Just sharing..

So glad the weekend is almost here....except that I have so much to do and so little time to get it done.   I wish life could be like my new dvr....rewind when needed (at a fun part) and skip over the monotonious  ones.  I do have a few fun shares tonight.  I created this calender for Purple Onion Designs using their fun vintage calender set  and Stephanie Ackerman's Home Sweet Home set.   I love the whimsical designs in the home sweet home set....so sweet.  I sewed around the edges on it and created a pocket on the bottom half to tuck kraft tags in stamped with months for birthday reminders.  I had so much fun making this.   I also am excited to share that I was asked to stay on with  Purple Onion and join  their design team.  They have such a group of talented ladies...so happy to be a part of it!  Yeaaaaaaaa!

               Now I did say I wanted to stamp more in the new year...and I am.  The last share is just a card I made using that infamous mason jar.  I turned it into a valentine one adding some love notes to it for fun.  Played with the sentiment a bit by hiding the buttons word on the button card so it reads handmade one of a kind  love notes on the little diecuts.   Well that is is for me...I need coffee...but it is too late..dang.   Off to get something anything done...ohhhh drats..laundry!  hugs, cherry

Soft Winter light...

So it is Tuesday already???  I can't say I like to see time go so fast but it does bring me closer to my dh coming home on the weekends..sigh.   I have several goals for this year..one being better photos...more importantly light. Soft winter light that is.  I have a hard time capturing it.  It might as well be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...it moves and changes so often it is hard to capture it.  But alas...I trudge on.  I came by to share some custom cards for a dear customer.  She wanted a baby card for her 1st grandbaby ever!!!  A baby girl!  I have soooo much fun creating baby cards and wish I could make them everyday! I added the baby tag and added a see through acetate clock that says time on it...baby time that is!  I also made a birthday card for her with more diecut clocks and a wedding card.  I thought the kissing birds made from venetian lace was perfect for a couple just starting out.  I of course had to tea stain them, can't have anything looking to new!  The last two cards....are what else??? Valentines.  I will be guesting for Kimberly at My Craft Spot.   I used the yummy Vintage Valentine crickle ribbons.( I added some of my pink ink to one of the little bows to match my sentiment ink color). ....and her  new stamp set Always and Forever.   Such sweet sentiments....that can be used again and again. Not just for Valentines either...for weddings or anniversaries..can't wait to play more with the sentiments.   I used one on a banner and paper pieced the little heart for extra detail,  the other card I wanted to play around with where my sentiments would go.   I added my paper that has I love you typography and than stamped the ALWAYS AND FOREVER on the dovetails for something a bit different.  Kinda like the outcome...may try it again.  Well that is it for me today.  I am off to play some more and get dinner done...this is definantly my therapy with my dh gone.  Keeps me sane.  I am crock potting it again....beef stroganoff....care to share any recipes? Have a lovely evening!  Hugs to you all, cherry

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