4 note cards out of 1 piece of cardstock

Since creating gifts for the JW International Convention I have been spending more time on paper crafting.  My latest obsession is card making.  This craft can get expensive but can be done economically and fun. I have created my first YouTube video! yeah me! and i am just all excited.  For this project you will need the following

• 1 12x12 sheet of card stock - you can buy a pack or just a few sheets in the single sheet paper sections of michaels, joann's and hobby lobby.
• 1 background stamp.  My butterfly or moth not sure which one, came from Michaels $1 bin.  It is perfect for these 4x4 cards
• 1 or more Ink pads in your favorite color to stamp your card.  You can also buy StudioG INK from the $1 bin at Michaels, Joann & Walmart.  StudioG Inks take time to dry, so don't load up your stamp with too much ink
• A Paper trimmer or ruler & scissors.

Puzzles for the delegates

I made these jigsaw puzzles with simple tools.  1st i created a template in powerpoint.  The puzzles are small 5.5 x 8.25.  Supplies needed:

1. Blank Puzzle Piece.  I purchased 12 for very cheap here
Rectangle Blank Puzzle (12-pack) Instructional Fair            http://smile.amazon.com/dp/0742403920/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_BZ6Ntb0AGFFZXC2P

2. The Template located HERE

3. Iron on transfer - I paid $4.00 with my 40% off coupon from Hobby Lobby - you could also go to Joann or Michaels

4. An Iron with a high cotton setting.  Do not set it to the max as it will burn the transfer.  My iron went from 1 - 6, and i used an old cheap iron, i set it on 5 and ironed on the transfer in a hard circular motion for about 45 - 60 seconds

5. a hard surface and something to protect our surface.

6. One Spay Can of Mod Podge Super Hi-Shine Clear Acrylic Sealer - Spray 3 coats let the spray dry in-between coats

And Viola that's it.  It's pretty easy and a fun project.  Turn on some kingdom melodies and have the girls over or kids and have a good time!

The lost art of tailoring

While browsing Victoria blog (tenthousandsewinghours.blogspot.com). I ran across an article about gentleman Jim. He is a master tailor currently located in savanna Georgia. While browsing I am certainly excited about picking up some of his fabulous tips. He happens to be doing a give away for a two disk set of his tailoring techniques DVD. You have to check it out. Follow the link to gentleman Jim. http://finetailoringbyjim.blogspot.com/

Vogue 1245

Vogue 1245 is my latest project. In a nutshell this is a time consuming blouse. Although flattering on , its very time consuming.   There is a lot of narrow hemming and French seams. The ties take forever and honestly there are no shortcuts. I tried. I made the blouse out of chiffon I had in my stash. There is a very slight sheen almost like silk. It's very pretty. I lined it with grey georgette. Makes for a nice blouse. 

Vogue patterns fall preview - My Favs

 Vogue 1361

Love it, just love it! -

Up next Vogue 1336

These pants remind me of Sandra Betzina's Princess seam pants.....

Vogue 1362

Accordin to the vogue body type - my body type is not listed.  Well i guess i need to alter it for my body type.  I am guessing there is no room for a FBA...hmmmmm

Vogue 8928 - Date night!!!! Leather!!!

Can't you just see this in leather with a peplum top, or crop jacket and tank, belt and gold shoes...My imagination is going crazy!

More to come!