Sometimes a gift tag is the perfect accompaniment for a gift. I wanted to explore this festive option. You need the following tools and supplies to create this tag: Cricut machine Cricut Celebrations cartridge Cricut/Creative Memories Holiday Frames & Tags cartridge Cricut Ribbons & Rosettes cartridge cardstock adhesive Cut two gold tags at 4″ using…
Archives for August 2013
Photography Monday: Denver Botanic Gardens Part V
Being a designer, I am always looking for patterns and textures in everything. Paper, textiles, food, movies, antiques and most definitely the garden. I love and always appreciate the details. It makes the world a fascinating place. The Denver Botanic Gardens had some lovely details that I will share with you. Nature uses only the longest…
Cricut Friday: Heart Sympathy Card
Sympathy cards are the most difficult to create. A dear friend is mourning the loss of her grandmother. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Folk Art Festival cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the silver cardstock so it is a finished size of…
Simple Pleasures
Summer is rapidly coming to an end. Wren, our youngest cat, knows how to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. She lounges in this window all summer long listening to the chirping birds, while being warmed by the sun. She is truly enjoying herself by being in the moment. Pure bliss. There is something to be learned…
Photography Monday: Denver Botanic Gardens Part IV
Nature is incredibly inspiring and that is one of the reasons why we love to visit botanic gardens. Let’s continue our tour of the Denver Botanic Gardens. Flowers…are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all of the utilities of the world. -Ralph Waldo Emerson *Tina
Cricut Friday: Birthday Card #4
The birthdays keep coming. Time to create another special birthday card for a good friend. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Sweet Treats cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug birthday embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the cranberry cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x 5.5″ and cut the pink…
Four Bean Salad
This is a classic recipe from our family archive. We have been using this recipe for almost 50 years. My mother received this recipe at her wedding shower. Four Bean Salad 1 can green beans 1 can wax beans 1 can garbanzo beans 1 can dark red kidney beans 3/4 c. sugar 2/3 c. white vinegar…
Photography Monday: Denver Botanic Gardens Part III
Visiting botanic gardens are always a feast for the eyes because I am able to see new plant varieties and species. Color, texture and pattern are important to me and these garden visits allow me to explore those aspects that are an essential part of nature. Let’s look at some of the beautiful flowers from the…
Cricut Friday: Lemon Card
My grandfather is recovering from surgery. He is a man of few words, but I know he likes to receive mail. Time to make a card. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Preserves cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the lemon cardstock so it is a…
Crafty Today: Red Composition Book
While on vacation in Denver, we spent lots of time with our dear friends and I wanted to give each person something special as a thank you. Our friends’ daughter loves to make lists and keep notes so I thought this notebook would be perfect for her. You need the following tools and supplies: Composition…