Everythings Comin Up Roses

Dream Big

2012-01-09T09:30:00.000-08:00

I love the look of vintage cards and wanted to use some downloaded printables I purchased. The images can be found on Beatriz Jennings Etsy. I love visiting her blog, (Iralamija) she is so talented and I lover her style. Trims are from Prima and Frost It Pink. Card is Magenta.

Hope you like.

Happy Valentines Best Friend

2012-01-09T09:27:00.000-08:00

I really wanted to make a card for my cousin/best friend Deb. I used the Tim Holtz bird cage die and Sizzix flower die.

Miss You.

2012-01-08T10:57:00.000-08:00

I wanted to make a card for a friend and let her know I missed her and our "girls days out".

Used the Tim Holtz bird and cage die along with some Tim Holtz ink in Antique Linen and Old Photo. Also used the Tim Holtz embossing folder (music).

Hope your new year is wonderful so far.

A starched flower tutorial from Jones Design Company

2011-08-03T08:51:00.000-07:00

I came across this tutorial this morning on a blog I follow - Jones Design Company and thought this would be perfect for scrapbooking or even cards; make a card and gift this beautiful flower as a pin with it. Very cute and and easy to make.

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Covering A Filing Cabinet

2011-06-10T11:27:00.000-07:00

I have a similar filing cabinet to this one in my garage right now and I was so inspired by what Laughing At The Days... did that I had to post it here today. I'll post before and after pics of mine when I am done with it.
Here is the pic of their finished cabinet - nice huh!

June's Prima Product Pick - and giveaway!

2011-06-06T08:10:00.000-07:00

Check out Prima's June Product Pick Prima: June's product pick - and a chance for a giveaway. The colors are spectacular.

A New Baby

2011-05-15T14:49:00.000-07:00

I love this image from Magenta, and have not used it in a while. I never have any "ready made" baby congratulations or shower cards on hand, and what a special occasion to have one on hand.

Just for you.

2011-05-15T14:32:00.000-07:00

I have been waiting to use these digital images I purchased off Etsy, from Made By Janet., I love the images she creates. It is raining today and is supposed to rain all week long..... So I thought I would get out my stamps and stuff and "play". I fashioned my card by cutting the gates so they would open (stamped Just For You separately). Used glitter glue on the lamps so they would look like they were illuminated. Distress inked the edges using inks from Tim Holtz in Antique Linen and Peeled Paint. Stamped the top to give it more design and used a little bling from my stash.

My prince charming...

2011-04-30T09:56:00.000-07:00

There have been so many posts on the royal wedding, how could I not post on it. What a day steeped in tradition and old fashioned love. It did make me think of my own wedding day, I truly felt like a princess. Finding love the second time around has been truly special, and I believe God sent me my "prince charming".

To walk into the room where we were married and see my husband's beaming smile was overwhelming.

Beautiful memories on a beautiful fall day!

Me and my beautiful three children, (left to right) Cassondra, me, Megan and Adam

My son Adam actually walked me down the isle.

Just For You

2011-04-24T16:56:00.000-07:00

I was really in the mood to play with my stamps and paper after the "festivities" of the day today. I really wanted to make a general card that could be used for almost any occasion (graduation, get well, birthday, etc.), I never seem to have enough of these kinds of cards. I love the rich colors of this BoBunny paper, the triangle is from DCVW Mariposa.

Hope you all enjoyed your Easter and may God in his infinite love continue to bless you.

Supplies I used: BoBunny - Gabrielle, DCVW - Mariposa, brass finding, brads (Making Memories)

Relax, and eat a cupcake....

2011-04-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned, I am obsessed with the digital images from "Made By Janet"; they're just fun! My daughter Cassondra made some cupakes last night, so I thought, hmmmm, perfect opportunity to do something with one of the images I bought. I made the ribbon rose myself (another passion of mine). Here it is!

Easter Re-do/Before & After

2011-04-23T13:44:00.000-07:00

Today on one of my trips to Michael's to get cardstock, I came across these two little items on sale on the "Easter" shelf. I couldn't bypass them. I felt an "arts and crafts" day coming over me. So here is my re-do. I think they look cute.

Vintage Birthday Card for my Sis.

2011-04-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

I am sooo in love with the digital images I have found by way of Melissa Phillips' blog "Lilybean Paperie". I have so many things I want to create with them, you can find her link in "my favorite links" button to the right of my blog. I had to make a card first of course and this one is for my older sister Cindy. Thank you for stopping by today.

Supplies used: 140lb watercolor paper (digital image); digital image-Made By Janet; white crinkled seam binding; Pearls/Bling-Recollections; Frame-Melissa Frances; Rub on-Pink Paislee, trim.

Help Chava with her goal to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis

2011-04-20T08:05:00.000-07:00

Heather from "The Best In Life" is trying to help her long time friend Chava raise money for Cystic Fibrosis; her son Alex has the disease. If you donate you will be entered to win Heather's blog candy; any donation is greatly appreciated. Head on over to Heather's blog and find out all the details about the blog candy and how you can donate to help Chava's cause.

Happy Easter card

2011-04-09T11:32:00.000-07:00

I just had to take out one of my "old" stamps and play with my prismacolor pencils this morning. I colored in the image with colored pencils and used mineral spirits to blend. Used some flowersoft on the bunies for dimension. Not your "traditional" image for Easter, but I think it worked. Have a great day all.

Mandy's got blog candy....

2011-04-06T14:23:00.000-07:00

Stop on over to Mandy's wonderful blog (A Sprinkling of Glitter), check out her beautiful creations and her birthday blog candy.

Sponsor Giveaway on Savvy Southern Style

2011-04-03T06:43:00.000-07:00

Stop on over to Savvy Southern Style and check out the great giveaway from Nancy's blog and etsy shop featuring beautiful transferware. Beautiful!

Getting ready for spring and Mother's Day Card

2011-03-26T09:48:00.000-07:00

I just love getting the house ready for spring and getting the Easter decor out.

I purchased this adorable cornucopia of eggs at a lovely store near me called Wits End.

I love how they look like real eggs.

On this little cornucopia are sprigs of forsythia, etc., dabbled with little beads to add a little sparkle. I added the clip butterfly for more effect. Can't you just picture the beautiful tuplips that are going to emerge in about a month! I can't wait. I planted so many pretty tulips in different varieties last year, I cannot wait to see them.

So all this effort in spring decor prompted me to create a card for my Mom for Mother's Day. My Mom raised 7 kids. I don't know quite how she did it; our house was always spotless!

What I used:
Paper: Mariposa, Linen Closet (DCVW)
Flower, Pearls: Recollections
Stamp: Delafield Stamp Co.
Ribbon: Crate Paper
Ink: Pumpkin Pie (Stampin Up)
Embossing powder: Stamp N Stuff (white)
Glimmer Mist

I'll leave you today with a little bit of spring......

In Sympathy

2011-03-20T09:09:00.000-07:00

My sister called me the other day to tell me of a gentleman who had once worked with my father and had suddenly died - he had an enlarged heart. He was only 57 and had a wife, a couple of children (his youngest, who found him, was only 6). My sister tried to get me to remember who he was and she mentioned "he always asked how you were, how's Rosie", I felt bad not remembering him, until she sent me his picture with obituary. I remembered instantly; how sad. I really wanted to send his wife a sympathy card, so this card is for her.

When I hear of someone who is grieving because someone dear to them has suddenly passed, I often think about how precious life is, and I immediately thank God for all my blessings and for keeping me safe day-by-day. I immediately wanted to post a beautiful poem that I found recently - in hopes that someday when I pass, this will be read.

What I used: Mariposa Stack
Ribbon: Crate Paper
Pearls: Recollections
Glimmer Mist: Suede
Sentiment: Three Little Words (Stampin Up)
Flourish: Delight In Life (Stampin Up)

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am in a thousand winds that blow,

I am the softly falling snow.

I am the gentle showers of rain,

I am the fields of ripening grain.

I am in the morning hush,

I am in the graceful rush

Of beautiful birds in circling flight,

I am the starshine of the night.

I am in the flowers that bloom,

I am in a quiet room.

I am in the birds that sing,

I am in each lovely thing.

Do not stand at my grave bereft

I am not there. I have not left.

Happy Anniversary

2011-03-20T07:36:00.000-07:00

My mother and my step-dad recently celebrated their anniversary and I wanted to make a special card for them. My mother loves receiving my handmade cards and I really love making them for my family.

What I used:

Paper: Brenda Walton - Flower and Fauna collection

Trim: Cosmo Cricket

Bling: Recollections

Glimmer Mist (for sentiment): Viva Pink; Delphinium, Black Magic

Angela's got blog candy....

2011-03-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

Hop on over to Angelwood's Crafting Corner for a chance to win at least 3, yes 3, different blog candy, and her beautiful creations.

http://angelwoodcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/make-it-colourful-kiddies-challenge-and.html

A birthday card for Meg.

2011-03-12T20:26:00.000-08:00

Soon it will be my daughter Megan's 22nd birthday and I wanted to make her a grown-up sophisticated card. She's such a beautiful young woman now I can hardly believe it. I used the new line from K & Co./Brenda Walton's Flora and Fauna and the hand-dyed seam binding I bought off Etsy. I just love that line, so vintagey looking. Below is a picture of my beautiful daughter and her son Carter (my darling grandson who is now a little over 2 years old). Happy Birthday Megan.

Cards for a young girl facing serious treatment.

2011-03-07T10:14:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, there was no way I couldn't post this today after reading one of the blog's I subscribe to; "Random Acts of Krafting". This particularly struck me because not is she just so young to be facing this, but my own aunt passed of ovarian cancer. Please take the time to read and possibly send young Haeli a card or something.

Hi Ladies,

I know I have tons of cards laying around, and I am going to be sending one to Haeli, in hopes that it makes her smile. I think I will add some stickers and an activity book too.

Haeli, is in 6th grade and is dealing with a very serious disease, something that is even hard for an adult to deal with... cancer. She has a rare form of ovarian cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

So we are all asking if you would be willing to post a little something on your blog asking for cards for her? I am sure she would be thrilled to receive a lot cards, and perhaps little items like stickers or pencil crayons etc. from all over the world. Whatever little bit of sunshine you could send her way would be so appreciated.

The mailing address is :

Haeli
c/o Melissa French
1425 23rd St. NE
Canton, Ohio 44714

Happy Birthday Brother In Law...

2011-02-13T07:46:00.000-08:00

I always seem to have trouble making masculine cards. I was determined today to make a masculine looking card for my brother-in-law's birthday. I always liked tree stamps and especially the Lovely As A Tree set from Stampin Up. I love the mighty oak image. I thought, this is perfect. My brother-in-law is a very physically strong man so this suited him perfectly. I like how the close-up almost makes the tree sparkle (perfect for him too as he has a very charismatic nature which helps him makes friends easily). Have a great day everyone.

Springtime...

2011-02-02T18:07:00.000-08:00

I received my selection of papers from Bluemoonscrapbooking today. from Graphic 45's Once Upon A Springtime Collection. Soooo sooooo pretty. I just had to make a little sign to remind me springtime is on its way. I love fairies and vintagy looking paper. I may ad a few more things to my sign, but wanted to show what I had done with the paper so far.

Forever Yours...

2011-02-02T13:49:00.000-08:00

I had to add another cute little card (could be a tag really). I used rub-on's (hearts) and stamped forever yours using an old stamp set (DOTS); fibres are from an old stash (Adornaments).

For my love....

2011-02-02T12:58:00.000-08:00

Not sure if this is "the one" yet, but I sure do love the way it came out. I think I may give this to my husband for Valentine's Day. I used a stamp from Hero Arts (stamped with Staz On) stamped on silver paper. All the "bling" is from Making Memories. Of course I had to had some shimmer!

Valentines wishes....

2011-02-02T11:59:00.000-08:00

Having a "snow day" from work today was the perfect excuse and opportunity for me to dig out my stamps and my new stash of valentines paper and give some old stamps some love. I used Brilliance in Pearlescent Orchid for the pink card (stamp from All Night Media). For the vintage heart I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and used Glimmer Mist for shimmer and color (suede, viva pink and silver sugar). I am a romantic at heart. I can't wait to share the special card I'll be making for my husband.

Winter Cardinals

2011-01-09T10:23:00.000-08:00

I couldn't help but share the stunning photos of some Cardinals that have been visiting the feeder this winter. I happened to catch three of them flying around in the lilac bush near the feeder. The contrast of color of the red Cardinal and the snow on the bush was so beautiful. The female and male I happened to catch together and I just thought it made a lovely picture.

TP Mini's....

2011-01-09T10:12:00.000-08:00

I haven't been crafting too much in the last few days, but wanted to share two little toilet paper mini's I made. I became obsessed with designing some of these little albums when I watched a YouTube video on how to make them. I now have an overgrown stash of toilet paper tubes (courtesy of my mom). When my mom finds out I'm crafting something by recycling, she goes into overdrive to make sure I have enough of that supply (lol). I'm hoping to have a new room for my craft room soon. My husband had bought me some wonderful cabinets and countertop to craft on, so hopefully within the next week or two I will be set up. I had been relegated to a corner in our home for crafting (complete with my Cricut) and am looking forward to "spreading out". Have a blessed day everyone..

A Dogs Life....

2011-01-04T12:37:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to share some "action" photos of our dog Molly from New Years Eve. She just loved catching and eating snowballs... I hope everyone is enjoying their new year so far and that all those forgotten stamps are finding new love on beautiful cards. My desire this week is to go through and organize my stamps and paper collection and create some beautiful Valentine's cards this week. God bless everyone.

Vintage Tag

2011-01-03T13:40:00.000-08:00

I watched a youtube video of one of my favorite channels and fell in love with vintage inspired tag that was made, so I decided to try one of my own. I found an image I loved and it evolved from there. I have kept the back fairly simple for journaling. Right now I just do not have a ribbon picked out for the top grommet. I want to find just the right one.

First Mini Album

2011-01-03T13:18:00.000-08:00

I did this mini album a few weeks ago. I so fell in love with the many albums I have seen displayed by various "you-tubers" that I had to make one myself. I used Laura Denison's instructions on how to make a paperbag mini album. For my first album, I'm happy. I still need to add some tags for journaling and spots for pictures. I used Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Tsukineko Walnut Inks, Tim Holtz Tattered Florale for the flower and the flower to the left is from Reflections (mulberry flowers). I really love victorian, vintage, shabby chic. As you will see in the tag (below) I recently made using a victorian image found on the internet.

Thank you and some cards....

2011-01-03T12:40:00.000-08:00

I want to send a big thank you to Melissa Waldorf today for taking time out of her day to help me navigate blogger. I could not figure out how to get gadgets on my blog, even though I read the instructions numerous times. Can you guess I am new to blogging?? But I am determined and actually enjoying it. I just wanted to share a few pictures of cards I recently created for friends and family. I'll upload a project (my first mini) later today. I just love how it came out. I followed the directions of the paper bag mini from Laura Denison (Following The Paper Trail).

I made the pansy flower myself from wired ribbon (another one of my passions-making ribbon flowers).

You cant tell from this photo, but the flowers have stickles on them, making them sparkly.

Widgets.... posting to blog

2011-01-02T16:12:00.000-08:00

Ok, I have spent countless hours now trying to figure out how to "grab widgets" from other websites and bloggers' websites. If anyone who visits my blog can help me out, I'd greatly appreciate it. Even Blogger help didnt really help me. I guess I really dont understand it. Well stay tuned for posts showing some of my designs and just plain fun I have creating art. Have a good night everyone.

Out with the old, in with the new??

2011-01-02T10:39:00.000-08:00

Our pastor had an interesting sermon this morning. We are so quick to just "get rid of Christmas" as soon as the New Year rings in. Does that mean we "get rid of Jesus too"? NO. In this New Year, especially, it is ever more important we hold on tight to our dear Savior, Jesus Christ. It gave a whole new meaning to my resolution of shedding unwanted pounds and gaining some muscle. How about gaining muscle in faith - yes, growing the muscle of my faith. I realized I need to work on trusting Jesus more and letting my faith spill in every little detail of my life.

Happy New Year everyone. God bless you and keep you and may his face shine upon you.