Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Ribbon Weave

From Heidi...
I love cardmaking, but I also really love sewing and anything related to fabric, so when I saw this Ribbon Weave technique on Lynn Pratt's blog, I had to try it. It's a little addictive, as you can tell...once I got started I had to try the weave on different types of ribbon.My granddaughter, Kayla, was over one day and I showed her this technique which she quickly took to and she made the long pink chain of ribbon. As she was weaving the ribbon she was thinking of all the ways she could use this chain of ribbon.One thought she had was to use it as a hair embellishment, so we picked up some plastic headbands and finished the ends of the ribbon chain and hot-glued the ribbon chain to the headband. It came out so nice, and Kayla did such a great job keeping her weave tension even.Another idea of Kayla's is to use it as a belt, so that will be our next ribbon weave project. I just received JoAnn's advertisement and the good news is that they're having a 50% off sale on all their ribbon next week...you know what we'll be busy doing! Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas!!

What We've Been Up To

From Adriel:

Besides cards, that is! =) This time of the year there are just other fun things to do that grab our attention.

The kids made "faux" gingerbread houses (with graham crackers)... these were our budget gingerbread houses. Cheap graham crackers, candy from the dollar store, tube frosting (probably the most expensive element)... still just as fun! The kids were busy for quite a while decorating their houses. While they decorated, we got some baking done. =)


We visited a Christmas Trains lights display... these people are really into trains and their whole backyard was pretty much dedicated to the display. I took pictures before it got dark, but at night time it was lit up. Very cute! =)


Had to show off my Christmas rolls... I baked them ahead of time and put them in the freezer. Of course, I sampled one first... with butter on it. It was yum-yum-yummy!

We hope you're enjoying the fun things that make this time of the year special to you, even if it's just sitting on the couch! Whatever makes it special, enjoy yourself and if we don't pop in here before the 25th, have a Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

A Look Back at Fall

From Heidi...Having just celebrated Thanksgiving and everything Fall, here's a look back at Fall with our Fall Plate Face...or it's a peek forward towards next year's Fall season.
CS: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Stampset: Freshcuts, Fundamental Phrases
Punches: 3-Flower, Wide Oval, Word Window
Accessories: Always Artichoke 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, linen thread
Big Shot: Bigz Dies Scallop
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Here's all 6 of the plate faces. Can't wait to make them again! Thanks for visiting our blog!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Winter, Spring ...Summer Plate Face

From Heidi...
After Spring comes Summer...so here's our Summer Plate Face! We used the Tart and Tangy stampset for our Summer Plate Face and a combination of Real Red and Rose Red.
CS: Real Red, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Whisper White, (non-SU DS gingham paper)
Stampset: Tart and Tangy
Big Shot: Bigz Dies Scallop Circle, Scallop Circle #2, Sizzlits Little Leaves
Punches: Scallop Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, Scallop Oval, Modern Label
Accessories: White button, glue dots
MS Word generated "Summer"

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Spring has Sprung Plate Face

From Heidi...I don't know what part of the country (or world) you're in, but I'm sure that it's a bit on the cool side. Here's a Spring Plate face to remind you that after the Christmas season, Spring will soon be on its way!
CS:
Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, Certainly Celery, DS paper Cottage Wall
Punches: Large Oval, Modern Label
Big Shot:
Bigz Dies Flower, Daisies 2
Accessories: Designer Brads circle (112571), 5/8" Polka dot Rich Razzleberry grosgrain ribbon
MS Word generated "bloom"

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Happy Birthday Plate Face

From Heidi...How about something other than a Christmas related post? Here's the "Happy Birthday" plate face we created. This was a fun project to make...can't wait to share it with everyone next month.
CS: Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Certainly Celery
Punches: Scallop Edge, Circle Punches - 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4"
Stampset: Circle Circus, All Holidays
Accessories: Silver Brads, 5/8" Dusty Durango grosgrain ribbon

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