Three dimensional art... with heart
There’s a new kid on the block! My new grandson Hunter James arrived three weeks ago…
I created a 3D Birth Announcement from my new Sizzix Cherished collection. The Blocks/Cubes die is one of my faves because it is so versatile. Visit our sister site, The Artists on the Block, for lots more ideas and ways to use them. Or watch the quick stop-motion video I made here.
How-to’s are on the Sizzix UK blog today so hop on over and see how easy they are to make.
Hope you have a great weekend!
Pete Hughes is a Sizzix UK designer and he always makes the best projects. He used the set of four cute animal Framelits, the Lion and Monkey Set and the Elephant and Giraffe Set from my brand new Cherished collection to create a set of cards.
Today on the Sizzix UK blog, Pete posted a great tutorial on how to create this set. I think the animals are fun icons for anyone- not just babies…
Life has been busy. While I was away in Florida helping my daughter who had a new baby, my darling husband decided to tear up our kitchen floor and sent me a text with a photo of the demo. Whoa…. We had talked about remodeling the kitchen but not till after my daughter’s wedding in April. Well, guess what’s happening- kitchen remodel with a wedding two months away! Tomorrow is a meeting with the kitchen folks- wish us luck…
I am also working on the invitations for the wedding, planning my teaching trip to Massachusetts, and getting the camper ready. I hope you will follow the #PaperTrail and see what we are up to while we are on the road.
What are all of you guys up to? Anything fun? Let me know in the comments…
Thanks for stopping by!
Check out the super simple bag I made using a pre-made felt pouch, some fleece and my Sizzix Flower with Heart Petals Bigz die! This was meant to be posted for Valentine’s Day but hearts are good any time, right? I am using it right now to store my travel pens (a small set that I take when I am getting the oil changed, etc.).
How-to’s are over on the Sizzix UK blog today. How I love steel rule Sizzix dies!
Thanks for stopping by…
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Guess what my present is… a new grandson!
My daughter Jessica had a baby last Friday. His name is Hunter James and he sure is a cutie pie. I came down to Florida to help out with Daniel (Hunter’s 19 month old big brother), while Jess and Jason were at the hospital. We have been having a great time. The only thing I am missing is the foot of snow in Virginia. It’s tough…
Welcome little one!
Brand new…
Hard to get everyone smiling all at once… oh well two out of four isn’t bad…
Jess had to try one of her handmade hats on him. If you are in need of baby hats and accessories, stop by her Dandified Facebook page and see what she is up to. I order hats for all of my friends’ new grandkids- always a big hit and so unique.
Speaking of babies, my Sizzix Cherished collection is finally shipping! I will be sharing some projects with you in the next few weeks to get your creative juices flowing. I am sure you know someone who is having a baby- maybe it’s you!
Now for even more cuteness…this adorable Baby Food Jar Favor Box! It was created by Amy of Plucking Daisies! Don’t you love it? Great baby shower favor!
She used the Sizzix Food Jar and Spoon to make it. Visit Amy’s blog here for a great tutorial…
Stay tuned for more projects… now I am off to bed because Daniel is an early riser 🙂 Hope you spend the day with those you love…
I am so excited to announce that FINALLY my Sizzix Cherished die collection is available! And what a better way to introduce it than by showing some of the dies in action PLUS bonus cute baby pics 🙂
One of the things I really like about designing dies is seeing how people use them in their lives. [Read more…]
At long last the mystery is revealed! I posted some photos on Facebook last week and you all have been busy trying to guess what this project is going to be…
Time to spill the beans- it’s a beautiful Valentine’s Banner swap!
I was invited to join this project by Roseanne Kermes, and it has been so interesting meeting new friends on line and seeing their projects arrive in the mailbox. It’s also new for me because most of the people in the hop are into fabric, not paper. Some own quilt stores, some are teachers…
So the way it worked was we each were responsible for making six each of the same banner- I had the letter “N”. I designed my version and sent one to everyone in the group, and everyone else did the same. The banner spells out Be Mine. The banner could be made from anything we wanted and it was suggested that fabric be included somewhere. Instructions were given on how to create the triangle shape so all of the pieces were about the same size.
Here’s the list of all of us- go check out everyone’s blogs and see their versions of the banner!
Click here for a Valentine Printable pattern of my banner.
Whenever I see this banner, it will remind me of my creative new friends. Have you ever been part of a swap like this? I would love to hear how other people have done it.
Now to celebrate you all, friends, I am having a Valentine giveaway! Please leave a comment below telling what your favorite thing about crafting is to be entered to win a Rafflecopter giveaway. This ends on Feb. 14 at midnight.