Meandering With My Muse

Orange spots

2012-02-03T04:37:00.001-08:00

For some reason my camera’s exposure is too bright and I have no idea how to fix it. Guess I need to RTM real soon.

On a different note, I am making my first quilt and wanted to tack it. It is way too heavy for me to do any thing else to it. I needed a frame to work on and the prices I found were way out of my budget so I made my own.

A Little Befuzzeled

2012-01-28T21:53:00.001-08:00

Just wanted to check this app out that was on my puter! It seems I can add to my blog from my desktop. Think I will like this!

My first try at this

2012-01-11T15:05:00.000-08:00

I thought I would give TAST a go after seeing the posts from last week. I read somewhere (and for the life of me I can't remember where) that Press and seal was ideal for transferring an image to be embroidered. Tried it and found I had a hard time getting it off after the graphic was finished. Maybe it is because of the state of my hands!
This week the stitch is the buttonhole stitch. I still haven't mastered taking pictures yet. Here is my go at it.

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Finished Top

2011-12-01T21:01:00.000-08:00

I finally finished the quilt top! The pictures are not great. Now I can see all of the mistakes I made, but I had great fun making it. I had a chance to learn some new stitches and play with my beads and ribbon. Now on to putting it together.

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Another panel for quilt.

2011-08-20T03:17:00.000-07:00

I finished another panel. My photographing skill leave something to be desired. I tried to do the braid stitch for the frame on the "Space Jam" graphic. More practice is definitely required to even make it look like a braid stitch. It does serve it's purpose here.

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For My Stinky Lover

2011-08-06T17:02:00.000-07:00

A reversible purse for my grand daughter. It is a Martha Stewart pattern that I butchered. Very typical of me.

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More of my latest obsession!

2011-07-22T08:23:00.000-07:00

I am a person who finds rules, patterns and instructions very confining. I do understand that rules, patterns and instructions are so very useful and have their place but, whenever possible I like to have my way! I made somewhat of a design for my quilt and then did my own thing.

From here I only had a loose idea about what I wanted. Problem is, most of the things I wanted to do from here are way beyond my capabilities. I am having so much fun figuring out how to handle most of this. I started trying to put things directly on the recycled jeans.

This proved to be very painful. Couldn't maneuver it on the sewing machine so ended up having to do it by hand. Real messy I know. Then I decided to put everything else on little panels. That was not a pretty sight when I tried to attach it to the quilt. Anyway I am going to keep at it until I just get to frustrated. Any ideas and suggestions are welcome!

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another panel

2011-07-18T01:48:00.000-07:00

Here is another panel I have finished. A few more to go!

Trees are from http://www.weefolkart.com/.

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Another panel

2011-07-16T03:43:00.000-07:00

Another panel for the quilt. Finished two but, couldn't get a nice picture of other one. Will try again tomorrow! This is so much fun. I never have a project completely planned out when I start on it. Playing in my supplies is so much fun! Some of which I forgot were there. The tree pattern came from Wee Folks Art. They have a nice selection of applique to choose from.

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2011-07-13T04:06:00.000-07:00

I started with the idea of making a quilt as a venue for some of the small pieces I had embroidered. The quilt is made of recycled jeans. Here is one of the panels to go on it. The quilt is to be for one of my grand daughters, so I included some of her favorite things. This owl and many of the other pieces came from the DMC website. and the stump was found at http://weefolkart.com/?q=node/271.

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Going Green with crafts

2011-06-17T17:51:00.000-07:00

Made a grand daughter a backpack from recycled jeans! Had such a great time doing it, I think I will surprise a few more of my grand daughters!

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Barred Chain

2011-04-10T07:49:00.000-07:00

This was interesting. At first I thought I was doing it wrong because I am a southpaw and it takes a minute for me to find my stride. Then I realized it was where you place your barb.

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Kevin's train

2011-04-08T17:23:00.000-07:00

This is a tee shirt design for a belated birthday gift!

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tee shirt for Damar

2011-04-05T22:30:00.000-07:00

This is a tee-shirt I did for my great-nephew's birthday!

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Another Apron

2011-04-01T00:09:00.000-07:00

I made another apron for someone disabled. The idea is that they are suited for someone in a wheelchair.

Basque Stitch

2011-03-27T09:39:00.000-07:00

I like this stitch.

Closed Feather Stitch

2011-03-27T07:29:00.000-07:00

This little stitch gave me a lot of problems because I have a tendency to have tight stitches and that caused me to have to pick it out a lot..

Unbleached Muskin

2011-03-02T18:58:00.000-08:00

A graphic from Needle'n Thread slightly altered on unbleached muslin sprayed with Shimmers.

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Raised Chain Stitch

2011-02-22T21:08:00.000-08:00

Just learning a new stitch!

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Filling Stitches

2011-02-18T06:41:00.000-08:00

Just practicing my filling stitches!

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Another Piece

2011-02-06T00:13:00.000-08:00

For Mother's sidetable!

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From the Heart!

2011-02-02T09:27:00.000-08:00

For a much loved cousin!

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Trying To Get A Handle On The Stem Stitch!

2011-01-24T22:57:00.000-08:00

Following my muse with 3 verigated blues and an off white #5 perle cotton. The graphic is from Motifs for Crazy Quilting by J. Maraha Michler.

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More Learning

2011-01-21T17:58:00.000-08:00

I have been practicing. A couple of them are doddles. I have fun with them!

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Still Learning Stitches

2011-01-18T22:21:00.000-08:00

Work of the new year! I can see these need a lot of work!

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A Tee Shirt

2010-12-30T21:10:00.000-08:00

A tee shirt I did for my niece!

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2010-12-17T21:56:00.000-08:00

I wanted to see the difference the fibers would make in this pattern. I used McCall's Creates Pretty Pillows with Ribbon Embroidery #16315. The first one I used silk ribbon. The second one I used two different metallic gold threads. the last was done with cotton perle #5. That was very interesting. There are other patterns in this book that I want to do also.

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Stem Stitch

2010-12-08T11:27:00.000-08:00

I had a piece of bookmark fabric so I did the stem stitch on it. I tried it in a few different threads and found I like this one best. The rayon makes a beautiful shiny stitch but it frays to bad.This one is DMC cotton perle #5. My stash is very small so I know what I am going to be asking Santa for Christmas!

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Running-stitch

2010-12-07T02:23:00.000-08:00

This was a lot of fun!

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Feather Stitch

2010-12-04T21:01:00.000-08:00

These are my feather stitch samples.

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Fly Stitch

2010-12-01T00:47:00.000-08:00

I am finding that the more I stitch, the more I want to stitch. There are so many variations on these stitches that I don't know where to leave off.

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The apron

2010-11-27T14:02:00.000-08:00

I finished the apeon for my sister. She liked it very much! She thought the inside was as pretty as the top.

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Detached Chain Stitch

2010-11-27T13:53:00.000-08:00

I pray Carol Leather doesn't behead me for murdering her strawberry at http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/lazy-daisy-stitch.html . I am going to try it again after I get a little proficient at embroidery.

The strawberry was done in 5 coton perle and the fireworks were done with stranded cotton.

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couching

2010-11-17T20:20:00.000-08:00

Over at http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/group/stitchjunkies I am learning or relearning new stitches. This is my couching sampler.

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2010-11-07T05:11:00.000-08:00

This is my try at the chevron stitch. The fibers and scraps of fabric were given to me so I have no way of naming them. Some are plain to see but most are not. This is fun and after I learn a few stitches I figured I would get serious! :-)

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Backstitch

2010-10-20T07:06:00.000-07:00

At Stichin Fingers, I am stiching along with the group. Here is my first attempt at making some pages for a sampler. I can use a few of the many stitching graphics I have collected. Anytime someone is offering free patterns, I just can't resist. This sampler is turning out to be fun!

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2010-10-17T12:13:00.000-07:00

I am trying to learn to embroidery. It seems like I don't have the nack for photography but I am still gonna keep trying. This is a pocket for an apron! I have used hot-fix crystals on my cards and thoought I would try on cloth.

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CSAYL #64

2010-09-22T11:05:00.000-07:00

A border of stickers!

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2010-09-15T21:34:00.000-07:00

Playing today with the bullion stitch. Kinda funny looking so I made it into a bud! Guess you can't see it to well. Will try again!

To get a clear shot it is too small and to zoom in on it- too blurry! Haven't learned to use this thing right yet!! :)

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Ribbon embroidery

2010-09-14T17:08:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to incorporate my other crafts into my card making. My Mother and sister could not tell that this was suppose to be a bird. LOL I had a great time doing it.

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csayl #63

2010-09-14T16:56:00.000-07:00

My photo taking leaves a lot to be desired. No matter how hard I try, pictures with metalics always give me trouble. There are 4 star brads on the corner of the silver mat.

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2010-09-02T00:20:00.000-07:00

A couple of cards I made! Had fun playing with the Flower-Soft and twisting wire.

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You Will Be missed!

2010-07-17T23:35:00.000-07:00

My friend Rita , introduced me to cardmaking and other crafts. When I met her I was making them on the computer. She passed away last week and because she was alergic to flowers, I made some out of paper. A few friends stopped in and gave me a hand with making the flowers!

I am forever in her debt for the love and friendship she bestowed on me!

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CSAYL # 54

2010-06-19T21:32:00.000-07:00

Very Vintage is the theme for this week. I went online and found a vintage Christmas graphic and had fun with it.

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CSAYL #53

2010-06-12T13:08:00.000-07:00

The challenge this week was to make a card without a stamp. The first is an iris fold and the second is a stencil that I tried. Not very good at Pergamino but if I keep trying I just might end up with something to be proud of! :o)

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CSAYL # 4

2010-06-09T14:25:00.000-07:00

This week a purse picture holder and card were the challenge. I chose not to make the card so here is a picture of my picture holder. I didn't have but one beat-up red cd holder so I made some holders with the designer paper! The base papers are from Club Scrap!

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CSAYL #52

2010-06-02T06:54:00.000-07:00

Don't know if it is recorded well enough for you to see that 'Joy', 'Christmas is everywhere' and 'I Believe' are highlighted. The wreith was machine embroideried. First time trying it on card stock. Don't know if I did it right but, it was a lot of fun.

I am having a great time with this challenge and trying a few of the techniques that were on my to do list.

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2010-05-25T21:41:00.000-07:00

I stamped the image three times and layered it with pop dots. I am kinda disappointed with the picture. The glitter and flock doesn't show up.

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CSAYL #51

2010-05-22T00:47:00.000-07:00

The challenge for this week is paper piecing. The bells are paper pieced after they were embossed. This is my first time trying paper piecing with vellium.

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2010-05-21T07:43:00.000-07:00

A pop-up with holly leaves using template from Martha Stewert that was creased and inked.

The instructions for this box came from http://www.scribd.com/doc/25659743/3-75-x-6-Keepsake-Box and the penwheel, I can't seem to find where I got that from. I rounded the corners on it.

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2010-05-18T06:28:00.000-07:00

This is a card inspired by Marie at http://stampininspirations.blogspot.com/2010/05/flower-buckle-card-and-label-svg-and.html. She has an svg and scut file available and since I own nether one of those I just went for the inspiration. I have a Wishblade and it is hard to find very much worthwhile info and cut files for it.

This is a card inspired by the CSAYL #50. It called for either red buttons or brads. Since I had neither, I opted for crystals.

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CSAYL #50

2010-05-15T04:28:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge was a recipe...

Base: Kraft - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, Mat: Red- 3 1/4 x 1 3/4, Any patterned paper: - 3 1/4 x 4.5, Ribbon or Fabric: White and Buttons or Brads: Red

Because the red is a piece of glitter paper, I can't seem to get a good picture. I think I have covered all of the bases!

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CSAYL #3

2010-05-09T18:00:00.000-07:00

This week our challenge was to make an accordian file purse. The instructions were easy to follow and this was a joy to make! Club Scrap paper was used along with some handmade paper. If you would like to play along, just go to http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com/2010/05/gift-set-challenge-3-accordion-file.html

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CSAYL # 49

2010-05-06T15:16:00.000-07:00

This week our challenge was an easel card. The second one is not finished yet and I am still working on it. In the beginning I said I needed to make at least 2 cards a week in order to have enough by Christmas. Me being the great procrastinator that I am have fallen behind already. I see there is a reflection off of the red shinny paper. I have no idea how to take great pictures.

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CSAYL #48

2010-04-27T23:47:00.000-07:00

The colors are not showing up very well!

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2010-04-25T02:11:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my sister's birthday and she loves the color blue and butterflies so I made her this card. Because it was so tall I had to make a box to put it in. The cut pattern for the butterfly was from http://mamawslegacy.com/. She had some great patterns on her site...

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CSAYL #47

2010-04-19T13:41:00.000-07:00

The tree is the die-cut. I had no idea what I was going to do with it and this weeks challenge presented the perfect chance!

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2010-04-17T03:14:00.000-07:00

Club Scrap paper used with a Helen Steiner Rice poem.

My rendition of Stiched Cross by Susan Barlow from Craft Creations magazine.

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Guest Designer at CSAYL

2010-04-09T17:42:00.000-07:00

Color chalenge this week: violet, ivory, gold and white.

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CSAYLGS2

2010-04-05T14:03:00.000-07:00

The theme this week is snowflakes and boxes. Some stringy bow, huh?

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embroidary candle

2010-04-05T11:09:00.000-07:00

This is a Mappie Design that I also adapted for the inside of the card.

Embossing

2010-03-29T21:17:00.000-07:00

My embossing two ways

A Box for a Cousin

2010-03-22T10:36:00.000-07:00

I love this box and so does many of my family. Every time one sees it they want one! A Club Scrap project that I have made numerous times.

Out of the Box

2010-03-16T20:08:00.000-07:00

Pink for Christmas

2010-03-05T12:40:00.000-08:00

and some bulbs!

2 layers 3 buttons and glitter

2010-02-23T21:39:00.000-08:00

A Real Mess!

2010-02-23T01:09:00.000-08:00

Sometimes following directions is something I can't wrap my mind around, :0) and the woulda, shoulda, coulda line is the only one left. I wanted to make this box and didn't wait until I had enough book board and didn't pay enough attention to the video! This is just a waste of my beautiful piece of black and white paper. Oh well, back to the drawing board!!!

2010-01-16T01:35:00.000-08:00

A Club Scrap project!

I also made a couple of cards this past week.

This is the easel card for Splitcoast Stamper.

And a couple of thinking of you cards.

2010-01-03T22:48:00.000-08:00

I tried the Wonderful You Stationary Set from http://www.sarahiscrafty.com/craftysarah/tutorials-and-templates.html as my last project of 2009. Following the tut, the envelopes wouldn't fit so I kinda changed up the measurements and style a little.

2010-01-01T02:56:00.000-08:00

Last project of 2009!

2009-12-31T09:39:00.000-08:00

Stiched this little book the other day and made the viewfinder card yesterday!

2009-12-12T02:34:00.000-08:00

This year I had an idea and when it came to fruition I was quite pleased. This is a card made up of three books that tell the story of Jesus. The pictures in the waterfall got out of order when I uploaded them and the glitter does not sparkle in these pictures. Some of the pictures came out nice, the rest are unfocused.

Christmas is just around the corner

2009-11-28T19:03:00.000-08:00

I started on my cards early and am still no further along than I was last year. Oh well, life goes on!

2009-11-21T22:00:00.000-08:00

This month's Scrap Rap featured a Mini Library.

Had fun with it.

A Sneek Peek for Rita!

2009-10-30T21:45:00.000-07:00

Wish you were at the table with me!

Trying my hand at coptic stitch

2009-10-25T21:21:00.000-07:00

And other things.

Still Using Supplies.

2009-10-24T10:16:00.000-07:00

I saw the folded front card in Valita's email and had to try it.

Have you ever made a card and something feels or looks kinda off but you couldn't figure out what it was? That is how this last card feels to me.

2009-10-20T23:20:00.000-07:00

Still trying to use up previous supplies!

The tinsel on the Charlie Brown tree is blurry.

She is soooo cute...

2009-10-20T20:28:00.000-07:00

That I had to make a card with her!

The image is from MyGrafico DIGITAL STAMPS.

Hint Hint

2009-10-12T12:14:00.000-07:00

A hint to Santa... I am in need of a new camera and some lessons on how to use it!!!

I have so many stamped and cut out images from years past accumulated taking up some prime real estate in my limited crafting space, I decided not to stamp anything new this year. Maybe I will have room for new stuff if I use up some of my old stuff! :)

Here are three cards made from some of that accumulation!

2009-10-04T22:09:00.000-07:00

Made a little treat box for the challenge at http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/mygrafico.

2009-10-03T19:18:00.000-07:00

I wanted to follow a World Cardmaking Day bloghop at Paper Craft Planet but got there a little late. I am going to make an effort to follow next time. I am on the West coast with Pacific Daylight time and forget to make allowences for the time diffeerence. Live and learn. Going to make the card for the challenge at least.

2009-08-28T21:05:00.000-07:00

I found the tutorial for the box with the stacking boxes at http://lifeaslou.blogsome.com/2008/01/30/magic-boxes-a-life-as-lou-online-class/ and the drop spine box is found at http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=drop+spine+box&www_google_domain=www.google.com&hl=en&emb=0&aq=0&oq=drop+spine#.

2009-08-26T11:36:00.000-07:00

A girl in group shared her desigh guide with me for Tricia's Make the Grade stitched book. This is my first try at a stitched book. Hope pratice makes perfect in this case!

2009-08-21T13:46:00.000-07:00

A couple of items I made for my grand daughter from instructions found on web. Second picture is bottom item opened up.

2009-08-21T13:40:00.000-07:00

2 cards made in the last few days. Got more that need photographing. I do such a poor job of photographing my creations that I hate to put them up for viewing. Since the only way I am going to learn is by doing, looks like I will have a bunch of ugly pictures here! ;-)

Dexter

2009-08-15T09:26:00.000-07:00

A few years ago my grand daughter, Tatiyana drew me a picture of a dog. I animated him for a siggy. I have a few pieces of the children's art that I think I will have fun with!

2009-08-13T12:10:00.000-07:00

Got a Wishblade about a month ago and with help from Haily in the Wishblade group, we got it going. This is my first cut card!

2009-07-20T19:59:00.000-07:00

I am so excited, thank you CPEEP at Extreme Cards and Papercrafting for this award. That is some encouragement that I can take and keep awhile. Thank you again!

Whee. Got the Wishblade that I have been waiting on. Now I will be learning the program. Hope to have a ball with the new toy. Wheeeee!

2009-07-19T02:17:00.000-07:00

I think I have it now!

A card I did for a challenge at My Grafico!

TLC228 Stand Up Card

2009-07-11T09:16:00.000-07:00

Splitcoaststampers TLC228 Stand Up Card {7/6/09}

Saved sentiment until I decide who it will be for and why!

2009-07-07T21:39:00.000-07:00

White Christmas

I am just getting around to making a card for Sankari's Challenge #23 - I'm dreaming of a White Christmas...

I know I am behind, so got to get busy!

Just having fun here!!!

2009-05-27T23:05:00.000-07:00

I tried a new to me pop-up!

It does not show very well here.

Spring Into 3-D

2009-04-05T10:32:00.000-07:00

I am in need of a little Spring in my life right now!

Just taking pictures

2009-03-31T16:45:00.000-07:00

Here are a few I made to announce our move. As you see, I love 3-d.

BACK

2009-03-31T12:44:00.000-07:00

So glad to finally be back with high speed internet!

Played over the weekend with the Grand-niece making the iris fold egg from Circle of Crafters.

Also played with acrylic paper for stamping. Will have to explore it a little more.

2009-01-05T12:33:00.000-08:00

Moved to Fresno and am stuck with dial-up for the moment. No fun! Hands have been giving me problems so have been reading a great deal. Sherrilyn Kenyon has been keeping me great company. Can't wait for her next book!!! Hope to get back to cards soon. By reading being my first love, I am not complaining. Have a great day!

scenery flats

2008-10-15T00:58:00.000-07:00

I have been playing with some scenery flats pop-ups. The pictures aren't very good but I had great fun! Now back to the drawing board with some of the other ideas in my head.

Real Simple

2008-10-09T14:20:00.000-07:00

Still making Christmas cards. Wish I knew more about this camera. Got real simple with them last night.

And this one is for one of the 10 grandchildren. Got nine to go for them.

Till I sit down here again, let your muse lead you!

From card class

2008-10-06T23:49:00.000-07:00

I changed it up just a little to make it my own!