Can you believe it’s September already. While I do love summer, I am more than ready for Fall and all the “things” that go with it, including Fall crafting. I’m starting off the month with a fresh looking friendship card. I recently made a Stampin’ Up purchase and took advantage of Sale-a-bration to get this awesome Designer Series Paper, Rings of Love. I really like this pattern and color scheme. The sentiment is Gina K’s,…
Who knew there was a World Cross Stitch Day? I certainly didn’t but I’m happy there is. I’ve recently picked this hobby up again and have to say that I’m loving it just as much as I did when I was younger. When my girls were young, I cross-stitched a lot. It was so relaxing to stitch while they were napping or in bed for the night. I think when I discovered stamping, cross-stitch went…
Happy 4th of July weekend! I hope you’re enjoying a festive weekend. Although I don’t have a patriotic card to share today, I’m hoping my card does make you smile. This card was a lot of fun to create. Not to mention, it was very easy to create, as well. Each 1/2″ strip of SU DSP is glued to a 3/4″ strip of coordinating card stock. I cut the SSS Sending Smiles word die…
Welcome to another cross country CASEing adventure. Each month Karen Hallam in CA and I, here in PA take a turn at creating a project based on a theme, sketch or technique for the other to CASE. This month Karen chose stenciling. While I had purchased a few stencils over the years, the technique actually intimidated me. However, once I realized how easy it was and how beautiful the results can be, I was hooked (and…
