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Aug 16, 2010
Quilted "Rag Bag" Using SU Scallop Square
Its been a long time coming, but I finally made my very own "Rag Bag" using the Scallop Square and the Big Shot.My grandmother passed away just over two and a half years ago. Before she passed away, she told my sister that should she pass on, she wanted me to have her sewing machine. I think that of everyone in our family, she felt I would be the one to put it to the best and most use.
Well, I'm sad to say that it sat in its box all this time. I thought about using it and designed some projects, but never got around to pulling it out and using it. Every time I thought about it, I thought of her and missed her all over again.
Well, last night a friend and I got to talking about different craft projects and ones we started but hadn't gotten around to doing. We both decided it was time to do it now, so we convinced each other to log off the computer and get to work!
It took me a half hour to get re-acquainted with the sewing machine, but I did and this is the result! I should also share that just because my grandmother knew I'd use it, I'm in no way a great seamstress. I actually know just enough to follow a really easy pattern, but I was able to figure out how to do this, so you can too!
Happy Stamping! (And sewing! ♥)
Aug 9, 2010
My first Workshop!
I held my first ever workshop on Sunday, August 8th. I prepared two projects, a card and a mini milk carton.Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and liked the projects, so I count it a success! I am planning another workshop for August 29th. I haven't fully decided on the projects yet, but I do plan to give some sneak peaks for the upcoming new holiday mini.
I wanted to design something that didn't use too many items and that would be easy for those who were new to stamping.
Items used for the card:
Stamp Sets - Awash with Flowers, Because I Care
Cardstock - So Saffron, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink - Black, Daffodil Delight, Rose Red, Garden Green, Pretty in Pink
Ribbon - So Saffron (retired from SAB 2009)
Other Accessories - Scallop Border Punch
Mini Milk Carton:
Stamp Set - Tropical Party (Summer Mini Catalog)
Cardstock - Whisper White
DSP - Island Oasis (Summer Mini Catalog)
Ribbon - Hemp Twine
Other Accessories - Big Shot, Mini Milk Carton Diecut
Ink - Rose Red
Happy Stamping!
Aug 8, 2010
To Live in Exciting Times...
Its been an interesting ride this past month. Shortly after starting this blog and setting up my new domain, changes within my family happened and I had to focus there. My last post here was literally the last time I had a chance to sit down and design/create something for myself to share.
What were these changes that so affected me? I'm on my way to becoming a mommy. I have a 3-year-old cousin who was placed in the foster system towards the end of May. Since early June, my husband and I were doing what we could to get him placed with us. It was a very frustrating and upseting time because due to the economy a lot of social workers were being laid-off so it was difficult to get in contact with people, and there were periods of time when children didn't even have a social worker assigned to them.
But on July 2nd, the judge ordered placement with my husband and I and we've had him in our lives since then. We didn't have any children of our own (not counting our cats :)) so we were having to learn how to be parents. The first time I heard him call me mommy melted my heart.
So with that being said, things have started to call down (a bit). They will be picking back up again because we're going to adopt and will need to go to classes and such, but I'm ready. :) I've also finally had a chance to sit down and design again!
In fact, I have a workshop scheduled for later this afternoon! I will post pictures of the projects I came up with early this evening once I return from the workshop.
Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. Its going to be an interesting ride, and I'm thankful to have this outlet to help me through.
Happy Stamping!
~Raberta
What were these changes that so affected me? I'm on my way to becoming a mommy. I have a 3-year-old cousin who was placed in the foster system towards the end of May. Since early June, my husband and I were doing what we could to get him placed with us. It was a very frustrating and upseting time because due to the economy a lot of social workers were being laid-off so it was difficult to get in contact with people, and there were periods of time when children didn't even have a social worker assigned to them.
But on July 2nd, the judge ordered placement with my husband and I and we've had him in our lives since then. We didn't have any children of our own (not counting our cats :)) so we were having to learn how to be parents. The first time I heard him call me mommy melted my heart.
So with that being said, things have started to call down (a bit). They will be picking back up again because we're going to adopt and will need to go to classes and such, but I'm ready. :) I've also finally had a chance to sit down and design again!
In fact, I have a workshop scheduled for later this afternoon! I will post pictures of the projects I came up with early this evening once I return from the workshop.
Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. Its going to be an interesting ride, and I'm thankful to have this outlet to help me through.
Happy Stamping!
~Raberta
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