PTI April Blog Hop



Photo Credit

I'm so glad I get to participate in this months blog hop! Its the first time in months I have been home on the 25th. The above photo is the inspiration we were to use. Of course I LOVED it! All my favorite patterns and colors. Instead of a card I made this little canvas to hang in my kitchen. I used the new Strawberry Patch stamps and dies again. I'm completely obsessed with strawberries now. Thanks for stopping by. Happy Hopping!

Recipe

(All PTI unless Noted)

Dies/Stamps: Strawberry Patch Set, Berry Basket, Friendship Jar Spring Fillers Stamp Set, Tiny Tags Die

Paper: Aqua Mist Pattern Paper Pack, Pretty Party (Crate Paper), Je tadore (Making Memories), The Girls Paperie

Other: Flowers & Mini Aged Clothes Pins (Brandywine Designs)

Just A Card

I got my To Do List done in super quick time today so I made a card. It is one of my favorites. I just LOVE aqua and cream. I used my new sewing machine to stitch it. I think it could be used for a wedding, new baby, or even valentines day. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Paper: Card stock: Ocean Tide, Aqua Mist, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink) Patterned paper: Farm House (October Afternoon) and Stella & Rose (My Minds Eye)
Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages and Mat Stack 2 (PTI)
Dies: Labels # 18 (Spellbinders) Mat Stack 2 and Mega Mat Stack 2 (PTI)
Other: Brother Sewing Machine, vintage mother of pearl buttons, vintage twine, and some embossing powder I bought at an estate sale with no label.
Ink: Old Paper (Distress Ink) Versa Mark Watermark Stamp

My First Scrapbook Sketch Challenge

I'm still not a big scrapbooker but I'm practicing. I found a sketch challenge blog and gave it a shot. I think it turned out ok. This is my adorable little niece. I think the quote I found totally sums up how I feel to be an Aunt. I used a lot of vintage items from my stash. I love mixing in the old with the new. Don't be afraid to try something new and mix things up!

New Stuff

Cottage Kitchen Shadow Box

Sweet Dreams Banner

Hi! Hope everyone is having a lovely summer. We have had temperatures over 100 degrees for weeks now. Its a little rough but we are making due. I had a small panic attack after I realized my etsy shop has not sold anything in almost 2 weeks. I decided instead of concentrating on Halloween I would make some fun summery stuff. What have you been creating?

Make It Monday-Embossing

I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend. We broke a high temperature record here. It was 97 degrees! I made this card for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday. The polka dots and sentament are heat embossed with clear embossing powder. I think its very shabby chic. Enjoy!

Supplies
*all supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Mat Stack 4, Think Big Favorites #1
Dies: Doily Details Collection, Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circle Collection, Mat Stack 4, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
Paper: Aqua Mist, Blush, The Girls Paperie, coaster board

I Heart Eggs

I have been waiting forever for this! Ever since I got chickens I have been wanting to offer pretty blown eggs in my shop. Well finally all my chickens are laying eggs. When deciding what breeds of chickens to get I chose them by there eggs. Yes I love eggs that much! I wanted a variety of colors and shades. I love to decorate them and decorate with them! Of course this is the perfect time of year to do so. But, I decorate with mine year around. Not only did I want the perfect egg colors but the perfect little egg carton. I finally found it. Its just so cute and just right to decorate. Did you know you can stamps eggs? You can also use scrapbook rubons on them. And of course you can cover them in glitter, paint them, bling them up, and pile them into pretty, vintage bowls. I'm so excited to be able to share them with you! You can find them here.

The Girls when they were just chicks.

Honeycomb Tutorial

I thought I would share a tutorial I did last year for Valentines Day.You can find it here: Honeycomb Tutorial.

He Gave Me a Rose

I love this card so much I thought I would put together a few kits so you can make one too. I listed the kits in my shop. I took craft card stock size 10 x 6 1/2 and scored it at 5 inches. I cut the wallpaper at 6 x 4 1/2 inches. Then taped the crinkle ribbon to the back. Next I adhered the doily sliding it under the ribbon. I used foam dots to add the rose card. I added gems, a bow, and two buttons. I used Walnut stain distress ink and a blending tool to give everything an aged look. I think its romantic and very shabby chic.

A Book Tree

Photo From Jeanne

How cool is this tree Jeanne made?! You can learn how to make it too over at the Joli Paquet blog.

I have a few Merry & Bright Printers Tray Kits left. They are on sale today ONLY!

Have a great day!!

Glittery Pretties and A Sick Little Monkey

Photo Courtesy of Cerri
There is a easy and fun tutorial over at Joli Paquet by Cerri you need to go see! So cute!
My little monkey has been sick. His asthma flared up for the first time in a few years and it took a few days and the doctor trying different medicines to get his breathing back to normal. There is nothing more stressful or scary than having your child tell you he can't breath! But, after lots of tlc he is doing great. He told me " Mom thanks for EVERYTHING." so sweet! At night I couldn't sleep because I went to check on him like every five minutes to make sure he was breathing. I'm just a LITTLE over protective. I took the time to make some yummy pink goodness. I'm offering this set in my shop. I think its very shabby chic! If it doesn't sell I'm perfectly fine with that. I think it would look marvelous in my studio.

Open booth tomorrow!

Yikes! I cant believe it is already here! And on top of that I took hubby to see where it would be sat. and my spot was gone!! The owner said the fire dept. came to inspect and it was to close to the exit door. My heart fell to the floor. But, she had a new spot open up I could have for a little more rent. It is ALOT bigger and on a main path. But, I went from a wall booth to a no wall booth! Can you believe it? With two days until I set up. I was so OMG! I had to rethink everything. But, I think this will be so much better. So, this is what I came up with to display some smaller items to hang. Isn't it just so cute?! The pics do not do it justice! I will take lots of pics and post soon. Wish me luck!

News! News! News!

First the news. I am opening a booth in a local antique mall! Its a super cute store full of shabby chic and country decor. The outside is even painted pink! I will start out with a small wall booth. I will sell the same things I do on etsy but also add larger items. I will have alot of trash to treasure. I will finally get to use all the shabby old windows, scrap wood, and all the other junk I have been collecting. I am really excited. All the booths are decorated soooo cute. I cant wait to set up. Only thing is I have less than a month to get every thing made. Right now I really have nothing to sell. I am going to be soo busy.

Also, I got a great haul this weekend at garage sales and flea markets. Not pictured is a bunch of vintage aprons(i got for a buck) two suit cases and some vintage pots. I made a cute bird with some of my finds.