My husband’s aunt is recovering from a major illness and so it’s time for a cheerful card. 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 teal cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and…
Archives for October 2013
Photography Monday: Arlington Garden Part II
On this site, once stood one of the most elegant homes on South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena’s “Millionaires’ Row.” In April of 1902, John Durand purchased 10 acres of property known as “Arlington Heights.” After the existing Victorian home was removed, a team of skilled workmen spent more than three years building the reconstruction of…
Cricut Friday: Halloween Card #3
For my niece and nephew, who are both under the age of 8, I wanted to create a fun card that would appeal to them. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the purple cardstock so…
200
Wow! Have I created 200 posts and have been blogging for a year? Yes, and I am amazed! What started out as a creative outlet for myself has turned into a creative journey that I share with you. It is a way for me to be present, be observant and be creative. The projects I…
Cricut Today: Halloween Card #2
I was told that my nephew was completely enamored with his turtle St. Patrick’s Day card. With that in mind, I came across this turtle dressed as a witch and decided on the spot that this card was perfect for him. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut…
Photography Monday: Arlington Garden
Arlington Garden is Pasadena’s only dedicated public garden. It is an example of urban open space complete with plazas, paseos, and gardens. Styled with an Italian style olive allee, numerous succulent and cactus gardens, an Arroyo Seco like pathway flanked by sycamores leading to a vernal pool, an orange grove laid out in grids like historical California orange groves, and…
Cricut Friday: Halloween Wreath
I was inspired by this wreath on Pinterest and wanted to make my own version for Halloween. I used the same images from the Mini Halloween Banner because of their timeless appeal. You need the following tools and supplies to create this wreath: Cricut machine Creative Memories/Cricut cartridge Cheerful Seasons (pumpkin with vine) Creative Memories/Cricut…
Halloween Decor II
Our 100 year old house lends itself to a more vintage, timeless décor that is reflective of the season. I went to one of my favorite stores, Trader Joe’s, to select my pumpkins. I love the heirloom varieties and they have the biggest selection for $5.99 a pumpkin. They are fantastic and unique and the…
Photography Monday: Georgetown Loop Railroad
The Georgetown Loop Railroad® was one of Colorado’s first visitor attractions. Completed in 1884, this spectacular stretch of three-foot narrow gauge railroad was considered an engineering marvel for its time. At the height of its popularity from the 1880’s to the early 1900’s, it was considered Colorado’s scenic must-see if you were venturing out West. …
Cricut Friday: Halloween Card #1
I wanted to create a more sophisticated Halloween card for my two older nieces. Something fun, but not too cute. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the orange cardstock so it is a finished…