Pinks & Browns Card Class

Hello,

I really do like the colors in these cards. Join me and have fun using a variety of embossing folders, Check out how to sand  Core paper with two colors tones in one piece of paper. You will have lots of greeting to choose from so you can personalize them for your family and friends. Saturday February 25th. See calendar for details.

 

 




I will also be having a SPRING banner class the same day. Isn't this just sweet. See calendar for details.

Blessings, Diane

I LOVE YOU

Hello,

Two hearts joined as one saying I LOVE YOU to each other. It is wonderful having that someone special that you have joined your heart with and share a special relationship with that makes life worth living for.
Here is today's Valentine card to share with you.  Paper is from Pinecone press.  Enjoy!

Blessings, Diane

How do I LOVE thee...

Hello,

How do I LOVE thee... Let me count the ways.   I LOVE thee in so many ways I cannot count them.
Here is another Valentine card using Pinecone press paper.
Enjoy,

Blessings, Diane

Valentine Card to share

Hello,
It is a wonderful Saturday here.  Super nice weather. Just warm enough to be comfortable without a sweater and no winds.  Hubby and I have spent the morning put away more Christmas decorations and CLEANING out the garage. Since I have classes in the garage I need to keep it neat and clean for all my wonderful ladies.  The past month the garage has turned into a dumping place for everything.  With everything that wasn't supposed to be in the garage now put away, the floor all washed cleaned and tables scrubbed I can have classes again.
I already feel Valentines Day coming very soon.  I am starting to make some quick cards that I can take to church and add to the cards I have up for sale.  The card sales goes towards the women's fund to help offset costs for events and retreats.  I will be posting more Valentines cards during the next few weeks.
Here is a card to share.  The papers used are from Pinecone Press.  Enjoy!

Blessings, Diane

Happy New Year!

Hello,

Happy New Year everyone.  I hope the New Year brings with it positive changes.  Have you thought about what changes you may like to make?  I am going to figure out a way to create more time to craft for the pure joy of it. Spending so much time crafting for work and planning classes I haven't done much just for the pure joy of creating something for myself, family or friends.  I was sick a few days after Christmas.  Sitting on the sofa resting gave me time to make myself handwarmers, a matching headband and I am working on a scarf to match.  I am also going to plan time to start playing my flute again.  I told myself so many time last year pick it up and practice.  I am going to commit to just doing it.
I took time yesterday to make the calendar project shown below.

I started with a 12" x 12" piece of cream colored cardstock. Folded the cardstock in half.  Keep the creased edge along the top.


I then used the Country Roads paper from Pinecone Press to decorate the folded cream cardstock.   The frames are part of the paper collection.  I will add family photos to my project later.

I then used the calendar paper from Pinecone Press to add the monthsand the icons.  For the months I cut our a 2" square and centered it with temporay adhesive onto the month and cut around to make each month a 2" square to fit the project better.  I centered a ruler along the bottom edge of the project and marked at 4" and 8".  Punched a hole for the ribbon to go through.  Insert the ribbon and space the project apart so it can stand on a table, then tie ribbon into a bow.  You will see three months on each side.  For the next xis months just undo the ribbon, fold project in half the other way and reinsert the ribbon.  You could take a family photo Jan., April, July and October and add to your project.  A great way to see the changes throughout the year.  Especially with growing kids.


Enjoy!  Blessings, Diane

Christmas Cards with the Cricut

Hello,

Boy the year has sure passed.  I spent many months planning a retreat for the women at the church I attend.  It took up many more hours of my time than I thought it would.  In the end it was all worth it.  I was blessed in so many ways and the ladies enjoyed themselves greatly.  Until the next time I plan a huge event like that I will have some time to create cards and projects.  I have also been busy sewing again.  My first hobby, that has been put on the back burner for many years. I have also been busy knitting and crocheting.  I will have to put up photos of some of those projects to share with you.
I finally bought myself a Cricut.  They have been out for years and I put off getting one.  I got a very special price for mine so I was able to afford it.  I have been enjoying making projects from what I cut from it.
I thought it would be nice to create some Christmas cards using the Cricut.  It really is nice to create something that you cannot create with rubber stamps.  The cards shown here are a couple of cards I will be featuring at a upcoming Christmas Card class.  Check the calendar for dates and times.  Give me a couple of days from now to post the details.  I just couldn't wait to show you what the cards turned out like.  I did get some inspiration from something I saw online for one of them.
Looking forward to sharing more projects with you.
Enjoy!   Blessings, Diane

What is growing in my garden?

Hello,

I have been enjoying planting vegetables and cooking them. We have been eating green beans, onions, carrots and zucchini. I planted one plant and it has grown and grown. I forgot what I planted. Looking at it I thought maybe I would be getting some cucumbers. No fruit was budding so I had no clue what was to come.

Today I took a peek and look what I found hidden beneath the vines. It is either watermelon or cantaloupe. I will know for sure in a few weeks.

This is what happen when you don't pick the zucchini quick enough. They can grow bigger than a can of vegetables. This size is better for making bread with. Homemade zucchini bread is YUMMY!!

I have a corn stalk growing here. I really don't expect anything from it. I found out your supposed to plant a few together for them to cross breed. I didn't plant enough and I ran out of planting space.

My tomatoes and bell peppers never did come up. I will have to plant some more this weekend. We still have enough summer ahead to get some growing.

Blessings, Diane

Women of Faith Pink Lemonade party

Spring Banner

Hello,

I can tell Spring is trying to overcome Winter. The leaves of future flowers are poking up through the ground as the dirt warms. I know some of these flowers as they have sprung up from seeds left behind since they last bloomed for the past couple of years. I am looking forward to the return of their beautiful blossoms. I planted a vegetable garden recently and now have vegetables in my garden starting to show themselves towards the sun. I have eaten a couple of radishes and the bunny has been enjoy the greens of those radishes and the stems of the broccoli. I have a Spring banner project I wanted to share with you today. It is one of those chilly days outside but I didn't let the cold detour me from making something that says happy and cheerful. I will have kits available for sale at my upcoming classes for only $5.00.

Enjoy,

Blessings, Diane

Helping Others - Project to share

Hello,

I recently went to an event with my friend Janet. It was a girls night out put on by the Fish Radio station. Featured artist was Heather Williams, a wonderful singer and a amazing story of her life. Special guest was Caroline Barnett from the Dream Center in L.A.. We had a wonderful time at the event. They also had many vendors there to talk with. I had an opportunity to speak with a woman that is involved with the Dream Center in a new ministry to their already many wonderful ministries. She is involved with the ministry that is helping to rescue girls from human trafficking. You may not have heard of human trafficking or even believe it exist right here in the United States or even right here in our own backyard of California, but it does. I have some friends that have been involved with another organization for awhile. I really didn't know how bad this is until the statics were shared with me. I asked this woman how I could help. She mentioned a couple of ways and crafting came up. Well you all know that I have been blessed with the ability to do many crafts and believe that the skills and knowledge is not for myself but to share and teach others. I offered to plan a project for the girls. I took time today to test out my idea and made a couple of samples. I am pleased how they turned out. I decided to decorate picture frames. The message to mat the photo on says "Beautiful One I Adore". I want these girls to know that they are beautiful and adored by God. I want to take their picture and have them put it into the frame they will get to decorate. A picture to remind them of their new life and beginning and to know they have a God that loves and adores them. A bible verse that came to me is from
Psalm 18: 1 - 6 How I love you, LORD! You are my defender. The LORD is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe. I call to the LORD, and he saves me from my enemies. Praise the LORD! The danger of death was all around me; the waves of destruction rolled over me. The danger of death was around me, and the grave set its trap for me. In my trouble I called to the LORD; I called to my God for help. In his temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
There are millions of people in slavery across the world. We can do something to help.
I know personally how I feel when I accomplish something and many of you have shared with me how you feel when you get to be creative. Having the chance to have a creative outlet can be a healing experience.
Here are some facts out human trafficking. There are many more opportunities you can help the Dream Center. There are many more organizations that could use volunteers. Check out today what you can do to make someone else's life better.

http://www.dreamcenter.org/outreach/RescueProject/Ways.html
These are the frames I made today. I think the girls would really enjoy making one of their own and personalizing it for themselves.

Blessings, Diane

Hello,

Here are photos of cards we will be making at my upcoming class. Check calendar for details.
I will also be having a clearance sale that day.
Hope to see you.





Blessings, Diane

Vote for Craig-Norwalk City Council

Hello,

My husband Craig is running for Norwalk City Council. We hope you will vote for him March 8th. We appreciate your support.

Blessings, Diane

Valentine Banner - Available to order kit

Hello,

The LOVE Valentine banner is now available to order.

For details of the kits and to place your order click here!

If you want to attend the class check the calendar for details.

Blessings, Diane

Valentine Explosion Box

Hello,

I spent my weekend making this wonderful Explosion Box. I do still need to add photos but was too excited I finished my project I wanted to take photos to share. I used the My Digital Studio software from Stampin' Up! to create the images I added to the project. The paper is retired paper from Stampin' Up!. The explosion box was created using a blank from Pinecone Press. I love this blank because it saves me time. I don't have to make my box first to decorate. I just get to the fun of creating. I also love that is blank has pockets so you can add tags. I use the tags for journaling or adding more photos. You can purchase your own blank here.

This is the box with the lid on top. Side view of box.

Inside of box opened.

Closer view inside box.

Tags added to picture here.

Closer view with tags.

Another side of inside box with tags.

Closer view inside box.

Another view inside box.

The My Digital Studio sheet I created.Please feel free to leave a comment.

Blessings, Diane

Christmas Card class Tea Party

Hello,

Yes, I am very late posting these photos. I even had a few days off from work and was still too busy to share these with you. Before my Christmas card class I hosted a Tea Luncheon. The ladies had a very nice time. It was great to share conversation with people that hadn't seen each other for awhile. I really do enjoy the event. I should have these luncheons more often. Such a waste of my tea pots and cups to collect dust in the cupboard. But more importantly I enjoy the company of friends and what better way to share time with them enjoying a meal also. Thanks bunches ladies for joining me for the day.
Blessings, Diane