Almost 25% of the Way Done! August 12, 2008
Posted by Angela in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farThis is definitely the biggest cross stitch project I’ve ever done, and it has definitely taken some time to get moving on it. From starting it to finally seeing some progress, my Harley Davidson cross stitch is actually looking like a motorcycle.
Finding the Treasures June 29, 2008
Posted by Angela in : handmade cards , 6 comments
I recently went through a lot of my old projects that I made a while ago and found some awesome cards that I had completely forgotten I made. Mostly, I found some handmade cards that I made when I worked with Stampin’ Up! and I was really excited about them. Now it’s time to use them. Here’s a few that I found:
One Down, Bunches to Go June 25, 2008
Posted by Angela in : cross stitch, quilting , 2 comments
Well, at least I finished this project and can cross it off my list. I was able to sew on a very small border. All in all I’m pretty happy with it. I just have to iron it and get it looking extra purdy.
Crafting Makes Me Happy June 19, 2008
Posted by Angela in : cross stitch , 3 commentsI’ve been having a couple of rough weeks. I’m not going to get into why it’s been rough, but I will say that crafts tend to be my saving grace. They allow me to create something beautiful while I’m in the midst of turmoil, pain, or just the chaos of daily life. There is something amazingly rewarding in looking at a project take shape right in your hands.
As many of you know who have been following along, I have been working on my biggest cross stitch project to date. I’ve decided to work on a couple smaller items so that I can have a sense of accomplishment (many crafters relate to this - it gets you motivated to tackle the bigger ones).
Having said that, let me tell you another project I picked up to take my mind off of things. I belong to a quilting guild in North Royalton called Keep Us In Stitches. One of the Challenges that you are given when you join is to make your own name tag. I’ve decided to combine cross stitch and quilting into mine. I finished the cross stitch piece this week and I will be quilting on a border very soon. I designed this myself (a major first for me). It’s small, but I love it. It speaks to my heritage and personality.
Getting closer everyday… June 18, 2008
Posted by Angela in : cross stitch , 2 commentsGot some more done on my Harley Davidson Cross Stitch project. It’s starting to actually look like a motorcycle!
Outdoor Art June 16, 2008
Posted by Angela in : Photography , add a commentThis weekend, my family and I went to Schoepfle Arboretum to see some of the beautiful plants they have there. I admit, it’s been hard to leave the house, especially when I’m almost done with a project. But I’m glad we did because I was able to see some gorgeous stuff and work on my photography a bit.
Progress Made! May 27, 2008
Posted by Angela in : crafts as gifts, cross stitch , add a comment
I was completely determined to get some major progress done on my Harley Davidson Cross Stitch project that I am giving as a gift later this year. Thankfully, I was able to do just that. I love how an image or a design takes shape on the canvas and I’m (rather) impressed with myself!
Monday’s Challenge May 12, 2008
Posted by Angela in : General crafts, Inspiration, Monday Challenge , add a commentGood morning everyone. Hope you are all doing well and to all you moms out there… a very happy belated Mother’s Day!
My Mother’s Day was spectacular. I love my children and my mom was here to spend some time with us. It was awesome.
But every Sunday brings a Monday and it’s Challenge time. Similar to blog called The Dares, it’s time for a real challenge.
Challenge: Pull out a UFO sometime this week and make some SIGNIFICANT progress. “What do you mean SIGNIFICANT” you might ask. I’m so glad you did. By significant, I mean you start to see some light at the end of the tunnel. You feel like you are actually making progress. Maybe it’s getting another quilt block done. Or maybe it’s that you got one more layout of your current scrapbook project done.
Whatever the genre and whatever the item, dust off one of those UFOs and get something done it. Share before and after photos on your blog and leave a comment so we can all come and see it!
National Scrapbooking Day May 4, 2008
Posted by Angela in : Uncategorized , add a commentWhat a great weekend. Yesterday was National Scrapbooking Day and today is my birthday. Could I ask for more? Seriously, could I?
In honor of NSD, I spent a lot of time gathering inspiration, reading my favorite crafting magazines, Creating Keepsakes and Memory Makers, not to mention sketching layouts and organizing photos. Unfortunately, my crafting room is not set up yet to optimally scrapbook and stamp and do all those things that I love to do. But, I’m doing my best to be patient even while I see pictures pile up and my folder of layout ideas and inspirational articles get thicker and thicker but not get opened.
Today, I plan on enjoying the day and doing some crafting, most likely working on the Harley Davidson Cross Stitch that I have going right now. Hope everyone has a wonderful day! And post links in the comments to what you did for NSD.
I Couldn’t Be Prouder May 2, 2008
Posted by Angela in : Kid Crafts , add a commentAs I stated in a previous post, I caught my daughter reading one of my quilting magazines, so I promptly ran out and bought her a kid sewing craft kit. She got to pick and she wanted the Disney Princesses sewing cards. You know the kind I’m talking about: the shoelaces that you can thread through the big holes around the edge.
Well, just for an update, she finished her first one! When she was done, she said “Mommy, are you proud of me?” Are you kidding kiddo? I’m ecstatic!
