Large Lacy Tag/Wall Hanging

Hi everyone!  It's a very warm day here today and my energy feels zapped.  I am hoping to get my second wind soon!  A big change is coming to my life after this week which I feel is for the best.  With increasing problems at work, I have decided, after 21 years of employment there, to hand in my resignation.  I feel it is the best thing for me to do for myself.  Time will tell but I do believe that when one door closes, another one opens.

Today, I have a large tag to share.  I began with a cream felt base and covered it with a lacy fabric.  I had this pretty image printed on fabric that I wanted to showcase.  I placed it on top of the base and then began layering all the various trims.  An applique, fabric flowers, leaves and a beaded branch were placed in the lower right corner.  Pearls were added to the trim at the bottom.  A beaded trim was used as a hanger at the top.

This hanging came together very quickly.  No sewing required.  I used Fabric Tac to glue everything in place.  If you click on the photos, you can see the details better.

Well, that's it for today.  I did get a couple of cards made this week and am working on a tag.  I love my craft time!

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by.  I appreciate all your kind comments.  Have a wonderful week ahead!

Butterfly Card for Father's Day

Today, we celebrate Father's Day here in the States.  I decided to make a card for my Dad featuring some products from Tim Holtz.

Beginning with a white cardstock base, I inked the edges and then layered pattern paper from K&Co.  Using a sheet of cream cardstock, I began covering it in various shades of Distress Inks.  Once that was done, I used a Tim Holtz Thinlits die to cut out the background shape.  The butterfly is from a Tim Holtz stamp and die set.  I colored it also with Distress Inks.  A bit of cheesecloth was tucked under the butterfly.  The flowers were made with a die from La-La Land and the edges inked in Tea Dye and accented with Recollections rhinestones.  I used glittered stickers from Making Memories to spell out the word "Dad."

Wishing all the Dads and those taking the place of Dads a very happy Father's Day!  Today, we are having a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for my Dad and my husband.

Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind comments.  Have a wonderful week ahead!

Butterfly Tag

Summer is most definitely here with the beginning of a heat wave today.  Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 90s with rising humidity.  Since I do not like the heat, I am patiently waiting for Fall to arrive again!

Today, I have another tag to share featuring a Sizzix butterfly die.  I love butterflies, especially the delicate beauty of this one.

The tag base was covered with paper from Tim Holtz Wallflower collection.  I used an assortment of flowers from Prima, Petaloo and Recollections accented with diecut Prima leaves.  Delicate lace was attached to the bottom of the tag with a strip of Recollections pearls across the top of the lace.  The butterfly was cut twice--once from pattern paper and once from copper cardstock-- and layered together with a brown flatback pearl accent.  I placed the butterfly inside of a chipboard frame.  A piece of seam binding and a Tim Holtz button was placed at the top.

Well, that's it for me today.  I plan on staying indoors where it is nice and cool.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I appreciate your kind comments.  Have a wonderful week ahead!

Hanging Heart

Hi everyone!  I'm a bit late getting my post up today but here it is.  I made this heart wall hanging awhile ago and forgot to share it.

The heart shape was cut from a cereal box and covered with patterned paper.  I forgot to write down what line I used.  Using a couple of types of ruffled trim and some beaded trim, I adhered those to the shape of the heart.  Various flowers from my stash were placed on the right side of the heart and towards the bottom of it.  A couple of trims were made into a bow and tucked under the flowers.  A frame surrounds the cute little resin birds.  A seam binding bow accented with rhinestone buttons was placed at the top for hanging.

This was a very easy project to make.  I think I may try making some more of them.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I appreciate your kind comments.  Best wishes for a wonderful week ahead!