a little more card-ness...

o how the bohemian wishes she had taken a before pic for this card!! it was another card challenge for her card exchange group. her crafty friend (the one who retreated to the island with her...) challenged the group to use the flower image (daffodils, orange flowers and baby's breath). she had "recycled" the image from some catheter information brochures being thrown out. she created the polka dot vase, background, and yellow pointy flower things added to the bouquet... turned out so springy. hurray!! cuz the brochure image was pretty darn boring!!! then there was the "copy me" challenge, where they take an image or card idea and make it their own. the inspiration (1st image) was one of those free how-to-do-it instructions from Michael's. she loved the wings and clock idea and the black loopy border down the middle. and this is how her card turned out... (2nd image). Hope spring is breathing down your neck of the woods... don't forget to go out and play... unless, of course, there are storm warnings where you live... then maybe you better play indoors!!! spring snowflake wishes to you all...

valentine love...

valentines... made by the bohemian... at her craft retreat... love-ly wishes to you all...

at the crafter's retreat: some creativity...

the bohemian got the cards created for one of her exchange group challenges... the stamp challenge. with a few snippets of scrapping paper... some punches and brads... and a pile of old stamps... ...beauty whispering of wild adventure and exotic travels. heart stirring imaginings and travel adventure wishes to you all...

ocean and mountains... just the way the bohemian LOVES it!!

the bohemian and her crafting friend traveled far to get to the lovely island to retreat and craft their little hearts out! actually, they traveled much farther than they should have, and took TWO ferry rides instead of just the one they should have. they blame it on darkness, nearsightedness and oldtimers. but eventually they arrived at their destination. on a beautiful sunny winter day, with the sun sparkling on the waters and shining off the mountains. beautiful!!! did the bohemian ever mention that she LOVES ferry rides?! and SUNSHINE?! yes, it was a pretty awesome day. and they laughed. a LOT. laughed over their scenic loop drive. and their ridiculousness. and their giddiness to just be away on an adventure. oh it was pure bliss!!! *(due to the fact that the bohemian and blogger uploader are fighting, she is just going to sneak a few pictures onto her blog at a time. you know... to stay under the radar. so blogger doesn't know to thwart her. YOU understand, don't you?!)

time at the ocean for a little crafting retreat...

the bohemian's annual crafter's retreat where she goes to play with her craft stuff and her girlfriends every year about this same time... the setting: Fort Flagler, on the ocean with a spectacular view of the snowcapped Olympic mountains. the theme: Rockin' the 80's! Here's how they decorated the stage of the theatre. Shall we play a game of Eye Spy? here's your list: *giant rubix cubes *VO5 hairspray * giant boom box (oh so faux!) * giant pencil from The Breakfast Club * E.T. * Pacman * giant tube of blue mascara * did you find everything? ever so 80's, fur sure! the bohemian and her royal sister get into the mood by dressing up 80's style ... royal sister: punk rocker... the bohemian: can you guess? yep, that's right... Rainbow Brite!! Hope you are having a wonderful day and days of days creating magic with your fabulous imagination!! more crafting retreat fun to come... Fuzzy leg warmer hugs and Care Bear magic to you all....