Hotel Key Holder by JBS~sewing board!!

I worked up my Vintage Hotel Key Holder by Jenni Bowlin again.  I have many collections and it is fun to see them out not put away.  These are some of my favorite sewing goodies~

Sometimes when I buy a tin of buttons I find all kinds of small, cute sewing items in the tin also.  I just consider it a bonus when this happens.  The four small spools, they were a bonus surprise!!  They are so small and dainty~very cute!!!!

Can you imagine doing a Christmas board?  I have it in my mind so I'll do it closer to Christmas.  I have some small vintage ornaments and some antique crystals to start with!!  I'll see what else I can find~

Thanks for stopping in today and I'll see you soon with The Play Date Cafe Challenge #145 coming Thursday~see ya then!!!

Try It Tuesday~a cookie cutter re-make!

Hi everyone~I found this a while back and thought it was so cool.  It is a cookie cutter.  It must have been on a wagon train:):), it is a heavier metal than most cookie cutters.  The handle is bent in and I couldn't get it straight so I used it to my advantage.  The handle became the stand for the star frame.

You can see the inside is rusted out ~ to many biscuits cut with it , I guess:):).

Here is what I did with it~hope you like!!!

I added some Prima, a little clip {to hold the photo}, stick pins, and some moss.

That is my mom!  I'm told I look just like her!!!  Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by. I'll see ya soon!!!!!

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Darkroom Door is featuring some layouts I did for them using the new New York Collection ~ wonderful set!!

Authentique/Curiosity~

Hi everyone!!! This is my up and coming class at Craft Crossing.  I am using the awesome Authentique/Curiosity.  This is a great back-to-school paper set.  The papers are a deep teal, beige, yellow, navy blue and black.  Authentique's paper is so rich and full of texture.

The class is this Saturday ( August 18th ) at 10:00am ~ call and reserve your seat! Gonna be a good time for sure!!!!  Have a fantastic Monday and I'll see you tomorrow for Try It Tuesday!!!

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"Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning."  William Arthur Ward

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Today over on the Darkroom Door Blog I have three layouts being featured using their brand new New York Collection Stamps!!! Would Love for you to take a look!!

Nikki Sivils and a **winner****

Hi everyone~hope you are enjoying your Saturday!!  I did this layout this past week using some Nikki Sivils pattern paper.  I loved this set but didn't have the right pictures to use it until now.  My special peeps, under the umbrella, on the beach at Rockport!!

I love the little character's on the paper~super cute and perfect for my pictures.  The umbrella word is by October Afternoon, it is actually a playing card.   And I didn't even add one button :):):)

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The winner of the Bucilla Christmas Stocking Giveaway is ~

Pamela said..

LOVE IT!!! I am a follower and I'm heading to Bucilla right now to LIKE 'EM a whole lot!!! LOL
 Please email me your address and I will pass it on to Bucilla!!!! Thanks for playing girls!!!!

See ya soon!!!!!

The Play Date Cafe Challenge #144~

Hi everyone~this is the new color palette for this weeks challenge at The Play Date Cafe.  I love orange, yellow and pink together.  The colors remind me of FUN, not to loud but loud enough to have some fun:):)  Here is my take on challenge #144~

I really had to dig deep, into my stash, to find the colors I needed to work up this color palette.  Remember Chatter Box~ yes, I still had some:):)  We would love to have you play along either with a card or layout, the main thing is to use the color palette for the challenge week. You can post your entry on the PDCC blog.

This weeks sponsor is SimonSaysStamp.com ~ take a minute and check out all the great deals offered on all of our favorite craft supplies.  You can go to the PDCC blog and find out the prize for this week.  Also we have a new team member Jen Cuthbertson ~ a BIG welcome to her!!!

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                 Remember all week you can go HERE and enter for the Bucilla Christmas Stocking kit!!!!
                                                                             See ya soon!!

Build~A~Bear layout with Authentique!

I have a layout to share using the fabulous Authentique.  It is fast becoming a favorite paper company of mine.  The paper just feels so heavy and durable!!!  I did some fussy cutting to make the cluster around the photo.  I used the 12" circle template by Creative Memories to get the die cut paper effect!!!  The birds and leaves are a stamp set by Skipping Stones Design! 

Close-up of the fussy cutting and that cute little girl with her build-a-bear!!!!  BTW she is going to be eight soon! Where does the time go?  Thanks for stopping in and have a great day!!!!

See ya soon!!

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You still have time to enter in the giveaway for the Bucilla Christmas Stocking.  Go HERE for details!!!

Try It Tuesday~Original Jenni art!

Hi everyone~remember a few weeks ago I told you I had a surprise. I didn't want to say anything until I had the "original" Jenni Bowlin  art in my hands.  That is right, I won the art over on the JBS Inspiration blog!!!!

This is kinda of a different Try It Tuesday, but I wanted you all to see it!!!

It is made up of her products~I'm wondering if these are her favorite products!!!

All month long they are playing a game based on the  Summer Olympics ~ you can find the rules on the forum Here. Check it out~looks like so much fun!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by today and I'll see ya soon!!

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Remember all week you can go HERE and enter for the Bucilla Stocking kit!!!!