Christmas Cheer

Hi there, everyone!  Here we are in December already.  Now, I have to do some serious crafting in order to be ready for Christmas.  Anyone else in the same position?

My card today uses the beautiful Maja Design paper collection "I Wish."  This card came together so quickly.  All the paper edges were inked and distressed.  Cardboard was placed below each layer for dimension.  An icicle edge was given at the top using Snow Writer.  The wooden snowflake is from Recollections and was also given a bit of the Snow Writer for some highlighting.  The sweet Christmas tree was cut from the papers with an EK Tool.  Snow Writer was applied to its branches.  A simple red ribbon, baker's twine and jingle bells were tied around the card.  The rhinestone stars are from Michael's.

I love the vintage look of the papers in this collection as well as the sweet images.  It makes cardmaking so easy!

Well, that's all for me today.  The house is halfway decorated for Christmas, so I plan on trying to finish up the rest today.  Enjoy the rest of the weekend.  Thanks so much for taking time to stop by and for your sweet comments.  I will be back on Wednesday with a new post for Secret Garden Crafts.

Cherish Every Day Card for Secret Garden Crafts

Hi everyone!  Can you believe November is almost over?  Time is flying much too quickly!  First, I want to share a look at the design team package I was sent a couple of weeks ago for Secret Garden Crafts.  Isn't everything beautiful?

I couldn't wait to use these pretty flowers so I thought I would make one more card for the Fall and here it is.

First, I used a stamp from Stamping Bella and colored it with Copic markers.  I then cut it out using a Nested Wacky Stitched Square frame from Cottage Cutz.  The image was then placed on pattern paper and a white card base.  Then, the fun began using these gorgeous flowers found at Secret Garden Crafts--English Roses, Cottage Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms and Mulberry Paper Lily Roses.  The sentiment was cut with word dies by Tim Holtz.  A couple of rhinestones, diecut leaves and twine add the finishing touches.

I hope you like this card and these beautiful flowers.  They and a wonderful assortment of other flowers can be found here at Secret Garden Crafts.  Please also take some time to stop by the Secret Garden Crafts blog to see what amazing projects my fellow design team friends have come up with.  Also, shipping is free with any order of $20 or more.

Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments.  Enjoy the rest of the week!

Christmas Greetings

Hi everyone!  For those of us in the States who celebrated Thanksgiving this past Thursday, I hope you had a happy one and are recovering from all that turkey!!

Today, I am sharing a sweet tag made from Maja Design's Vintage Frost Basics 6x6 paper pad.  Oh, how I love this beautiful collection of papers.  Since I have a love of anything related to Winter, this collection is right up my alley!

Beginning with a premade tag, I covered the front and back with pattern paper and then cut a couple of other papers along with the sweet image to layer on top.  All papers were inked and distressed around the edges.  Cheesecloth and bits of laces were tucked here and there.  The flowers and wooden tree and snowflakes are from Recollections.  The sentiment was also cut from one of the papers.  A lace and twine bow with silver bells was tied at the top of the tag.  A couple of crystal rhinestones were added for some sparkle.

Well, that's it for me today.  I will be back again on Wednesday for my next post for Secret Garden Crafts.  Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments.  Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Winter Card

Hi friends!  It is a blustery, chilly day here today.  I love it!  Winter and Christmas are fast approaching so it is time for me to start making some cards for the holidays.  I always fall short and probably will again this year!  The card I'm sharing today, though, was actually made a couple of months ago.  I received some beautiful items in a swap and used them to create this card.

Beginning with a white cardstock base, I simply took some of the papers and trims I was given and layered them onto the card.  The only things I added were some cheesecloth, twine, diecut fern branches and the word "winter" which was diecut from silver cardstock.  I used some of the gingham ribbon I was sent to wrap around the tiny spool.  Silver Stickles was applied to the branches.

Well, there you have it--the first card I made for the season.  I do have several others lined up to share in the upcoming weeks so stay tuned!


This week brings the Thanksgiving holiday to those of up in the States so I am wishing everyone a wonderful day.  There are also many ways to help those who are not so fortunate so please remember them in whatever way you can. 


Thank you, friends, for stopping by and for the sweet comments you leave.  I am very grateful for each and every one of you whom I have met through this wonderful crafting community.

For You Card for Secret Garden Crafts

Happy Wednesday, friends!  Today is a new design team post at the Secret Garden Crafts blog and here is the card I made.

Oh my goodness, I love this new collection from Stamperia called "Sweet Christmas."  As you can see, though, this collection is versatile for any occasion.  I started with a white cardstock base and then layered two sheets of paper from the collection, inking and distressing.  Everything was attached to the papers with foam tape for dimension.  I tied a piece of white lace around the side of the papers.  Next, I cut an image from the papers of the little girl and placed a delicate die from Memory Box on top of it.  The "For You" sentiment was also cut from the papers.  I made a cluster of Cottage Roses, Tea Roses and Sweetheart Roses onto diecut flowers in the lower right corner.  I placed some Minature Sweetheart Blossoms in the girls hair and a Sweetheart Blossom in the lace bow.

Please stop by the Secret Garden Crafts blog to see what beautiful creations my fellow design team members have made.  Also, please remember there is free shipping on any $20 or more purchase from the shop.  Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me and for your kind comments.  Have a wonderful day!

Thank You Card for Play Creative

Hi friends!  I hope you are having an enjoyable weekend.  There is a new challenge page on Facebook called Play Creative.  It is a monthly challenge and the theme this month is a thank you card.  There is a $25 prize at Secret Garden Crafts/Crafty City for the winner.  Here is what I made.

The Lemoncraft papers and the Quinn Flourish die I used can be found at Crafty City and the flowers can be found at Secret Garden Crafts.  All other items used are from my stash.

If you would like to be added to the Play Creative page on Facebook, send me a PM or leave a comment here and I will be happy to add you to the group.

Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments.  Please stop back again on Wednesday to see my next project for Secret Garden Crafts.  Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!

Altered Paintbrush for Secret Garden Crafts

Hi friends!  Today, I have a different project than what I usually share.  My fellow design team members at Secret Garden Crafts and I were challenged to alter a paintbrush.  Here is my take on it.

For this project, I chose a small 1 inch size paintbrush.  I painted the handle in an off-white color.  A green leaf vine was wrapped around the handle and two lacey trims around the brush.  A pretty applique accented with a large pearl was placed on top the lace.  Next came the beautiful flowers from Secret Garden Crafts--Cottage Roses and Blooming Buds.  Gesso was added for a shabby look.  Two satin butterflies were placed among the flowers as well as a strand of pearls.  A lovely pink seam binding bow was tied at the top.

This was quite an easy project to do.  Please take some time to visit the Secret Garden Crafts blog to see what beautiful projects my fellow design team members created.  Also, please visit the Secret Garden Crafts shop to see all the gorgeous flowers available.  There is free shipping for all orders $20 and over.  Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of the week!