More Weekend Inspiration

It had been a long time since I'd crafted a card. If you're a regular here at the cafe, then you may have noticed lots of needle art related posts, with just a few smatterings of cards here and there. I don't know why that is. I think I go on a tangent for a while, and then come back to it when I feel the need to put ink to paper.

A paper crafting retreat weekend was really in order. There's nothing like a room full of women stamping beautiful creations to get you inspired!

This was the first card I made at the retreat. You know how they say you should throw the first pancake out? Well, it took a few tries on this card before I got it where it needed to be.

{Today's Brew: Graceful Greetings stamp set (PTI), Garden Garland die (PTI), PTI fresh snow ink, PTI card stock, embossing powder}

It's hard not to be inspired when you are staying at the Hankerd Inn! There are lovely quilts everywhere! It's a colorful place, and the interior of the barn is no exception. Here are a few of the rooms in the barn.

I think I could wash dishes all day if this was the view!

Here's the sweet room where my mom and I stayed. It was so warm and welcoming in shades of sunny yellow and green. Each room has its own bathroom, too.

And here's one of the other bedrooms I loved. Blue and yellow!

With lovely accommodations like this, it's hard to leave the barn and venture around the grounds!

More to show you in the days ahead.

Blessings, cafe friends!