the snow made me ........

I heard there was a blizzard of sorts somewhere and it got me back to the craft table for some holiday fun.

proto-types in the making......

milk carton ornies with little scenes
3 dimensional stars

and this easel card!  and oh my gosh -  what fun is re-positional adhesive!!!  my first time using it.

now I have to take it apart, write down the measurements, distress the edges and put it all back together again.  Add some embellishments and it will be ready to mail.  Yes it is mailable, too!

Saturday we watched a few cyclists race through downtown Tucson, about 7000 to be exact!  The streets had lanes completely blocked off for their safety and police were everywhere, on motorcycles and bikes to help out.  It was quite a sight.

we stood at this monument and watched

and later we watched a game that had us jumping up and down again.  even bad santa got in the act.

have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

margie

go green!

Get Ready!!

Good news!
Graphic 45 has announced their new year-long series.  And you know what that means, right?
Time to get ready for 2016 card making.
Next year's monthly card tutorials will start as soon as I can get my hands on the papers.
Want to join me?  Get your papers, too.
I will be using the 12 x 12 paper pad, along with the 6 x 6 patterns and solids pad this year.  That will give me a few more options and paper for a few more projects.

In the meantime, I have three new card design tutorials ready for purchase.  These include step by step directions for cards and a fun mixed media project. Pictures and hints along the way, too.
You can even use your own favorite papers, however I will let you know, in the tutorial, what papers I am using so you can purchase them if you wish.  I also have limited sets of these papers for purchase, too.

The first set includes four cards and a fun calendar, perfect to start the new year!

The second set includes four cards and a paper bag book.

The third set also includes four cards and a wonderful Springtime banner (not your thing, then you can turn them into cards, too!)

Cost - $10 per tutorial
Paper kit - $5 plus shipping (four 12 x 12 double sided decorative papers and a few extra fun things!)

Leave a comment here or email me if you are interested or have any questions!
thanks!
margie

fun project time!

      

Check out the Prima site (ustream).  There is a cute project that takes about an hour from start to finish.
A crate!

It measures 5 inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide and about 3 1/2 inches deep -  large enough for cookies or another favorite treat.  It looks cute as a card holder, too.  Think Christmas!!  I added the removable tag. Right now it is ready for Thanksgiving but with the change of the tag, it will be ready for Christmas!
You can make 2 from one sheet of 12 x 12 cardstock.  Have some fun.  This is a great project when you want to make something but need a little inspiration.

And here are some teasers for my next card design tutorials.  They are all set to go, I just need to get moving and finish up their presentation.

  

 

Coming soon!!

thanks for stopping by.
margie

All Souls Procession

We read about it.  Googled it.  But still didn't believe it was going to be what it was.......

One huge gathering of people (estimated at over 100,000!).  The procession began in the 90's by a small group of artists and has grown each year.

The beginning......

And then they just kept coming.......

painted faces, costumes, signs of remembrance, the boxes in the back light up.  They show pictures of loved ones who are to be remembered.

this went on for over an hour.  People walking together through downtown Tucson.  some carrying signs, others photos, walking.........

We stood, amazed by it all.  The people, the costumes, the music, the crowd.

They continued down the road where a huge fire was lit to remember loved ones.  We put several names into the containers that were passed along the route.

We watched the procession, walked back to our car and were home in 10 minutes.

 Amazed.

enjoy your day.  thanks for stopping by.

margie

A Victorian Christmas: Cards and more

Hello there,

Happy November!

Tutorials are ready for A Victorian Christmas and there are a few options for you.
All cards and projects were completed using Prima's A4 paper pad, 3x4 journal cards and the wood embellishments.
The cards and mixed media Tree can also be done using the 12 x 12 sheets from Prima and some matching cardstock if the original papers and supplies are not available to you.
The Matchbox ornament needs a little adjusting (that will be given in the tutorial).
Other supplies include white cardstock, adhesives, glitter and a few more embellishments

Option Number 1:
tutorials for 4 Christmas cards - suitable for mailing - $8

Option Number 2:
tutorials for 4 dimensional Christmas cards - extra postage required but can be mailed - $10

Option Number 3:
tutorials for 3 dimensional projects - matchbox ornament, mixed media art, countdown journal - $10

   


Order Options 1, 2 and 3 together and your price will be $25.

Option Number 4:
Individual dimensional card kit:  directions, decorative papers, embellishments - $7

    

Merry Christmas Pop up Card

Noel Pull out Card

Christmas Easel Card


I hope you aren't confused!  If you have any questions or would like to make a purchase, email me or leave a comment here and I will get back to you asap!
Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for the 2016 plans.  They are in their final tweakings!
margie