What I've Been Doing . . .

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Things have been kind of busy lately, but any time I have a few minutes, I try to work on something crafty.  That's what I do - it's what gives me a sense of peace and contentment.  And I wanted to share a few of my latest projects with you, my crafty friends!

I did make a couple of cards for the World Card Making Day (WCMD) contest sponsored by Paper Crafts magazine - there are some incredible prizes up for grabs, but you have to send in the cards, and I won't be able to show them on here until I find out whether or not I 1)won one of the prizes and/or 2)will have the honor of either of them being published!  They are made with some of those yummy Cosmo Cricket 'Togetherness' papers, though, and I love those goodies!

First up, a card I made for a challenge a couple of weeks ago, but was unable to get a pic and a blog post in time for the deadline.  It is made using some of my favorite goodies by Jenni Bowlin . . .

Products:  Jenni Bowlin 'geoflower' paper, Jenni Bowlin Homespun Journaling Cards, Rubons - Kaiser Craft 'occasions', gems are Prima e. Line, flowers are Hero Arts 'summer'.

Oh, and I forgot to mention I have been working on some projects for upcoming sketches for Unscripted Sketches, but I can't show them to you yet, either.  I 'can' tell you that my projects, based on the sketches are:  10/9 - altered journal, 10/16 - wall hanging, and 10/23 - Christmas card.  But you will have to wait for more!

And one last project I've been working on - dish cloths, or wash cloths, or whatever purpose for which you wish to use them!  I call them Granny's Workhorse because they are double thick (crocheted with two strands of yarn instead of one), heavy, and last forever!  Here is a pic of just a few I've been working on . . .



They are made of 100% cotton yarn, totally machine washable and dryable, and as I said above - last forever!  They are approximately 6 1/2" X 7 1/2", and are heavy duty!  I am working on these when we are riding around (as long as I'm not driving), while watching TV, and at doctors appointments and such with my mother.  She is having cataract surgery on her right eye this coming Monday, and then the left eye on the 18th, so I'll have yarn and crochet hook with me to keep me busy while they are doing their thing!  When I have a few more of these made up I hope to re-open my Etsy shop with a selection of them and a few other, prettier things, including vintage aprons, linens and such.  I'll keep you posted on the grand re-opening!

And I think that's enough for tonight!  I'm off to get into my warm jammies and go watch ANTM and crochet a while.  Take care!  Becky

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Bouquet of Friendship

Hi there!  Just a quick post to share a recent project with you!  It's a fabric wall hanging, made entirely from things in my stash.  I love the daisy fabric (a remnant from Walmart) and the big yellow buttons.

All stitching was done by machine except for sewing on the beads and buttons.  The sentiment was stamped onto tea stained muslin and heat set with an iron.  Here are more pics . . .

I love making these, and will have another one posted here on October 16th for the Unscripted Sketches Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop!  Please come back then to see how you can win a wonderful prize!

Thanks for visiting!  Blessings, Becky

Unscripted Sketches Challenge # 75 - World Card Making Day!!!

Happy World Card Making Day!!!  Doesn't it sound cool just saying that???  I'm hoping you've found a forum or group or LSS or SOMETHING where you can spend the day making cards on this special occasion!  Two years ago I hosted a day of challenges on Scrapbook.com but last year on WCMD I had just lost my Dad and was sick as a dog with the flu, and didn't even give it a thought!  So it's really good to be back in the swing of things and participating once again. 

The Unscripted Sketches Design Team is proud to be a part of this day, but have not scheduled any special challenges (aside from our usual sketch) because we have bigger things planned two weeks from today for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Please join us every week, but especially that week for some fun surprises!

Okay, on to this week's sketch . . .

And here is my take on the sketch . . .

And here are all of the details . . .

Product Info:

• Base card stock is Die Cuts With a View.  The red card stock is from my stash, and I don't remember the brand.
• Patterned papers are both sides of Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses 'peppermint twist'
• Image is from a clip art software
• Chipboard tag is from Basic Grey 'chipboard hardware'
• Silk ribbon is from an online store that is no longer in business
• Image was printed using a stamp from Walmart, Versamark Ink, and Ranger green embossing powder.

Tips, Tools and Techniques:

• Card base was cut using Cricut Expression, Walk in My Garden cartridge, card2 set at 5"
• Patterned paper base was cut using Cricut Expression, Walk in My Garden cartridge, card1 set at 4 3/4"
• Edges of papers, image and tag were inked using brown ink.

This is the first Christmas card I've made so far this year, and I'm just beginning to get wound up and ready to make lots more.  Have you started making your Christmas cards yet???  Blessings, Becky



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Little Red Wagon and Daring Cardmakers Challenges

Just a quick post to share another project with you.  Hubby and I are taking our new 'toys' a couple of hours away for a nice paddle!  We recently purchased two inflatable kayaks, and this will be our second time to give them a try.  Wish us luck!

This project is for two challenges:

• Little Red Wagon's (LRW) challenge to add glitter to your project, and
• Daring Card Makers (DCM) challenge to make an apologetic card - saying you are sorry! 

Here is my card based on these two challenges . . .

And here are all of the details . . .

Product Info:

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  Base card stock is from Die Cuts With a View 'Citrus' card stock stack
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  Base patterned paper is My Minds Eye - Ooh La La 'Between the Lines'
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  Papers used in flower are My Minds Eye Ooh La La 'Between the Lines' and 'Shabby Chic'
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  Plaid paper is My Minds Eye Ooh La La 'Get in Line' paper
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  Green 'pearls' are from Prima e. Line
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  Stickles 'platinum'
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  Buttons and cotton twine are from my stash

Tips, Tools and Techniques:

• Card base was cut on Cricut Expression using Walk in My Garden cartridge card 2 set at 5"
• Patterned paper was cut on Cricut Expression using Walk in My Garden cartridge card1 set at 4 3/4"
• Sentiment was printed on white card stock, then cut on Cricut Expression using Songbird cartridge, Frame3 set at 1 3/4"
• Patterned paper frame was cut on Cricut Expression using Songbird cartridge, Frame3 set at 2 1/2"
• Paper flower was made according to Julie's instructions on Cosmo Cricket's video (see video below), cut using Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circles Scalloped Small in two different sizes.

Here is the video tutorial on how to make the paper flower . . .





Wasn't that great?  There are many great tutorials out there just for the using!  I hope you have enjoyed my card today!  Come back soon to see what's going on at Camellia Cottage!  Blessings, Becky

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Unscripted Sketches Challenge # 74

I can't tell you how much fun it has been these last few weeks of being on the Design Team over at Unscripted Sketches.  Part of the fun is getting to know the other DT members and their particular styles, and it amazes me how so many people can take one sketch and turn out so many different takes on that ONE sketch!  Another fun part of being on the DT is visiting the blogs of all the folks who enter their cards in hopes of making the top 3!  But I am here today to share the very MOST FUN part of being on the DT at Unscripted Sketches, and that is making cards! 

Here is the sketch for this week . . .

And here is my take on the sketch (note how I turned the sketch clockwise 1/4 turn for my card?) . . .

And here are all of the details . . .

Products:

• Card stock is Die Cuts With a View, except gold card stock on sentiment, and it's been in my stash so long I don't know where it came from - yikes!
• Patterned papers are all from Cosmo Cricket, Togetherness line.  The birds are 'Birds of a Feather', The ledger paper is from 'Making Plans', and the pinwheels are from (oddly enough) 'Pinwheels'!
• The gems are from Prima e. Line
• Stickles 'diamond' was added to the pinwheels for a little shine
• The sentiment was stamped using a Brenda Walton sentiment set from Inkadinkadoo, using brown ink

Tips, Tools and Techniques:

• The card base was cut using the Cricut Expression, Walk in My Garden cartridge, card2 set at 5"
• The 'birds of a feather' paper was cut using the Cricut Expression, Walk in My Garden cartridge, card1 set at 5"
• The frame for the sentiment was cut using the Cricut Expression, Songbird cartridge, frame1-s set at 2 1/2", and teal shadow was cut on the same, using the shadow feature.

Have you made your card for the sketch this week?  If not, I suggest you get busy 'cause I can't wait to come visit YOUR blog and leave a comment on your card!  Have a great weekend!  Becky



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