Classic Beauty

Doesn't a cameo just shout that phrase "Classic Beauty"? Well I caved and used this old earring of my late grandmother's for this card because it just matched so well. The card is for the Caardvarks "Studi Calico" sketch challenge, and I'm very pleased with the outcome.

And just look at that flower! I used a very soft, almost 'thin' felt called 'cranapple' and cut out 5 hearts and layered them, topped them with a button sewn on with brown embroidery floss. I love it! Tell me what you think . . . . .

• Base - Bazzill cardstock
• Papers - Websters Pages 'Your Life. Beautiful' line 'love note' and 'classic beauty'
• cream velvet ribbon and brown silk ribbon from 'One Hundred Wishes'
• felt flower, button and cameo from my stash

Thanks for looking, and have a week full of joy and blessings! Becky

Couldn't Stand It!!!

Yep, it's true, I couldn't stand it . . . couldn't go another day without making a card. Withdrawals were getting really bad! I hadn't made a card since before Christmas - at least a month ago, and I just had to break down and make one! Of course it's a Valentines card, and I'm quite pleased with the outcome. Obviously it's not always true that if you don't use it you'll lose it, lol!



Here it is >>>

• Cardstock - Bazzill
• Papers - Fancy Pants 'Splendid' by Michelle Coleman
• Striped is 'Lovey Dovey'
• Hearts are cut from 'Queen of Hearts' (glued onto chipboard and popped up on foam dots)
• Stickles 'Diamond'
• Vintage lace, button and ribbon from my stash

It feels good to be back in the game! Maybe by next week I can join in on a few of my favorite challenges again. Until then, keep creatng! Becky

I'm still around . . . .

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to let you know what's going on here at Camellia Cottage. Last week I was sick most of the week with sinus-y stuff, and then had family stuff Friday and Sunday. Saturday I started a project that was waaaaaayyyyyyy over due - reorganizing and straightening my office/studio.

Traditionally for me, January is kind of a cleaning, purging, setting things straight time, and I feel like I'm way behind the game after getting almost nothing done last week, so I'm forcing myself to get some home things accomplished before I let my self play any.

Add to that a new Dr. for my dad to visit - kidneys this time, and that really scares me! He's lost two of his good buddies since Dec. 12th, and he's getting more frail all the time.

If I can get through the next few days, by the first of next week I should be able to take a break and catch up on my paper playing. Hopefully by then I'll have my new 4 sets of nesties in hand, too. (For Christmas hubby gave me a gift card to my lss, and she's ordering them for me at cost - yahoooo!)

Until then, if you want to keep up with what's going on with me at home with non-paper crafting related stuff, you can check my other BLOG where I post more often.

I'll be back as soon as I can see my way clear - I just have to do the more important stuff first! Blessings to you all, Becky

Rhonna Farrer Blog Candy Blowout!!!

As a special New Year's treat, Rhonna Farrer is giving away 209 of her digital kits (fonts, etc.)!!! Yes, you heard me right - 1 lucky winner will get to choose 209 kits to download, so scurry right on over there and see what you have to do to enter! Now scat!!! :o)

A Blogging Award from Rleen!

How neat is this, I got a comment from my scrapping friend, Rleen! While we've never met in person, we have been entering card making challenges on scrapbook.com for some months now. She joined us in our Christmas card exchange, and along with my card she included a gorgeous Hawaii calendar for 2009!

Anyway, she's given me this award . . .

And the rules dictate I must give it to five others. You must also link to the one you got it from (see above), and also to the ones you give it to and let them know. And there is more . . . you have to write down five things you are addicted to! So here are mine:

1 - my hubby, seriously he's a sweetie, (side note - 24 years ago today we got engaged!)

2 - Nestles white chocolate chips. Really great munching and soooo addictive!

3 - Blogging and blog hopping. Another addictive hobby!

4 - Crafting . . . . . period.

5 - My trikke. Too much fun!

So, who will I give this award to? It's really a hard decision! But there are so many, that I'm giving it to all of you! If you see your blog listed in my links, then this award goes to YOU!

Blessings Everyone!!! Becky