Easter Tilda

On our vacation, I purchased the shutters for my window die from Memory Box!  They are fabulous! I have several ideas on how to use them, besides as shutters.  More to come on that!  I used several Marianne Design dies for my flower box.  Oh, the flower box is from Memory box too!  You can't tell from the picture - but I used my crimper for the curtains.  This is a funky fold card.  Of course, that is Tilda, peeking out the window-a stamp from Magnolia! /The inside will say " from our house to your house"-with an Easter sentiment.   More shots below-

Easter Gate Card

I love getting back into my studio!  I lose track of time when I am working on a new project. I am loving the new Heartfelt Creations dies I purchased recently.  They have instructions on their site on how to make a Gate card with their dies.  But I own a Sizzix Big Kick machine.  I wanted my card to be the same dimensions that they use with their instructions but my machine is not big enough.  I had to make the center of the Gate fold card separate and then add the sides.  I created a 1/4 inch flap on each side of the center.  I added the flaps with glue and then decorated!  On the way to Florida, we stopped at the fabulous craft store- Absolutely Everything.  It is located in Topsfield, Mass.  I love that place.  I bought several new dies from the Memory Box line. The purple swirls above the sentiment is from their line. The hiding bunny is from Spellbinder's.  I have a few more Easter cards to make!

Outside view

Disney Vacation Slide show

We are back from our vacation in Florida! We had a fabulous time!  We stayed at Beach Club at Disney World.   Our first day we walked to Epcot and went to the Flower show that was taking place.  Above are just a few of the pictures I took of the beautiful topiary and flowers around Epcot!   I can't wait for Spring to arrive here in Maine.  It has been so long since I have seen green to say nothing of flowering plants.  I did come home with some great ideas for gardening that even I can use for our little back yard area and front porch! If these photos don't make you wish for Spring- nothing will!!

Vacation!

Hi Everyone!

My husband and I are just getting back from vacation!  I will post some vacation photos soon.  I can't wait to get back into my studio and make some cards!  Even on vacation - I found inspiration everywhere!  I can't wait to share it with you!!

Chris

Friends are Forever!

One of my friends fell and broke her ankle!  She is going to have to go to rehab for a while to get help with recovery.  I was in the middle of making another, yes another, Cascading card and decide it might be nice to send one to her!  I am hoping this will cheer her up !  She will be out of work for at least a month! 

Here is a side view!  I love the color of the papers I used- It is almost a Coral color! I think this would make a great wedding card too!  I used a Memory Box die for some of the edging.

I recently purchased dies from Heartfelt Creations!  You can use them to make a great Gate card.  But I really love how they look on this Cascading card.  I am sure I will use them again.  Look below to see the actual dies.

Mickey Mouse!

It won't be long before we go visit Mickey!  We have become a little obsessive in collecting Mickey Mouse stuff!  Flea marketing has become another obsession and it is a great place to find unique Mickeys! Of course, not all of them came from flea markets.  Some were gifts from friends, some were purchased on ebay.  The telephone below is a working phone that when it rings - Mickey's voice comes on to tell you " You have a phone call"!  My grandson love to push the button to hear Mickey's voice-over and over again!

I love the large Mickey teapot below.  The plate is from the 1950's - found at a flea market.  The Wizard is my husband's favorite. 

How can you not smile when you see this collection of Mickey's.  It  makes a bad day- better! My favorite Mickey is in the tuxedo!  Another fav is the Jim Shore Mickey's!  I love them!

Happy St. Pat's Day!

Cascading Card

 Our 4 year old Grandson is visiting us for a few days!  We are so happy to have him with us -even for a short time!  I had started this St. Patrick's Day card before he came - thank goodness- since I have not had a moment in my Studio.  After he fell asleep, I decided to finish it. Yes, it is another Cascading card.  I won't promise it is my last- since I love them-but I think I am ready to do a new techinque or at least something different.   I will probably take a small break so that I can keep up with our Grandson!  I will say that I sleep soundly at night after trying to keep up with him all day! 

I wish you much luck this St. Patty's Day!