Thursday, November 30, 2017

The Holidays are Heading Here Fast!

Yes, here it is - already December 1st. The busy time of the year is upon us!

I've been having lots of fun lately playing with paper, cardstock, baker's twine, glitter, and all sorts of other fun things. Below is a picture of a card that results from a swap of card making materials. I've never done anything like that before. We sent to 3 people and they each created a card out of what was sent and I did as well. This is one of my cards; it's made using the wrought iron gate and fence that I selected and the lighter green Christmas tree. This is made in a collage style. I left the gate unglued so it can open and close and added a wreath on the gate. I love to try new ways to use die cuts.


I can't remember if I ever shared the flock of chickens that I made, but recently my attention went to scottie dogs. I had fun making these. It's a set of note cards. The chickens were to be used either as gift tags or place markers for a table setting. Again, lots of fun.


This evening I started addressing Christmas cards. Mine are not handmade - it would just be too many, but I admire those who do handmade cards for everyone on their list.

I'm going to do better at posting more frequently. Should I made that a new year's resolution?
Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!

Monday, September 18, 2017

Cards ... Cards ... and More Cards

It has been so long since I posted that you probably thought I never made another card. That's not the case. I've made dozens - just not gotten here to my blog lately. I really will try to do better.

Here are a few cards I really enjoyed making.

Here's a card designed for Halloween. I'm not sure that puppy design stamp is supposed to be a Golden Retriever, but I think it is. We had Golden Retrievers for many years and I love the breed - such friendly and happy dogs. It seems they are always smiling!


If you know that I love horses (and have 2 of them), you'll know why I love to post this one. I like the look of the attached tag.


Finally, this card was made for a gardening swap that I participated in recently. The painting shown is called "The Tulip Folly". The tulips that are elevated in the foreground are drawn and colored by me using watercolor pencils and a special brush that blends the colors. I had not drawn anything freehand in a long time so I was happy at how it turned out. Our theme for this month was "Get in Touch with your Inner Artist".


I have been trying out many new techniques and card making supplies so I'll post more about special products I have enjoyed in the next post.

I hope everyone had a happy summer!