With gardens in the historic neighborhood south of Huntington Drive, South Pasadena Beautiful’s 44th annual Garden Tour featured a range of garden styles, sizes, and sustainable practices. Some were more successful than others, but each garden had gems to take away as possible ideas for our own garden. There is more to share so come…
Archives for April 2014
Cricut Friday: Pear Card
We celebrate work anniversaries at my job. 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 spring green cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut the white cardstock to 5.25″x 4″. Cut all of the pieces…
Crafty Today: Anniversary Card #2
My parents celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary last week. I found my inspiration on Pinterest with this card. You need the following tools and supplies to create it: Cricut machine Cricut/Creative Memories Divine Wedding cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folders cardstock adhesive and foam dots square punch border punch Fold the periwinkle cardstock so it is a…
Cricut Friday: Get Well Floral Card
One of my colleagues is experiencing some health problems. We miss her. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folders cardstock and patterned paper adhesive and foam dots circle punches Fold the white cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x…
Photography Monday: Micro Library #10
Located in Costa Mesa, this micro library is showcasing the rustic aesthetic. If you notice, the structure of the library is built with a wooden crate. Very simple construction yet effective. It definitely belongs in this yard to keep company with the eclectic collection of lawn ornaments and unusual plants.
Cricut Friday: Basketball Birthday
My brother-in-law is a March Madness fanatic so a basketball birthday card was definitely in order. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Create a Friend cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive googly eyes Fold the royal cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x…
Photography Monday: Micro Library #9
We’ve being visiting Orange County every weekend since the beginning of the year so I decided to see what was close to our route. This library is located in Costa Mesa in front of a townhouse complex and across the street from a school. A perfect location that I hope gets lots of use. *Tina
Cricut Friday: Party Pig
My dear friend, who is fellow paper crafter and avid Cricut user celebrated a birthday recently. I wanted to create a fabulous card for her and 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 patterned paper adhesive and foam dots…