Just two more................

 

This is one of my old favorites from SU called Holiday Lineup.  The sentiment isn't with this set though.  If you clik on the picture, you can see the little bit of glitter added to the snowmen. 

This stamp is from M's and I really like its simplicity.  The glitter really sparkles and brings it to life too.

Hope you enjoyed the last two gift card holders for the quilt shoppe.  I just had to show them to you:)

I will be sharing some sewing as well in the next few days.  If you get a chance, pop on over to my Facebook page (link on sidebar) and check out some more new photos added to the albums of finished projects and a new Altered Items category.

Thanks for stopping by ~~

Holy Angel

 

Today I want to share with you one of my favorite images.  This is from the Holy Triptych set from SU! The images are beautiful and can be made to look like stain glass when done on vellum.  The DSP is retired from last year - sorry, and layered on Taken with Teal.

 

This one I cased from one of my bestest Secret Sisters' blog.  Heidi's is definitely a little more elegant and I added some bling to mine.  I absolutely love the pink and white together though.

That's it for today - enjoy yourself and take some time for you:)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I can't believe it is New Years' today.  A fresh start to a new year.  Any one got some new year's resolutions?  I don't like to make any resolutions so to speak, but I definitely try to better certain things. In the way of crafting - definitely staying on top of posting to my blog.  Also, I want to participate in some cardmaking challenges to help build my card supply up and to keep my creating too. Another is to get my Etsy store loaded and start using it again.  Been really slacking on that.  Anyway on to sharing.

So remember before I went missing in action, LOL, that I was going to share some more of the gift card holders I needed to make for Linda's Quilt Shoppe?  I finally got pictures of them ready to share.  I did get some more done in time for Christmas and they all went.

This one is using a retired Stampin' Up! set that I still like to pull out once in a while. The embossed cardstock reminds me of a quilt so I thought this was especially perfect for the store. A little bit of glitter was used on the snowman and flakes.

This I also made for the quilt shop for display at the new location in Westbank.  Linda got her very own stocking too.

You can see the stitching I did across the toe and heel.

 And just to throw this out there, another version of this "turtle dove" I did last year:

That's it for today.  Gonna go and play!

for sticking with me and continuing to check in.  I do really appreciate it.

Happy New Year's to you and yours!

Let it Snow

Gonna keep this one short too but wanted to share the last of the gift card holders.  I love this image and have used it a few times. Got this one from M's.  So cute with the bird sitting on the snowman's nose. LOL

 

The inside. The paper was a little thin and was tearing on the seam so I had to get creative on how to hold it together.  I did it on both sides of the cardholder pocket.  Used the label punch from Stampin' Up! to hold the papers in place.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing them all.  I need to get crackin' and make some more.  This is the busy time for the quilt shoppe and I want to have lots for them at both stores.

Thanks for stopping by and will share some craft fair items tomorrow.

Unassembled Snowmen

This is one of my favorite sayings this time of year.  I love it. 

Yes, another gift card holder to share with you.  Almost done showing them all.

 

See the fluffy toque brim, pompom and snow on the tree. I really like the 3d effect it shows.  This was a fun image to color. And the inside:

 

My favorite colors together.

That's it today - keeping it short and sweet.

  Will have one more to show you and then I will show you some of my embroidery/craft fair items that I have been working on. I think I am addicted to embroidery now too:)

See you tomorrow and have a great week!

Sweet Angel

 

Another gift card holder for the quilt shoppe.  A sweet angel from the $1.50 bin at M's.  I love angels and thought she would look so cute on the front of one of these.  Here is a closeup:

 

See the sparkly wings and halo? And the inside:

 

I have to say I am really happy. I went in to the store the other day and they are all sold out.  Already.  Need to get busy and make some more - in my spare time.  LOL

I survived my first craft fair of the season at my daughters' school on the 20th.  Sold some things and got lots of orders too which I have been trying to get filled. We were busy from start to finish even though it was cold and snowing.  My cousin even dropped in from Vancouver with her family and it was so awesome to see her:)  Obviously she didn't come up to only see me, but she did stop in.

This past week has been hard.  I did something I have never done before nor would I even consider doing it.  I pulled myself out of the craft fair this past Saturday.  I was fighting migraine all week and stressing cause everything I tried to do wasn't turning out the way I wanted or I was making mistakes.  I didn't feel I would be ok at the craft fair so I opted to not go.  I felt so much better too.  I am, however, getting ready now for the next one on the 4th of December.  SO if you are in the area, drop in to Rutland Centennial Hall.  Everything is hand-crafted. Should be lots of fun and busy I hope.  Let's just hope that all my projects don't mess with me this week. LOL 

I should run and get busy - hope to see you at the fair.  And thanks for stopping by...........I missed ya'll.

Nestled Together

 

Today is going to be a short post.  Craft fair tomorrow and still lots to organize.

This is a cute little card and they are all nestled in the Santa hat waiting for the big guy to arrive.  I added glitter to the hat trim and top.  Looks really cute in real and I hope you can see the glitter on the snowflakes as well. 

I used the Textured Flurry embossing folder from Stampin' Up!  Then sponged some Baja Breeze over the raised part and added stickles.  Sorry I totally forgot about taking a photo of the inside.  Don't know how I missed that LOL.  Tired I guess.

Thanks for stopping by today and I will check in tomorrow but it may be later.  If I survive the fair

:)

Teddy Bear Christmas

Another gift card holder to share with you.  One of my favorites and he was so fun to color.

I used Old Olive and Real Red cardstock and the Scalloped oval punch from Stampin' Up! is layered on Regal Rose.  It looks very vibrant and Christmasey - is that a word?

And here is the inside to match:

 

Almost looks like a quilt huh.  I should have done some stitching on them come to think of it and then it would.  Maybe the next one. 

I checked on their supply and they need more.  I didn't do too many this time around since I needed to get on my craft fair stuff, but this will be some of my next projects in between. 

Must be off - too much to do. Have a great day:)  Hoping the snow stays away for a little bit longer. Thought for sure it was falling tonite but just more rain.  We are expecting it for Saturday.  Of course, my craft fair day!

Happy Holidays

 

It's hump day already...............

This little guy is so adorable sitting in the bag with all the presents and he's a fairy elf.  You can see the stickles I added to the wings just barely and around the image on the snowflakes.  I used a glazed pen on his fur on the hat, rather than flock this time.  It adds a subtle 3d effect to it, as well as the candy cane.

I made the image a little larger so you could see the details.

And the inside:

That's it.  Short and and sweet.  Gotta run and keep on with my craft fair items.  Enjoy your evening.

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Blue Christmas

Boy the days are flying by.  Typical when you are prepping for something and the hours just fly by.  Just not enough time in a day for me.  I always worry I won't have enough stock for the craft fairs and to be honest, I  would rather have more than I need.  We'll see how the next few days go.

Anyway I want to share with you one of my favorites.  This is Elvis in Blue Christmas.  I have been a fan since I was a little girl and seen all his movies.  So when I found a stamp with him, I had to get it. I only have the one so I need to find more of him. LOL  Funny, when I took it to the quilt shoppe, so many of the ladies loved this one the best.  Obviously fans too. I did end up doing 3 orders of this card:)

Baja Breeze layered under the image and popped up on Early Espresso.  I really like the deep color. Stickles added for the snow and coarse glitter on the snowflake.

Thanks for stopping by.

Snowman Float

I missed a day................oops!  Hope you all had a great weekend.

I want to share another gift card holder that I did for Linda's Quilt Shoppe.

Isn't this little guy cute?  I added some Liquid Applique and puffed it up with my heat gun for the whip cream.

 

Here you can see it better.  And glittered candy to embellish with a little bit of red flock on the cherry..

 

And the inside pocket holds the gift card. 

That's it for today.  I'm working like crazy trying to prep for my first craft fair of the season at my daughter's school on Saturday.  If you are close by, make sure you pop by and do some christmas shopping.  We have an awesome variety of crafters and vendors. This Saturday, November 20th from 10-3 pm.

Hope to see you there:)

Candles & stocking

Happy Friday everyone!  I want to share with you a couple of Christmas projects.

I have a few Gift card holders that I will share with you over the next few days.  They are simple to do.  I love this style for gift card holders.

 

And here is the inside:

Next I want to share with  you a Christmas stocking .

and some of the details.

 

This is hanging at the new Linda's Quilt Shoppe in Westbank.  They are having their huge Grand Opening tomorrow so get over there if you can.

Gotta get more of these done for my craft fairs. Can't believe it's coming so fast.  Gotta get my butt in gear!

Have a great weekend:)

Grommets

So today, as promised a few days ago, I want to share with you the gift my daughter made for her friend's birthday gift. 

Shaelyn has always sewn a little with me for a couple of years, but last year I put her into a sewing camp that a local quilt shop (Linda's Quilt Shop) puts on for kids during the summer.  It is awesome - Monday to Friday, 9-12 and munchies are all included and they make 3 projects.  She loved it.  So in August, she is doing the next level.  She is really excited and I'm glad she is enjoying it.  My Mother would be very proud of her, as am I.

OK, so on to the purse.  We got this pattern a couple of days ago and Shaelyn decided it would make a great birthday gift.  I thought she was right and could probably sew most of it with a little guidance.

Pretty cute huh?  And not difficult.  Her friend loves purple so Shae chose two co-ordinating fabrics.  We lined the inside with black and added pockets with one of the printed fabrics.  You can also see in the close up picture of the pocket, I made a label for her to put inside to make it a little more personalized.  You have to print backwards and then iron it on.  I think it is a perfect touch.

And here is a close up of the grommets.  They are so simple to use since they just snap on.  

I helped her with the lining and the handles, but Shae did the pocket herself.  They are actually the perfect size for a young lady or yourself.  I will have to try and do another one for my now:) 

We just wrapped the other gifts and put them inside - except for one other larger bulkier gift that wouldn't fit and I will show you that soon too.  We were at the beach yesterday afternoon and I got some pictures of Shaelyn using hers so you could have a better view of it.

So that is if for today.  We are going to all go and see Eclipse tonite.  Shae has already seen it, but is totally game on going again.  I wonder why LOL. 

Anyway, I will talk at you all tomorrow.  Have a great weekend!