Pasadena has a fork in the road and it’s 18 feet tall. Where south St. John and south Pasadena avenues divide, there’s a towering wooden silver fork in the traffic median. A fork at the fork in the road. For years, Bob Stane would mention to his friend Ken Marshall that there should be a fork…
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Cricut Friday: Party Cat Birthday Card
My niece’s birthday is today and she loves cats. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Create a Critter cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the orange cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut the yellow cardstock to 5.25″x 4″. Cut…
Cricut Today: Get Well Card
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…
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…
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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…