Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! I hope you're enjoying the day with family and friends...we are. Remember to count your blessings!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
JOY
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Fingerless Mitts
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Pink Christmas
Monday, December 14, 2009
Blue Christmas
Saturday, September 19, 2009
More Knitting - Square # 3
I'm on a roll - finished 2 squares this month! Of course, both of them have been in the works for awhile. I got behind last month when I was working so much overtime. I missed last months class and will also miss the one for September. I'll have to stop by after work one night and get the directions. I really love the color of this yarn and can't wait to begin putting the afghan together.
Robin
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Gift Bag Tag
Today I thought I would try my hand at making a gift bag tag. I used a manila tag as a guideline and cut out one from white cardstock. I then stamped it with an image from Damask Designs from PTI. I love this set from Dawn McVey - so elegant looking.
I needed a gift card holder also and decided to incorporate it into my tag. I scored the bottom 1/3 of the tag, then glued the top section onto Sweet Blush cardstock. You can see the bottom piece hanging off in the photo above.
I bent the bottom section around to the back and glued down each side, forming a small pocket that's perfect to slip a gift card in.
For the front, I added Sweet Blush and Black ribbon and stamped the initial and circle image using my Just Rite Stampers.
I used a piece of the leftover Sweet Blush to create a quick card to include in the bag. The sentiment is from In Bloom.
Here's the finished bag, ready to be delivered. The gifts inside are all wrapped in damask tissue paper I purchased.
This bag will be going to a good friend at work who's birthday is today.
I needed a gift card holder also and decided to incorporate it into my tag. I scored the bottom 1/3 of the tag, then glued the top section onto Sweet Blush cardstock. You can see the bottom piece hanging off in the photo above.
I bent the bottom section around to the back and glued down each side, forming a small pocket that's perfect to slip a gift card in.
For the front, I added Sweet Blush and Black ribbon and stamped the initial and circle image using my Just Rite Stampers.
I used a piece of the leftover Sweet Blush to create a quick card to include in the bag. The sentiment is from In Bloom.
Here's the finished bag, ready to be delivered. The gifts inside are all wrapped in damask tissue paper I purchased.
This bag will be going to a good friend at work who's birthday is today.
Robin
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Square 16 - Leaves
Monday, September 14, 2009
Projects from TN Stampers Retreat
We didn't have specific classes and projects this year so it was very relaxed. We had several demo's done by Brenda and Lorraine. Brenda has a stamp store in Fairfield Glade - Stamping on the Plateau.
Lorraine taught this technique using alcohol reinkers dripped on glossy cardstock, then blown about with a can of air. It was so fun and I love how my cards turned out. These images are from Magenta Stamps that I borrowed from my friend Cindy. THANKS!
This cute Frankenstein is a treat bag created using the SU top note die. It's filled with chocolate. Boo did this as a Shoebox Project.
This is Nancy P's Shoebox Project. She also organized the retreat - thanks Nancy!
This is Nancy P's Shoebox Project. She also organized the retreat - thanks Nancy!
Robin
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Playing with Buttons
Here are a couple of cards I made using the Everyday Button Bits from PTI. Sorry for the bad pix - I was trying to not get so much glare.
There are several fun images in this set - you add buttons (or punched circles, flowers, etc) to complete the image. These are way fun to play with. I'll be sending one of these to my COTM.
Robin
Saturday, August 1, 2009
More Knitting!
I spent the morning at Knit Happy, working on square #16. As you can see in the photo, I did manage to find a few items to purchase. Ha!
This week, I started a knitting class at Haus of Yarn with my good friend, Marie, from work. We're making a swirl shawl using lace weight yarn and the lessons last for 3 weeks. This is my first foray into lace and I'm still a little nervous. I admit that one late night this week the above items were slung across the room in frustration. I had to start over 3 times! Knitting with a small piece of thread tests your patience.
Here's a close-up of the hexagon. Only about 80 more of these to go! The teacher was so funny - she said we should have 16 of these done before our class next Tuesday - uh, I don't think so Dave. I did buy some Addi lace needles today - maybe that will help!
Robin
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Want a chance to win some great stuff?
Melissa is giving away a bunch of cool stuff (including a SLICE) to celebrate her blogiversary! Good luck!
Robin
Robin
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Berry & Pink
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Score!
Earlier this month, during the countdown to the release of new stamps by Papertrey Ink, I won one of their prizes! It includes a stamp set and two color collections (ink, paper, ribbon, buttons in blue and red).
My package also included the items I ordered this month. I can't wait to create with them - hopefully this weekend.
Robin
My package also included the items I ordered this month. I can't wait to create with them - hopefully this weekend.
Robin
Monday, July 20, 2009
Happy Birthday Rene'
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sketch Sunday
My friend Becky is having a sketch challenge. Click here for the link to her post.
Here's the sketch and you're challenged to use scraps.
Here's my take on the sketch. I used the Everyday Classics set from PTI again.
Here's my take on the sketch. I used the Everyday Classics set from PTI again.
The weather is still gorgeous here in Middle TN - we're going for a walk! Enjoy your day!
Robin
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Thoughts on Saturday
These are my new Skecher shoes. I bought them last weekend at the outlets in Pigeon Forge. I love them! They are so comfortable, but mostly they're just totally CUTE.
Here are a couple of cards I made using images from Everday Classics from Papertrey Ink.
My husband and I spent an enjoyable morning at the Cedars of Lebanon State Park. We rode horses on an hour long trail ride. The weather was absolutely gorgeous - nice breeze and not hot. I'm sure we'll do this again.
Happy Saturday!
Robin
Monday, July 13, 2009
#100
I wasn't sure I would ever make it this far, but I've reached my 100th post - yippee!
While we were in Pigeon Forge this past weekend, I found this shirt that I had to have - it expresses my thoughts on life perfectly.
This post will contain some random cards I made today. This is my day off work and I'm relaxing and playing in my stamp room.
This is made from an image I'd had for awhile now - I believe I made it in Stamp Club - using perfect pearls over versamark. It's very metallic IRL.
Another image I pulled from my stash this morning. I used it with the Basic Grey paper pack I bought this weekend at Scrapbook Superstore. It's from their Euphoria series - love the pastel colors!
This last one is a Stamping Bella image I colored with copics and is for a knitting friends birthday this week.
Enjoy your day!
Robin
Thursday, July 9, 2009
More Butterfly Art
Awhile back while surfing the web, I ran across a card using this concept: multicolored butterflies forming a rainbow on a card. I've been meaning to give this try and finally had time to make it happen.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Square #10 is finished!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
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