I found some inspiration on Pinterest and used this card as my guide. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: circle punches hole punch cardstock adhesive Fold the white cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x 5.5″. Punch out various circles using scraps of cardstock to create the flowers. Cut thin strips…
Archives for May 2015
Lotusland
Back in September, we took our second tour of Lotusland. We learned about Lotusland from a Sunset magazine article many years ago. It is a tour de force that reflects the eccentricities of its founder, Polish-born opera singer Madame Ganna Walska. The socialite, who married and divorced six times, spent 43 years planning and planting…
Birthday Card #28
Another birthday card to share with you and I was inspired by this card on my Pinterest board. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Create a Critter cartridge Quickutz Revolution Tabletop die-cutting tool Quickutz alphabet die cardstock patterned paper colored twine adhesive foam dots Fold the gold cardstock so…
What is Crafted Living?
I started this blog over two years ago after I was laid off (reduced hours) at my then job as a project coordinator for a private design college. It was a great job where I was able utilize my organizational and relationship skills in a design field. Perfect. But, as in the past when I…
Photography Monday: Front Door Series #5
My Photography Monday Series has been quiet for some time and it was time to bring it back. And, I wanted to reinstate my front door series from last year. I am fortunate to live in an area with homes of architectural interest that the owners are proud to show off. With that in mind,…
Cricut Friday: Birthday Card #27
For those of you that know me well, I love Pinterest. A good friend turned me onto it and I have never looked back. The above card was inspired by this card I pinned to my Just Cards board. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Creative Memories/Cricut Tiny Treasures…
Maple Magnificence
I have been away for a while and have missed you so. I came back from a long business trip to be greeted by our maple tree. It is small in stature, but graces our driveway with its beauty. It started to bloom before I left, but I think it is now fully realized and…