Living with the High-Gluten Gunsmith: August 2017

This one is a simple way to get started for the Papertrey Ink event: Stamp-a-faire 2017.

The steps?

Select one of the TEN inspiration photos/color schemes from the blog post

Take TEN to sketch your card and make a plan

Use TEN to gather supplies, trim paper, etc.

Then TEN more to actually create and assemble the project.

OK. It's 2:04.

First, timer off, let's go find the sketchbook. I think it's in my purse. Or my suitcase. My car? Oh this doesn't look good. It's just a sketc... Oh! Yes it's on the nightstand. Seriously? Whatever. Timer back on. It's 2:08.

Pick my photo inspiration, I looked through them all and was drawn immediately to this one by Kirstin Sevig The intensity is fabulous!

That was fast, let's sketch.

2:11, phone rings. Is my dad there? It's Thing 1, trying to reassemble his garbage disposal in South Carolina. Dad's not here. No, he can't answer his phone. Can he call you later? .....

2:24, back to the sketching. I want more blue, I think I will add some layers. I am thinking Harvest Berries. But I'll need a focal. No, let's go with Embellished Elegance.

2:32, time to gather. Ink, check. Snail, check. MISTI and blocks, check. Stamps and die, check. Paper, ribbon and glue pen, check.

2:40, time to start trimming paper No, time to continue gathering. I am crafting in the dining room today and I forgot the paper trimmer. And the Big Shot. And the baby wipes.

2:55 Panels and ribbons are cut it's time to dig in, yes FINALLY. I'm late already! From a time perspective, I really bit off more than I could chew, but I finished! OK, I finished at 3:22. Take a few photos. Oop! Missed a detail. NOW I'm finished, at 3:31. I guess I took TWELVE TENS instead of three. Heck, who cares?! Loving my finished project!