Spun Sugar

 
I've been away too long and have missed this little blog of mine.  Returning to our daily routine has kept me very busy this week. I couldn't wait to create something to share with you. The gorgeous color combination presented on Mona's new blog (CR84FN Color Challenge) has been on my mind all week. The shades are so soft and sweet ... they look like "spun sugar" to me. Delicious.

I began with Pretty in Pink cardstock as my card base. Layered with a yellow polka dot print and a beautiful stripe from the new Springtime Vintage Designer Series Papers collection my card began to pull the inspiration colors together. The flourish plate from Notably Ornate stamped with Pretty in Pink Classic Ink fit perfectly. My message of love is from the tres' chic Artistic Etchings set.





I made the shimmery flower and crocheted the heart for this project.  Tutorials and instructional links are found in previous postings.  Various other embellishments such as buttons, a wispy fabric and netting, half-pearls, dyed wrinkled seam binding and a decorative pin added texture while keeping to the recommended color palette.


 

 
I know this is a short post this evening. If I don't hurry, I may be the last participant in Mona's challenge!  I'll be back later with more to show. I have so many new things to share with you. Thanks for visiting - I'm so glad you could stop by.


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Occasions Mini Announcement

 
Just a quick note today to announce the release of our latest fabulous offerings! Introducing the new Occasions Mini Catalog! Lots of yummy vintage things to see. Wonderful prints and colors in our new Designer Series Paper collections (and don't forget the matching fabrics). Delicate ribbon rosettes ... in three sizes and pre-made just for you. Delicious "Glimmer Paper" and sparkley brads, colorful buttons, and vintage trinkets to dangle from gorgeous bows. There's more - beveled window panes, pom-pom trims, and an entire section dedicated to the seamstress in all of us. I hope you have a moment to wander through this catalog. I think you'll find it inspiring!

Click here to VIEW the contents of this catalog.

To SHOP the products offered click here.

I have my new goodies and will be creating something for you this evening so stop back for a visit soon!



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Baby, It's Cold Outside ...

Sorry it's been so long since my last post.  We've had a busy week!  Brendan turned 9 on Tuesday.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDAN!  We went to see Avatar in 3D.  I hate wearing those silly glasses but the movie was soooo cool.  If you haven't seen it yet I'd recommend it.  I know it's long but both our kids were glued to the screen the entire movie.  There are definately battle scenes but there is no blood.  Some poor language too but I think Brendan was too busy with the visuals.  The special effects are fantastic ... I wish my garden looked like that, minus the scarey creatures of course!

Yesterday was Brendan's Medieval Birthday Party.  What possesses me to have the party at the house every year is beyond my comprehension.  And in January I can't exactly plan on sending them outside.  We had 18 third graders and 1 first grader.  It was utter chaos!  Thank goodness we had a stockade ... just kidding.  Everyone had a great time and Brendan is so lucky to have such wonderful friends! 

After the party and a short nap, Mom desperately needed some stamping therapy!

Here is what I came up with...

What's more relaxing than coloring?!  I stamped the image with Jet Black Stazon ink and used my Water Color Crayons on Watercolor Paper.  The Aquapainter makes it so easy!  Just a gentle squeeze and I've got fresh water on my brush.  A quick wipe on a paper towel cleans my brush between colors.  These frozen friends are from our Holiday Line Up stamp set!  The Designer Series Paper is from our Sweet Pea collection (Occasions Mini Catalog) and our Tail Tales collection.  I'm sure you recognize our Bold Brights brads.  The "Thanks So Much" greeting is from our versatile Trendy Trees set.  I hope this inspires you to color your world!

If the shoe fits ...

IT'S HERE!  THE NEW OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG IS LIVE!  Click on the link to the left to view our FANTASTIC new products!  Then go to my website to order - my store is open 24/7!

 

I'm LOVIN' our new toys!  This card features our Sweet Pea Designer Series papers.  It's the biggest package of background paper that we have ever offered!  All sheets are 12 x 12 and double sided.  The patterns and colors are gorgeous!  You get 48 sheets total 2 each of 24 different designs.  WAHOO!

On this card I have used our Humor in High Heels set.  The saying cracks me up ... because it's soooo true!  (At least that's what I tell myself when I'm out shopping.)  The dress is paper pieced with another of our Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper, of course.  I just had to hang up the dress - wouldn't want it to get wrinkled because you know I don't like to iron (see previous post).  So, I just used my little needle and poked a couple holes then strung up a "clothes line" with chocolate brown floss.  Cute, huh?

The felt flowers are our Flower Fusion collection and the centers are from our Designer Button collection.  Put some floss thru the holes and then adhere them with Sticky Strip.  They make a wonderful embellishment!

Yep, that's our new Scallop Trim border punch again!  I can see myself using this toy A LOT!  And it's FREE through our Sale-A-Bration event!  Can I hear another WAHOO!?

Check back later - I've got more to show you!