Cardstock Bow

Good morning friends! I am looking forward to what is supposed to be a partly sunny day and 71 degrees...woohoo! Maybe I can get out there and weed again...with the new gloves I got for mother's day, yay for me!

I'm excited to show you a bow I made. The other day I had a gift that I wanted a bow for and realized I didn't have any bows soooo...I went in search of instructions on how to make one. I found instructions on SCS. The instructions called for double sided patterned paper but that is what I wanted so I just used some American Crafts cardstock in a color that matched my wrapping paper (the polka dots make me smile!) and got to work. I gotta tell ya it took me about 15 minutes total to make this bow and I think it looks great!

Well, I think that is it from me today. I hope that you have a warm and sunny day where you are!

Easter Egg Sheep

Good morning everyone! I'm finally back with a crafty post for ya! As you may know I was gone last week to be with family as my FIL had major heart surgery. I know I put on my Saturday post that he was doing well but really he is having some major ups and downs and it is scary. Please be praying for him!

Today's little project is inspired by my friend Kris. She always makes the most amazing pieces of artwork and I especially love her easel drawer box so I decided to try it. I also wanted to use one of the new Doodle Pantry images so I grabbed the Easter Egg Sheep pre-colored imaged and started creating. The pattered paper I used is from Basic Grey's Hopscotch pad and then just used some pink and brown cardstock. I love that Laurie (owner of Doodle Pantry) included colored sentiments with this Easter Egg Sheep set. I think the colored sentiments just finish off this project so well!

Don't forget about Doodle Pantry's challenge right now. All you have to do is make a card with a Doodle Pantry image (she has lots of free images too!) and you'll receive THIS beautiful Iris set! I can't wait to see what you make!

Did you know it is Ash Wednesday? The official beginning of Lent. It is tradition to give up something for the 40 day Lent period. Will you be giving up something this year? 40 days is nothing compared to the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross.

I hope you all have a beautiful Wednesday! See you tomorrow for another McMahon 5 Designs day!