And a Little Bit of Sewing

I also did some sewing this summer, using a jelly roll to make a quilt for shavasana during my yoga classes.  It turned into a mat for Lily to use to learn to sit and now crawl.  I like the colors.

The lasagna quilt is easy to make--and quick too! For some directions, check out this web site.

 

And here she is using it to sit and crawl!

 

 

 

And a Few More Designs

I've met several times with my paper crafting group this summer.  We always bring a design or two and kits for others to make the cards based on our design sample.  Here are some of the designs and kits I offered at these sessions.

 

This was my first attempt at a masculine theme.

 

And this was a second remake on the same theme: stamped background, embossed texture

and layers with a dimensional compass.

 

 

This was a first attempt on a tri-level matted floral card.

Sorry it needs to be rotated but it just won't load correctly online...

 

And this one had a touch of dimension added to it.

 

A little texture, some graphic color blocking for another masculine card.

 

 

These cards just used scraps of paper and trims and shapes

from my scrap basket, but I think they turned out fine.

 

 

Some other summer creations

 

 Simple layout, but the "popped" or dimensional bloom makes it special.

 

Masculine cards are always needed--and I usually make the kits

in my group of papercrafters.

Some card making inspiration

It's been a long time since I last posted, but I have been creating since Lily was born at the end of January.  I will try to catch up on some projects by posting on the blog.

Here's what I created today based on a card I received from friend, Sue, who lives in Nova Scotia (with summer outfit for granddaughter, Lily).  Could babysitting Lily four days a week be the reason for not posting sooner???

And here are the two cards I made from the inspiration of patching the background with coordinating colors and prints.

A fun afternoon of crafting with the window to my garden open and Andrea Bocelli on CD.