My Crafty Week

I'm posting on a Saturday this week because I had such a crafty week.

Here is one of the highlights of my week--my CASology teammate, Jacquie, came over on Wednesday for a little crafty fun.  Of course, Sherlock wanted in on everything.

Jacquie brought some of her stash over, and I was eager to play with some of her stuff.  I loved these funny looking fish from Avery Elle.  I made that watery background using Distress Oxide inks that I had to buy after playing with them at Tracey's house.  I am entering this card at Freshly Made Sketches #335 and CAS on Friday #132 to Use a Cute Stamp.

Jacquie brought a Spellbinders die of birds on a wire, and I was inspired by CAS(E) This Sketch #270.

I was inspired by the challenge at Memory Box #37 to pull out my Darla Butterfly die and make this sympathy card.  I cut the butterfly once out of orange card stock and then again out of vellum, and used an impression plate to give all over texture to my card front.

I pulled out some patterned paper and my Poppystamps Stitched Elephant die for my next card, which is inspired by the Pattern Paper Please challenge at Poppystamps #44.  I am also entering this card at Seize the Birthday.

Next up is a card for this week's sketch at Less is More #370.  I finally had a chance to use my new PTI Brushed Birds set, after seeing what gorgeous designs Kim and Tracey made with those stamps.  I am also entering this card at Simon Says Wednesday challenge Animal Magic.

Last up is the card I made for this week's Make it Monday #321: Ink Blending on Colored Cardstock.  

I have tried experimenting with flat lay photography this week.  What do you think?  I am still trying to figure out how to better stage my photos and how to avoid shadows.  If you have any tips, please let me know.

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