Busy Hands Crafting Blog

This is my THIRD attempt at this card. I tried white heat embossing the "happy" at first, but it was a massive fail. I hate dealing with ink sometimes. Thank goodness for die cuts! My original sentiment was going to be longer, so I flipped the card sideways. I changed my mind on the sentiment after inking my panel, butdid NOT want to have to remake it a fourth time. I love bold colors with the black and white and the fun little pops of sparkle. Products Used: MFT Label Maker Sentiments MFT Abstract Art MFT Happy Birthday to You Lawn Fawn Cole's ABC's MFT Abstract Background VersaFine Ink VersaMark Ink WOW Embossing Powder

I haven't had a whole lot of time or motivation to make cards the past few months, but I have been amassing goodies along the way. Like, a lot of them. I have a couple MFT boxes filled. Yikes. And they just recently had another retirement sale...so...yeah. There's more coming. Ha! I needed a birthday card for my mother-in-law, so I thought I would dig through my new treasures and use some items. I was tickled to snag this quilt square die during another retirement sale and decided to use patterned paper that reminded me of a lovely, "traditional" quilt. I've always admired the mad skillz that quilting requires and have always wanted to learn, but I suck at sewing. And measuring. And cutting fabric. So, I'll just stick to paper, in this instance. In other news, I am finally pain-free enough to venture out and I got to visit Hobby Lobby last night. Woot! Ours has been open for about a year and a half now, but my mobility was so crippled, I couldn'...

I needed some teacher appreciation cards for Drew's teachers and this Sketch worked. Not 100% sold on them, but they were fun to color, anyway. And I love the school related patterned paper! Products Used: MFT Lessons in Love MFT Favorite Teacher MFT Rectangle STAX MFT Flag STAX Echo Park Back to School Copic Sketch Markers SSS Intense Black Ink VersaMark Ink WOW Embossing Powder 

Made these super quick and simple mini cards for my boys for Valentine's Day. I made them to go with some adorable conversation heart cookies my pal over at Mama's Best Bakery made. I'm pretty sure they're going to feel the love! Products Used: MFT Twice the Hugs Cottage Cutz Basic Circles MFT Sweet Celebrations MFT Hearts & Stripes 6x6 Paper Pack

I was digging through my blog when I realized that I hadn't done a Sketch Challenge since the beginning of October. 😲 Yikes. So much garbage has happened in the past three months, I just didn't have time, energy, or motivation to make cards (other than Christmas cards) during that time. But I needed a birthday card for my stepmom, who happens to be a nurse, so I finally broke out this adorable stamp set that I purchased JUST for her. It's just too perfect. 🥰 Products Used: MFT Call The Shots MFT Blueprints Cottage Cutz Basic Shapes Circles MFT Party Patterns 6x6 Paper Pack Copic Sketch Markers MFT Premium Dye Ink SSS Intense Black Ink VersaFine Ink Pinkfresh Studio Enamel Shapes