Knitting gift tags

Today is My dad's birthday, he's 75. And...although he doesn't knit or stamp....I want to give a shout out to my dad...HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love you DAD!!!

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Knitting Gift Tags

Well, today's project is something I have had on my mind for quite some time..well, ever since I saw this cute knitting stamp set! I love how simply cute this set is. I collect yarn as well as rubber stamps, and I do knit small projects for friends, and family...

I decided to pick simple colors, so Crumb Cake, Real Red, and So Saffron came together just perfect! Of course, I will make one that has more green in it next time for a friend who likes green, but you can see how simple this came together once the ideas started flowing!

Tomorrow, I will post all the cards/tags individually, so you can see what they look like. Simply stamped, and not a lot of layering only because I wanted to show you how simple you can make a gift in only an hour and 1/2 or less, once you got the main idea (measurements) done!

I can see possibilities for Christmas as well!!!

There are some great tags and cards you can make for a friend for their wrapping nights!

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Texting your kids

I got this email from Better Homes & Gardens, and after just coming back from a college orientation for my daughter, I guess it just is more confirming! They said instead of calling and getting upset that your child is not calling you back, you NEED to get on the technology bandwagon..Your kid is not ignoring you, or avoiding you (well, maybe they are..!) but they are venturing into their new life!


1 TXT = 1000 WORDS -
from an email mailing from Better Homes & Gardens....

The appeal of owning 100 Silly Bandz may be lost on the parents of tweens and teens these days. But there's one fad that parents and kids can agree on: texting.

According to a 2010 Pew Research Center study, 75 percent of teenagers own cell phones and texting is their preferred form of communication. And some of those LOL's are buzzing right into their parents hands. The study explains, "71 percent of cell-phone owning parents of teens 12-17 say they send and receive text messages on their cell phones."

"My parents text me all the time," says 17-year-old Alexander Corwin from Manhattan. "It's just the most convenient way to stay in touch." Sometimes, it simply saves his parents a yell. "The other day I had a bunch of friends over and when I looked down at my phone I had a BBM from my mom saying to 'keep it down!'"


For Arthur Hyland, 50, of Vienna, Virginia, texting with his daughters, Katie, 15, and Susie, 12, is a daily pick-me-up. "I will send a message...just to say 'hi' and that I'm thinking about them." It's the responses he gets that make the new technology worth it. "It's nice that they are sharing what they are doing with their Dad."


The message reads loud and clear -- a txt is worth 1000 words. Consider the benefits to text messages: • They're great for coordinating drop-offs and pick-ups. • Simple messages like, "Walk the dog when you get home," or "Be home by 6 p.m." are relayed quickly and clearly. • Sending photos is a great way to engage your kids. If you're on a business trip or just out and about and see something funny or interesting, send a snapshot. It will give you something to laugh about later and let them know that you are in tune with their interests.




So, I am going to be creating some photo cards that I can send to her via text message to remind her how proud I am of her, and that I miss her....This silly one is of my co-worker and myself being silly at work....I can't wait to send her this one! hee hee!






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Meandering Tutorial Available!

My Meandering Book Tutorial is available... I added some non SU embellishments to this book-let but you can let your imagination for a baby book (which I will be working on for a all SU Sample!) If you're interested in the tutorial, send me an email (here)

Cost for the tutorial is $2.95

Sayonara & Aloha!

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Just Believe....Dovetail Ribbon Bow

For this card, I tied the striped ribbon with the 1/4" grosgrain ribbon in the center after dovetailing the edges of the ribbon (Otherwise the ribbon detail was too bulky!) So this took off some of the bulk!

Supplies Used:
Just Believe #120453 $25.95
Old Olive
Basic Black
Very Vanilla
Acetate window sheet
Circle Scissors
Large Scallop die
Scallop Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch
1 1/4 circle Punch
Extra Large Decorative Label Punch #120907 $16.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Scallop Squares Duo #120903 $21.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Jewels Basic Pearl #119247


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Just Believe....just for you...!!!

Supplies Used:
Just Believe #120453 $25.95
Old Olive
Basic Black
Very Vanilla
Acetate window sheet
Circle Scissors
Large Scallop die
Scallop Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch
1 1/4 circle Punch
Extra Large Decorative Label Punch #120907 $16.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Scallop Squares Duo #120903 $21.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Jewels Basic Pearl #119247


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Just Believe ....Masking technique

Masking Technique

First, stamp the image. I used markers to color the stamp. Old Olive for the flowers and leaves, and Basic Black for the frame.

I stamped the same image on a masking sheet (which is like a sticky post-it) I cut out the image and laid it on top of the stamped image.

You then ink up any other stamp, and stamp over the area that is masked as well as next to the masked area.

Lift up the mask and voila!

All done...!!!!

Supplies Used:
Just Believe #120453 $25.95
Old Olive
Basic Black
Very Vanilla
Acetate window sheet
Circle Scissors
Large Scallop die
Scallop Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch
1 1/4 circle Punch
Extra Large Decorative Label Punch #120907 $16.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Scallop Squares Duo #120903 $21.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Jewels Basic Pearl #119247


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