2009 Christmas Card

Loved making my Christmas Cards this year. I got my inspiration from the Houston Quilt show that I went to with my sister, they were making puffy quilt cards so I came up with my own version.

"Joy to you and me"

Here's "JOY" from my house to yours! Just like my "Family" and "Dad" blocks, this little cutie has clips in the back where you can attach special cards pictures or Christmas wishes!

creating "Create"

My niece Erika and I decided to make these cool boards, they have knobs at the bottom, so we can hang cool goodies from them. It was fun making them, but even better was the time Erika was here!

Letters, Letters I'll take a "D"

O.K. guys, here are my letters for my letter swap. My sister Isabel, in Texas, was actually kind enough to help me out with this project, it was practically her idea, wonder why I just didn't have her sew them for me? oh well, they turned out cute anyway and I loved sewing them on my new/old Singer.

Beaded Amulet Bag

Last week for scrapbook club, we were invited to join in on a gift exchange and were asked to bring something we made ourselves. I decided to bring this beaded amulet bag. I used to make these all the time but had not made one in awhile. I really loved the way it turned out, and I'm sure Brenda was happy to have won it!

Here is a picture of Christine's parents on Grandparent’s Day when they were presented with their family blocks! I hoped they love displaying their wonderful family photos as much as I enjoyed designing the project. Thanks Christine for the pic.

It's here!

"Tis the Season" Holiday Celebration

This beautiful tree is decked out with butterflies, garland and lights! and if you've been good, then there will be presents under the tree, not to mention a stocking with your name on it! As if that were enough to get you exited about the season then your gonna love that its MUSICAL, yes that right Musical if you press the star on top of the tree you will be rewarded with a holiday song! Perhaps the three birds at the top of their fabulously decked out bird house are responsible for the tune! This Celebration has plenty of places to put holiday cards, wishes or pictures as the back is fully decorated and also has a pocket.

It's like it's own magical little place!

I have been super busy this week. Not only did I sew two more of my very cool "Tutu Fancy" aprons, but I crocheted a shawl! Plus, my friend Renee gave me the coolest book on "Crochet Flowers" and I have been experimenting with some of the patterns.

Busy, Busy, Busy!

Wow, That's Hot!

So that's why Char needed this crocheted cozy for her coffee.

Wouldn't want to burn anything important!

"Tutu Fancy"

Here they come! This is the first of hopefully many Aprons I make and get ready, cuz all of my aprons are gonna be flirty!

"Holiday Snowglobe"

The cutest and merriest way to display our Family Photos for 2009. I have come up with a Holiday Snowglobe, with the help of my woodworking husband. This Snowglobe has 20 pages and each one is decorated differently, but they all scream "MERRY CHRISTMAS"!

The creation of many "Autumn Celebrations"

OMG! I had so much fun at Jazi Craft on Saturday. I had class to make the latest creation to the celebration station, "Autumn". I was surrounded by beautiful and creative people, we learned new techniques and shared wonderful conversation and snacks! Just look at the cute celebrations made by Michelle and Peggy, you guys did great! Can't wait for December 14th at 6:00 p.m., when I teach "Happy Holidays Celebration"

Today I relax at the beach with my handsome husband Rich and Tiki, our cute pup. How great is this!

This star album was made for my Mother and Father in-law's 50th Wedding Anniversary and was used as a guest book. Each tag is adorned with ribbon and is easily pulled out for writing well wishes to the happy couple. It was fun to make and I'm sure they loved it!