A dear friend lost his mother a few weeks ago. Sympathy cards are the most challenging to create, but my goal is to focus on remembrance and not so much on the actual loss. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Wrap It Up cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder…
Archives for February 2014
Dandy Daffodils
Standing at attention, these petite daffodils grace a small section of the parkway about two blocks from my home. Their delicate scent perfumes the air and they make you smile. Spring is definitely coming! The daffodil is our doorside queen; She pushes upward the sword already, To spot with sunshine the early green. -William Cullen Bryant…
Photography Monday: Micro Library #7
Back in South Pasadena, this micro library is located half a block from my home. Isn’t it adorable? And, it is a charming addition to their newly renovated landscape. It has been open for less than a week. I am thrilled that more micro libraries are opening in my community and I hope the trend…
Cricut Friday: Cheerleader Birthday Card
My mother-in-law’s birthday was last week and she is also recovering from a serious illness. I wanted her birthday card to be fun and encouraging. 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 Fold the teal cardstock so it is…
Crafty Today: Milestone Birthday Card #3
A friend asked if I would create a 90th birthday card for her husband’s grandmother. Of course! 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 lavender cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut the eggplant cardstock…
Photography Monday: Micro Library #6
This library isn’t a part of LittleFreeLibrary.org, but a micro library nonetheless. A friend of mine told me about this one tucked away in a small neighborhood in South Pasadena that is one block from Trader Joe’s, close to a soccer field and about three blocks from an elementary school. Much larger than the other…
Cricut Friday: Birthday Card #8
One of my colleagues celebrated her birthday this week and I was in charge of creating the card for the department. 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 teal cardstock so it is a finished size…
Crafty Today: Anniversary Card #1
Some friends of ours recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. That achievement deserves a special card. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut/Creative Memories Divine Wedding cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the white cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut the white cardstock to 5.25″x…
Photography Monday: Micro Library #5
Yesterday, we were in Glendale at a private home celebrating a friend’s wedding anniversary. Since I wanted to expand my search of micro libraries, I decided to see if there was one in the vicinity. As luck would have it, there was. This charming library is located in Verdugo Park, a mere two minutes away…
Magnolia Madness
A few weeks ago, I was in my parents backyard snipping some roses for a bouquet. To my astonishment, I saw their beautiful magnolia tree covered with glorious blooms. At this point I realized that I have never seen it in all its glory at this time of year. In the spring and summer, it provides…