Capturing Creativity: Today is a Gift

This week I was inspired by the beautiful Spring weather we are having, Crate Paper's Creative Weekly challenge (butterflies), and the Spring Home Décor challenge in the Moxie Fab World to create this...

ETA 4/2/13 - Just had to share that Crate Paper picked this as one of their runner ups for the challenge. I'm featured on their blog along with several other talented crafters HERE!

Would you believe that I created this bright, spring décor mainly using Crate Paper's Snow Day collection?! I had a lot of fun creating this and think it will now have a permanent place in my craft room. If you are considering creating a framed décor item, I highly recommend embellishing at least part of the frame and removing the glass so you can include 3D items inside. This adds much more interest to your project.

Also, be sure to take a second look at some of your holiday/season specific papers...you might be able to use them in a whole new way! In fact, Crate Paper's snowflake paper made some gorgeous butterflies when I was very intentional about where I punched the butterflies. Although I didn't end up using them on this project, I thought I would still share a picture of them with you.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter! Remember...today is a gift, so enjoy every minute of it!

10 comments:

Rebecca Ednie said...: This looks a bit more sumery than springy but its lots of fun.; March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM
Ann said...: Super fun creation and cute flowers you added.; March 30, 2013 at 8:32 PM
Carol McCready said...: Love the sun on your picture.; March 30, 2013 at 9:03 PM
Anonymous said...: Very nice! I love the fun, bright colors. Thanks for dropping by at my blog.
xx Ria; March 31, 2013 at 4:22 AM
Helen F. said...: Sweet sunny scene you created. Lovey idea!; April 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Joan Ervin said...: What a fabulous project....I just love the little scene you created and it looks awesome framed!!!!; April 1, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Unknown said...: Congrats on being a Crate runner up! I love how you layered the butterflies. And thank you for all of your sweet comments on my blog. They make my day! :); April 3, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Lagene said...: Sweet picture! Love your project! Found you by your Moxie Fab entry!; April 5, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Renee V said...: Beautiful decor piece, good luck in the Moxie Fab challenge!; April 6, 2013 at 7:26 AM
Savannah O'Gwynn said...: Congrats on being a runner-up!!! HOOOOOOORAY!

I looooooove that you looked at your holiday papers in a different way-- FAB!!! Totally checking out my paper stash!! :); April 18, 2013 at 7:52 AM