Musashi's...a LO w/a little Asian Flair!

"The force is strong with this one." ~ Darth Vader, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

My mojo force that is! LOL! I've been on a total LO roll recently & am definitely glad because most of the time I'm either hot or cold. My mojo is either totally on or totally off...no in between. Are any of you crafty peeps like that too? I absolutely despise it when I have crafter's block too. Not fun. But, speaking of fun, that is definitely what I had while whipping up this LO of me, the hubby & two of our very good friends. We recently went on a double date with them to Musashi's, a Japanese Steakhouse in OKC. Our hubbies, who have been BFF's since H.S., share the same birthday (how cool is that?!) & we had a blast...especially when it came to me drinking sake for the first time. Yeah. Sake. Interesting, needless to say. Still gonna have to add a hidden journaling spot to get in all those fun memories! Fun Fact: Did you know my hubby & I met via a blind date...set up by these two! Talk about good matchmakers...love ya Len & Amy!!

Supplies

Cardstock - American Crafts (pink), DCWV (yellow)

Patterned Paper - Prima (blue/pink flower), Sassafras (pink/white), Stampin' Up (pink damask)

Flowers/Swirls & Studs - Prima

Thickers - American Crafts (can't say enough how much i <3 these letters!)

Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Scallop Punch - Stampin' Up

Butterflies - Cricut Indie Art Cartridge (damask), hand cut (stripe)

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Asian Fan/Umbrella - Gauche Alchemy Mixed Media Kit (i loved adding this fun lil twist to the LO!!)

Blue Polka Dot & White Paper - Stash

Once again, this LO was designed with a specific challenge in mind...the Easter challenge at Lasting Memories! I decided to use more of the Easter color palette & really like how it turned out. This is the last LO I needed to do in order to finish linking up & be eligible for a spot on their DT. So, wish me luck because I love their site & would love to be part of their team!! If you would like to try for a spot, just visit their blog HERE & play along with all of April's challenges...you have until April 30th to complete them. As always, thanks for stopping by to visit & I'll be back in a few days with a post for the Pile It On! DT...until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm playing along with the following challenges:

Lasting Memories - Easter
Paper Issues - Word to Your Mutha! (this challenge & site is fabulous!)
 Catered Crop - FTR#10 (pattern paper, pastels, butterflies, flowers, die cuts, distressing, spring)
The Shabby Tea Room - Butterfly Photo Inspiration
My Graffico - Easter (chose Easter color palette)
PaperPlay - Easter/Spring (used spring/easter colors)
Craft Your Days Away - Easter (again, used those fab Easter colors!)