It’s World Card Making Day….

 

And so, for my post today I have a few items I’ve been hoarding. I hope you enjoy them….

I’ve used the CB “Victoria” embossing folder on the CS, a MS gem I colored with a Sharpie marker to get the color I wanted, and a piece of my own handmade DP – made with layers of paint, gesso, stamped images, gold glitter, etc. that I hoard because I only made one piece and when that’s gone, that means I have to make more even though I thoroughly enjoy very much making my own papers. The scrunched seam binding is my own, and the button is a treasured find from an antiquing jaunt with my mother-in-law last month. The image is one I have picked up along the way – I love the beautiful colors and detail of this image.

Next is a card I put together for Paper Cupcakes blog hop with CDAC – Crafters Digital Art Center. This is CDAC’s first blog hop and it goes through the 3rd. If you’d like to take a look at a large group of digital image artists, you’ll enjoy this  hop. Just click on the badge in my sidebar at the right, then click on “Events” and follow the directions.  This is one of Nina’s new images and I just love all the detail she added – the acorn cap and belt, the leaf fringe at the bottom of her dress, and the scrollwork in her wings! The image can be found HERE.

I also have an “Autumn” banner that I have not posted  yet

A mini album for treasures – I absolutely loved putting this together! All the little bits and pieces of this and that…

 

And, last but not least a sweet little vintage style Christmas card.

Go HERE to visit the many beautiful blogs with lots of inspiration. Thank you for dropping by.

Dru

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone...

I'm such a goof, I tried to post this card the other day and wound up posting - but with the photo of a card I had already posted. When I tried to change it - it would not work (the timing of the post - that is). So, I'm going to try this again with the right photo.



I love this Flourish Frame from Provo Craft - I bought it from 7 kids (link is in the sidebar)I've made several designs from it and just never tire of it (is that called a rut???) I don't know, but nevertheless I know this will be something that gets used time and again.

It's so important in these times to really take the time to reflect on what we have to be thankful for. Sometimes we get so bogged down in responsibilities and the negative things going on around us - it's hard to see all the wonderful things in our life. I'm thankful for a good husband (the first was not so good!), I'm thankful for a wonderful daughter, son-in-law, and 4 beautiful and amazing grandchildren - Love to you all! I'm thankful for all the wonderful friends I have made through blogging, and before I bore you all to death - thank you all so much for your kind and sweet comments and for being who you are. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving - Hugs to you all!

When I Count My Blessings

Giving Thanks for You...

Can you believe Thanksgiving is just a week away!?! We've been busy with some remodeling, the shop, Keri's shop, and the list goes on, just like everyone else. I made this card mainly because I absolutely love this paper by K & Co. and the co-ordinating gems - but the sentiment I believe is beautiful also. It's from Cornish Heritage Farms and I just love it's simple heart.

I want to say Thank You to all of you who stop by to visit and say hello - your words are always such an inspiration to me. There are so many things to be concerned about in our world, yet it is so important to reflect on the positive - there really are many things I'm sure we can all find to be thankful for. Take a minute to be still and reflect - it's good for the soul.

Take care everyone...

Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String....

....those are the words that jumped out at me for the Favorite Things Challenge for Flourishes this month. I've been working a lot with Kraft paper lately because it's just so organic. I've also enjoyed working with recycled grocery bags and that is what I have used on this, along with button twine, gold embossing, etc. The wreat stamp and sentiment are from Flourishes "Christmas Wreath" set and the music background stamp is from their "Christmas Music" set. The wreath is gold embossed and then watercolored - loved working with this image. The set comes with a larger one also - perfect for a card focal point.



Along with that, the Cards blog for Scrapbook Trends Magazine is having a challenge to create Thanksgiving place cards. I love sweet little cards like this - although I'm not sure I'll be making 7 more for our dinner - maybe - I would love to have the time. Anyway, this is what I have created. The 2nd view shows more of the glitter.




I used Kraft paper, Fern Leaf & Chocolate (I think that's the name) vintage buttons, and button twine from Papertrey. The stamped border is a stamp from Crafty Secrets Mini Memories, the name is computer generated with Chopin Script, and the pinked text is from a very old book I found at the thrift store - I love this text and cannot seem to stop using it.

As a side note, I also received some very good news last night. A card I just submitted to "Cards" was picked up for the April 2010 publication. I am honored and humbled at the same time oh yes, and greatly excited!

Take care, have a wonderful day and try to spend at least a little time doing what you love.