Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.


Today, I am sharing a couple of new treasures. Many of you know that my favorite book is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A few weeks ago I told Beth from Arete that I was looking for a Secret Garden themed necklace. She was wonderful to work with and here is what she made for me...


A sweet charm necklace and matching earrings. Everything was packaged up beautifully inside, too. I should have taken pictures right away, but I was too excited.


Mary's key to the garden.


A soft yellow rose...my favorite color.


And a sweet robin.


I also love the matching earrings.


Thank you Beth, for doing such a wonderful job! I couldn't be more happy with everything.

Thank you for taking a look at my show and tell! The kids and I will be visiting my family next week, so there will be no Show and Tell on August 7. Have a wonderful weekend!


Remember, that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate.

If you would like to join in, please leave your exact show and tell blog post link, along with your first name only (this makes the list easier to read). If your link has been removed from Mr. Linky, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting, or e-mail me with any questions.

Handmade Card Tutorial

Welcome to this week's handmade card project! You will need:
-5 1/2" x 4" blank notecard
-2 coordinating scrapbook papers
-1 coordinating cardstock
-Rubber stamp and ink or stickers
-Ribbon


Gather your supplies. My 10 Top Card Making Essentials list is HERE.


Cut a 4 3/8" x 2 3/4" piece of scrapbook paper. Cut a smaller 4 3/8" x 1 1/2" piece of coordinating scrapbook paper.


Cut a 4 3/8 x 1 1/2" strip of cardstock. Cut long edge with paper punch or decorative scissors.


Glue small piece of scrapbook paper to bottom of blank notecard. Glue the cardstock strip on top, overlapping slightly.


Add a rubber stamped image or stickers to larger piece of scrapbook paper. Glue to front of card, as shown, overlapping the cardstock strip.


Wrap a 15" length of ribbon around inside of card and around to the front. Tie a knot and trim ends.


Send to a friend! More handmade card tutorials HERE.

A few more things I've made this week...

Merci mini cards.


Bird gift tags.


Petite cards with a bee themed checklist.

Everything can be found in my Etsy Shop! Thank you for stopping by for a visit!

Handmade Card Making Essentials

Good morning! Leah from South Breeze Farm sent me an email asking if I had a Top 10 Card Making Essentials list, so she could start making cards. I thought this was a great idea, so I'm sharing my list with you, too! I get most of my supplies at Michaels and Hobby Lobby, with 40-50% off coupons.


1. Paper Cutter
This one is under $10.00 and is great for cutting 12" x 12" paper. The blades are easy to replace and there are also scoring blades for making your own blank notecards.


2. Glue
There are many different varieties of glue, but this is my favorite. It dries quickly and a little goes a long way.


3. Pre-made blank notecards
You can also make your own for more color variety, but I love these packages because envelopes are included. They come in white and ivory.


4. Cardstock and paper
The paper aisle can be very overwhelming, so try to find one paper you like and then look for a coordinating sheet. I always get a coordinating sheet of cardstock, too. My favorite is ivory.


Most of my cards are simple and use a sheet of scrapbook paper and coordinating cardstock.


5. Rubber Stamps
Investing in a few rubber stamps is a good idea because you can use them over and over again.


6. Ink pads
Start out with a few basic colors.


7. Sponge
I get round sponges from the artist/paint section of stores and cut them into fourths.


Dab on an ink pad, and then the edges of cardstock to get a shaded look. This will take practice!


8. Ribbon
I love the ribbon at Hobby Lobby because it is usually 50% off.


9. Embellishments
There are many embellishments for paper crafting, but I keep it simple with tiny flowers and rhinestones.


10. Decorative punches and scissors.
These can be collected over time and will add fancy touches to your cards.

In addition to local stores, I have found many supplies (especially rubber stamps) at thrift store and yardsales.

A few cards using a single sheet of scrapbook paper and coordinating cardstock...






Thank you for stopping by for a visit and I hope the list was helpful. I will share a card making project tomorrow!

Letter Writing

Pretty letter writing paper can be expensive, but not if you have a Dollar Tree nearby. I love their new summer line of paper, journals and notepads!

Monday, July 27, 09

Good morning! It is a dark and rainy day here in Texas. I gave my bedroom a quick new look by reversing the comforter.


I prefer the patchwork, but will enjoy the change for awhile.

We kept the house tidy this weekend, so there are just a few chores today. I need to figure out what is wrong with my vacuum cleaner, so I don't have to vacuum the entire house with only the suction hose! But first, I'm off to enjoy another cup of coffee. Have a great start to your week!

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.


Happy Friday! Today, I am sharing my kitchen hutch and set of china. Both were given to us my Phillip's mom and I love the hutch so much, when we get a new kitchen table set we will make sure it matches.




The pattern is Royal Ruby by Noritake.


We have service for 12, plus several serving dishes and trays.


We use the dishes for all the special holidays and "just because" days, too.


I especially like the Victorian design.






Thank you for taking a look at my china! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!


Remember, that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate.

If you would like to join in, please leave your exact show and tell blog post link, along with your first name only (this makes the list easier to read). If your link has been removed from Mr. Linky, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting, or e-mail me with any questions.

Click on the green Mr. Linky down below and add your link!

Coming up for air...

I'm making good progress on my to-do list. All that's left is grocery shopping and Daisy's vet appointment tomorrow. I got a good night's sleep and made banana muffins for breakfast. Hope all is well at your house, too!