SNOWFLAKES

I made some snowflakes tonight from a great tutorial from Jim, The Gentleman Crafter. If you have never been to Jim's blog, check it out! This man has so much talent and is kind enough to share it with all of his followers. http://thegentlemancrafter.blogspot.com/2012/12/snowflake-project-done.html#comment-form  Thanks Jim for sharing this video with us, they were so easy and just what I needed for this corner in my kitchen. Shari (cricutrookie)

I will take pictures of the rest of my Christmas decorations in the next day or two and post them also.

I'd like to tell you.....

I'd like to tell you about a great giveaway that Melissa is having. http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/ click on the link to go to her blog. She does some Awesome projects so it's worth checking out. You have until Dec. 2nd.

"Funkie" Thanksgiving cards

 

I'm back with a couple more cards, I don't know what is going on with me but I actually have some ambition to craft. You say it's about time, I agree!
I follow many blogs and one of my absolute FAVORITES is  http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/
If you have never been to Linda's blog you must check it out! I've always admired her work, it doesn't matter what she makes it's wonderful. Recently I ordered  a couple of cards and a tag from her (she's moving and trying to clear out some of her stuff) I've been looking over her cards and I thought I would try to make a couple of my own. I made the flowers from Linda's tutorial on her blog, I'm really happy with the way they turned out!! Thanks so much Linda for the crafting inspiration!!
My image is from: http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2012/11/vintage-thanksgiving-image-chef-with.html
I'm entering one of these cards in http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/ The challenge is to show some pearl. There is a pearl in the acorn on my bow. (Another fabulous idea of Linda's)
Double click on the pictures to see more details. Let me know what you think, I love hearing from you.  Shari
 

Sorority Cards

 MY DAUGHTER DENI IS IN HER SECOND YEAR OF COLLEGE. HER AND HER ROOMMATE JUST GOT INDUCTED INTO AN ENGINEERING SORORITY. I DID A LITTLE INVESTIGATING AND FOUND OUT THEIR COLORS, FLOWER MASCOT ETC. AND SET OUT TO MAKE CONGRATULATIONS CARDS.

THEY BOTH ARE EASEL CARDS AND THEY TELL ME THEY HAVE THEM PROUDLY ON DISPLAY ON EACH OF THEIR DESKS. I'M PRETTY HAPPY WITH THE WAY THEY BOTH TURNED OUT. AS I'M NOT THAT GREAT AT  MAKING CARDS.

I THINK THE CHARMS ADD JUST THE RIGHT TOUCH!

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

 

STARBURST LAYOUT CHALLENGE

Kathryn at http://thescrapbeach.blogspot.com/ is having a challenge. You have to create a layout or card using her technique on making a starburst layout. She has a video on her blog showing how to do it. It was alot of fun and a good way to use up those 6 x 6 paper pads you've been collecting.

This is my daughter Deni and our dog Maggie on the beach at Silver Lake State Park in Michigan. I love lighthouses!!!

Thanks Kathryn for the inspiration and video tutorial.
Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think. Shari (cricutrookie)

I've been crafting!

   Imagine that! It has been so long since I've done any crafting at all. Life just seems to get in the way, but I actually made a card for my cousin Tricia who just found out she has cancer. Thanks Tricia for helping me to get my craft on my prayers are with you!!

   I used Graphic 45 Ladies Diary paper, inked some doily's, fussy cut a few images from the paper line, inked up some seam binding for a bow and added a charm. I hope you like it (that is if anyone is still following me) Maybe you could leave a comment so I know someone is still following my blog. Have a great day! Shari

6 x 6 chunky dressed for a party swap

Hello, is anyone still following me??? I'm so sorry I've been MIA for quite some time, but I'M BACK.... Life does get in the way, but I've been making a few projects, I just haven't had time to post to my blog. My bad!!

Recently I was in a swap at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AllThingsTim/ We were to make a 18 pages 6x6 dressed for a party chunky book pages. We were to take the Tim Holtz dress form and dress it for a party. I really had a good time making these pages.

For my page I used TH vintage shabby paper and pages from an old piano book I found at a garage sale. I put silver metal tape on chipboard and cut out the dress form using my vagabond. I then embossed the bottom portion of the dress form with the swiss dots folder, I used latte alcohol ink to color it. A cream colored eyelet lace was used for her skirt and pink satin pleated ribbon was used for her top I used cotton balls to give her a bust.

I found the cute New Year baby at http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/ I used a program and cut out the background. I then put the image on a TH clock sticker and scanned the image and printed it out 18 times. I sprayed the image with goose bumps for a funky texture. For the hand that points to midnight I used TH pen nib.

The Happy New Year sign was computer generated and cut out with the TH mini label die. On this project I used TH distress inks, vintage photo and tea dye. Liquid pearls was used for her necklace, the tiny rose is from I am roses and sprayed with Tattered Angels cream de rouge.

I hope everyone likes my page and I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone else did with their page. Let me know what you think if your still following me. Shari

Check out this great giveaway!

Melissa is having a 40th Birthday celebration. She is having a giveaway that includes $140.oo in Michaels gift cards, plus a whole lot more. Check it out, it ends February 1st. Happy Birthday Melissa!
http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-birthday-giveaway.html