Bluebird

I had a fabulous day catching up with friends who had come over for an afternoon of card making.  We had such fun learning what was new in each other's lives and sharing our love of all things shabby!  A couple ladies brought a friend which made the time together even more special ... to share our day of "crafting" with someone new.

As you know, birds are a favorite pastime in this household so I couldn't pass up using this beautiful feathered friend.  The blues and browns look wonderful together pulled from the printed papers and coloring of the bird image.  I think that the fabric rose ribbon goes perfectly with her pearls and gives the whole project a very vintage feel.  I hope she makes you smile today ....

Pink petals

Hello friends and happy February!  Sifting through my papers, which are in desperate need of organization, I happen across a beautiful package of prints sent to me from Kirsty.  She's a wonderful artist, a kind soul, and heads up the Design Team over at The City Crafter.  A print of soft roses leapt into my hands as did a pink paper rose I've squirreled away for I don't know how long.  Too precious to use but yet never getting the admiration it so deserves.  So I decided to put the two together.  Unfortunately my precious rose was waaaay too big for this project ... so, I did what any one of us would - I tore it apart.  Yep, dis-assembled it piece by piece.  Now I have lots of rose petals to play with and I couldn't be happier!

My crocheted rose is nested into a twist of shabby fabric and layered on top of some precious pink petals.  I tucked a velvet leaf or two underneath and embellished it with hand dyed yellow seam binding.  A couple decorative pins peek out from behind the many loops.  The doily was created with Sizzlits Paper Doily Die and brushed with ink.

A simple tag, some string, and a few buttons convey a heartfelt message - one that can serve any occasion but speaks volumes with the love that created this card.

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Something new ...

Hello friends.  Is it hot where you are?  Goodness, it's 93 degrees here - and that doesn't take into account the heat index.  My eyes are on the skies, watching and hoping for big grey rain clouds.  They are in the forecast and the flower garden needs some relief (as do we).  My son is fascinated by weather and provides periodic updates - back and forth he runs between me and the Weather Channel.  I cherish these moments.

I mentioned our quick trip to the craft store in yesterday's post.  What I didn't tell you was that I picked up something else while I was there.  Not sure if I could do it, I didn't want to say anything and fail your expectations ... or mine either.  I've always been smitten by the doilies all you talented ladies have been showing on your projects.  I've swooned over many a card, wishing I had some of these embellishments in my box of goodies.  My daughter convinced me to try my hand at making them.  I admit, I was intimidated by the thought.  She picked out crochet thread (a ball of oatmeal and a beautiful soft shade of pink) at the store, then grabbed a couple pattern books.  With her vote of confidence, I had to try.  The patterns are just gorgeous and create circles of goodness - most 12" across.  I stopped making "rounds" when I felt the pattern was complete and the doily large enough for the purpose.

Here are two I made today.  There are certainly mistakes as this is a learning process for me ... so don't look to close.  I enjoyed sitting outside on the garden porch, in the shade, playing with my littlest of crochet hooks.  What's next?  I'm thinking ... LACE!

I'll be back soon ... to show you what has become of these two!  Thanks for stopping by.

I (heart) friends ...



I just want to say how much I enjoy all of you.  The comments I recieve make my day ... I appreciate each and every one.  Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to visit with me.

The ladies at The Shabby Tea Room posted the prettiest picture as our inspiration piece this week.  Isn't it lovely?  I see lots of pinks ...  but it was the touches of blue-green, the pearls, roses, and the charming little heart clasp that spoke to me.  Even the background caught my eye!  So delicate and so sweet ...

I created  this card to share with you today.  I used the neutral tones of a background paper picking up on the rose motif just like the inspiration piece.  Marina Mist cardstock served as my base.  The doily adds another layer of delicate lace.  My ribbon is Marina Mist with a Baja Breeze Big Designer Button from the Candy Cane collection.  I just love these wide striped ribbons ... I use them often. 

The heart is chipboard (On Board Mix & Match).  I painted it neutral, "antiqued" it with Sahara Sand and covered it with Dazzling Diamonds glitter.  I LOVE IT!  There's more glittery goodness at Lil Red Wagon and Delightful Sketches.  My heartfelt sentiment is stamped in Marina Mist on Very Vanilla.  Again "antiqued" with Sahara Sand  ... and embellished with a Pearl.

Thank you for stopping by ... good night.

Supplies ...
#119772 - Marina Mist Striped Ribbon
#121718 - Candy Cane Big Designer Buttons
#119682 - Marina Mist Cardstock
#119668 - Marina Mist Classic Ink
#105208 - Sahara Sand Classic Ink
#119240 - On Board Mix & Match
#102023 - Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
#101650 - Very Vanilla Cardstock
#119247 - Basic Pearls

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