The past two weeks I've been working on Cross Stitch designs (by hand) for greeting cards.

I stitched this design several years ago; it's been sitting in a frame since.  It's been waiting for me to stitch the second angel: 

Now that the second angel is completed, I set her in the frame with the larger angel above.  It appears to be too much, so this second angel will be made into a greeting card.

I taught cross stitching classes at Michael's years ago. This was one of the my class designs.  I stitched it again and turned it into a greeting card for some dear friends of ours:

Base paper used is The Luxury stack (DCWV), matt metallic mauve, Ribbon (american crafts), and Pearls (want2scrap).

Then I stitched this lovely Pink Rose:

And in card form:

Base paper is Soft Serenity bitty scrapbads (provo craft), sheer Red ribbon and 3 buttons.

Here's a joyful little critter:

And now in card form:

Time to change card themes:

That's all for today.  Have a great week!

My husband and I had a Holiday Craft Show this past Saturday selling my handmade greeting cards, and his hand-etched glassware and handmade chocolates.  Usually, I am pretty tired the next day and do not get much done.  Not this time.  I spent all day Sunday in the craft room working up cards that were colored months ago and needed to be put together.  I didn't write down supplies used, so this will just be a picture show. I will note small details/bling.  Here we go....

Fake snow on puff ball of red hat with a little glitter mixed in. Fake snow on hat brim, but no glitter.  Blue snowflake brad.

Snowflake paper punch on right edge.  Colored glitter glue for snowflakes. Fake snow.

Dazzle silver snowflakes with red bling. More fake snow on hat.

Two gold ornament dazzles and silver music "ribbon".

Holly brad.

Gold ribbon & red holly sticker ribbon. Instead of handcolored, I "colored" the rubber stamp and then stamped design.

Fun base paper....

Silver and white embossing paste Candy Cane & Ribbon.  Green bling on ribbon.

Wreath brad and silver ribbon.

Candy Cane ribbon. So difficult to find shaped ribbons.  Fake snow with glitter.

Blue snowflake brad.  Glitter ear muffs and fake snow hat puff balls.

Vintage Holiday greeting cards are also quite popular, so I made another batch:

Customers love the kitties!

Remember the Gold Bells sticker ribbon on the first card above? This is the white backing paper. Looks great!  Blue bling added.

Poinsettia brad.

Glitter gold matt fits this perfectly!

3 small blue bling in upper right.

The Seattle Skyline die-cut (impress) greeting cards are popular as well:

Love the layered look!

Really loving the Black & White cards!

Have a safe & Happy Thanksgiving!

Time to do a birthday card:

Base paper is The Old World stack (DCWV), starburst diecut in metallic moss green, two shades of Green Pearls (cloverleaf of The Netherlands) and For You dazzle (130 tiny words set, hot off the press).  The Seahawks die-cut we bought specifically for this card from a vendor at the CKC Convention earlier this month.

Sorry, this card is NOT for sale -- it is a birthday card for a family member.

I also needed to do a Thank You card for Sue Coccia of Earth Art International for her excellent customer service.  My husband and I have enjoyed her products for years.  Sue designed this Camel years ago, but recently brought it back and put it on t-shirts, rubber stamps, calendars, trivets, cutting boards, cards, etc.  Pop over to Sue's site and see what she has that you need for a holiday gift -- or something for yourself!

My husband colored the camel and I turned it into a card.  Base paper is Taj Mahal stack (dcwv), Green Lace Ribbon (the paper studio), and India Journey bling (dove of the east).

Wishing you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Trying to finish the last couple of Christmas cards I had set out to make.  These are the last of the 3-D Foil layered cards, and they will be available at our Holiday Craft Bazaars.

Base paper for Santa & Sled is Very Merry Christmas (echo park). The matt is from The Luxury Stack (DCWV) and a Let It Snow ribbon completes the card.

Musical Santa sits on basic green cardstock matt with base paper from Very Merry Christmas.  Christmas Noel washi tape (recollections) and 2 Music brads complete this card.

Santa is edged in Frost White ink (cats eyes) and on base paper from Very Merry Christmas paper pack.  Ribbon is from Christmas Cottage set (teresa collins).

I took these photos from an angle so you can (hopefully) see the foil 3-D effect.

These cards are all 6½ X 5 inches or 5 X 6½", are blank inside and come with matching envelope.

Lastly, for all you Seahawks fans out there, 

Seattle City Skyline die-cut and layered (black on bottom, metallic green on top), gold glitter starburst die-cut with a real state of Washington postage stamp.  This is the smaller card size.

For those of you who have not heard, my favorite scrapping materials designer, Teresa Collins, lost her husband this week.  Our most sincere condolences to the family.

Here is the list of our remaining Holiday Craft Bazaars:

November 22 (Saturday): 

    Order of Amaranth Holiday Craft Fair

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Edmonds Masonic Lodge

515 Dayton Street

Edmonds, Washington

A limited amount of etched glassware will be available as space and packing up time is very tight (takes a lot of time to pack up unsold glassware properly).  Full compliment of Greeting Cards and Chocolates will be available.

November 28 - 29 (Friday & Saturday):

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Edmonds Masonic Center/Lodge

515 Dayton Street

Edmonds, Washington

December 6 (Saturday):

Edmonds-Woodway High School Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Edmonds-Woodway High School

7600 - 212th Street SW

Edmonds, Washington

Full line of etched glassware, greeting cards and chocolates will be available at these last two shows, so come on out and see what you need for the holidays!

Finishing up on the last few inexpensive greeting cards.  The pictures are from the Children's Christmas collage pack (tj designs):

The Carolers on base paper Christmas Traditions paper pack (the paper studio) and three Pearls (clover leaf from the Netherlands).

The Girl & Bear is edged in Sweet Melon ink (cats eyes); White Lace Ribbon and Candy Cane Brad complete the design. Same base paper as above.

Girl Ice Skating is edged in Brown ink (cats eyes) with Candy-striped Ribbon (queen & co) and a Silver Snowflake brad completing the card.

These cards are 4¼ X 5½ inches, blank inside and come with matching envelope.


This past weekend, I changed direction a little and started working on Holiday 3-D Foil greeting cards.  Each card has 3 to 4 layers.  Yes, very tedious work, and fragile.  Photos just do not do these greeting cards justice!

This lovely Village & Poinsettias sits on Frosty paper (Christmas Wishes) and basic Holiday ribbon.

I just love this Holiday Antique car!  Base paper Festive Collection (authentique), complete with Christmas Cottage ribbon (teresa collins). Sentiment (stampin' up!) on metallic cream die cut (spellbinder) adds a nice touch.

Holiday Cathedral is just stunning in foil! Base paper Home for the Holidays paper pad (recollections), moss green ribbon and 3 felt Flower pieces with Rhinestones and Pearl centers.

I love Horses, so this card was fun to create! He sits on The Traditional Holiday stack (dcwv), holiday striped ribbon and Poinsettia brad.

These cards are all 5 X 6½", blank inside and come with matching envelopes.

Now, I need to work on my regular medium Greeting Cards.

Looking forward to seeing you at our Holiday Craft shows this year!

Not quite finished with my $2.50 greeting cards.  On to good ol' St. Nick!  All pictures are from Vintage St. Nick collage pack (tj designs):

St. Nick in a Blimp on base paper from Sparking Holiday paper pack (dcwv) with Candy Cane ribbon.

Again, I used Sparkling Holiday paper pack (dcwv) for this Santa and Reindeer card. Green holly paper ribbon (art talent of the netherlands) and 2 square Studs.

Santa & Carriage on Christmas Memories paper stash (tim holtz) base paper. Poinsettia washi tape (recollections).  Simple, but classic.

Santa and his Angel Bell on Christmas Memories paper stash (tim holtz) with a white metallic matt. 3 small Square Studs finish the card.

All these cards are again 4½ X 5¼ inches, blank inside with matching envelopes.

I have more of these cards I want to do before my first holiday craft fair, then I will start working on my regular type of Christmas, Holiday and Hanukkah cards.


This weekend is the Creating Keepsakes Convention in Bellevue, Washington.  I will be attending with my husband and one of my greeting card class students. Thank you DCWV for the free tickets! Who knows what treasures we will find this year.  Have a great weekend!

Continuing on with my new, more affordable, greeting cards:  Christmas!  These designs (pictures) are from the same Merry Christmas collage pack (tj designs).

Pair of Bluebirds on The Juniper Berry stack paper (dcwv) edged in Mowed Lawn (tim holtz).  2 Star studs (gold and bronze) and white ribbon.

Love this Dove in a Basket on Christmas paper bloc (the netherlands) with matching gray paper ribbon.  Design edged in Picked Raspberries (tim holtz).  3 Pearls (kaiser scrapbook) to left center of vertical ribbon.

Love the 3 Kittens in snow!  Some of our kitties loved the snow when they were younger, but after age 7 -- forget it!  Christmas Paper bloc (the netherlands) base paper.  Picture edged in Mowed Lawn (tim holtz).  5 Rhinestones in center of (dry) embossed flowers.

Again, all these cards are 5 X 4½ inches, blank inside with matching envelopes.