Family Quote

"FAMILY" Collage

"The memories of these fabrics are woven into our hearts."

I finally finished this little collage which holds some wonderful memories!! It holds ribbon, tulle and the flower from my 38yr old flower girl dress that I wore when I was...very little, I can't give a way my age :)

It also has some sprigs of pearls from my wedding hair piece and vintage lace (across the bottom) from hubby's grandmother.

The backing is decorative paper sewn on stiff fabric . I hope the knob it is hanging above doesn't keep you from seeing it well. You can click on it to see it larger. The dresser it adorns is a 1930's which was hubby's grandparents wedding gift.

It took me forever to finish this and make my final decisions...it sat for months at a time but I love the depth it represents.

This project is linked to This Party.

You HAVE to check out Angela's site, http://wwwcreativecreationsbyangela.blogspot.com/

She is so excited to start monthly challenges and she is going to start up a new website store.

She will be selling her hand made JEWELRY, CARDS, and Altered Art ( Picture frames, bedroom letters, decorative art, etc... ) She is hoping to have my site up within the next month or sooner!

Very fun!! She also is giving away goodies to 3 of her followers as a bonus!! Thanks Angela!!

Paper Flowers/Gift Package Ribbon

Paper Flowers and Ribbon

I am always trying to find gift ideas that are truly functional and helpful in making gift giving fun. Last year I made cloth re-usable bags and tags. This year I love the look of homemade flowers. So I decided to attach them to 3ft of ribbon for wrapping gifts.

Some have a knot from the ribbon for the middle of the flower, others have small faux flowers and brads.

And of course what makes them complete is a charming way to store them..in my recycled jar with my homemade decorated top!

Look at the amazing goodies my friend and Scrapbook Diva, Luisa sent to me.

She is a Close To My Heart consultant and your" go to gal" for these great stamps... ect. I won these awesome goodies through the monster card challenge with her and Creative Scrapbooking Divas. Thank you sooo much Luisa, I have been wanting a wonderful bird stamp and this collection is absolutely beautiful!!

Lastly, Karen Ladd was the winner of my October challenges with the CSDivas. Congrats Karen!