WOYWW #814 - Nothing Much!

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Hello, Crafty Mates!

I am late posting for the hop at WOYWW! Yesterday was one of what I call my "lost days." They usually start about two weeks before my treatments. I used to fight them and force myself to "do something." Of course, all I accomplished was making the fatigue worse. Now, when my body says, "I'm tired," I find a good book, curl up, read five or six paragraphs, and immediately fall asleep. I have fewer lost days!

So this is what is on my desk this morning.  When I crashed Monday night, I was looking at some fun stencils and a set of lighted crochet needles that I need to review for Amazon.  I am working on a Fairy project and thought the winter stencils would make a nice frame.

I am excited to try these crochet needles.  The set included a cute tension ring (I collect these), and I was pleased to find that the design was not already in my collection.

This month's challenge on my blog, A Place To Start, is "Include A Balloon."  I want to post a mid-month project and have an idea using this fairy stamp and some floating balloons.  I am determining the circle size.  If it is too small, I will lose most of the scene. If it is too large, it will just look tacky. Next week, I can show you the completed project. Maybe!

These seasonal stencils are great.  There are twenty-four stencils, two stencils per seasonal theme.  I will have fun with these!

It has only taken 20 years to finally choose a storage system for my stamp pads that provides easy access. I have tried multiple systems, but I like this one best.  I am currently reorganizing my stamps and dies.  I  had to review several die storage systems recently, so I will probably end up with a hybrid one.

That's it for me!  Wishing all my WOYWW hoppers a fabulous week and continued blessings in 2025!

Hugz,

Chana

A Place to Start - Challenge # 12025 : Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Include A Balloon

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 Hello, Crafty Makers!

Happy New Year! 

Welcome to the first challenge of 2025 at A Place to Start!

This month, we challenge you to include a balloon in your project!  You can use any theme, celebration, anything and everything goes, as long as it includes a balloon!

CAS Birthday Card

I decided to create a simple CAS card for my first balloon project.  I received a cute little critter die and stamp set for review, and I thought this adorable raccoon would make an excellent messenger!

I created dimension by mounting the raccoon, balloon, and balloon string onto craft foam.  I added a strip of double-sided foam tape to the back of the balloon so that it appeared to be floating.

I look forward to seeing your balloon creations at

A Place To Start

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah