Crafty Craziness....

Ok, so I have been pretty bust lately being crafty and getting ready for Convention in July... I am getting so antsy and can't wait for it to get here.. However, I am glad it is not yet, as I am still trying to get all of my swaps finished.. My goal is a total of 250 cards in a couple of different designs... Today I am sharing a one more that  I am working on. I hope you enjoy and share your inspirations....

This first card I made using a 4x12 sheet from CTMH's Mayberry lvl 2 paper pack. I think this set is becoming one of my favs...

The insert pulls out to write your note. Or you can add a sentiments to suite the occasion.

I welcome all comments or suggestions.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Crafting!!

~Rochelle

My May's Card Swap

Ok, I try to participate in card swap with some friends back in NY. They truly are a great bunch of crafty and creative girls and I miss meeting with them. Our little group will be coming to an end this summer, as the majority of us are military spouses and moving away. I am hoping that we can somehow continue this tradition in the future....

This month's swap theme is juvenile congratulations, god job, or way to go. I was torn, as I do not do very many juvenile cards as my babies are all almost grown now. But, I am hoping this one fits the bill.

As always, I welcome any and all feedback. With the crazy Spring/ Summer weather that has engulfed the country, I truly hope that everyone has been able to find some crafty time for themselves. And for those who have been displaced, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Just in case you wanted a close up....

I have to say, thank goodness there were only 9 swappers this month, as I had to cut out each of the owls. I am notorious for projects that require lot's of detailed cutting, and my hands despise me at the end of each project. But, I so love the finished look. If you have tried in the past and did not like the finished product, do NOT loose heart. IT takes plenty of practice and actually, the main trick is moving the paper as you cut instead of your cutting/scissor hand. Start off with images that are not very intricate and graduate yourself as you get comfortable. You will be amazed at what you do.

As always~

Happy Crafting

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My New quilted Card

So, after trying my hand at the first quilted card.... I decided to dig out one of my absolute favorite quilt patterns.... 'Storm at Sea'.... For the life of me.. I could not find the right quilt book and tore my craft room apart looking for it.. Then another hour trying to find the right paper.... With all of the paper I have... you would think that would have been an easy task.... NOT!!!!!

  Anyway, after I accomplished those small tasks.... Another, over 5 hours later.... after drawing up the grid pattern and cutting out too many tiny pieces to count and piecing them together....

  I created this for my absolutely Wonderful Husband for Valentines.... I hope you all enjoy it....

~Rochelle

Inspiration from SCS....

  OK... I LOVE to quilt and have for quite sometime now, wanted to try my hand at combining that love with my other LOVE.. Making cards.... I found the inspiration for this card on Splitcoast Stampers... They always have such wonderful and beautiful creations on there. Anywho, when I saw the original on SCS, I had to make one for myself.

  I hope you like it as much as I had fun making it.... I welcome any and all comments.. This has inspired me to hunt down one of my all time favorite quilt patterns, 'Storm At Sea' and create a guide and card from it... As soon as I do.. I will posting it... Hopefully, by tomorrow.

  Enjoy~
Rochelle