A summer wedding and a puppy tooth !

One of the weddings that we are invited to this summer, the theme is wine and the centerpieces are wine bottles.  I created some wine labels with a list of the couple's favorite wines.  I used a wine stamp with Distress Ink, bundled sage and put them through the printer for the words.

I discovered a neat idea while I was distressing another project (the favors...pictures coming soon), instead of distressing on scrap paper, I used a sheet of acetate from an old report of Jim's.  It works WONDERFUL.  Now, some of you may think...duh, use your craft sheet from Ranger...but, I am one of those crazy gals that create and have fun in every room of the house and currently my craft sheet is buried alive.  LOL

Putting together a new image from Mo Manning...to be continued.  Really.   :)

While Peter visited last weekend we found one of Bella's teeth and we made a booklet for Peter to take it to school for show n' tell.  Someone else has a missing tooth.  :)

Jim suggested he take it to school in an old fashioned film container...I came up with this idea.  LOL
Gotta love those old film containers.  Have an idea of what to do with them?

NEW graphic 45 paper, a spin on Wizard of OZ...loving it !

Graphic 45 came out with a NEW collection of papers and I just had to make a 3D project.  This picture was the first step of deciding what areas to cut and pop.  Buffalo Stamps & Stuff has the collection so go and check it out.

It is hard to see the 3D effect but if you right click you can make this image bigger.  Then you can back arrow to return to the blog if you want.  Have a GREAT day and keep being creative !

YIKES, where is the dining room table? LOL

Well, I decided to "play" at the dining room table and it sort of exploded?  LOL  My goodness it does get out of hand quickly.  But, it is sooo much fun.

While taking another class at Buffalo Stamps Stuff, Sheridan Road I found some AWESOME Penny Black stamps.  (with the exception of the bride & groom)  Now, the images are nearly finished and I MUST create the cards.  I know, I know...I just LOVE inking the images and I promise to follow through on the cards and update here.  Ok, so the pressure is ON now.  :)  Have a wonderful day !

Sunshine has arrived and decided to stay for a bit !

Just took a wee bit of time and HAD to ink this image to match this Melissa Frances paper.  It reminds me of summer and fun dresses.  :)

Bella and I went to the farm and we went for an RTV ride with Mom and Peter.  We stopped in at Matt & Molly's to check out the new stables for the horses.  Amazing, just amazing.

Mom finished another beautiful piece of stained glass, you just have to LOVE the vibrant colors.

Today we had some SUNSHINE !

Although it was 3pm before it showed up...the most amazing thing happened today, the SUN showed up.  It has been raining for weeks and the SUN has surely been missed.  My goodness, even the ducks have been pissed!  LOL  It was glorious, fabulous, vibrant, warm, welcomed, desired, craved, needed, wanted and oh, SO happy it made us!  Please come and stay a bit...warm the ground (oh heck, DRY the ground.  Our lawn now needs to be harvested, mowing will no longer do), dance upon the garden, soak into our souls, lighten our hearts and PLEASE stay for a visit, as long as you like, PLEASE.
Maybe, I should tell you how I really feel?  LOL  Bella and I headed up north to visit my parents and pick up my grandson, Peter.  We had a wonderful time and you can see the sunlight glowing on Bella & Peter...ahhhh.  The SUN is my muse today and I OH SO hope it is tomorrow too.  :)

Sleeping angel, bracelet and paper roses

My grandson, Peter came and spent a few days with us over Easter break and last night I was so lucky to curl up next to him while he fell asleep.  A precious moment that I hope to carry with me for a very long time.  It is a rare moment to see him so still.  At the age of 6 he is full of energy and fun.

With all this crafting around he caught the bug and wanted to make his mom a bracelet for Mother's Day.  He picked out all the beads and charm.  He carefully added each bead in the order he wanted for the perfect gift for Sarah. 

I bought some of Melissa Frances 1962 Crepe Paper Collection and decided to make some paper roses.  I wasn't sure of how to make them but I dusted off an old memory of ribbon flowers that I used to make when I did silk ribbon embroidery.  Not too shabby I think.

I also included a free style circle flower that took some cutting of circles and just glued together.  I tried to use my punches to cut the circles but the crepe paper didn't like them.  So I cut the circles by hand, I won't be making them unless necessary.  :)  For the roses I cut an 11 x 1 inch strip of crepe paper and just kept folding and twisting.  They are all a bit different depending on how tired I got or what else was going on in the room.  LOL

I purchased the paper at my favorite store Buffalo Stamps & Stuff  last Wednesday after a class.

I added a leaf or two to each rose and then put glitter on a few of them.  Now I have to decide how to use them.

Jim is in the other room jumping between Axe Men and Iron Chef, so I am keeping busy with a bunch of butterflies...and this is a sneak peek of what I am up to next.  To be continued...

Birthday cake for Madeleine

It is Madeleine's 6th Birthday and Peter helped me decorate her Barbie cake.  He placed the flowers and made a heart with her initial in the center.   Check out the pasties he placed perfectly...LOL
Mathka said her hands are in the air because she is shouting wooo hooo it is Madeleine's Birthday!

Just a perfect yellow rose to enjoy.