China Bound

  Hello all, Saturday Olivia and four other High School girls left for a mission trip to China. They will be going to Beijing and Hong Kong. They are taking things for the ministry in their checkin bags, like devotionals, clothing and other items for personal use for the Chinese. They were so excited. They each had to raise the money for their trip and put a lot of hard work and study into the culture. Brian Keaney will be with them and is a veteran at traveling the world and mission trips. Please keep them in your prayers if the Lord puts them on your heart.

The card below is the thank you card and prayer concerns sent out for Olivia and the girls.

This was a fun card to make. The card was already shaped like a ticket which made me think of the tag attached to your luggage. The beautiful paper is from Make Time To Create, perfect since it had the different luggage on it. Just love the checks also. The ribbon from Stampin Up as well as the saying. The airplane and Trip of a Lifetime are raised Stickers from Jolee. Have a good week and remember the world is bigger than the US we can influence other countries for the good.

New Paper IN!

  Late Create was on at Make Time to Create, Newburgh, IN last night (Friday). It was really exciting. I was greeted with a shout from my fellow crafters who made it there before me. They were already creating like crazy and fired up.  They should be. Dolly and Mary had lots of new paper, stamps and accessories come in this last week and more to come!  Weeeee...  We had a great time looking through it while they prepared for the crop the next day.

  The card above is made with some of the new paper and stamps. I wanted to keep it closed  a little so you could see the lady inside hence the lamb carving. It was so easy to come up with something since the paper was so pretty. I loveeee vintage paper and stamps. They have plenty to pick from but there is also a large selection and styles of paper and accessories from baby, children, travel, sewing, fishing, hunting, camping and just some fun graphics etc... You can spend hours looking in their shop at the products. I also like the fact that there are many samples made with the different papers and products to give you ideas and if you don't have time Dolly has some cards made up for sale. You can't beat that. Go check them out.

  Well my daughter is going to China on spring break and I have to go make some thank you cards for those who supported her trip with financing it and committing to pray for them. Have a good weekend and be posting soon.

Items Used:

PAPER  The Paper Loft - Gentle Times (Garden Stroll), BoBunny - Weekend Market

STAMP - Prima - Jodie Lee

Brown Ribbon - Make Time To Create

Spellbinder - Circle Scallops

Melissa Frances - pearls

Adironack - Brown Ink

Pretty in Pink

  I really like this Valentines Day card. All the little details put together really express how you feel about the person you are giving it to, the time and effort, the careful choice of papers and accents. Check out Make Time To Create, I picked up all these items at their shop and when you walk in you are inspired by all the examples using their products. Enjoy you day.

Products Used:

Lost & Found Paper: Blush Pad

Kissing Booth Paper: Heart Breaker

My Minds Eye Paper: Love Me

Kaiser Kraft Clear Stamps: Love Notes

Sew Easy: Pink Floss

Prima: Flower

Ek Punch

Melissa Frances: Tag

Valentine

  Sorry it has been so long, our enternet was down due to changing providers. Guess what's coming up? The sweetest Holiday yet. Valentines Day. Chocolates and flowers a nice combination. The card I decided to do was all about pink, pretty cuts and a touch of vintage. You don't always have to have a die cut to make your card stand out. I cut a template for the two heart shapes on the front of the card. The pink plaid heart and the smaller heart on top. Just draw the hearts on card stock cut and draw on your paper and cut again. Super easy and looks great. The decorative scroll down the side is an EK punch and was quick to use. These punches are a good small investment and make your cards look beautiful. I will be doing several Valentines Day cards this week so check back with me.The products I used are listed below.

   Make Time to Create has moved and is opened again. Awesome!  You must go check it out. They moved to the North side of the same building across from the American Legion in Newburgh on Sharon Road. The girls worked hard to make it a better crafting store just for you.

Products from Make Time To Create, Newburgh, IN
Lost and Found Paper - Blush
Prima Flowers - pink rose
Ek Punch
Kaiser Kraft Clear Stamps - Love Notes
Melissa Frances - Baubles (Pearls)
Crochet Ribbon at your local store

Superior Buttons

Hello fellow stampers and crafters. This is my second card made from the sewing paper and die cuts from Make Time to Create, Newburgh, IN.  This paper is so versatile and fun. The little paper button in the bottom corner looks real at a glance and I remember the Superior Buttons products from the old days. I really enjoyed this paper and die cuts. I hope you take a look at the paper I used at Make Time to Create, there are patterns on both sides of the paper which makes the crafting double the fun. Below are the products used. Have a Superior Day!

Jillibean Die Cuts - Pea Pod Parts

Paper - Barley Pearls, Pinto Beans

Sew Easy Floss (Brown)

Superior Buttons

9-11 crop

  Two Fridays ago Mary and Dolly hosted an all day crop at Make Time To Create. It was really a good time to settle in a warm atmosphere and make pages or cards all day and all night. WOW it was fun. It seems short just doin it for a few hours and this day gave you time to think and design something special. I like it because the other ladies will help if your stuck or give suggestions if needed. Many will provide inspiration or even products to use. Mary on the left above and Dolly on the right had two beautiful pages to make along with food and prizes for that day. I made my first pages for my daughter's gymnastic album and several cards. Check out Make Time to Create's Calendar for upcoming events to scrap, make cards etc...

  Below is one of the cards I created.

  This card reminds be of my mom. She is a master quilter and loves to quilt. She has done it now for many years and everything she makes is awesome. I will have to take some pictures of her latest quilts.

  Back to the card. There are several papers you can choose from to make cards with a sewing theme plus they have a die cut sheet that goes with them with really neat sayings and shapes to complete your card or page you may be creating. The wooden buttons are so authentic they jump off the card. Luv them. So many options with this paper. This paper makes me want to SEW!

Listed below are the items used from Make Time To Create, Newburgh, IN.

Jillibean Die Cuts - Pea Pod Parts

Paper - Barley Pearls, Pinto Beans

Sew Easy Floss (Brown)

Superior Buttons



Christmas Sparkle

Today's card is something that was really fun and easy and has my favorite thing - sparkle! It was so easy, nothing was stamped on it besides the sentiment on the inside. I had a flash back when I seen this card finished of when I was little and waiting for Santa to come and visit. I think you will also.

I wanted to show a close-up of the sparkle on the Seasons Greetings and the red on the card and ribbon. It really looks snowy and there isn't ever to many sparkles in my opinion. Hope your day sparkles!

Products Used From Make Time to Create, Newburgh, IN
Lost & Found Christmas Santa Paper
ATC Christmas Collection
Red Ribbon
Red Stickles