LOVE...

 

 

Hi Friends!

 

 

How's your weekend going?  Mine is going well

so far.  And, I can't complain about the weather

for today it's supposed to reach 60.  That is very

unusual for NW Ohio in January...wow!  But,

it doesn't hurt my feelings one bit...lol!  I wanted

to get this posted before meeting up with some

friends for lunch.  I don't see them every week

like I used to because I had to quit bowling due

to my back.  Maybe one day I'll return to

bowling only time will tell. 

 

Anyways, I'm here to tell you about my card.

I entered this card over at The Shabby Tea Room.

This week we were to follow the colors in the photo

and include ribbon/bow and a flower.

 

Here is the lovely elegant photo inspiration...



 

 

Isn't it a beauty?!  That is one gorgeous display of

gifts!  I've never wrapped a gift with such elegance,

but it certainly gives me inspiration to do so!  My

card is really self-explanatory.  I used a fancy

square die behind the dimensional flower with pearls

I added flowers, ribbon, bow, and a lovely button

from Webster's.  Ok, friends, that's it for now. 

Take care and have a great weekend, hugs!

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  Kraft Outlet, SU, Recollections

Dimensional Pearl Flower:  EK Success

Ribbon, Pearl Cotton:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Pearl Letters:  Darice

Flowers:  Paper Studio(large white flower)

               Inspired by Stamping(small roses)

Die:  Spellbinder's (Lacey Squares)

Pearls:  SU

Button:  Webster's

Happy Birthday!

 

The lovely inspiration photo...

 

 

 

Hi Friends!

 

This is my second post for the day.  It has been awhile

since I've entered a challenge for Inspired by Stamping.

They have wonderful stamps and an amazing design team!

Stop on over and get inspired by their lovely projects!

 

There are a couple birthdays in January to make cards

for, so I thought I'd get an early start.  The card is pretty

self-explanatory.  I embossed the background paper

and butterflies for interest.  The focal point was

stamped along with the sentiment.  I used MFT dies

for the scalloped border and flourish.  The tiny blue

birds on the flourish are from a Martha Stewart

punch.  Tiny gems were added for their eyes. 

Prima flowers and ribbon were added to finish

off the birthday card.

 

Thank you for stopping by today!  Hope you are

having a great day!  Take care, hugs!

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  Kraft Outlet, SU

Stamp:  Inspired by Stamping(sentiment-Ahoy, Matey)

             SU(background-Clearly for You)

Ink:  SU(Marina Mist)

Ribbon:  SU(Vanilla)

Dies:  My Favorite Things

Emboss Folder:  SU(Finial Press)

Bird Punch:  Martha Stewart

Gems:  Recollections



Monogram Madness!

Hi there!

How are you doing on this first week of January? It's very cold and windy here in NW Ohio. The snow is lovely, but difficult to drive in at times with the drifting snow. But, hey, it's winter and only a few more months until spring!:-) I just wanted to share with you today a project I made for the The Shabby Tea Room.  One must follow the colors in the photo and include a monogram. This sweet little project is to sit in my craft room. I'm thinking of making another one for my niece who is due in May. So, I'll have to wait a bit until she chooses a name for the baby. Here is the inspiration photo we were to follow:

 

For the challenge, I took a cream colored wooden plaque and distressed the edges with tea dye ink. White paper was added over the plaque with dotted vellum paper to soften the look. Some pretty My Mind's Eye papers behind the cloth doily. Another doily added for interest with monogram. And, the sweet Melissa Frances resin frame was embellished with flowers, leaves, and pearls. The satin ribbon is recycled from a Christmas gift, which I thought was perfect for this project!:-) Here is another view...

 

I thank you for visiting today! Stay warm and have a wonderful weekend, hugs!


Supplies: Paper: My Mind's Eye, Kraft Outlet, Recollections Glitter Stickers: K&Company Ink: Tea Dye(Ranger, SU(Pool Party) Ribbon: My Stash Doilies: Amish Country, Jo-Ann Fabric Pearls: SU Resin Frame: Melissa Frances Flowers, Leaves: Prima

Friendship Warms the Heart

Hi Friends!

Happy New Year!  I certainly hope this year brings
good health, joy, and peace into your life.  Another
year already, which seems to me unbelievable.  The
last one flew by too quickly.  But, on to new joys
and new experiences that is what life is all about.
I have a niece who is expecting in May.  She is
to have an ultrasound this month to find out if it's
a boy or girl.  So, the whole family is anticipating
that great joy that will be coming this year!

Today I want to share with you my card for Paper
Sweeties Sketch Inspiration #3.  I am honored that I
was asked to be the guest designer this month for
Paper Sweeties! 

Here is the sketch we are to follow for this month...

The adorable snowman's hat and scarf was paper
pieced.  I added tiny red gems to his round belly
and holly on the hat.  The scalloped circle behind
him was embossed and glittered.  The edges were
sewn and distress ink was added.  Yummy seam
binding from Paper Sweeties.  Doesn't that sentiment
warm your heart?  It is just too SWEET!  So, please join
us for the challenge this month and check out the
design team's creations.  You will find lots of
inspiration!  Thanks for visiting here today.  Take
care and Happy New Year!

Supplies:

Paper:  Basic Grey, Kraft Outlet, Recollections
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties(Snow Friends, Friendship Warms the Heart)
Ink:  SU(Black), Tea Dye(Ranger)
Emboss Folder:  SU
Doily:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Ribbon:  Paper Sweeties
Twine:  PTI
Button:  Hobby Lobby
Copics:  110, R46
Dazzling Details:  SU
Gems:  Recollections
Die:  Spellbinder's(Scallop Circle)