'Oh, Hello' Card

I mentioned last week that my crafty mojo was gone, and had been for a while.

Well...I think it's finding its way back :)

Today's card was inspired by THIS CARD.

It gave me the perfect excuse to pull out my new 

'Oh, Hello' stamp set and put it to good use.

Have a great Monday!

Supply List (all supplies are from Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Polka Dot Parade, Real Red CS, Whisper White CS, Kraft CS (non SU!), Cocoa CS (non SU!)
Ink: Real Red
Stamp: Oh, Hello
Tools: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, 1-3/4" Circle punch, Flourish Square punch (non SU!)

'Zoo Babies' Cards

There's nothing like sitting down to make cards, 

and having them turn out just like you pictured them in your head :)

The cards I'm sharing today were inspired by THIS CARD.  

I loved the simple layout, and knew that I could make lots of cards 

in a short amount of time.

When I was making the elephant card, I realized that I didn't have 

a scalloped circle punch large enough to layer with the 2" circle punch.  

So I made use of what punches I DO have, and came up with this fun little trick.

I punched 2 Flourish Squares like this...

And then glued them together to make a scalloped circle. 

It ended up being the perfect size for what I needed!

Love it when that happens!

Supply List: (all supplies are from Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Polka Dot Parade, Rich Razzleberry CS, Old Olive CS, Basic Gray CS, Whisper White CS
Stamp Set: Zoo Babies
Ink: Basic Gray, Old Olive
Tools: 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, 2" Circle Punch (non SU!), 
2" Scalloped Circle Punch (non SU!), Flourish Square Punch (non SU!)
Other: White ribbon, White yarn 

'Bring on the Cake' Card

Do you ever get in a crafting rut?

I think that's where I'm at now.

It's been really hard for me to craft lately.  

Even with my crochet.  

I start a project and it takes me a lot longer than it should to finish it.

I'm blaming it on winter blues.

The weather has been beautiful these last few weeks, 

so I'm hoping that my crafting mojo will come back in full force soon!

I was able to sit down and make this fun card a few days ago.  

It felt good to actually get something done!  

What about you?  How do you get your craft mojo back?

Supply List:
Paper: Basic Gray, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White, Birthday Basics DSP
Ink: Basic Gray
Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake
Tools: Owl Builder Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Scalloped Circle Punch (non SU!)
Other: Basic Rhinestone

Crochet Sock Monkey Hat

My 13-year old daughter pointed out to me recently 

that I had crocheted each of my kids a hat but her. 

Oops! 

She felt bad that she didn't have one, 

and I felt bad that I had overlooked something so important to her.

I let her choose what kind of hat she wanted, 

and she picked a sock monkey hat.  

She's very happy with her hat, and I'm happy that she's happy :)

Want to make your own?

I used THIS PATTERN from Repeat Crafter Me.

Another Camera Card

Card making has taken a back seat to my new obsession lately, 

but as soon as I saw THIS  camera gift card holder, 

I had to put my crochet tools down and try making my own.

 I made mine as a 4.25" x 5.5" card instead of a gift card holder...

The bright colors have me itching for Spring!
Have you made one of these cards yet?

Supplies Used: 

Paper: Seen & Noted (Pebbles Inc), SU! Gray Cardstock, SU! Tempting Turquoise, SU! Real Red 

Stamps: SU! Bring on the Cake

Ink: SU! Basic Gray 

Tools: SU! Envelope Punch Board, 2" circle punch, owl punch (heart & small circles)