Ivory Scarflet and Crochet Flower

This was a Christmas gift for my cousin. She had bought a cream crochet hat at a craft sale, so I made this to match - using a pattern by Brenda Myers. My cousin loves bling. Her Granddaughter Shae calls her Grandma Bling, ha ha.  So I added shiny gold buttons to her scarf. The crochet flower has a gold button with a rhinestone and a pin at the back so she could add it to the center of her scarflet or onto her hat!

Again, the thing I love about this pattern, is that the collar can be turned down or left up. She was so happy with her gift - I wrapped it together with my Moms and they opened them together. :-)

I have a new project on my loom right now, and hope to share pictures soon.

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Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card

Well it happened! I got to go to the Mesa Arizona 'Rubber Stamp Event'. !! I've never been in the US when there has been a Rubber Stamp show on before, so I couldn't believe my good luck when I found out that I would be here for this one. AND that hubby was willing to drive me to it & come back to pick me up.

Barbara, the event organizer, told me that people come from all over to attend this show - and I can say that I overheard many people today saying just that. It was SO much fun. There were demo's, 'make & take's, classes - and lots & lots of stamps for sale. Ahhhhh - I was in heaven.

I was actually surprised to see how many punches and die's were there as well as the stamps. While I managed to find a few new dies for my collection, it was the rubber stamps I was there to see & shop for and I did just that. I didn't have an opportunity to take any of the classes, but I did watch several demos and really enjoyed talking to people while lining up to pay at the different booth's.

As always, the display boards were amazing and it was fun to see some older companies whose images I haven't seen in years. One of my favourite stops (other than Stampscapes) was the 'Stamps By Judith' booth. I have to admit that I fell madly in love with a couple of her critters and their accessory stamps. When I get home and back to my studio, I will be using them to make some CUTE cards. CUTE, versus pretty or floral or serious or vintage or anything remotely Tim Holtz. Just CUTE. I can't wait.

Meanwhile, here is my card for Masculine Card Monday here on my blog:

I made this for the Less Is More Week 52 challenge, but of course never got it posted. I used that Hero Arts cloud stamp that I found in a clearance bin at a scrapbook store; both the word stamp & balloon are from the Michaels $1.50 bin. The A2 card base is kraft card stock.

First I stamped the hot air balloon on a strip of white card stock than masked it. The cloud stamp was stamped over that, then the balloon was coloured with Copic markers. I trimmed the cloud panel then popped it up with foam tape on the left side of the card.

The card looks square in this photo, but it is actually an A2 size. I stamped the clouds again on a white panel to put inside the card, and will add words to it when I go to send the card.

I had been hoping to find some birthday verse stamps at the Rubber Stamp Show today, but - no luck. Just many different 'happy birthday' words and I have lots of those already. I don't know that my Visa could have taken much more though - it was practically smokin' after the Stamps By Judith booth.

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Tins of Chocolate

I am writing this post on Saturday, as I hope to be going somewhere especially exciting tomorrow morning (Sunday). If I do end up getting' there', I will be sure to let you know with my next post. Right now the plan is for me to go, but I can hardly believe my luck and will be holding my breath until I am dropped off at the front doors tomorrow morning.  In fact, I hope I can sleep tonight I'm so excited about this adventure. Fingers crossed! 

Meanwhile, for today's share - I made these tins up for our Christmas Craft Sale back in November. They didn't sell all that well, but I figured it was because we didn't have enough people come on the Saturday (our fault, for choosing a long weekend for the sale). A friend was going into a craft sale in her neighborhood the following weekend and offered to take them to her sale. Of course I said yes, and - they all sold there!

Each tin had sparkly designer paper on the front, and die cut layers.  They were tied up with pretty seasonal ribbon and a bow, and a die cut, stamped gift tag was added.  The stamp on the tag front is by Stampin' Up, and All Night Media makes the 'to & from' words.

Here is a peek at the inside, which was also lined with coordinating sparkly patterned paper - and there were a dozen paper wrapped mini chocolate bars inside. The bars are similar to Hershey Nuggets.

Here they are all lined up, ready for the sale:

The metal tins are by Stampin' Up.

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CAS Valentine Card

I still have some Valentine cards that I haven't posted - here is one of the Clean And Simple ones I did this year:

Pink A2 card stock base, red panel and pink patterned paper. The Stampin' Up hearts were punched out of the pink patterned paper, so the red from the mat below shows through.

It still needed 'something' though, so I outlined inside the hearts and around the pink patterned paper with a glitter gel pen. The panel was wrapped with a red grosgrain ribbon then popped up with foam tape.

Words stamp by Verve.

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Card Candy - Turquoise

Since I haven't been able to make anything new lately, I'm taking advantage of my photo file and sharing pictures that have yet to be posted.

Here is the final package of 'Card Candy' that I made for my friend Sue for her Birthday:

I love this colour - LOVE it. The top and bottom pieces were done using packaging from my Verve stamps, and the butterflies were cut with paper scraps from my stash. Various dies, gems and other goodies were also added.

I hope Sue has been able to use the Card Candy to make some quick and easy cards for her friends and family. Or add them to a bookmark. Or a mini journal. Or an Altered Book ......

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Dog Shaped Card

I found these pictures in my file - and realized I never did post this CUTE little card:

It was one of the first things I made using the 'Create A Critter' cartridge - and I think this cut is just adorable. It is smaller than I would like - it fits into an A2 envelope, but next time I would make him bigger - to fit in a 5x7 envelope.

I cut two identical solid layers, and scored the back one just below the curve of the head. Adhesive was applied above the score line, then the two layers were attached.

The base is craft card stock, and I used a Basic Grey subtly patterned paper for the lighter tan. The cream piece was stamped with a (PrintWorks) speckle stamp before attaching.

I have had this card done for a year or so - and have yet to part with it. ;-)

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Rose Knit 'Infinity' Scarf

**Edited.  I found out a few minutes ago that today is actually TUESDAY and not WEDNESDAY. Ahahahaha - can you tell I'm on holidays?  Ahh well, I'm leaving this post up for today AND tomorrow. Sheesh.  I was SURE today was Wednesday.  ;-)

I finished the 'Infinity' Scarf,' and thought I'd share the pictures here for my 'Warm and Wooly' Wednesdays. It was made from an artisan yarn, so it's not overly soft  -- but it is pretty! Because it's not chunky or bulky, it can be worn in the Spring and Fall.

The original post, showing the loom and yarn I used is HERE, and an updated photo on THIS post.
For the pattern, I used Robin McCoy's "Summer Spirals' stitch. Her pattern is for a lightweight hat, done on a KISS loom (on my wish list, ha ha).

The scarf turned out really good - it was tricky, and I had to pay attention to the pattern repeats - but I'm so glad I tried it. And it was great to use the loom I got for Christmas!

 In this bottom photo, the pattern looks like it is straight rows, but you can see in the other two that it does form a diagonal line.

It's not a true Infinity Scarf, as it is a full circle. I believe an Infinity scarf is knit as a flat panel, with the ends joined together in a circle after you twist one of them around. Like a mobius twist!

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