Sing Noel (a compromise) and a wintery scene

First off, thank you so much for your sweet comments this week.

I swear, I have the best readers out there!

Thank you guys so much for always being there to reassure me

when I start to doubt myself or my sense of creativity.

It truly means a lot.

I've been thinking this week about how out of character

it was for me to spout off about having one particular style.

Not that there's a thing wrong with that AT ALL.

But anyone who knows me, knows that I have always prided

myself on my noncomformity. I am not typical.

I don't like to be "typical." I like to keep you guessing. ;o)

I like to mix, and mesh, and blend.

I like to be UNIQUE.

So I thought, if I can mix and mesh and blend styles

with wardrobe and accessories, why not with papercrafting?

I set out to do just that.

I got in my cute critters, my glitter, my funky font,

but I combined it with vintage-style papers, distress inks,

twine, and a lace border punch.

I'm happy with the result.

I also wanted to share with you girls

the little scene I now look upon when I sit down to craft,

and I apologize in advance for my dirty window! ACK!

I swear, I didn't realize it was that bad until I saw the photo.

Amazing what your flash will pick up.

Wish I could take credit for it, but I actually got the idea

from the amazing Lisa Spangler. I had to modify mine slightly,

 as my window ledge is tiny. Cost me around $15 to do

($9+ was just the deer -- found on Etsy

 if you had those already it'd be super inexpensive),

but it's something that I'll be able to keep and enjoy for years

and years to come. Plus, it makes me happy to look at.

Wishing you all a very crafty day!



Card supplies:

cardstock: Bazzill

paper: Making Memories, My Mind's Eye

stamps: Lawn Fawn "Fly Free", memory box

ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Ranger distress Vintage Photo
punch: Martha Stewart

embellishments: K&Company alpha stickers, Darice ribbon, American Crafts button, Martha Stewart baker's twine

Window Display supplies:

small pine trees, deer or other critter figurines, votive candles and holders, sea salt