when I do... so why can't I just keep it clean all the time? I don't know, part of me wishes I could do that but then again most times when I'm doing a 'big clean' I find things that I've had and overlooked and they inspire me to make a card as soon as the desk is clear. This card is one of those... I was putting away the little set of MME die-cuts, saw the frame and thought it was about the perfect size to house one of my little Ketto stamps. Though I am proud to report that I did manage to clean up immediately after I finished so the desk is still clean... for now... ;) Supply list:
cardstock: Bazzill, GP
die-cuts: My Mind's Eye
stamp: Stamping Bella (Maisy ketto)
misc ribbon
Ranger Stickles
Prima flowers
ink: My Mind's Eye
American Crafts brown precision pen
Copic markers:
skin- E00, E11, R20
hair- E17, E18
crown- Y18, Y26, Y28
clothes- Y21, Y23, R20, R21, R24, R27, BG13, BG18, E17, E18, C9
flower- Y21, R21, R27, YG25, YG17
wings and shadow- BG000

7 comments:

RiNNE said... 1

It's always fun to find inspiration even if it's from a messy desk! Cute creation!

Crafty Jenn said... 2

I love finding things all over again! And I love Kettos. They're so fun. Great job!

Come by and see my version of your "I wanna be like" card for Club Anya. Thanks for the inspiration!

Tracey Feeger said... 3

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous as always Amy. I love the bright colours and your coloring of the images is always amazing. Great job.
mwah
Trace

I am the same with my craft stuff and my area is the dining room table gated off from my kids. LOL.

Jackie Thomas said... 4

This card is stunning. I adore the colours you used. I too have a very messy craft table. I always say to myself, pack everything away after each card, but it never seems to happen. xo Jackie

Sandra MacLean said... 5

You and I have the same problem Amy! By the time I'm done at my desk, I can't see the surface! Hahaha Love Maisy Ketto - she's my new favorite!

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said... 6

I usually have the same problem too! With my new scrappy spot, I've been trying to keep ontop of it all, lol, it's kinda working ;)
Adorable card! I love that you framed her in! Very cute!
TFS :*)

Mary Giles said... 7

Raising hand here too! I love this card! It is so visualy appealing with the colors and the arrangement. Perfect.