My Spin on the Pin {8.31.12}

I couldn't help but love THIS CARD.   The stitching drew me in...I had to give it a try!

Here's My Spin on the Pin...

I ended up making two cards, but switched up the color of the flower to make them a little different.

These were fun to make.  I think I may have an addiction to sewing on my cards!  Atleast I'm getting some use out of my sewing machine!

Happy Friday, and happy Pinning!

Sew Cute Tuesday {8.28.12}

Welcome to Sew Cute Tuesday, a linky party for

SEWING PROJECTS ONLY!!

Here's some projects that caught my eye

 from our last linky party...

Oxford Impressions shared her Manly Plaid Homespun Quilt!

How cute is this Peacock Necklace from Just Stuff?! 

And I loved this Travel Felt Board from Miss Lovie!

Feel free to grab a 'featured' button. 

You'll find it in my menu bar!

Now, let's get this linky party started...


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Rules for linking:

**Link sewing projects only! (can be hand or machine sewn)

**Link to a specific blog post, not blog home page.

**Linky Tools will remain open until midnight on

Wednesday, August 29th.

My Spin on the Pin {8.24.12}

A week ago, I shared a card that I wasn't 100% pleased with.  After changing it up a bit, I ended up with a card that made me happy.

Here's my 2nd Spin on the Pin...

What I wasn't happy about on my first card was the ribbon.  I don't know why, but I just didn't like how it looked.  Rather than using ribbon on this card, I chose to put my stamped sentiment there instead.  And then blinged it up a bit with some pearls.

Since I already had the sewing machine out, I went ahead and made another one, but used a different flower in the center of the scalloped circle.

I like it a lot.

It's hard to see, but the center of the flower is raised up a bit with 3D foam squares.

So what do you think?  Do you like my first card better, or these ones? 

Have a great Friday, and Happy Pinning!

From the Desk of...{Teacher Gift}

My kids started school last week, and I wanted to make their teachers something special to start the year off right.  One of my favorite things to give as a gift lately is a 'From the Desk of...' gift set (template available for purchase HERE).  They're so versatile, and you can really customize them however you want. 

Here's what I ended up making for their teachers...

Included in the set were these cute printable 'Just a little note' cards (click HERE for free printable), & envelopes.

...a Post It Note holder (tutorial found HERE)...

...and a covered notepad (tutorial found HERE) ...

A bar of chocolate was also included, but didn't get a picture of that. 

I made a total of 3 sets, and the kids' teachers loved them!

If you'd like to see other 'From the Desk of' gift sets I've made, click HERE, and HERE.

Sew Cute Tuesday {8.21.12}

Welcome to Sew Cute Tuesday, a linky party for

SEWING PROJECTS ONLY!!

Here's some projects that caught my eye

 from our last linky party...

Howling at the Moon shared her adorable Crochet Bag!

How cute are these Superhero Dolls from Sewing Miles of Smiles?!

And I loved this DIY Satin Rosette Belt from Bored and Crafty!

Feel free to grab a 'featured' button. 

You'll find it in my menu bar!

Now, let's get this linky party started...


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Rules for linking:

**Link sewing projects only! (can be hand or machine sewn)

**Link to a specific blog post, not blog home page.

**Linky Tools will remain open until midnight on

Wednesday, August 22nd.