Pretty Lace Holders

Hi everyone,

So when I'm not blogging there are so many other things occupying my time from photographing pretty things to creating new cards.  Lately, I have been printing graphics to turn into holders to organize my lace yardage and twine.

I started with thick pieces of kraft chipboard ...

covered each one with pretty floral paper ...

and began wrapping ...

These holders have about 10 yards of vintage distressed lace on them.

I've been a busy little bee organizing.  It is so much easier working with lace when you can unwrap the size piece you need without digging through a huge pile.  I also had no idea how much I had accumulated until I started gathering it all.

I think they look too pretty to hide away in a drawer.  Don't you think?  I've decided to keep them in this bucket painted with roses.  I love having my trims nice and organized so I can use them in my projects.

Have you been doing any organizing lately?

Today I am joining ...

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Blissful Whites Wednesday @ Timewashed

Before & After Wednesday @ The Dedicated House

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Show Off Friday @ What About

Shabbilicious Friday @ Shabby Art Boutique

Easter Tree

Hi there sweet friends,

Happy Easter!  I hope today finds you blessed in the company of family and friends.  Cheops will be our sleuth this year looking for those special 'treats'.  Are your baskets opened yet?

I have an Easter card to share with you.  I used the Easter Tree stamp by Serendipity Stamps.  It has been in my stash since last year.  The image was stamped in StazOn Timber Brown on a Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Nine #5 die and colored with Prismacolor pencils.  I added a little sparkle to the blossoms with a clear Spica pen.  Crystal Effects was added to the bow for some dimension.

The focal image was then layered onto a piece of Soft Sky paper also cut from a Labels Twenty-Nine die.  The corners were accented with pearls.

The inside sentiment was stamped in Lavender Lace and embossed with clear embossing powder.  I thought the tree and saying went well together even though they are by different manufacturers.  Everything was mounted to a spring green card.  Pretty pastels to celebrate the occasion!

I was tempted to add some ribbon and doodads to the front, but held back and decided to keep things simple.

Blessings to you on this glorious Easter.  

Stamps:  Serendipity Stamps Easter Tree, Northwoods Rubber Stamps Script Wishing You An Easter
Paper:  Spring Green, Soft Sky, Shimmery White
Ink:  Image - StazOn Timber Brown with Prismacolor Pencils; Sentiment - Lavender Lace with Clear EP
Accessories:  Kaiser Pearls in Bliss, Clear Spica Pen, Crystal Effects, Creative Memories Corner Rounder, Spellbinders Labels Twenty Nine Dies, Gamsol
Technique:  Embossing
Card Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

Easter Colors

Hi blogging friends,

I have slowly been adding some fresh spring decorations around the house.

The next couple of days will be chilly, but it makes me enjoy the spring colors even more.

Keeping things simple and sweet ...

The name of the hyacinth is derived from Greek language where it means 'flower of rain'.  It is also mentioned as the 'sorrow flower' and 'In memory of Hyacinthus' (who is a divine hero from the Greek mythology), symbolizing dying and the resurrecting beauty of Nature. 

Easter wouldn't be complete without some bunnies and treats!

Which do you prefer strawberry cheesecake, bubblegum or cotton candy?

or a little chocolate ...

I hope your Easter is filled with sweetness!  Blessings to you  :-)