Timeless Treasures

Hello friends.  Goodness, it's been a few days since we've visited!  I hope you've been busy enjoying the summer while staying cool with this heat wave (for those of you here in the US).  The temperatures drove us inside this past week.  It's been the perfect time to read, crochet some doilies (replenishing my supplies), and catch up on a few home improvement projects.

I love the look of a handmade doily layered with embellishments ... it's like icing on a fancy cake.  This pattern is from a book I picked up called "A Year of Doilies" filled with one for each month.  All are too big for my purposes (meant for table tops) so I just stop when it's the size I want.  This pink doily is paired with a flower print, a splash of yellow and black polka dots.  My seam binding is dyed with So Saffron Classic Ink and topped with a pretty pink button from the Designer Button Subtles collection.

The chair is stamped in Basic Black  on Very Vanilla cardstock.  I used a floral stamp with a light pink ink to "dress up" the edges.  Of course, everything is antiqued with Distressing Essentials.  The chair is from Timeless Treasures.  I love this stamp set ... it has so much to offer a vintage loving gal.

I'm sure you recognize the flower.  I do hope you don't tire of them ... they are such a joy to make.  A pearl adorns the center of this one while pink velvet leaves add a gentle softness.  The tag stamp is new - I just got them and am smitten with their phrases and the font.  Here's the entire set for you to see ... Occasions Alphabet.

Today's post was inspired by this Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab World.  The photo is wonderful ... I'd love to have this coat for spring!  The print in the background is equally fabulous.  Cath and her team are incredible.  How could you not stop and stare?

Thanks for stopping by today ... I appreciate the time you spend here.  Enjoy the rest of your day!

We are like old friends ...

  

As I search my favorite blogs ... gazing at the beauty I see ... I feel comfortable, happy, and I guess you would say ..."at home".  It's hard to put into words, perhaps you feel it too.  I am surrounded by friends ... sisters who share a common passion ... who inspire me with their creativity, challenge me to step outside my comfort zone, and lift my spirits with their kind words.  As if we've been friends forever and will always be.

What a wonderful combination of colors from Just Us Girls this week  Shades of blue, the softness of pink, and a cheerful splash of yellow.  The samples from the Design Team are something to see ... be sure you pay them a visit.

I hope you enjoy today's post.  I began with Baja Breeze cardstock ... edges brushed ever so lightly with a soft pink paint.  Layered on top with a black/white print and pink header scalloped with this border punch.  The gorgeous filigree frame (Notably Ornate) was stamped in Basic Grey ink on distressed Very Vanilla cardstock.  The chair and greeting are from Timeless Treasures (sooo in love with this set) stamped in Basic Black ink on distressed Whisper White cardstock.  While playing with various neutrals, I thought the combination gave the card an eclectic look ... as if layering elements from different eras.  The lace gave texture to ensemble.

A scrap of blue print from my pile of "left overs" was shaped with a Scallop Circle Punch.  I painted a chipboard crown with a saffron shade of yellow, added some stitching and then "glitterfied" it with Dazzling Diamonds.  Having always wanted to try to stitch on chipboard, this was my first attempt.  I learned a little and will improve the next time ... but mostly I learned that I love the look!

Finally - on to the bow.  I've had this ribbon for a very long time ... just enough Pink Taffeta left on my roll for this project today.  A pearl bead was added to the stick pin with the lovely blue button from the Subtles Collection.

Thank you for stopping by!

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A crowning cup of tea ...

 

Hello again friends.  I love days that give me time to play with my toys and to visit my favorite blogs.  Before I begin baking Christmas cookies, I put together another post to share with you.  Mona is so talented and her blog (Cupcake's Creations) is just beautiful.  She has a fabulous color palette this week of red, brown, and tan.  The team at The City Crafter is taking us to Seattle - ok, not literally - their challenge is to feature a cup, mug, or teacup.  I don't drink coffee or tea (you'll only find me using it to dye cardstocks, ribbons, and textiles).  However, I do enjoy the delicate beauty of a china teacup such as the one I used today.  

Very Vanilla cardstock is my card base.  Riding Hood Red cardstock became a mat for two Designer Series Papers ...  Deck the Halls and Love Letter.  I stamped the flourish from Baroque Motifs to add a touch of color.  The ribbon is Early Espresso Striped (appropriate for this card - don't you think?).  I finally used one of my new crown dies and I'm thrilled!  Cut from Very Vanilla cardstock and sponged with Crumb Cake Classic Ink - I love it!  The teacup from Timeless Treasures is stamped with Riding Hood Red Classic Ink as is "Hello" from Chic Boutique.  I raised the teacup on Dimensionals and added Basic Pearl Jewel Accents to my greeting.

A couple lengths of Chantilly Crochet Lace and creme tulle tied on with red hemp adds detail to the flower.  The flower was made from three flower punches and Very Vanilla cardstock.  I have created so many of these you'll think I'm addicted ... which I am!  I sprayed it with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (the effect is gorgeous - click on the image for a better view) and added a Basic Pearl Jewel Accent to the center.

Time to bake with my dear daughter!  Thank you for stopping by - I hope you enjoyed your time here!


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Lemon goodness ....



Hello everyone!  I told you in my last post that I had just received our new stamp set - Timeless Treasures.  I knew when I first laid eyes on these vintage images I would like them ... now I love them!  Paired with the beautiful colors Cajun Craze, Riding Hood Red, and Daffodil Delight, this card is so "happy" it makes me smile.  The Design Team at The City Crafter chose the colors and they are a gorgeous combination.  Of course I just had to use the wonderful sketch at The Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge - for the second time this week!  Let me tell you a little bit more about it ...

The card base is Daffodil Delight cardstock.  I also used Sunny Garden and Love Letter Designer Series Papers.  The paper at the bottom is a scrap from my drawer and the colors flow perfectly  ... the fall leaves being a definite bonus.  A quick zig-zag stitch around the edges and I was ready to move on.

I added white lace, some gold cording and linen thread.  The "lemon" tag is stamped, trimmed, and layered staying with my color theme.  A white pearl on the little bow adds a delicate touch.  The tea cup is stamped twice on Whisper White cardstock.  One I cut out and the other I punched with our Decorative Label Punch.  Using Dimensionals, I layered the tea cups then sponged on a bit of Frost White Shimmer Paint and then layered it all on more Daffodil Delight cardstock.  You can see the two little pearls placed on either side.

The flower is created from a lovely shade of cream dress lining and organza.  Melting the edges with a small candle is so fun!  I added the large white pearl and glittered the edges with Dazzling Diamonds (my all time favorite for sparkle).  The seam binding is dyed and scrunched.  Some more gold cording and a couple white leaf pins tucked in the back finish off the project.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I appreciate your visits and I hope that you enjoyed your time here.  I'll see you again soon ... I have so much more to share!



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