I love the warm weather. I seem to be more motivated to do something!
Right now the flower fields are in bloom. It looks so pretty, a carpet of color on the ground. In the evening you can smell the sweet fragrance of the flowers.
Some of these flowers will be placed on floats for the annual Flower Festival. Years ago the fields were everywhere but now we only have a few fields left. The parade had many floats, now only a handful. Kinda sad.
To see some of the flower fields go to google images type in Lompoc Calif flower fields.
There are so many pictures, they are just beautiful.
I am going to go outside and enjoy this nice weather.
Have a great day!!
www.craftnique.blogspot.com
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Gift Cards
I like small gift cards to go along with a gift bag or package. I really dont like the plain cards that
usually come with a gift bag. They match but... not really personal.
I decided to make a few to have around for myself and a few to sell on my online shops.
usually come with a gift bag. They match but... not really personal.
I decided to make a few to have around for myself and a few to sell on my online shops.
I choose a variety of all occasions. Happy Birthday, Thank you etc etc...
I made the envelopes too. I used my Diagonal Score Plate from Stampin Up. Easy peasy!
(I am now addicted to making envelopes!! All sizes!!!)
I used scrap pieces of DSP paper and Card Stock from my scrap box and I used the Simply Scoring
Tool, Punches, Stamps, Ink, all from Stampin Up!.
(I am now addicted to making envelopes!! All sizes!!!)
I used scrap pieces of DSP paper and Card Stock from my scrap box and I used the Simply Scoring
Tool, Punches, Stamps, Ink, all from Stampin Up!.
It was quick and easy.
I may just make some more!!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
My daughter's Wedding
This is Charlottes second marriage and Roberts first. She wore a champaign colored dress and the Groom and his Groomsmen vests matched the Sash on her dress.
Charlotte and Robert planned and paid for the entire wedding!!! Charlotte even made the bouquets!
(I made the Reserved Table Cards and Card Box and the Bridal Shower Invitations but that was it!)
Here is a sample of one of the placecards I made before I wrote the family names and the cupcake flavors.
My sister- in- law took these photos. We are waiting for the Professional Photos to arrive but in the meantime I wanted to share.
This is the father daughter dance.
Roberts dad took this photo. So Cool! Robert is in the middle(of course). On the far right is our youngest son Erik
Like I said "It was PERFECT!!"
Monday, April 23, 2012
weather
Ok whats up with this weather?
It was 95 degrees 2 days ago, today it is cold and gloomy AND it is suppose to rain tomorrow!!
Ok....We need the rain so that everything is green and lush. Right!
Water the earth.
April showers bring May flowers and then SUMMER!!!!!!!!! yay!
It was 95 degrees 2 days ago, today it is cold and gloomy AND it is suppose to rain tomorrow!!
Ok....We need the rain so that everything is green and lush. Right!
Water the earth.
April showers bring May flowers and then SUMMER!!!!!!!!! yay!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
A Tisket a Tasket a Card Stock Basket!!
I made this basket using Stampin'Up! smooth card stock. You could change the color and embellishment and it would make a cute basket for Easter. I used the Blossom Punch on this basket and Melon Mambo and Whisper White card stock, brown ink, and Mixed Bunch Stamp Set.
Soft Suede Card Stock
4 ¼” x 11”, ¾” x 8 ½”
White Ribbon 14 inches long
4 ¼” x 11”, ¾” x 8 ½”
White Ribbon 14 inches long
Sticky Strip
Tape
Stampin Dimensionals
Glue Dots
Striped texture
Folder
Simply Scored
score Pal
Big Shot
Run 4 ¼” x11” Cardstock through Big Shot using the striped
texture Folder
Score at 1 ¾”, 3 ½”, 5 ¼”, 7”, 8 ¾”, 10½”
turn over and at the 4 ½” side score
down at 2 ¾”
cut off short corner tab
cut strips to the 2 3/4 line to make flaps
cut strips to the 2 3/4 line to make flaps
On front of basket CS add Sticky Strip to ½” tab on right edge
and edge
of 1st and 4th flaps from left edge.
Flip
basket over, add Sticky Strip to edge of 1st and 4th
flaps
Fold
basket layer along score lines. Adhere ½” tab to inside of opposite end.
Creating a hexagon shape.
Remove
Sticky Strip backing from the two flaps on front side
Fold those two flaps in so they just meet in
the center.
Fold down the two flaps without Sticky Strip,
press to adhere.
Remove
Sticky Strip backing from the two remaining flaps.
Fold down,
press to adhere. Also press from inside the basket to get a good bond.
Add two small strips of Sticky Strip next to
each other on both ends of the
¾”
x 8 ½” “ Soft Suede CS strip.
Adhere
to inside of basket centered on two opposite sections of hexagon basket to
create handle.
Adhere two mini glue dots to bottom edge of each ribbon, attach to
inside basket just below handle.
Wrap
ribbon around handle until you reach the center, tie a bow and trim ends.
Add embellishment to basket using
stampin Dimensionals
Hermy Acosta
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Paper and Envelopes
I have all sorts of paper...cardstock, designer paper, fancy and not so fancy.
When I got my Simply Scored Diagonal Plate from Stampin Up I decided to make use of some of this paper.
I made envelopes of all sizes, small to big, square to rectangle.
Then I decided to make some large file type to store large papers and/or important papers.
I made a few for my mom. I stamped an image on yellow cardstock and used a scallop punch for the bottom edge. On the box envelope I made a flower using the Blossom Punch and inked the edges. She loved it ! I made a few boxes to hold cards and now I am thinking of making some small gift boxes with the thicker cardstock.
Its a nice way to use up the stacks of paper
When I got my Simply Scored Diagonal Plate from Stampin Up I decided to make use of some of this paper.
I made envelopes of all sizes, small to big, square to rectangle.
Then I decided to make some large file type to store large papers and/or important papers.
I made a few for my mom. I stamped an image on yellow cardstock and used a scallop punch for the bottom edge. On the box envelope I made a flower using the Blossom Punch and inked the edges. She loved it ! I made a few boxes to hold cards and now I am thinking of making some small gift boxes with the thicker cardstock.
Its a nice way to use up the stacks of paper
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Serene
I want to share some photos that my friend Roy Bozarth has taken. They are just beautiful.
Roy is a big supporter of animal rights, especially horses, his love for them really show in his photos.
My friend Roy is a calm easy going person and I think the animals sense that.
I also love his landscapes, sunsets, ocean.....well actually...I love all his photos that's why I want to share them with you.
Proud parents! I love how Roy has captured the love!
Look at the colors!!! Just gorgeous dont you agree?!!!!!
He also has a facebook page with more photos!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1576915695&sk=wall
I hope you enjoyed these photos as much as I have.
until next time......................
www.craftnique.blogspot.com
Roy is a big supporter of animal rights, especially horses, his love for them really show in his photos.
My friend Roy is a calm easy going person and I think the animals sense that.
I also love his landscapes, sunsets, ocean.....well actually...I love all his photos that's why I want to share them with you.
Look at the colors!!! Just gorgeous dont you agree?!!!!!
My blog title pretty much says what I feel when I look at these photos!
To see more of Roy's Photos and to get more information you can click on this site
http://roybozarthphotography.zenfolio.com/p722999942He also has a facebook page with more photos!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1576915695&sk=wall
I hope you enjoyed these photos as much as I have.
until next time......................
www.craftnique.blogspot.com
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