Valentine 4.0

Allo!

Today I wanted to show you some small valentines I made for a couple special girls.  I made 45 of each set for the two girls.

The picture is of a valentine project she made last year.  I just tought it would make such a cute valentine!  Cut out, and double matted with various pinks from Michaels' cardstock pack.  The harlequin heart is from Hero Arts and the greetings are retired from Stampin Up!

This next set is a puzzle I found in a paper years ago figuring I could use it for a Valentine one day. Also cut out and double matted with the same papers.  The tag shaped stamp and greeting are retired from Stampin' Up!

One more to go!  Hugs!

Valentines 3.0

Bonjour!

I am so stoked!  I am a Guest Designer for the next two months with Quirky Craft Challenges!  Woo Hoo!  Check them out if you havn't yet.  A fun challenge every two weeks!  

And back to my valentine week!  Today I used the little tear shape that cut out from yesterday's valentines.  I only had about 40 of them in various shades of pink...  I had a pre cut folding card in my stash with a nice green background so I started with that and added the cut outs, petal style with my glue pen.  Then I added some dollar store adhesive pink bling for a finishing touch.  I hand sketched the leaves.

Here is the card open.  The multiple 'love' stamp in the center is from the UK and the vertical 'To My Valentine' is from Viva Las Vegas Stamps.  Another half flower and a heart shaped paperclip finish it off. 

Another idea to come tomorrow!

Valentines 2.0

Hello!

In case you've been wondering, yes, I am married to a computer programer.  Hence the 1.0 and 2.0 :)
Today I have the Valentines I've been working on for my stamping club.  I found this beautiful metal die cut from Memory Box and thought of at least 3 different ways to use it on the spot.  (The criteria for buying anything new from now on)  So I cut out a pile of them with Michaels pink cardstock value pack.

They just fold in and the little tabs hold them closed!  Cute or what!  Then I took out all the hearts I've been collecting over the years and started stamping.  The small hearts are a Hero Arts set from a while ago, the larger harlequin heart is also Hero Arts and the greeting is a retired Stamping Up!  The inks are various pinks I have in my collection.  See that little tear shaped cut out?  Check in tomorrow to see what I did with it! 

Valentines 1.0

Hi all!

I've spent the past few days creating valentines for different people and now I'm gonna share them!  Today's is a simple one.  I've been following a blog called the Graphics Fairy and I've found some beautiful art to use in my crafts!  Check it out.  You will not be disappointed!  I just printed out one of her heart frames then wrote my corny poem inside.  They will be distributed tomorrow to some special ladies.

Check in tomorrow for another Valentine idea!  Hugs!

Skull Phone Fobs

Hi all!

We are taking a combo holiday later this year, land and sea.  Disney of course! Check out my last Disney project: Crocheted Mickey ears.  This time I did something for the teens and tweens.  This Disney Cruise is in the Caribbean and they have a pirate theme night each cruise in this area.  This age group is tricky, but I figured that skulls made up to attach the the phones, their clothes or even their bag might be appreciated.  So I went to the bead store and got supplies. 

The string of skull beads was $20 for 20, the straight pins were $4.15 for 100, and the charm holders were $3 for 5.  Total about $1.64 per.  There are jump rings and small beads also, but I had them in my stash.  An hour of my time and I had 15 made up!  Aren't they great!

Hugs!
Cindy :)

Grow your blog

Hello!

Sorry for the delayed post!
Tehnical difficulties with Google and Microsoft not wishing to play together!

http://vicki-2bagsfull.blogspot.ca/2014/01/welcome-to-grow-your-blog-2014.html

I am a crafter.  I love to play with paper, fabric, paint, fibres and sometimes all of the above!
I started Scrapbooking for my mental health about 16 years ago.  Then stamping and card making was added 14 years ago.

 I used to do a lot of cross stitch but had to give it up when I developed carpal tunnel syndrome.  (I have since re-aquired a few booklets and some threads to do smaller projects)  This past year saw me learning to crochet.  The catalyst for this is an upcoming trip and I wished to make little gifts for an exchange.  Check out my crocheted Mickey ears!

I have also started on an Altered Art Journal journey.  I love to learn how to use my tools in a variety of ways, since I have collected WAY too many tools and supplies of the years!  (Haven't we all?) 

So please feel free to browse through past posts and hopefully follow me as I discover (new to me) techniques and share them!

Hugs to you all!

Cindy :)

Happy New Year!

It's 2014!

New beginnings, new projects, new resolutions!
Now that I have had some R&R with my hubby this Christmas holiday, I am renewed to continue to play and share with all of you! 

Today I am starting a month long online prompting course called Creative Jump Start 2014.  I did this last year and it really motivated me to go outside my comfort zone a bit and just be creative!  You're not too late to join in on the fun if you wish.  She decided to charge a nominal fee this year and I still jumped at it! (sorry, pun not intended)  It really is worth the time and cash.  Check it out at the link or by clicking on the side bar image by the same name! 

As I need to share something with all of you, here is my Christmas card for 2013...
I cut and embossed Blue Iris Shimmer Sheets by Elizabeth Craft Designs (3x5") with Sizzix Merry Christmas embossing folder and then matted it on white card stock (3.25x x 5.25").  Wrapped navy blue cardstock with a strip of blue Magenta Maruyama ribbon then adhered the above matted papers.  The candles (Elizabeth Craft Designs Candle Peel-Offs) were placed on glitter covered double sided Sookwang sheets, coloured in with Bic markers then cut out.  Then I simply peeled off the back and adhered to the front of the card.