A few weeks ago, my husband noticed this flower blooming in the backyard. Hmmm. What is it? I contacted my friend who is a flower expert and asked her opinion. She put forth the following theory: probably a sunflower of the native variety, not a hybrid possibly a seed from a bird mix that magically…
Archives for January 2013
Crafty Today: Happy Mushroom Card
A dear friend is going through cancer treatment and doing well. But, the process is grueling and I thought she needed a little something to cheer her up. You need the following supplies and tools to make this card: Cricut machine Cricut Simply Charmed cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the yellow cardstock so it…
Blackberry Buckle
I am on a quest to use up my stash in the crafts arena as well as the pantry. I had all of the ingredients on hand to make this recipe and here is how I did it: Blackberry Buckle Buckle 3/4 c sugar 1/4 c butter flavored shortening 1 egg 2 c flour 1/2…
Photography Monday: Tivoli
Our visit to Rome was magical and all I dreamed it would be. Being a lover of Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture, I was seeing the pieces come to life that I studied in college. It was amazing! We were part of a large group traveling together and Tivoli was our day trip. Less…
Cricut Friday: Valentine’s Day Card #3
My two teen nieces will be receiving this fun card. You need the following supplies and tools to make this card: Cricut machine Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the pink cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut the lavender cardstock to 5.25″x 4″. Cut all…
Crafty Today: Marbled Paper Cube
Time to use my marbled paper again and I created this simple project. It is a 2″x 2″ glass photo cube and I swapped out the photos for the paper. So simple, yet fantastic. I love it! *Tina
Crafty Today: Punched Heart Garlands
When I found this inspirational photo on Pinterest, I knew I had to make my own. You need the following supplies and tools to make these garlands: scrap patterned paper colored twine heart punch adhesive Each scrap is cut to 1″x2″. Fold in half then punch out the heart. Apply adhesive to the inside and…
Crafty Today: Dragonfly Card
My 91-year-old grandmother was feeling a bit under the weather last week so I decided a beautiful get well card was what the doctor ordered. You need the following supplies and tools to make this card: Cricut machine Creative Memories/Cricut Cheerful Seasons cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the yellow cardstock so it is a finished…
Word of the Year: Creativity
In the past few weeks, I have read some articles about women who choose a word for the year. The word is to keep them on track and to provide a touchstone throughout the year. I find the idea fascinating and decided that my word would be creativity. The definition of creativity is originality, progressiveness,…
Cricut Friday: Valentine’s Day Card #2
Above is the card for my soon to be 5 year old nephew. You need the following supplies and tools to make this card: Cricut machine Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the red cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut the yellow cardstock to 5.25″x 4″. …