I just wanted to post a hearty THANK YOU to all my lovely blogger friends who take the time to stop by my blog and post so many lovely comments. I really do appreciate you as those wonderful words you leave brighten my blogging journey. I do my best to stop by and do the same - spread a little warmth....Have a fantastic weekend! :~)
Well hello there! I hope this Friday finds all of y'all enjoying the day and loving the weekend that's coming! I've been busy...wanna see....*big smile*
This charm swap was over at The Shack and let me tell you - it was lots of fun. It was a "junk" theme and you can see my junk - the pink flamingo, the paper clip clef, the baby rattle and much more. This was our August swap - for September, we are doing diamonds and pearls (faux, of course). Way cool, huh?
Don't you just love swapping? If you've never been bitten by the swap bug, watch out because it is mighty catching and so hard to stop. While we are working on the cigar box for #3, let me show you the one I received for #2 from lovely Francine:
The theme was a sewing box and I couldn't believe how well she captured this for me because I love to sew. I haven't in years - but this took me back - look at all the details. You can actually hear me screech on my UTube channel.
She personalized it so well - I just love every nook and cranny.
Look what I sent my partner:
I really enjoyed using these lovely papers I found at HL. Personalizing this for her was a scrap lift from my box I received...heehee....
I saw another person doing these compartments inside her box for her partner and decided to scrap lift that too...heehee....all in all, I thought it came out pretty cool.
How's everybody doing? I'm getting all caught up on things and go visiting...fun, fun, fun! But let me show you another fun thing I learned at The Village.
I hope everyone is doing well as we come to the end of summer and most of y'all have got the kidlets in school. Woohoo...time to get on with the crafting huh? I've been having a blast over at Stampin' Dymonz Scrap Shack making things that I never would have thought of...check out my latest creations:
Blue, the color that I love...these quilt blocks worked perfect for these pin cushions.
Think pink - with added swirls, everything was made pretty.
The orange is so cool - the matching pins really set the tone.
You can't go wrong with black - add organza ribbon and elegance is right around the corner.
It may not look it but this is purple - with the added roses, it became gorgeous!
I just loved the yellow - with the pearls from Pizzazz Aplenty, it just became super lovely.
White became like a cute little wedding favor - I really loved the organza floral from Pizzazz Aplenty. With the added organza ribbon and tule, this became an elegant pin cushion.
I had fun making these and you can find the tutorial from our lovely Ms. Dee on her UTube channel and you can see more at The Shack.
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look - have a great weekend! :-)
Today we are happy to present a new challenge over at Stampin' Dymonz Creative Space! This week, we made a tag using this sketch:
Here's my take on this challenge:
Your tag must have a functional folder on the front and the piece of paper inside of the folder must be in the shape of a tag.
This week's challenge will have you put your spin on this sketch, including the following elements -- your tag must have a functional folder on the front and the piece of paper inside of the folder must be in the shape of a tag. I used DCWV Lemon Flower matstack and DCWV Tradewinds card stock matstack.
There should be space on the tag for a small photo and some journaling. This space can be on the inside and/or the outside of the folder and/or the inserted tag.
Why not join us this week? Put your spin on this sketch. Check out Stampin' Dymonz Creative Space for more details and get your chance to win a fabulous prize!
So, I received my cigar box from my partner and isn't it fun how something you've seen on a video looks so awesome in person?
Isn't it gorgeous? The ballerina was so me when I first saw it and I wished for it. Lo and behold, it became mine. Isn't that ribbon skirt perfect and clever? I love the lollipop flowers with the feathers. The trim is elegant as well - a fantastic cigar box, now jewelry box for me.
Lia, who organized this swap, made this brilliant piece of art work. There are legs but I've got to re-glue them as they came off during shipping. No matter as it still is gorgeous. I love the lace and the bling - beautiful pearls!
Look at the inside. See those sides - she ink distressed those and filled them in I believe - how clever! And another beautiful flower adorning it. Isn't the top sensational with those beautiful stick pins? Everything adorned so wonderfully just for me - look at the butterfly - simply amazing!
Look at the wonderful goodies I received with my package. She really tailored this gift especially for me. Don't you love the lace on those old fashioned clothes pins?
The blue and gold sachet bags hold a bevy of beautiful butterflies. Look at the tons of bling on the side - yep, craft heaven, y'all! Lia really surprised me being my partner and I'm so grateful that she put her heart into this magnificent gift. I love all the goodies and will enjoy crafting with it. The cigar box, now jewelry box will be cherished forever! Thank you Lia! :-)
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look! Happy Crafting!
