I love decorating my front porch for the seasons and the holidays! It is a blank canvas with the potted ficus tree and rustic chair that are always present throughout the year. The pumpkin is left over from Halloween and the chair begged for another wreath. You need the following tools and supplies to create…
Archives for November 2013
Photography Monday: Crafted
Yesterday, we visited Crafted, a permanent craft marketplace located in San Pedro. It is a craft fair every weekend and it occupies part of a very large warehouse along the waterfront. You can browse and shop and not worry about the weather. What a genius idea! While we were strolling through the marketplace, we stopped…
Cricut Friday: Lion Birthday Card
My nephew, who loves the turtle cards I have created, is celebrating his birthday this weekend. 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 googly eyes Fold the red cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and…
Crafty Today: Birthday Card #6
A dear friend pinned this card on Pinterest and I wanted to make my own version. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cardstock Patterned paper Cuttlebug machine and embossing folder Colored twine adhesive and foam tape Fold the white cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut another piece of…
Photography Monday: South Pasadena Library
South Pasadena’s original Carnegie Library was built in 1907. That building was expanded in 1916, with the aid of Carnegie funds, and in 1930 remodeled in Mediterranean Revival style with classic elements, without Carnegie funding. Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie Corporation provided funding for 1,681 public library buildings in 1,412 U.S communities between 1889 and 1923. …
Cricut Friday: Gift Mouse Birthday Card
Time to create a birthday card for my husband’s sister. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Birthday Bash cartridge Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive googly eyes 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″. Cut all of the pieces…
Cricut Today: Skating Bison Birthday Card
My husband wanted to give his brother an outrageous and downright silly birthday card. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Birthday Bash cartridge Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive googly eyes Fold the teal cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut the yellow cardstock to 5.25″x 4″. …
Photography Monday: Oaklawn Portals
Designed by Greene & Greene in 1904-5, these portals were designed to flank the entrance to a private development, Oaklawn. The gates provided prestige to the subdivision and help establish the ambiance wanted by the developer, S. W. Ferguson. The entrance gate is composed of two tile roofed towers made of large boulders at the base and progressively smaller…
Cricut Friday: Birthday Card #5
November is a busy month for us with many birthdays to celebrate including my own. My dear friend and fellow card maker was the recipient of this card. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut/Creative Memories Tiny Treasures cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the…
Cricut Today: Milestone Birthday Card #2
A dear friend’s son turned 21 and we were invited to his birthday dinner. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut/Creative Memories Tiny Treasures 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 red cardstock…