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I posted this on FB yesterday...I'm trying really hard to use what I have!

I'm super fortunate to work part-time so I have Friday's off.  They are the start to my crafty weekend.  Although I always tell myself I should do my 'chores' first...well, that isn't necessarily how things roll :)

I had fun with what I think are classic Paper Smooches:

I think Friendly Flowers and Pretty Phrases were some of my earliest Paper Smooches purchases!

I'm a huge fan of non-traditional Christmas cards and this will go into my sparse collection.  I definitely need to get in gear with mass production!

I used the Gelatos to color the blooms.

The ink splashes?  

Imagine Crafts/Fireworks/Bahama Blue  

(my new FAV ♥♥♥)

Isn't it wonderfully bright, vibrant and wow?!

The grid paper is ala A Muse.

Something that I find to be a challenge are color combos.  Do you notice that I don't tend to play along with those as much?  There are some AWESOME challenge blogs that sling out thee most delish color combos but it makes me f  r  e  a  k   o  u  t!

You may or may not remember that I was on the Play Date Cafe design team.  Such an awesome team but WHEW, that would always challenge my crafty side.  Basic Grey paper pads were my best friend.  Patting myself on the back that today's card was not the case.  I had fun!

So, yes, I am playing with the Paper Smooches Sparks

Cool Shades

The Paper Smooches Sparks team is such an inspiration...

Along with the CAS(E) this Sketch challenge:

CTS# 55

Love seeing how Design Teams tackle the same challenge so differently!  

So.much.inspiration