A little craft therapy...{Chevron} Purse

Hi Crafters,

I am in the final stages of submitting my National Board Certification project. I took my written test yesterday and hope to submit my portfolios this week.  My test location had a Hobby Lobby close by so my co-worker and craft buddy and I stopped by after we finished our test.  I had been searching for chevron fabric for a few months and hadn't had much luck with my quest. I should have had a pattern ready to go but I had been a bit preoccupied so I just got 1 yard and that was plenty.  I already had the lining fabric that I got when our Joann's relocated for a song. I found this Tutorial on  Pinterest and it led me to crafter. I knew this was going to be perfect! I have had so little time to craft on the weekends recently I decided to take the afternoon to make the purse.

I followed the tutorial pretty closely.  I added 2 pockets inside for my phone and keys.  I opted to go for 1 strap instead of 2. I used the 2nd strap to make the rose, I just folded it in half again and rolled it up using hot glue to keep it together.  

I'm happy with the way it came out. It took most of the afternoon but I was glad to have the time to work on it.

Thanks for stopping by...

Happy Crafting,

{Make mine a MINI}

Hi Crafters,

What a great turn out we had for the Mother's Day challenge!  This bi-monthly challenge over at Cut it Up! is to create something mini.

I found these cute little cards in the $1.00 section at Michael's they are 3x3 scalloped cards with matching envelopes from Studio G.  I used my cuttlebug to cut out some gallons and attached some twine as the string. I used some nestabilties to cut a circle for the chevron layer. This little cutie will be perfect for a birthday gift! Be sure to link up your mini project to the blog and check out all the other projects from the design team!

Thanks for stopping by,

Bridal Shower {Shaker} Invites

Hi crafters,

I had a blast working on these bridal shower invitations.  I created shaker style vellum invites for my niece's 3rd birthday.  I use that inspiration for these invites as well.  I cut out a bridal gown, an engagemetn ring, and the various hearts from the Sweetheart's cartridge.  I cut out an H for her name an an S for his name from Martha Stewart's Elegant Cake cartridge.

I designed the text on microsoft power point and printed 4 invites per page making their final size 4.25x5.5. I sewed around 3 of the sides.

 I filled the invite with the cutouts and some sequins

I then adjusted the cuts inside the vellum and sewed the last edge close. I hope the bride to be likes the way they turned out.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

Happy {Mother's} Day! Cut it up Challenge!

Hi Crafters,

Mother's Day is right around the corner...

Here's a sweet little card I whipped up the other morning before school...


The card base is a 4x4 card (4 inches x 8 inches scored at 4 inches and folded in  half)

I used my cuttlebug to cut out 4 scalloped circles.  I folded each circle in quarters (folding it in half and in half again). I used glue dots to keep the petals somewhat together but still allow them to spread open a bit.

I cut the chevron paper at 3.5x3.5 and used a white scrap for the background.  I used my sewing machine to stitch along the bottom.

Be sure to check out the other great projects at Cut it Up! and link up your project for a chance to win!

Happy Crafting,

{chevron} make a wish birthday card

Hi Crafters,

I don't know about you but I'm still wild about chevron! I picked up a cardstock pack from Michael's a few weeks ago during their amazing sale.  The fun bright colors were a perfect pick rainy day pick me up.

I used washi tape in a fun chevron to pick p on those great lines.  I cut a tag on my cuttlebug and attached it with some bakers twine.  I used a few buttons to finish it off.  We are celebrating my father in law's birthday tomorrow. This is the perfect card for him!

Happy Crafting

{Celebrating (13) Years} Cut it Up Challenge {tree}

Hi Crafters,

The new challenge is up at Cut it Up! The challenge is incorporate a tree into your project.

I came up with a simple 12x12 scrapbook layout.  My husband and I are celebrating 13 years as a couple this week.  Here are a few highlights a few proms, engagement, wedding, and a few other snapshots.  It's so hard to believe how quickly the time has flown!

The tree is from Sweethearts I embossed the leaf piece and popped up a few of the smaller leaves.  The hexagons are from George and Basic Shapes.  The font is from Don Juan.  

Thanks for stopping by... be sure to check out our fabulous design team's projects and link up one of your own!

Happy Crafting,

It's a {WHALE} of a tale :baby shower:

Hi Crafters,
The new challenge for Cut it Up! is something wet. It can either wet all the time or can get wet.

This challenge fit perfectly with the baby shower I hosted a few weeks ago for a co-worker.  This was the first girl baby shower I've thrown in over 3 years (since my niece was born)! The nursery is a beach theme with whales and surf boards.

I used the cuttlebug on her card. I used the 2.5x2.5 mini baby folders on each strip of paper.  

I made a variation of this invite for her shower.  I ended up not doing the double layer and only using the light aqua color for the whale.  I embossed the background purple piece with the cuttlebug.

This is the name canvas I created for her gift.  The surfboard and whale are both from Life's a Beach the lettering is from Songbird (script) and Opposites Attract (up right).  I used a 12x24 paper from K&Company for the surfboard and accents.  The whale is embossed with the cuttle bug.  I stitched around the outside of the surfboard with my sewing machine with green thread.

The banner pennants came from Birthday Bash and the font is from Life's a Beach. 

I hung whales from the loft and chandelier with fishing line (one of my craft room must haves).

Thanks for stopping by make sure to stop by Cut it up! to link up your project of something wet.

Happy crafting,