Just playin...

Hi yous!  How is your Saturday going?  Mine went rather lazily.  I went no where today and just hanged with my family. I made french dips in the slow cooker and we gobbled them up , watched a movie, and now it is tuned into more football.  I now only get about a day and a half with my husband because he works in Portland now.  Been trying not to do so much creating on the weekends because of this.  Anyways..I thought I would share a couple of cards I made awhile back just because... or rather because I had new items to play with.  More of my birthday stash.  Some new to me Lilybee, Prima, and October Afternoon.  I rarely use collections together.  I usually mish mash things but did use the matching papers for these.  Just some fun a little fou fou and a little shabby...I guess??  rofl...  Hope you enjoy!  And enjoy the rest of your weekend!  hugs, cherry

Vintage Street Market fun!

Hi I am poppin in late tonight to share a couple of cards made for Vintage Street Market .  I had fun trying out a non traditional color scheme for Valentines using their sweet gingham paper  from the

Dimestore Vogue kit and a few others from the Family Fun Kit.  The embellishments are all diecuts and stamping with a bit of fussy cutting.  Which I find to be relaxing..is that weried, lol? I backed the little "denim" pockets with chipboard and stitched them up just like a pocket ..and than "frayed" them up a bit like jeans would be.  The other card uses some of the same papers in a different way with more of a traditional look with the pink.  Love that little icecream diecut!  I just added some distressed stickles to the "icecream" part for fun.  Add some yummy crickle ribbons and ric rac and a bit of stamping. Well that is it for me tonight!  I am sooo excited that Parenthood is on tonight...new episode.   Hope you enjoy!  Night, night!

Happppppppppppy New Year

Happppppppppppy New Year everyone!  Here's to 2012 being the best it can be!  I said I would come back to share a few creations done up in reds and creams.  While very traditional...I still love it.  The first is a card I made using some letter stamps and a Pink Persimmon stamp set.   I am trying to break out the stamps more.  Pretty sure I said that last year but better late than never.  The second is a chipboard layered plaque I painted up and distressed.  Added some wood buttons in the shape of a heart as a base on top and than added my embellies to the top.   The third is a puffy heart paper mache piece....the heart is quite large.  I did a few of these last year and was so sad when I ran out of the hearts.  This year I hunted down a few more online.  I love to alter them whether they are for Valentines or for everyday.  So much fun!  I made a homemade vintage lace flower and added a October metal pin to the middle.  LOVE that vintage touch.  Of course this one called for some glitter.  I have had a few of you again ask about the glitter.  As I said I just simply use adhesive spray.  I use Martha Stewart glitter and JoAnns brand both, what ever I have on hand.  Messy, but fun, and worth it for the outcome I think.  The last project is a metal tin bought at Michaels and just gussied up with an ornate frame, papers, buttons, and whatever I fancy.  The toppings are the best part, right?   I made a few little Valentine tags to tuck inside the metal box for fun.  Again trying to use some stamps.   Well I won't bore you with my New Year's resolutions, but I will say one is to lose a few unwanted Christmas pounds.  Here is to sharing and being creative in the New year!  hugs, cherry

Getting back to normal....

Or so I think....our tree is still up and so are the knick knacks...but by New years eve everything should find itself tucked away again till next year.  I hope that you all had a wonderous and magical holiday and were able to enjoy friends and family.   Ours was a quiet affair...but was lovely.  With three grandparents and one child it makes for a small gathering.  I am so glad though that we were able to be together another year.  It is especially important to me because my dh is working each week far away up by Portland and we only see him now on the weekend.  So thankful that he has a job though! 

 At this time of year I like to try to shoo away the Winter blues with the upcoming holiday Valentines Day. It has been nasty...wet and cold. So whipping up Valentine goodies are just what I need.  I think it is my most favorite to create for.  Something about the colors and the images that I adore.  Some might find it a silly "made up" holiday but I think it is sweet and nostalgic to give to someone you love.  Today I am sharing a few items I have been working on.   All done in soft pinks and blushes.   I recently bought some things directly from Maya Road...the heart bottlecaps and stitched tulle in bubblegum you see.  Love their stuff!  I recently had a birthday and decided to spoil myself a bit.  I will be back with some bright creations as well soon.  Well hope you enjoy and are keeping warm!  Hugs , cherry

Friday evening..

            Hope you are all home...warm and snug!  We are....hanging out the three of us...er....the six of use including the two cats and lab watching tv.  Couch potatoes are a wonderful thing on a cold Winter night.  I popped in to share a few more things made for Purple Onion Designs.  I am head over heels in love with the Holiday Postmark set.  Sooo fun to use to add a detail here and there.   I also used the vintage perpetual calender a bit and can't wait to use more of it on another project.  Also used were the handwritten holiday set, and vintage snowflakes set and the deluxe labels.  As per norm for me I had to sprinkle some glitter here and there.   Been having fun making holiday tags.  So how are you all doing with your Christmas crafts?  Getting them done?  Lots to do huh?   I say get the fun stuff done and let the rest slide....the holidays are meant to be enjoyed.   I don't worry anymore about the things that don't get done.  There is always next year!  Happy Weekend!  hugs, cherry

A little stampin

                    Happy Holidays.....poppin in to share a couple of cards I designed for Purple Onion Designs .  I used their Holiday Postmark set, Happy Holidays Noteblock, Handwritten Holiday, and the Deluxe Label set.  So many fun stamps to use....I had a ball making these cards.  I fussy cut a few Santa images from the Authentique Christmas line..love the silhouette look of them.  Of course I had to top these off with some glitter.  A little birdie told me also that Purple Onion Designs is having a holiday sale...25 percent off everything in the store....so go check it out!    I will be back with a few more projects made for them soon!  I am tired...very tired.     night, night, cherry