tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48483031169210423952024-03-13T18:54:52.914-04:00Sew Sew SpecialI only sew on days that end in "y".....Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-43032975410244450852013-01-26T16:57:00.002-05:002013-01-26T16:57:51.878-05:00I Spy Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-5188932792209638002013-01-16T18:29:00.000-05:002013-01-24T20:41:32.728-05:00First Finish of 2013!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yay...my first finish, and probably another new addiction....I have been pouring over pictures of wool penny rugs, and have been wanting to dive right in, but...after seeing the prices of the glorious cuts of wool...I thought to myself..self, you better try using some less expensive materials first and make sure you like it...so naturally I bought lots of acrylic cuts, and then a dear friend gave me a HUGE bag full she had in her stash, so it was only fitting she receive the first project made...I also discovered that my die cutter will come in handy... LOVE it!! it cut the stuff like butta!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-59572645831813923002013-01-06T08:19:00.003-05:002013-01-06T08:19:46.750-05:002013 Stitcholutions....Well...I dusted the cobwebs off the old blog, and am ready to get this stitching year started...last night I finished stitching "Scatter Hearts" from Shepherd's Bush...(I have a very blank shelf above my desk at work that just begs to be decorated, so I decided to start with Valentines Day....Pictures to follow of the finish...
At any rate on to the stitcholutions...
Cross Stitch: Ive wanted to do a SAL for Christmas Ornaments, so I joined one...hoping to churn out at least 12 ornies this year.
Quilting: I belong to an awesome circle, The Real Housewives of Heild Rd. My goals are to make each monthly get together, use at least one to two fabrics from my stash each month, and learn at least one new quilty thing each month..
Penny Rugs: I've fallen hard for these beauties..and have amassed a decent collection of wool and patterns already, goal number 3 is to use said collection to create some neat candle mats, ornies etc for Christmas 2013...
Goal 4...actually post pix of the finished products!
Whew...this is shaping up to be quite an undertaking!
Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-67364117875258332952011-07-16T20:00:00.000-04:002011-07-16T20:00:29.607-04:00~Update on "Trick or Treat Fairy" ~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ncxpo0j_mmg/TiIk_btlC1I/AAAAAAAAATg/VKl9qHJxNCk/s1600/WIP+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ncxpo0j_mmg/TiIk_btlC1I/AAAAAAAAATg/VKl9qHJxNCk/s320/WIP+002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>A wee update on TTF, she is coming along nicely, a real fun stitch...even with the few frogging sessions last weekend....still hoping to have her finished by Halloween!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-51647587122773546662011-07-08T22:24:00.000-04:002011-07-08T22:24:56.109-04:00It's Christmas in July!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ad52mnEPkAE/The71UnGQwI/AAAAAAAAAS4/lJ-zUDmhKZc/s1600/julyholiday1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ad52mnEPkAE/The71UnGQwI/AAAAAAAAAS4/lJ-zUDmhKZc/s1600/julyholiday1.JPG" /></a></div><a href="http://seasonsofmymind.blogspot.com/">Seasons of my Mind</a> is having a spectacular giveaway..hurry on over and see her wonderful stitching, and all the goodies she is so generously giving away...I just LOVE finding a new blog to follow...THANK YOU Ma Kettle for posting the info first!!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-87885333064005690612011-07-04T19:17:00.000-04:002011-07-04T19:17:23.858-04:00A VERY long over due posting!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0A8BHNmKyoA/ThJI4joaYpI/AAAAAAAAAS0/BqS8znNDSWQ/s1600/NoraCorbettHalloweenFairyCrossStitc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</a></div>I cannot believe its been 6 months since I posted anything...then again I guess I can, 2011 has been fairly crazy- busy...but in a good way! I finally managed to collect all the fibers and beads needed for Nora Corbett's Halloween Fairy, Ive had her on the to do pile since seeing her in 2008!! Here are a couple of snaps of my progress, I apologize for the lousy shots, obviously photography is not my strong suit ;)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Finished Photo above is not mine, its from the web just for reference, she is a beauty and is quite nice to stitch, I hope to have her completed for this Halloween!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-85933198498388102872010-12-22T07:52:00.000-05:002010-12-22T07:52:40.086-05:00Handmade by Nina.... New Year's Giveaway!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TRH0amr-sfI/AAAAAAAAASc/mP57dx-Tu5I/s1600/ninas+threads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TRH0amr-sfI/AAAAAAAAASc/mP57dx-Tu5I/s320/ninas+threads.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is not to be missed!! <a href="http://xszemkozt.blogspot.com/2010/12/merry-christmas-and-new-years-giveaway.html">Nina</a> makes the most fabulous looking hand dyed threads! Her blog is exceptional, please go see all the wonderful creations she has posted!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-16165193912484823602010-10-23T23:18:00.000-04:002010-10-23T23:18:29.447-04:00Spooktacular Giveaway!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TMOkxXLwisI/AAAAAAAAASU/FYN3O0fDGQ8/s1600/Halloween+2010+Giveaway.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TMOkxXLwisI/AAAAAAAAASU/FYN3O0fDGQ8/s320/Halloween+2010+Giveaway.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Halloween spooktacular giveaway at the <a href="http://www.dixiesamplardesigns.com/2010/10/spooktacular-halloween-giveaway-2010.html">Dixie Samplar </a></span></span>There is lots to see on her blog, even if you don't enter, you will really enjoy the visit!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-15108387916239160962010-10-03T15:30:00.000-04:002010-10-03T15:30:16.325-04:00Another Lizzie Kate Finish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKjYEXUNbDI/AAAAAAAAAR8/vosRSqVPH3I/s1600/DSC01556%281%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKjYEXUNbDI/AAAAAAAAAR8/vosRSqVPH3I/s320/DSC01556%281%29.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Well sort of....I stitched this last year and packed it away with the Halloween decorations and forgot about it...then came across these cute frames in the local dollar store this past spring, and of course couldn't find the piece when I needed it...now frame and piece are together at last...found the little moon shape in my button stash and glue him up there...I'm running out of places to put things!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-55142777114517999012010-10-03T14:42:00.000-04:002010-10-03T14:42:27.164-04:00fall finish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKjOIeopyDI/AAAAAAAAAR4/g_lGlUhPc9c/s1600/DSC01548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKjOIeopyDI/AAAAAAAAAR4/g_lGlUhPc9c/s320/DSC01548.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Oh...and forgot about this sweet lil Fall finish...from Trail Creek Farms...it looks so cute in this frame don't you think?Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-61444648795979873052010-10-03T14:37:00.000-04:002010-10-03T14:37:23.146-04:00SAL's Progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKjBLokgU0I/AAAAAAAAARw/Hf5MmDD7JxY/s1600/DSC01549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="154" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKjBLokgU0I/AAAAAAAAARw/Hf5MmDD7JxY/s320/DSC01549.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKjBb6gDNHI/AAAAAAAAAR0/zoxvnSfm4nw/s1600/DSC01551.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKjBb6gDNHI/AAAAAAAAAR0/zoxvnSfm4nw/s320/DSC01551.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Thought I'd post a progress report on the two SAL's Ive been working on, Sylvia's little heart SAL, and Brooke's Books, ABC SAL. I started on Brookes rather late in the game, so I have alot of catching up to do there, which isnt easy with all the beadwork involved.....and I swear I have Stitchers ADD, I cannot look at anything posted without reaching for a new piece of fabric and threads to start working on it too....oh well guess there is worse things I could do right??Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-50461988259662168212010-10-03T13:40:00.000-04:002010-10-03T13:40:20.594-04:00A couple of Fall Finishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKi6z0I4XkI/AAAAAAAAARo/3Zewsyp1jrU/s1600/DSC01541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKi6z0I4XkI/AAAAAAAAARo/3Zewsyp1jrU/s320/DSC01541.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKi7S8sffTI/AAAAAAAAARs/6uYslItqB28/s1600/DSC01543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TKi7S8sffTI/AAAAAAAAARs/6uYslItqB28/s320/DSC01543.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Finally....decided to try a cube finish for these cute lil Lizzie Kate, and BoaF charts...I really don't know why I was so reluctant to try this type of finish, I guess it looked more complicated that it actually was....anyway now I have to get a decent supply of styrofoam on hand since this was so simple Im anxious to make more!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-74352943585874333322010-09-07T10:20:00.000-04:002010-09-07T10:20:31.332-04:00Loretta's Stitching Blogoversary and giveaway!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TIZKEgu5uKI/AAAAAAAAARg/Kz0U1loe83k/s1600/AutumnWelcomeBanner-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TIZKEgu5uKI/AAAAAAAAARg/Kz0U1loe83k/s320/AutumnWelcomeBanner-1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Loretta is celebrating three years of beautiful blogging with a great giveaway...stop by and leave her a lil note of congrats...and check out her generous giveaway!! <br />
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<a href="http://lorettasstitchingblog.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html">http://lorettasstitchingblog.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html</a>Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-43226342665244795862010-08-31T13:59:00.000-04:002010-08-31T13:59:41.888-04:00Works in Progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Well...thought I'd post a quick shot of the two projects I have going, Brookes Books ABC SAL, and Midnight Watch, from BlackBird Designs..had every intention of having Midnight Watch done and framed by Halloween, but...I'm being realistic...always next year right?? Been watching all the gals participating in Brookes ABC SAL...and just decided to jump on the bandwagon, albeit about 9 months late ;) Will try to post progress shots more often....Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-55403050353745152292010-08-31T11:11:00.001-04:002010-08-31T21:12:37.338-04:00Sylvia's SAL progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TH0bRX07nSI/AAAAAAAAARI/D6cTwr_wWEg/s1600/Sylvias+SAL+thru+aug.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TH0bRX07nSI/AAAAAAAAARI/D6cTwr_wWEg/s320/Sylvias+SAL+thru+aug.JPG" /></a></div>Finally caught up July and August this past weekend! Sylvia...Bring on Sept!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-8828213455592808122010-08-25T19:42:00.002-04:002010-08-25T19:45:21.565-04:00New Look!I really like the new simple design layout! In case any one is wondering about the photo header...that is a picture I took in Italy a few years ago, its a gorgeous view of the Vatican City from atop the Castel San'Angelo, it is one of my most favorite photos!! We have a trip planned there for this fall, can't wait to take in more of Italy's beauty.Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-26654899222869885602010-08-25T12:58:00.003-04:002010-08-25T13:03:42.404-04:00Undertaking a New SAL!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/THVM1-BGi_I/AAAAAAAAAQk/1021VpwRTMM/s1600/Q.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/THVM1-BGi_I/AAAAAAAAAQk/1021VpwRTMM/s320/Q.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509394209222069234" /></a><br />Well.....happened to check out Brooke;s Books Alphabet SAL blog...and saw <a href="http://bbabcsal.blogspot.com/2010/08/preview-of-q-r.html">this</a>...the preview of the Q block...LOVE IT!! So....now I just have to join in, albeit almost 9 months late...of course I realize I could just make that one block...but I wouldn't want it to be lonely...so I'm undertaking the whole thing...now I couldn't find any tea-dyed Monaco at Michael's and Joann's and of course there is no LNS well...local...so I tea dyed some Aida I had on hand (glad to be using up the last of this ginormous piece)! So A for Aran here I come!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-50383952365613229792010-07-25T10:37:00.003-04:002010-07-25T10:54:52.575-04:00Beautiful Watercolor Card at Jak Heath and some yummy blog candy to go with it!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TExNDLmwFuI/AAAAAAAAAQc/JyZdq1iBgGo/s1600/Aqua+Marker+beach+scene.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TExNDLmwFuI/AAAAAAAAAQc/JyZdq1iBgGo/s320/Aqua+Marker+beach+scene.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497853962162804450" /></a><br />If you havent had a visit to <a href="http://http://www.jakheath.com/2010/07/aquamarker-card-blog-candy-and-tutorial.html">Jak Heath's</a> blog, go today, she has a wonderful card using aquamarkers and a chance to win some!! Watercolor is probably my most favorite method of coloring, I love the softness of it and lets face it...its quick too!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-40139889851788876562010-07-05T16:10:00.006-04:002010-07-05T17:50:41.892-04:00Color Challenge at Crafters Digital Art Center<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TDJTH93vSGI/AAAAAAAAAQU/KmwgK1KEJm8/s1600/DSC01458.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TDJTH93vSGI/AAAAAAAAAQU/KmwgK1KEJm8/s320/DSC01458.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490542292050593890" /></a><br /><a href="http://daisysdigidoodles.com/">Daisy Doodles</a> is hosting a color challenge...the color is Yellow....and there is a sweet <a href="http://priscillastyles.ning.com/profiles/blogs/color-challenge-cdaccc1">freebie digi </a>to go with the challenge...Yellow is such a happy color and the lil sunflower is just too cute!!<br />Go check out the challenge and see what you can come up with!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-16685393415676595282010-07-04T15:31:00.005-04:002010-07-04T15:44:31.173-04:00Paper Sundaes #25 Challenge<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TDDkA27ynxI/AAAAAAAAAQE/gmZ-jWIJn38/s1600/card+stuff+pix+055.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TDDkA27ynxI/AAAAAAAAAQE/gmZ-jWIJn38/s320/card+stuff+pix+055.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490138649162063634" /></a><br />Thought I'd give this challenge a try, <a href="http://www.papersundaes.blogspot.com/">Paper Sundae's </a>#25 challenge is White Plus One....A predominantly white card, with one added color....this should be fun!! Fred She Said is hosting this challenge, check out Paper Sundae's blog for all the details, and what you could win from <a href="http://fred-she-said.blogspot.com/">Fred She Said</a>.<br /><br />So..Ive been playing all weekend with my new sizzix, and finally using the cricut I bought...the kitchen island looks like the tazmanaian devil just came through...its a perfect day to get some crafting done, the weather is ugly...it's raining cats and dogs right now!!<br /><br />So on to the challenge....I cut the white cs to a 4 1/2 square, embossed it with the swiss dots folder, cut various circles and flowers with both the sizzix and cricut from white, and parrot green cs...layered them, did a little paper piercing, used white gel pen for the stitching, and then added the green gem, and little hello tag...this one is going to a dear friend who needs a little pick me up this week...hope you'll give this one try, it was fun and not as easy as I first thought!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-42147140483665733692010-07-03T15:37:00.003-04:002010-07-03T16:10:27.647-04:00Happy 4th of July!...and a patriotic card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TC-V_ty0jeI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Zn0qq8B82x0/s1600/patriotic+card.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TC-V_ty0jeI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Zn0qq8B82x0/s320/patriotic+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489771392644976098" /></a><br />Happy 4th all...of course I know its only the 3rd ;) Since my back is not cooperating with me today, Im up and down, alternating standing and sitting...ugh..however, it did give me an opportunity to play a little...Mark's Finest Papers is having a card challenge, the challenge is to use a die cut, so....being that Ive just inherited a sizzix and some dies and folders, thought I'd try a couple...<a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dzRiHCsod2s/S3b-_RJlJmI/AAAAAAAACzk/jxqhLRB1Zds/s400/YouKnowYoureInLove_tlcCreationsPreview.png&imgrefurl=http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.com/2010/02/freebie_1533.html&usg=__tT13e57M1n8d4JxlfqAZ7cBVT3Q=&h=400&w=400&sz=253&hl=en&start=2&sig2=TwE-gyi_YP5HcC5-1WbNMA&itbs=1&tbnid=CiM5PYBek5gh2M:&tbnh=124&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtlc%2Bfreebies%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=jZMvTJ7DA4OclgeNk4DhCg">OWH</a> is also having a challenge for a birthday card for the US, this might be stretching the theme a tad, but I like it!<br /><br />The Red CS is cut to a 5 1/2 square, and layered with a slightly smaller square of a DP in a weathered beige, and DP in stripes and stars, the larger star and circles were both cut with a sizzix die, and the sentiment was a freebie from Create with <a href="http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.com/">TLC</a><br /><br />I love both of these blogs, TLC always has the most interesting ideas, and fab freebies!!..and Operation Write Home, too has the neatest posts...make sure you go visit!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-30215149379499495572010-06-30T18:33:00.002-04:002010-06-30T18:37:23.565-04:00Delicious Blog Candy at The Stamping Boutique!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TCvGRqT8eJI/AAAAAAAAAPs/tZJPNnlrTVg/s1600/candy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 170px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TCvGRqT8eJI/AAAAAAAAAPs/tZJPNnlrTVg/s320/candy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488698577599101074" /></a> You HAVE to check out the blog candy over at <a href="http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-candy-worth-25000-including-36.html">The Stamping Boutique</a> It is too delicious for words!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-57120522015148094472010-06-26T18:11:00.004-04:002010-06-26T19:03:17.627-04:00Paper Sundae's Pretty as a Princess Challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TCaC6pgcE9I/AAAAAAAAAPk/6Wo4GKeyuPA/s1600/beary+fairy+friend.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TCaC6pgcE9I/AAAAAAAAAPk/6Wo4GKeyuPA/s320/beary+fairy+friend.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487217140083463122" /></a><br /><a href="http://">Paper Sundaes</a> #23 Challenge of Pretty as a Princess...just got me a girly mood today..Im pretty new to this card making thing, and havent yet acquired a big<br />stash of pretties and bling...(trust me Im working on correcting that!).....<br /><br />Anyway...thought I would play a bit with a few things, one of them being print<br />master express, to see if I could merge several images and hey..I surprised myself! I got them to merge...not crazy about how the inking on the edges shows up in the photo, goodness knows I'm not the best photographer either....It was great fun just playing around with this one, and I hope to improve with each card...there are so many talented cardmakers out there, I hope to have some of that knowledge and creativity rub off!!<br /><br />Anyway...this easel card was put together this way....cut 5x10 white cardstock, 4 6/8 x 4 6/8 square of double sided Imaginesce cardstock Baby Powder/Baby's Breath, the scalloped design was downloaded from <a href="http://fred-she-said.blogspot.com/search/label/digi-freebie?max-results=20">Fred She Said's</a> blog, colored with uchida markers and a blending pencil. and then added a few flowers colored with uchida marker, and some bling bling....The sentiment was printed from Word on white<br />CS, and double matted with designer CS...Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-27446078024611270322010-06-24T21:02:00.004-04:002010-06-24T21:31:46.638-04:00Meljen's Designs Cupcake Birthday Card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TCQBMtME9xI/AAAAAAAAAPU/I12e9ZwFr0A/s1600/cupcake+card.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TCQBMtME9xI/AAAAAAAAAPU/I12e9ZwFr0A/s320/cupcake+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486511563844417298" /></a><br />Loved this digi stamp from <a href="http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/">Meljen's designs</a>, thought it was just adorable for a birthday card!! and....thought I would enter it for this weeks challenge on Meljen's Design blog of fibers, ribbon and lace...well least this one has ribbon ;)<br /><br />Did a little fussy cutting,after printing the image twice, coloring with watercolor pencils, and then layering with the help of some foam dots, the top layer of the cupcake was "frosted" with very fine clear glittery stuff....added a candy pink grosgrain ribbon..and viola!...of course had to use the cute little studio G stamp I found for the envelope corner...too cute!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4848303116921042395.post-15940356067521549422010-06-24T19:27:00.003-04:002010-06-24T19:41:50.250-04:00Rose Card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TCPs5rOthLI/AAAAAAAAAPM/jRQPYMRMz2U/s1600/rose+card.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ptW3rPCBfEg/TCPs5rOthLI/AAAAAAAAAPM/jRQPYMRMz2U/s320/rose+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486489246668522674" /></a><br />Been playing a bit with my stamps, and the very neglected stack of paper in my closet! Ive recently "discovered" the world of digital stamps and have just been like a kid in candy store with them..one of my new fave artists is Michelle Perkett, she has the most wonderful artwork and awesome stamps on her Etsy page...right now she is having a challenge on her <a href="http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style:italic;">blog</span></a> So....I decided to give it a go, I literally threw this card together..(trying to find just the right papers to create a "perfect" card...and really liked how these looked together)Now...I downloaded the roses from the net, and for the life of me can't remember where....they are colored with uchida markers, and then, frosted with very fine glitter, although, you really cant tell from my lousy photo...the cards edges were inked with olive, the strip punched with a Martha Stewart border punch, and a few gems added...<br />Hoping the next attempts turn out well...playing with a new dress stamp right now!!Sew Sew Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005244369813039997noreply@blogger.com7