crafting up a storm

Saturday I joked I was having a therapy session with my doctor but I meant crafting with a Dr. Pepper, LOL! It was my first chance to play with the new Hero Arts Tote-ally Awesome collection and I was not disappointed…

Of course I started with a shaker…

And I did a LOT of stamping to create a charm bracelet but is was super easy because the Tiny Treasure set is so smartly designed! The chain is a small stamp but a breeze to line up! And I had to sneak in a gummy bear charm from my Let’s Stick Together set.

I’ve been dying to make some Halloween cards (don’t worry, I know it’s April) and I thought the Tote Bag would look adorable filled with candy from the Tricks & Treats set and my Let’s Stick Together set (because I’m obsessed with it). And it’s just a very happy accident that the “trick or treat” from the Season’s Creepings set fits perfectly on the tote bag. (BTW, for coloring I used my OLO set of markers and an extra orange combo, OR 1.2 and OR 2.2)

And I couldn’t resist a treat box too! I LOVE a treat box and this one is soooo easy! Should I make a video?

Close your eyes if you’re trying to stick to your crafty budget…and if not, Hero Arts is having a Spring Cleaning sale!

Another of my favorite companies, Alex Syberia Designs, also had a new release this week! The Magical Fuchsia collection really does feel magical, especially because it lends itself to so much pink & purple! Five-year-old Carly is thrilled!!!

And if you are looking to treat yourself a little or you need some basics, Scrapbook.com is having a Spring Black Friday sale with lots of great deals and 10% off with the code SPRING.