Friends and Flowers

If friends were flowers..I'd pick YOU

Such a kind and loving notation.

This is a super quick and easy card to make, but it's filled with love.

Supplies:

Card Stock - Bazzill

Pattern Paper - My Mind's Eye

Embellishment - Ribbon - Craft Fibers(from Walmart); Sentiment - unknown

You all know how much I love love love flowers. And I absolutely love my roses. The hubster promised me he will plant me a pink rose bush for next year:-)

So here are some flowers I'd like to share with my blog friends..enjoy

Hope you enjoyed your flowers..

Happy Crafting!

A Colorful Thank You + 2 More

This card is so bright and fun, if I have to say so myself. I love the brightness of it *makes note to go purchase more of this paper:-)*. I actually put this card together so quick..the idea came while I was waiting on a load of clothes to dry (please don't try to figure that one out because I can't). I was told/encouraged by a friend to get out of the grudge/old world vintage colors and try bright colors..what can I say I LOVE IT!

Supplies:

Card Stock: Bazzill

Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers

Embellishments: Stamp: Michael's dollar bin; Ink - Lime Green Pigment Ink; Orange mini pearls; Twine-Craft

For these two cards I used:
Blue Card Stock - Bazzill's artesian pool

Embellishments - Bling Flowers - Prima, Stamp - Michael's dollar bin, Ink - Blue Dye based inkpad, Ribbon - (I think) Jillibean Soup

I decided not to cut the length of the last two cards to fit the usual A2 sized card..that won't happen again. lol I was trying to prevent from having a 1" scrap of paper. You know scrapper's have a hard time throwing away scraps. The length of the card is actually ok, I just perhaps should have placed my design a bit higher. I'll probably do something extra to spruce it up later..

Happy Crafting!

Sweet Little Baby

Aren't these the sweetest little baby cards...

When I saw this paper in Hobby Lobby I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. And of course you know I purchased the same patterns in soft blue. Lately, I've been creating items that involve butterflies..I love butterflies. So just know my next couple of post will have butterflies on them in some form or fashion.

The butterflies above was punched using a dye cutting machine from my local scrapbooking store. I used a stripe (soft/dark pink) pattern paper and added glitter to it. I really love these cards, now I just need someone to share them with:)

Supplies Used:

Card Stock: Basic Craft

Pattern Paper: KI Memories

Letters: Cardboard Glitter - Thickers

Embellishments: Craft Ribbons; Pink Bling brad and Floral brad - MM

Happy Crafting!

Gratitude

Gratitude: A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them...brainyquote

This is a little quick and simple card I want to share with you all. Actually, I wasn't in the mood for making cards when this was created. Didn't have a creative spirit at the time, but I wanted to test out a new tape runner I had just received. At first glance, I was about to place the tape runner back into the box an head to Fedex to ship it back, turns out I really like it.
So on with the card. I've really had a hidden love for all things vintage *think's I'm a mini Rachael Zoe*. When I saw this pattern paper in Michaels I had to have it, I should have purchased two sheets.

What I used:
Stamp: Gratitude (Michael's dollar bin)
Paper: Bazzil shimmer in tan 'I think', K&Company printed (vintage looking paper)
Ink: Brown Pigment
Accessories: Twine (Target dollar bin)

Although I had no mojo for making this card, surprisingly enough it does have a home..other than my card box. And for that, I'm grateful:-)

What are you grateful for?

Happy Crafting!

What's on My Table

I have actually had these beads, like over a month. I'm still thinking on the perfect 'funky' little design. As far as the bronze pieces go, I need to purchase some link chain's, beads and findings to go along with it. This is NOT another dish bottle lady, that's all I have to say. I'm trying something out using the form of this bottle. If it comes out the way I like it, then you will have a post in a couple of days. *big smile* New Stamps...cards coming soon
Seeds planted and I am awaiting sprouts:) Although my garden is already planted, I had just three more things I really wanted to plant..well four but the hubs told me to wait on planting my beans. I was a bit upset, but I hope we can plant them soon. Here I have cantelope, radishes and sweet banana peppers.

What's on your craft table?

Happy Crafting!

Spring Blooms

Ahhh the first blooms of spring...I love love love flowers. Above is a picture of my yellow rose bush. LOL..I have NO clue what this is I planted in this pot last year. BUT, it's making an appearence this year, so YAAY!

This is my one and only bloom:)

This just makes me smile.

Spring has Sprung...

Helping Others Also Helps You

Calling all quilters, sewers and crafters!

American Patchwork & Quilting is challenging you to join our efforts to Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference. Every pillowcase can make a difference in your community. A pillowcase can provide comfort for a cancer patient, hope for a foster child, encouragement for a battered woman, or beauty for a nursing home resident.

To participate, find a shop hosting One Million Pillowcase Challenge events in your area. Once your pillowcases are complete and donated locally, log on below to enter how many pillowcases you made. Help us reach our goal of ONE MILLION Pillowcases.

www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases

I think this is a really neat cause. You would never know how much comfort a pillow brings a cancer patient, until you have experienced seeing it for yourself. I have known, loved and lost many of my relatives to cancer, so in dealing with that; I know first hand the comfort it brings them. If you have never sewn, that's ok, I feel you can still donate. Tell a friend, then tell that friend to tell a friend, the more the better.
As most of you know, I am not an experienced seamstress, not at all..lol
My first experience in sewing was in middle school, I actually made two complete ensembles. My mom had to take them and hide them from me because I wore it so much:) My second time wanting to sew was about 5 years ago, I started by making pillows, no patterns, just creating the size/shape I wanted and going at it. So, there's no need in saying that you can't sew because if you have the will to do it, you will make it happen.
If you will, follow the site I have listed above, there's a link on there that gives you patterns to use for various designed pillow cases and they are very simple. But like I said, if you just can't sew, then maybe you should purchase a couple (or a lot) of pillow cases and add decor to them. Appliques, ribbons, lace there are a number of items that can be used to spruce up a pillow case.

So, come on join this challenge...I dare you to care:)

Happy Crafting!

Scrap-a-Long Wrap up

I had to scrap another one of Aaron's skateboarding pics. I think I love those pictures I took almost more than he does. This page will go in a frame for his room. He want the decor of his room to change, so we will be repainting his room and purchasing some skateboards (without the wheels of course) to go on his wall as shelves..more on that later.Yet again, I did not keep up with products used. But if you see something you would like to purchase, just leave me a message and I will get back with you on the product. I love the word strips, especially since I didn't have to stamp them:) I love love love these letters, have had them for a while and just couldn't wait to use them..of course they are from Jillibean, so are the ribbons.Here's a little card I made using my Michaels $1.00 bin stamps. They just got in some of the cutest stamps...you better hurry and get yours.

And last, this is what I'm currently working on, view C..or what's currently working on me..UGH! This dress was suppose to have been finished. Why did I get stomped on the first piece to sew..AND I CRIED! Literally cried, I was soo mad. Thing is, I plan on making like 2 of these dresses, so I really need to get with it. Result's coming soon..

Happy Crafting!