Little Obsession

Last summer, I signed up for Elizabeth Kartchner's class to make an envelope book.  You can purchase the kit and/or use your own supplies.  The workshop includes a video of the beautiful Dear Lizzy giving step by step instructions.  I bought the kit but embellished the envelopes my own way.  I made one for my daughter.  It was so much fun and the book is so pretty!

Since finishing the book, I've had a little obsession with the white envelope bags.  I'm thinking of other crafts and ways to use them and will post in the future.  For now, it serves as a sweet treat holder... perfect for a snickerdoodle.



Mini Albums

I love craft time with my daughter.  Previously, we made mini envelope albums using Little Yellow Bicycle's Fresh Print Clothesline kit.  They are perfect for photos, notes and other keepsakes either for yourself or for a gift to someone.  Mother's day is around the corner; this would be perfect to put favorite recipes in as well as gift cards.

This one my daughter made:


I love how she wrote "let's eat some cake" in the corner of the "Yummy" green envelope.

I made this one for the family:

We will be doing more crafting (and shopping) this weekend to celebrate the wonderful mothers in our lives! 

Pinwheels

A celebration of spring would not be the same without... pinwheels!  They're perfect for breezy days such as today.  My crafty sidekick (daughter M) and I followed this lovely pattern by Heather Bailey.



I suggest using the 18 gauge wire included in Heather's materials list.  I used a 24 gauge wire since I had it on hand, but it kept breaking off when I was twisting it.  Nonetheless, it was a fun project.

Golden

My daughter celebrated her golden birthday this month.

I bought her a book, rollerblades and gold craft supplies (she's crafty like her momma).

Happy birthday to my sweet pea!  Stay gold.

Celebrate

There are many things to celebrate this month - springtime, kids' spring break, Easter and my daughter's golden birthday.  It's a time for gathering with family and friends and having a party.



And it's a time for remembering God's love for us.

Happy Easter!!



My Crafty Corner

I'm doing it... I'm going to sneak in more time and escape to my little corner in my home where I can create and make pretty things.  Even if in the wee hour of the night...

hello and welcome!