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I stamped the bird using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers. I die cut around the image with a stitched rectangle die and layered it to yellow card stock. This die set seems to be discontinued, but this scalloped die set would work great.
I die cut a piece of patterned paper using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. I attached the stamped piece toward the right side of the card. The sentiment is stamped with turquoise ink on white card stock and die cut with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies. It is attached to the card using foam tape.
Such a “tweet” way to say hello to a special friend! 🩵
Barely made it, but here’s my Christmas card for June! 🎄
If you’ve followed me for a minute, you know that I create a Christmas card each month. I make a few of each design so I’m ready for the busy holiday season. You can find my cards for each month so far this year in these posts: January, February, March, April, and May.
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To make the card, I attached a piece of patterned paper to a white card. I die cut a banner from coordinating patterned paper using these Scallops & Banners Nesting Dies and attached it to the card.
I stamped my sentiment with red ink on white card stock and die cut around it with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies. Both the snowman and the sentiment are attached to the card with foam tape.
Such a cute way to send Merry Christmas wishes! ⛄️🎄
I love the crochet waffle stitch! It has such a great texture on both sides and makes a beautiful cushy blanket. It’s an easy stitch to learn using double crochet and front post double crochet.
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I designed a baby blanket using this fun stitch. I crocheted my blanket using Baby Bee Soft & Snuggly in the color Clover Brook with an H/5mm crochet hook. The colors of this yarn are much prettier in person – a really pretty soft blue and green. I wasn’t able to capture the true colors with my camera. ☹️
You can find the pattern along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – below.
Front of blanketBack of blanket
Crochet Waffle Stitch Baby Blanket
Worsted weight yarn (size 4) approximately 16 ounces – I used Baby Bee Soft & Snuggly in the color Clover Brook
H/5mm crochet hook
Stitches used in US terms:
Chain – ch
Double Crochet – dc
Front Post Double Crochet – fpdc
Single Crochet – sc
Slip Stitch – ss
Back Loop Only – blo
Chain 101.
Row 1: dc in the back bump of the 3rd ch from hook. (Skipped 2 ch does not count as a stitch.) dc in the back bump in each stitch across. Turn. (99 stitches)
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). *fpdc around next stitch, dc in next 2 stitches* Repeat from * to * across to last 2 stitches. fpdc around next stitch, dc in last stitch. Turn. (99 stitches)
Row 3: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). dc in next stitch. *fpdc around next 2 stitches, dc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * across to last stitch. dc in last stitch. Turn. (99 stitches)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until blanket measures about 34 inches, ending with Row 2.
Do not turn after last row.
Begin working in Rounds.
Round 1: ch 1. sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with ss to first sc.
Rounds 2-5: ch 1. sc in blo in each stitch around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with ss to first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finished blanket measures about 32 inches by 37 inches.
You can easily change the size of your blanket by changing the number of stitches in the beginning chain or adding or subtracting the number of rows. Just be sure your beginning chain is in multiples of 3 plus 2 stitches.
I have a sweet and simple wedding card to share with you today. It comes together quickly and it’s a pretty way to celebrate the happy couple.
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I stamped “Mr. & Mrs.” with turquoise ink on white card stock, punched around it with a circle punch, and layered it to turquoise card stocked punched with a scalloped circle punch. My stamp is a very old stamp that has long been discontinued, but you can use any wedding appropriate stamp you have in your collection.
I embossed a piece of white card stock, layered it to a piece of turquoise card stock die cut with these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies, and attached the piece to a white card. The embossing folder I used is no longer available, but I think this one would be beautiful.
I attached the stamped piece to the card using foam tape. Then I added 4 turquoise pearls to finish off the card.
This card would be so pretty created in the bride’s wedding colors. You can also use this layout for more than weddings – simply change the sentiment and colors to make a birthday, thinking of you, or even a sympathy card.
Summer means BBQs, friends and family get togethers, picnics, and potlucks. Potato salad is always a great side dish to take along.
This is a recipe for Sour Cream Potato Salad that my mother-in-law shared with me long ago and I’ve been making it a lot of years – it’s my husband’s favorite. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.😋
Sour Cream Potato Salad
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
7 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces, and boiled until just tender; drain
3/4 cup diced celery
1/3 cup sliced green onion
4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horse-radish mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Pour Italian dressing over warm potatoes in a bowl. Cover and chill at least 2 hours – longer if you have time. Add celery, green onions, and diced eggs to potatoes; toss. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together in a small bowl. Add to potato mixture and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
We also love to make this during the holidays – it is great with leftover ham sandwiches!
This Crochet Trinket Tray from Simply Made by Erin works up so quickly! It has lots of uses and the pattern even includes instructions for a Mini Trinket Tray that is so tiny and cute!
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You can use this on your dresser to hold rings, change, or jewelry. It would be great in your craft room to hold all those little craft supplies. It is also the perfect size to use as a coaster for holding your favorite beverage while crafting or watching your favorite show on Netflix.
The trinket trays will make great cute and inexpensive gifts when the holiday season rolls around. 🙂
This is the sweetest little set called Teddy, With Love from Unity Stamp Company. It includes this adorable teddy bear along with 7 different sentiment stamps for different occasions.
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To make the card, I die cut a piece of patterned paper with the same die set and attached it to a white card. Then I attached the stamped image to the card. I stamped the sentiment with light green ink on white card stock and punched around it with a label punch. I punched a piece of green card stock with the same label punch, cut it in half, and layered it behind the sentiment with the ends showing. It’s attached to the card using foam tape. The punch I used is no longer available but these label dies would work great.
To finish the card, I added Diamond Glaze to the balloon to give it a little shine.
This set is great for making new baby cards, birthday cards, celebration, or thinking of you cards.
One of the easiest – and inexpensive – ways to add framed art to your decor is with free printables. I found this fun printable at Mother Thyme Rooted in Home along with several other patriotic prints.
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All you have to do is download the prints and print them out onto your choice of card stock. I printed mine onto plain white card stock. Each print can be printed in 2 different sizes – 5×7 or 8×10. The frame I used was 4×6 so I adjusted the percentage on my printer to 75% of the 5×7 size before printing it. Then I cut it out along the cut lines.
I wanted the print to have a bit of a vintage feel, so using a blender brush I applied Memento Rich Cocoa Ink to the print. It didn’t quite fit the frame, so I layered it to a piece of 4×6 red card stock. Then I simply slipped it into the frame and added it to my mantel.
A couple of other sites that offer great free printables are On Sutton Place and The Cottage Market. You’ll find lots of ideas to add framed art to your decor for different seasons or everyday.
This Patriotic Rag Wreath is so easy to make and will look so good on your front door just in time to celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA! 🇺🇸
You’ll need several different red, white, and blue patterned fabrics – I bought a bundle of fat quarters at Hobby Lobby. You’ll also need a 14-inch wire wreath form.
First you’ll need to wash, dry, and iron your fabric. Next you will need to tear it into strips. My strips were 2-inches wide by 7-inches long. Simply snip the edge of the fabric and then tear. It will tear easily and straight, then cut the strips into 7-inch pieces.
You will need a lot of strips! I ended up using 180 strips – 6 on each section of the inner ring, 7 on each section of the next ring, 8 on each section of the next ring, and 9 on each section of the outer ring.
To tie the fabric strips onto the wreath form, fold the strip in half and insert it from front to back – beginning with the inner ring. Then, wrapping the ends around the wire, pull them through the loop of the strip and pull tight.
Continue adding strips of fabric until you have covered the entire wreath form. I just tied them on randomly without any specific order.
When finished, fluff up your fabric and you have a fun Patriotic Rag Wreath for your front door!
Of course you can use fabric for any holiday or something to match your everyday decor…the possibilities are endless! And the fabric tearing step is a great stress reliever!! 😉
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I layered the piece to blue and red card stock die cut with the same die set and attached it to a white card. To finish the card and add a little bling, I attached 3 red sequins.
It’s a simple card but a fun way to celebrate 250! 🎉🇺🇸
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