It’s the first, and I have my intentions set for this month. I was already a couple of days ago, but I made an addition after reading Honoré’s post this morning. Every year Honoré participates in LOAD – creating a scrapbook layout every day for the month. I’ve given up scrapbooking, but I decided creating a card every day would be a great addition to my intentions. I need quite a few Valentines by the 14th, and 20 birthday cards by the first week of April. I’m going to have very little, if any, time to craft during March, so this will solve a lot of problems.
Here’s today’s card:
I colored the little hedgehog as part of my practice for the Colored Pencil Jumpstart class. Another personal goal is to use new or rarely used stamps this month. Kristina Werner had a video about curating a small selection of products to use for the month. I thought that was a good idea, too, so pulled a groups of Valentine and birthday stamp sets and put them in an antique wooden box I have in my craft room. I pulled a few dies as well, and two new embossing folders. You can see the embossing folder on this card. I love the Quilted Heart design.
In addition to a Card-a-Day, I’m going to complete the Colored Pencil Jumpstart class, and also complete a photography class on using the iPhone that I signed up for in October. Along with the photography class, I’m commiting to taking a photo every day this month. I took almost no photos in January. That needs to change. I’m going to focus on using my mirrorless camera when not completing assignments for the class. I’d like to take it on a trip this spring, and I need to know if it will do what I want it to do.
Finally, I’m going to continue with The Unread Shelf project. I read two books from that collection last month, and hope to do the same this month. I created a book journal for that project, and I’ll share that later in the week.
I’m entering today’s card in three challenges:
My sentiment is higher than the one on the sketch, but I see people make adjustments to sketches all the time, and I could not find a sentiment that worked well at the bottom of the heart.
Challenge this week: Anything Goes
Now I need to get to the kitchen. I have three cute little girls and their parents coming for dinner.
Card Supplies:
Cardstock: Select White (PTI), Doll Pink (SS), Cherry Red (Gina K)
Stamp: Hedgie Luv (Penny Black)
Embossing folder: Quilted Hearts (Sunny Studio)
Dies: Stitched Hearts (MFT)
Cute card! You’re going to have a very busy February, with all that reading and creating and photographing! It’s off to a great start and I know you will have no trouble sticking to the intentions. I’m constantly amazed at all you pack in, so within a few days I’m sure you’ll gather momentum!
I didn’t manage even one measly book off the Unread Shelf in Jan, but having started late, I have just 80 pages to go. Now that I’m committed, I am enjoying it and fully intend to follow through with this month’s read. My problem is that I like to fully commit to whatever I have in hand, so if I’m well into crochet, I instinctively forge ahead with that project. If I’m into a book, crochet gets left behind, or writing, or music learning… I just find it less satisfying darting between things, but there must be a better balance to find.
What a cute card – like the little hedgehog. You’ve captured both the design & photo examples. A card a day – that’s 29 this year, Leap Year & all …
My birthday cards for the ladies is fast becoming what is known as epic Pinterest fails (lol). Plan B it is.
That’s a supersweet little card – I have a fondness for hedgehogs, and this one is high in cuteness factor. You will be well ahead and very prepared for the next few months – great to have your commitments so clear, so early in February. I hope your dinner went well – three little girls sounds delightful :).
Very cute card. I could use a month of card making myself, but it won’t be this one. When I do get round to it, I’ll be coming back to your blog for inspiration.
Super cute little guy! Great coloring. So glad you linked up with us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
LOVE every perfect detail…… the beautifully colored (and a-dorable!) little hedgehog, lovely texture and your red/pink heart!!
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