Wonderful Tag

Hello friends.  I wasn't sure what to call this post.  I don't want anyone to think I'm saying this tag is wonderful by the blog post title.  I'm just going by the wooden word diecut used on the tag.  lol

Beginning with a tag shape cut from a cereal box, I covered both sides in pattern paper and then began to layer various lace shapes and trims.  A vintage image placed in a chipboard frame takes center stage.  It is surrounded by an assortment of flowers, leaves, and pink gem accents.  A wooden clock is also tucked into the mix.  You can see the "Wonderful" wooden piece at the bottom of the tag.  A seam binding bow is tied to the top.

I love making tags.  I think it is my most favorite crafty item to make.  My supply of tags, though, needs to be replenished!

Thank you so much for taking time to stop by and for your sweet comments.  Today is one of those rare summer days that is a bit cooler and no humidity, so I need to take advantage of it and spend some time outdoors.  Have a wonderful week ahead!

Delicate Heart Card

Hello everyone!  It's a hot and humid Sunday here.  I did a little yard work earlier but am so glad to be inside now in air conditioning!  Days like this remind me of why I prefer the Fall and Winter!

Today, I have a simple card to share that is somewhat flat for mailing.  Once again, everything I used is from Recollections except the pretty heart-shaped diecut that was a gift from a blogging friend.  I love the delicate look of the heart.

After adhering the muted cardstock to a premade card base, I simply attached the adhesive lace trim, diecut, flowers and butterfly stickers.  A stamped sentiment and hemp bow add the finishing touch.  This was super quick and easy to make.

Well, it's just a short post for me today.  We're going out to dinner with my parents in a bit.  Thank you so much for taking time to stop by and for your sweet comments.  Have a wonderful week ahead!

One more thing--I finally received the Tim Holtz Stamp Platform yesterday.  There was a delay in release time but I am so excited to get my hands on it!  Can't wait to do some stamping projects!

Playing with ATCs

Recently, I felt like trying a little something out of my comfort zone so decided to make some artist trading cards.  I have tried these small art projects before.  For my cards that I'm sharing today, I decided to make each one totally different.

First up is perhaps my favorite of the three I am sharing today.  I used paper from Prima for the background and lace trim from Tim Holtz.  I used two paper doll images also from Tim Holtz.  The tiny white flowers are Tim's as well.  The bottle cap was made by cutting a clock from the Prima paper and covering it with a clear epoxy sticker from Bead Landings.  A small metal bracket from my stash was placed in the lower right corner.

Next is a shabby chic inspired ATC using paper from Melissa Frances.  The flowers and butterfly are Recollections except for the tiny white Tim Holtz flowers on the right.  All other items are from my stash.  While shabby chic projects are my favorite thing to make, I struggled most with this ATC for some reason.

My last ATC was done on a stitched canvas-type fabric.  I placed some eyelet lace trim on the left side and layered some Petaloo flowers on top.  The tiny burlap flower, butterfly and leaves are from Recollections.

And there you have it--three different ATCs that were a lot of fun to make.  I really enjoyed the process.  Here you have the three ATCs side by side.  ATC information is stamped on the back of each but I forgot to take a picture of that.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!  I hope the week ahead is a wonderful one for all.  I'm having some car trouble so we'll see what happens there!  Thank you so much for stopping by.  I am so happy to see your sweet comments as well.

Wedding Card Keepsake

Hi friends.  My cousin's daughter recently got married and she (my cousin) asked me to make a special card for her to give to her daughter for the occasion.  She was using pieces of her own wedding gown for part of the bridal bouquet.  I asked her if she had any of the lace left over that I could use for the card.  She gave me one of the sleeves and this is what I created.

The base is a card measuring 5x7 inches.  I covered it with old-fashioned text cardstock and lace from the sleeve.  The ruffled trim is from the cuff on the sleeve.  I did add some lace trim from my stash for the edges of the card.  The flowers and leaves are an assortment from Prima and Recollections.  A Prima heart-shaped frame was tucked into the flowers and two resin birds placed in the opening.  The sentiment is printed on vellum.  I added some rhinestones for extra sparkle.

This was somewhat of a group effort!  My cousin wanted to include a note to her daughter inside.  I suggested she have that printed on vellum which a co-worker of her's was able to do.  I folded the vellum and glued it in place.  The left side of the page looked a little plain, so I cut a lace design from the sleeve and placed that at the top of the page.  If you click each photo, you can see the details better.

Everyone was happy and quite touched with the card, which was a relief to me!  I wasn't sure if they would like it.  It will be put in a display box in their new home.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and for your sweet comments.  I do appreciate hearing from you!  Have a wonderful week ahead!

My Besties Card - Simple & Sweet

It's a very hot day today but that is expected this time of the year.  I am patiently waiting for the fall--can't come fast enough for me!

Today, I have a card to share using one of my favorite stamp collections--My Besties.  This sweet image is called "Little Sophia."

The image was colored using Copic markers and cut out with a stitched oval die by Tim Holtz.  This was placed on a diecut frame by Spellbinders.  The background paper is Recollections Spring Dream collection and adhered to a white cardstock base.  A strip of crochet lace was placed next and a strip of self-adhesive trim attached at the top.   The framed image was mounted with foam tape.  The flowers are from Recollections Spring Dream and Color Splash collections, and the diecut leaves are from Cheery Lynn.  The sentiment is from the same Recollections paper collection.  A white hemp bow adds a finishing touch.

I love the foil touches in this paper collection.  It adds that extra sparkle!  Plus, the color palette is so soft and sweet.

Using a leftover piece of the paper, I decided to dress up the envelope a bit with it and a matching flower and diecut leaf.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and for your kind comments.  Have a wonderful week ahead!