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Dang is it ever hot, right? Well, I spend some time crafting indoors close to the air conditioner vents. And this little box is what I came up with.  Along with the gift inside! Decorated and the final touch...that wonderful Pinque Peacock Stick Pin. It matched PERFECTLY. Anyway, hope you like it. My friend did (and she didn't assault the box when I gave it to her!) Have a super Saturday. Drink lots of water....cuz if you spend anytime outdoors, it just evaporates right out of you!

Today I am participating in another fun hop with Pinque Peacock ! I sure do hope you are here to join in the fun!  If not, click on Pinque Peacock above to start and the beginning! I made this fun gift box that features an easel card on top!  Isn't that cool! AND... I created a little box to put it in to make it a gift. AND... Then you wrap it and give it to someone who will be VERY excited. If it weren't for Pinque Peacock, this gift would not have been as delightful, don't you think? OK...so, now it's time for you to make you way onto our next wonderful designer... RHONDA (now off you go!)

Today I have the above project featured over on the Pinque Peacock blog.   (go visit!) I love how it turned out.  It is a relatively simple design, but is sturdy and large enough to hold a nice size gift.  I put handmade soaps in it and I don't think it will have any trouble holding up under the weight! Anyway, hope you like it!  Let me know if you'd like a tutorial and I'll get my busy little hands to work! In the meantime, enjoy your holiday.  We are supposed to have some pretty heavy storms, but today, so far, it is nice enough (SUPER hot and humid, but very few clouds).

I have another tutorial posted over on the Pinque Peacock blog today to make these cards!  Go check it out.

It's Another Beautiful Saturday!  Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  A colleague of mine that I've worked with for the last 10 years decided to retire.   He's going to enjoy this next chapter of his life in his garden.  I thought that it would be appropriate to create a little basket. What fun it was creating so many little gifts. Here's the table where everything was setup: The box on the right is a money box I created to put all the "seed money" we collected for him. Here's a close up: Anyway, it was good to take a little time and whip up something wonderful. Enjoy the rest of your wonderful day!

If you are here for the JULIE'S FRIENDSHIP HOP CLICK HERE All this WINTER around me needed some spirits with a little humor. Hope it makes you smile as well! Chose some PINQUE PEACOCK elements that caught my eye. The greens are so yummy (especially the swirl - such a yummy sour apple green)! Makes me long for Spring even more. And speaking of that…don't forget to set your clocks back tonight!

Made a quick project tonight. (see more HERE ) And I have "what to say" block.  Except That every year this time I can't wait to say I love you to a few people.

New Year's Eve is just around the corner!  I cannot believe a year is already almost over. Celebration in the midst.  Going to party this year.  We usually don't. It's really swanky, and the hostess is a fashion queen, so what better gift than a shoe full of chocolate? (well, I can think of few better items, but not ones I can afford). If you are interested in creating one of these for yourself, you can see the pattern here: SHOE PATTERN And of course, the focal point and attention grabber is the center.  Another wonderful Pinque Peacock Splendid Swirl. So, what are you doing for New Year's Eve? I hope that whatever it is…you feel joy. And smile.

I must admit that I have become quite fond of making little bitty sweaters.   It all started on a recent trek to India traveling for business. I needed to carry just enough yarn to keep my busy bee hands occupied during the evenings in my hotel room. There are just so many hats a person can make, right?  Anyway, having limited quantities of yarn, I decided to give a small sweater a go.  This is the first one I created. I had just the perfect little buttons to add! (It really is amazing what one might find in their cosmetic bag) I love it.  This sweater is also featured on the Pinque Peacock blog   since I used her buttons.  (Go visit and see the buttons up close) This makes the sweater a really one of a kind project! This next one is perfect for a little preemie.  It's so tiny, but features a great big snowflake! Close up of the snowflake…. I also sewed on one of the StampinUp! Frosted Finishes Embellishments. ...

EEEEK.  That's all I can say when I see snow upon me.  I am NOT a winter time gal.  Having grown up in the south, I am more at home in warm and even HOT weather. But alas, here I am.  Delaware.  Thank goodness where I live we get a good cushion of the warm Atlantic that tends to keep the DEEP chill at bay (I'm thinking of a friend in Michigan who lives in winters I can't even IMAGINE). So, for this card...I decided to make myself SMILE with my skinny legged snowman.  And he matches the button I used SO NICELY ...which remind me... ...I am blathering on about me when I should be talking about PINQUE PEACOCK cuz I'm participating in the release hop this month. Blog Hops. Something I am grateful for. Something that brings me inspiration across miles that I would otherwise not be able to see.  Nor bring me a kindred spirit for the craft. So go get yourself the INSPIRATION...and possibly the PRIZES available. Jessica, the shop owner, is ...

I just thought I would pop in for a very quick post today to alert any of my readers to the upcoming Pinque Peacock November release. All Weekend Long, starting on Friday, 8-Novat 1:00 AM EST. As usual, you'll have a change to win Pinque Peacock goodies! Start the hop at the Pinque Peacock website HERE

Just wanted to pop in quickly and show you a card that I made using one of my fun new buttons from Pinque Peacock .  I knew I would LOVE using these Farm Fresh buttons when I first saw them. I thought I would start the month off right with a bright and joyfully colored card of thanks, realizing my color choices are totally out of season! I have all but abandoned this blog over the last month due to work and life craziness.  I finally put down the keyboard (I work in the IT industry) and decided to take some time to let my inner artist free. So, last weekend, I took a Clay Monoprinting workshop at a local artist's studio and LOVED it.  I knew I would, because I took the same workshop a couple years ago, except I took the one day version.  Mitch is truly an inspiring artist.  And so helpful.  He's very eager and willing to spread what he knows on to others.  He isn't having another workshop in my area until next year, but I just know I will most...

You can start your voyage by clicking on the button above. It's a Pirates Life Blog Hop Welcome to the last island stop on the Blog Hop!  You're almost there. ARRRGH Mates! I'm your serving winch on the Daniels Ship of Thieves. Okay, so don't laugh too much!  This is me in a new hat I knitted up for my daughter before it gets too chilly in the great NW where she lives.  One of my favorite activities in Fall and Winter is knitting.  I usually start ramping up around this time, so that I have at least SOME sort of chance to get presents ready in time for the holidays. Here is a close-up on the wonderful felt flower from Pinque Peacock I used: And with that, I will say AHOY! mates. Navigate your way to Pinque Peacock's Facebook Page to say hello to our Captain and Chief, Queen Peacock, and the owner AND creator behind all the wonderful products!

There almost isn't anything better than this time of year.  So many things growing, so many things to eat, so many things to PUT UP for colder weather! And that is what I did this past weekend with a bushel of peaches!  I made a couple batches of peach butter, peach preserves, and canned peaches! But we're a small family now...and can never finish the amount I actually can.  So, that means others get to enjoy it to.  In the endeavor of canning, I have lots to pass on.  My labor into the mouth of others.  Okay, that's sort of silly, but you get the point. And the photo above is a little gift.  In creating the packaging, it uses a couple of my favorite Made in the USA at a Home Based, Small Company. The button is from Pinque Peacock (and I'm also show casing this today, so go say hi), and the ribbon is from 3GIRLJAM ! Now, go enjoy your Friday!  Tomorrow I'm going on a little bitty plane to take some awesome shots! TTFN

Good Day everyone!  Today I wanted to show you a fun decorative gift box project I put together for a friend's daughter!  Inside I put a few sample Avon lip sticks, some hotel lotion, and tissues (this little girl is alot like mine was when she was younger....very girly girl).  I really hope she enjoys it. Just a quick run down on the different products I used: - Pinque Peacock Fabric colored button from the May 2013 Release - Stampin Up! Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White card stock - Stampin Up Blossom punch - Sobo Glue - Stampin Dimensionals - jumbo size eyelets in yellow to match (brand unknown) - Black dotted ribbon (retired Stampin Up) - Pearl Basic Jewels (Stampin Up) - Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Stampin Up) - Corner Rounder Punch (brand unknown) - Large Oval Punch (for punching the lip in the box (see below Here's the layout for the box.... Hint:  Score all lines first, then cut away.  If you ...

Today I'm participating in Pinque Peacock's July Release Blog Hop!   I will not bore you with lots of jibber jabber...only the facts!  We're busy people and summer brings a desire to do things other than sit in front of the computer! START HOP HERE (Also, brush up on the rules if you want to win GOODIES) Here's closeup of the release products I used: Such a joy to work with. TOTALLY loved the Small Splendid Swirl . And I always like working with the Pinque Peacock Stick Pins. Oh, I made this little journal completely from scratch! I learned to do this from my dear friend Joanne.  One of these days, I'll have to post a video tutorial to make one for yourself, but I'll have to get over my anxiety for thinking I sound like a 12 year old when I speak (because I do). Anyway, I promised no Jabber.... So, off with you NOW....to KIMBERLY Thanks for stopping by!

Good Morning. I wanted to show everyone a few more pages in the journal I've been working on for the past couple weeks (that is now in route to the recipient).   In the pages I am showing you today, I used a couple special items from Pinque Peacock  products.   One thing I really like about PP products is that each item is made with care and attention...and  that is exactly what my  friend needs.  I wanted to make sure  each and every page in this journal was very precious. I sure do hope you like my project...I'll be tickled when she gets in the mail... Here's a showcase of the pages where I used PP pins and buttons! You can see other pages on this post HERE . And here's a few pages I've not yet shown:

Today I'm thrilled to be participating in Pinque Peacock's June Blog hop! Jessica outdid herself this month, because the products are just amazing.  Really! Take a close look at the wonderful stick pin I used on my FireCracker Mini Bag: Isn't the start wonderful?  It's a GORGEOUS bead. You can find directions for making this awesome mini bag: MINI BAG If you haven't hopped yet, you will want to.  Start on the Pinque Peacock blog:  CLICK ME If you follow along and join in the fun, you will qualify for this month prize package: THIS PRIZE IS AWESOME! Read all about qualifying over on the Pinque Peacock blog Well, I don't want to keep you...it's supposed to be a gorgeous Sunday here.  Hope you are experiencing some really wonderful weather too. Anyway, just click below and you'll be on your way! NEXT HOP SPOT - SHELLY

Imagined.... I so really want to tell myself that right now! But, of course, this card isn't for me.  It's for a dear sweet friend who I believe has made a change and I believe she is finally achieving what some of what she imagines.  She believes in herself and I am so happy to see that strength of spirit. I'm featuring this card over on the 3GirlJAM Challenge blog today.  But let me tell you a little about the other stuff I used. That gorgeous button in the center of the flower is from my favorite home based awesome business, Pinque Peacock . And so is that Navy crinkle ribbon from 3GirlJAM ! I just love the fact that these buttons are handcrafted in the USA, the owners are home based enthusiastic business owners, and interacting with "customer service" is interacting with the CEO!    Oh and some CEO who is already rich, isn't getting the bulk of the profits...it's going in direct support of the FAMILY!  What's not to love about...

Good Morning! Today I am showing you a bright and silly birthday card that I created for my 3GirlJam post (go visit me over there and leave me some lovin'!) Anyway, I wanted to create  a cheerful and bright card and I loved this sentiment from the Stampin Up! set, Bombs Away .  I'm not sure how I feel about the new polymer stamps from SU, but I certainly did love this set.  This would be a good card for one of my friends at work that just HATES to tell anyone her age.   The doily, punch used to make the delicate butterfly, and cute little pearls are also from SU.   I made the flower with 3GirlJam Ice Blue Crinkle Ribbon, from the  Hot & Cold Bundle .  Of course, this time of year, I'm choosing the "Hot", because I'm ready for more summer fun!   The center of the flower is a button from   Pinque Peacock   from their new May release.  Isn't it just delicate and wonderful? While I was in Spain, I found myself inspire...