Everything Eleanor and Paper Pumpkin!

Hi there Everyone!

I am having a crafty day!  I am sitting in my craft room and I finally got a chance to haul out my April Paper Pumpkin!

This kit was all about Moms but I had already sent my Mother a gift so I decided to make it all about me!  ( I am a mom so I guess that works )

The frame is a blank canvas and I decided that I wanted something that would be timeless.  So here's what I've got for you today -

 

I went with some classic colors to make my insert for the frame.  I used "Everything Eleanor" for the flowers and the lovely weathered board is the fab stamp "Hardwood".  You will find this stamp in the Spring Mini.  It will be carried over to the new catty so it is a "must have" stamp for the up coming stamping year. 

 

The colors I chose were Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush and Smoky Slate.  I stamped the Hardwood on a piece of Whisper White card stock and then sponged the Smoky Slate around the edges and softly all over the card stock.  This gave it a lovely weathered look that I love.

 

I then stamped out the flowers in the "Everything Eleanor" set three times in Pink Pirouette, and the smallest flower three times in Smoky slate.  I punched out the leaves using the sizzlet die (retiring) Little Leaves in Smoky Slate card stock and did a little sponging on the edges.  I then cut out the flowers and used a paper tole look on the flowers.  I cut off some of the petals and then layered them onto the other stamped flowers.  I used dimensionals to raise the design. 

 

Here is a look at the sentiment and the largest flower.  I stamped this one in Strawberry Slush ink and again cut out the flower like  paper tole.  I added some pearls to the flowers and sponged around each layer to add some depth.  Inside the "Hardwood" cut out I used Pink Pirouette card stock and the Beautiful Baroque Embossing folder.  I dragged Pink Pirouette ink over the card stock lightly.  I added the sentiment "So Grateful" stamped in Basic Gray on Vellum.  This greeting came from

"Apothecary Accents"

 

I chose So Grateful because at this time in my life I am so very grateful.  I have an update on my recovery!  I saw my surgeon yesterday and I am now under no Limitations, well except for what my body places on me.  So I can resume my life and get back to doing what I love to do. 

 

I start Physio next week and will do a 6 to 10 week course to get me in shape.  I have been very sedentary for quite awhile and can't wait to get into some modified exercise. 

 

This photo frame will look lovely in my room and remind me every time I look at it exactly what I have in my life. What do you think of this project?  Drop me a line and let me know! 

 

 

Everything hugs!

 

That's What I get for Bragging!

Hi there crafters!

Yesterday’s post I told you about a beautiful day and hot temps.  Well today I am sitting around in jogging pants, wool socks and a long sleeved top.  Yep, the bottom just dropped out of the weather.  Crap!  That’s what I get for bragging!

So because today is cooler and a bit rainy, in the camper, it is TV day.  I normally don’t watch any TV but when it’s on I tend to get involved!  Hubby left to visit some friends in the park so I turned to TLC.  This channel drives my hubby insane – he said it’s like watching paint dry!  I happen to like paint and anything creative.  Hah!

Have any of you ever watched “What not to Wear”, or a “Baby Story”?  I started with the first program and proceeded to the second.  Ok, with Carrie so close to delivering her baby, watching the Baby Story" program was  not a great idea.  Lol 

I watched this lady go through labour and when the baby was delivered I literally started sobbing.  I don’t know this woman or her baby, but I was so invested.

 I could picture Carrie going through this whole process and it’s my baby having a baby.  OMG I am crying again!  I just know I am going to be a basket case, I only hope I will be able to hold it together during the delivery.  Wish us luck!!!!

I have a new project for you today.  A little while ago I was invited to a bridal shower.  One of my stampers is getting married in August.  Her wedding colors are Navy Blue and Yellow.  I made some paper flowers for her tables but I decided to make her a picture frame as part of my gift for her shower.

Have a look –

I used a 5” x 7” frame and I used two layers of Whisper White card stock and added a Navy Blue 3” x 5” area for a picture.  I used “Always Eleanor” to make the flowers.  I stamped them in Midnight Muse and colored the middles with Daffodil Delight.  I cut out the flowers and covered them with Crystal Effects.  You can’t see it in the picture but they are layered.  The Crystal Effects softened and blended the color.  I did not expect that!  It looked lovely. 

I used Daffodil Delight ink for the large image that backs the sentiment.  I didn’t have the framelits that match this set so I cut it out by hand.  I made these images layered so I was still able to add the glass.  This will protect the color of the card stock and the picture that she will put into it.

Well it’s almost time for me to get some supper for the hungry horde.  (Hubby)

Shivering and sobbing hugs! Ok not a good way to say good bye!  Try again – Cool and throat closed hugs!  Oh crap no better – Warming up and can’t wait to see my new grand daughter hugs!  Much better!