I sat down at my craft desk this Saturday morning feeling a little… untethered. You know that feeling — you want to make something, but nothing in particular is calling your name. The desk is cluttered, and every option feels both possible and overwhelming.
So I opened Stash Summit and watched Terese Calvin’s session.
Almost immediately, I felt that familiar spark of inspiration. Watching her work through a simple stenciling technique was exactly what I needed. It gave me a starting point instead of a blank slate.
I pulled out my previously unused Pinkfresh Studio Dainty Plaid stencils and decided to follow her general approach — soft layers, a light hand, and letting the background do the work. From there, I reached for a small set of oldies-but-goodies Memory Box floral dies I had just picked up on sale — one of those little happy purchases waiting for the right moment.
This process genuinely brightened my day. Huge thanks to the Stash Summit team, and to Terese in particular, for the inspiration and the gentle reminder that sometimes all it takes is a place to begin.
Supplies Used
Pinkfresh Studio – Dainty Plaid Stencils
Distress Oxide Inks (soft spring tones)
Memory Box Floral Dies
Concord & 9th Enamel Dots
Simon Says Stamp – Tiny Words Birthday (sentiments)
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