Crafting, just for me—for the fun of it—is a rare and elusive event. Nowadays, working as a creative within the industry involves a hellalot more than just “making a card”. Truth.

But, when you get the chance to make, just for the sake of making, for yourself—without restriction or parameters, without a million other things and deadlines looming over you or interruptions . . . oh my, how refreshing that is for the creative soul and your inner well-being. Ask me how I know . . .

I filmed myself making the above card and gave myself permission to NOT spend an hour in the master bedroom closet and possibly 25 gazillion takes on a voice over (pollen + allergies have been driving me nuts)—just me making a card from start-to-finish, with some relaxing music. Uploaded to my IGTV channel so you can see it there or here. ↓

Thanks for stopping by and hangin’ with me for a few minutes out of your day.

Stay safe, stay healthy!

SUPPLIES:

• Modern Succulents by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Modern Succulents by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• Succulent Sentiments by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12, Canson XL

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne

• Clear Fine, Avery Elle Embossing Powder

• Gold, Hero Arts Embossing Powder

• Dual Speed Heat Tool, WOW

• Embossing Magic Bag, Inkadinkado

• Mini Media Mat, Waffle Flower Tools

• Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), My Sweet Petunia (pink)

• Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), My Sweet Petunia (black)

• 36 Color Set, Gansai Tambi - No.s 51, 54, & 59 on the plant leaves / 46 for the terra cotta pot/ 36 for deep magenta tips on the plants / and 20 for the black band around the tall plant pot

• Large Fine Point (23637), Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White

• 4mm Clear, Pretty Pink Posh Droplets

• 6mm Clear, Pretty Pink Posh Droplets

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

Disclosure: Just so you know, this post contains affiliate links; if you see something you like, want or need, and purchase via my links, I receive a small commission, which I can use to buy coffee, which fuels my creativity and provides energy to make more card ideas.