Comes up for air

Oh my, I decided it was time to tidy my craft room this weekend!  It still looks worse than when I started but I think I must be making progress as there are several large boxes on the way to friends and there's a heap more that needs to go to new homes.  It meant that I didn't get to craft but I'm hoping when I finish I'll know what I've got, where to find it and be able to fully embrace my creativity.

I have to say that although I was clearing out, the fabulous parcel that arrived on Saturday morning from A Passion for Papertrey, is not going anywhere but in my to keep pile.  So much so I've even used some already!  A great big thank you to Aimes and Kate for my lovely prize and super cute card xx

So here's what I've been making with these gorgeous goodies and my new Up, up and away stamps (thank you Julie xx).  This first one was inspired by challenges at:

The Secret Crafter - It's a man's world

Twisted Sketches - card sketch #19, stripes

Ooh La La - spots and dots

This second card is dinky but it makes me smile and was made with a stamp that's been at the back of the cupboard for years but as soon as I saw the sketch, I knew I wanted to use it:

Clean & Simple - sketch #102

One Stop Craft - summer fun - ladybugs remind me of summers as a child

Last but as ever by no means least this card was made with the lovely Seaside papers and mini cards from October Afternoon and was inspired by challenges at: 

2 sketches 4 you - Laura's sketch 58

Totally Papercrafts - by the sea

The Pink Elephant - Summer Fun

I definitely prefer making the mess than tidying it up!!
xxx