Dress Form

Happy Friday!

I have a card today using a die set from Spellbinders called Dress Form (S4-068).  This set was part of a new release from Crafters Home.  I called one of the participating stores and they graciously mailed it to me right away.

I started by cutting the large dress form from Very Vanilla paper and sponged the edges with Distressed Vintage Photo.  The lacey dress was cut from Basic Black, which I snipped off the top to create a pretty apron.  Using my new Spellbinders Elegant Posts dies I cut a stand for the dress in Basic Black.

The sentiment and border from JustRite Stampers were stamped in StazOn Black and layered onto a classic scalloped circle.  The bottom is finished using a Spellbinders Grand Classic Lace Border sponged in Distressed Vintage Photo.  I've added a black satin bow with vanilla rosette.

Champagne pearls and ruffled ribbon for a belt finish it off.

With Gratitude was stamped inside on a Labels Eight #5 die cut from Very Vanilla.  The damask pattern was done in Going Gray.

This set is so girly - I love it!  You will definitely be seeing more dress form cards.  I'm really enjoying using my new dies and stamp sets.

Are you looking forward to the weekend as much as I am?  I will have more fun stuff to share with you so please stop back to visit.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Stampers You Inspire Me & Kindness, SU With Gratitude & Friends 24-7
Paper:  Black Linen, Kaisercraft After Five Collection, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Ink:  StazOn Black, Distressed Vintage Photo, Going Gray
Accessories:  5/8" Offray Black Satin Ribbon, SU Vanilla Rosette, Kaiser Pearls in Champagne, Large Standard Circles #3, Large Classic Scalloped Circles #2, Spellbinders Dress Forms (S4-068), Elegant Posts, Grand Classic Lace Border, Labels Eight #5 (Inside), Bow-Easy
Techniques:  Sponging
Card Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

Boogie Board

Hi friends,

I'm really not one to write reviews about products, but wanted to show you a gift I received recently called a "Boogie Board".  Have you ever heard of them?  It's essentially an electronic version of a magic slate.  You do remember those, right?

I just love it!  It does nothing but let you write on it, then erase.  So simple and easy to use without having to plug in or recharge - yea!  It uses zero power except when erasing the slate.  I know some of you may be laughing at me right now (Jimmy ... I know you are!)

This little board allows me to leave notes for my husband in the morning, before I leave for work, or jot down reminders.  It comes with a stylus or you can even use your fingernail to write on it.

The erase feature is neat.  All you do is push a button and the LCD screen "wipes" clean.  I have it hanging in the kitchen where hubby can see it.

Just think of all the paper I am saving!  Well, not really since I make cards and have tons of cardstock so we won't go there.  I do recommend if you purchase one from Brookstone be sure to buy the one with the replaceable batteries.

Thank you for spending a few minutes with me today.

Tea Time - Arthur Wood

Hi everyone,

Well, it is a new year and I am excited to once again be joining some friends for Tea Time Tuesday.

I hope you will join me today for a nice quiet cup of tea in my spare bedroom.  Sometimes I just like to get away from it all and relax, don't you?

My teapot is from Arthur Wood and Son of Staffordshire, England.  This English teapot is marked on the bottom with their name and has a pattern number 6627 in gold lettering.  The beautiful floral motif has gorgeous workmanship.  I would love to know more about it and what year this design is from.

The porcelain teacup and saucer are Skye McGhie in the "Cream Lace" pattern.  The saucer has a pierced open lacy edge design and is about 5.75 inches wide.  The cup has raised embossed heraldry plumes on the sides.  On the bottom it reads "Skye McGhie Cream Lace Fine Porcelain".

The elegance of silvered mercury glass is displayed in this vase filled with peonies.  This silvered glass has a sophisticated nostalgic charm.  I love mercury glass and have numerous pieces.

We have several scrumptious truffles to enjoy with our tea.  Our cappuccino is a dark-roast coffee with a velvet cream capped with white chocolate.  The amaretto accented with sweet almond liqueur, and my husband's favorite is the dark chocolate raspberry.  Please go ahead and take one - they really are delicious!

The tray is a Longaberger oval serving basket which I have decorated with a cream liner.  The comforter I have in this bedroom is called "Memories".  I love the shades of tearose, wineberry, bayberry and misty blue on a cream background.  This rose garden blooms all year round!

Would you like to see my birdcage?  This cage hangs from the ceiling in the northeast part of the room.  

Thank you for stopping and having tea with me.  I am linking with the following ladies this week.

Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage 
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Martha's Favorites
Tea Party Tuesday @ Sweetology

Resources:
Teacup & Saucer:  Skye McGhie "Cream Lace" pattern
Teapot:  Arthur Wood and Son 
Vase:  Mercury Glass
Basket:  Longaberger Oval Serving Tray
Bedding, Rose Pictures & Birdcage:  JCPenney