Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Here’s a fun little craft that I whipped up a couple of days ago.  It couldn’t be easier, and since I had the tools I needed, it was quite affordable!

I created a little shamrock wall hanging using a tiny little 3” frame.  I actually picked up two of those little guys, some green glitter ribbon and a roll of jute rope. 

Here are my supplies

I love this American Crafts glitter ribbon because it’s a stiff material that worked well with my heart-shaped hole punch. 

I punched out 3 hearts for each wall hanging to create a shamrock shape.  A little glue works to keep them in place on a piece of white cardstock.  I punched a 2 ½” circle out of the cardstock, which is slightly larger than the opening of the frame.

Hot glue on the back side of the frame will keep the cardstock in place as it peeks through the other side.

Some pieces of jute can be attached to the frame with some hot glue.  You can make them any length you want.  I used two pieces that I tied into a knot at the top to make it easy for hanging.

A few little rhinestones complete the look and they are ready to hang.

Here are the deets on my supplies:

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Rhinestones: Theresa Collins

Punches: Marvy

Other: Frame, jute, hot glue

Have a wonderful St. Patty’s Day!!

Sweet September

And here's some good stuff from September coming atcha.  I love crafting for Scrapbook News and Review.  In a lot of ways it's like being on several DT's and not just one.  Unfortunately I can't share all the fun stuff I got to play with during our manufacturer events, BUT I can share some stuff I've made for the monthly mag.  This set of projects comes from September.

Here's a card I made for my nephew when he turned 7 last year.

Scrappy Goodness - Cardstock: Papertrey Ink; Stickers: SRM Stickers, Authentique, Three Bugs in a Rug; Stamp: Close to My Heart; Ink: Stampin' Up

An ATC that incorporated a photograph.  I love, love, love this soccer picture of my beautiful Paige, so here it is on an ATC.

Scrappy Goodness - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Sentiment: K&Company; Other: Floss, Pom Pom Trim

This next card - I can't remember the theme - features a handmade embellishment that uses lace, rick rack, and buttons.  I got the idea from this cool embelly that my MIL picked up at a quilting store a couple of years ago and made my own. 

Scrappy Goodness - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Fabric Paper: American Crafts; Sticker: SRM Stickers; Other: Lace, Rick Rack, Buttons, Sewing Machine

Here's a quick and easy thank you card

Scrappy Goodness - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Stamsp: Stampin' Up; Ink: Clearsnap; Stickers: My Mind's Eye; Scallop Punch: Stampin' Up

Did you know that SNR has a whole new look?  You need to check it out because it is fabulous!  I even get to display this new and gorgeous staffer badge

Have a great week!

It's All in the Past

I love, love, love being on staff (for almost THREE years!!) at Scrapbook News & Review.  We just finished over FORTY events with different manufacturers, wow!!!  I was challenged creatively for sure and got to work with fabulous products from some amazing companies.  I am one lucky girl.

I also create stuff for each monthly issue of the mag, and enough time has passed that I get to share with you some projects I made in June.

Check 'em out...

I'm really getting into ATC's

Some Inchies

Out came the Cricut for this one

And "hello" 4th of July...

As promised there are more projects coming...

Keeping it Simple

I am sharing a card at 365 Cards today, and the challenge is to use Blue-Green as a dominant color.

I went really simple on this one, check it out:

Have I mentioned my obsession with beads?  Well, I just love 'em and I'm finding any excuse to use them on my card.  Today, they're ornaments on the little tree.  Here's a close-up

I'm feeling pretty festive these days. 

Speaking of which, I'm off to make a triple batch of sugar cookie cut-outs...

Tea for Ten

I know, I know, it seems like I'm never blogging, but the truth is that since I blog every day at 365 Cards, it feels like I'm blogging all the time!

Also, with my many projects for SNR, I don't get to share all of them here on my personal blog - at least night right away.  But I assure you, I am still one crafty girl ;-)

Tomorrow my friend, Kalle, has organized a special gathering of her friends for tea.  There's this wonderful tea house nearby and I've had the pleasure of joining Kalle a couple of times for tea, fun conversation, and some R&R.  I look forward to taking my daughters when they get older.

Anyway, since not all of us know each other, Kalle has suggested I make nametags for everyone and I said, "Of course!"

I went a little mixed media on these guys, check 'em out

And here's my favorite

I'm totally into gluing beads on cards lately, and for some shimmer, I brushed on Fairy Dust paint from Creative Inspirations.  I love that stuff, and if you like to paint at all, you will, too!!

I promise to come back soon and share lots of projects, but for now these will have to do...

Way Too Long!!!

It's been way too long since my last post, and although I've been crafting like crazy life has gotten in the way of posting here.

I have to share, though, because last Saturday I completed a Copic Intermediate Certification class -- woo hoo!!!

So now I get to share this badge on my blog

Yay!  I'll be back to post some projects later....

Playing Catch Up

You know it's been a busy summer when you can't even find a few minutes to post a few cards!  Although I did manage to find time to create.  With several of the 365 Cards designers taking vacations here and there over the summer, I was able to jump in and share some of my cards.

Here are several of the cards I made...

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink, Bazzill Basics

Stickers: Cosmo Cricket

Stamp, Ink: Stampin' Up

Other: Buttons

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Ink: Stampin' Up

Glitter Pen: atyou Spica

Other: Button, Floss

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Stamp: Hampton Art

Ink: Clearsnap

Pom Pom Trim: My Mind's Eye

Other: Buttons, Shimmery Cardstock

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink, Bazzill Basics

Stamp: Hampton Art

Ink: Inkadinado

Glitter Pens: atyou Spica

Stamp, Ink, Scallop Punch: Stampin' Up

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper: Sassafras Lass

Stickers: My Mind's Eye

Sticker: SRM Stickers

Other: Buttons, Rhinestones, Watercolors

Hmmm, I think my "go to" cardstock is Kraft from Papertrey Ink.  In fact, I think it's time to go order some more...

Thanks for stopping by!