Blog Candy

If you go to www.keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com she has some awesome blog candy up for grabs. Go check her blog out and leave her a comment and you'll be in for a chance to win. I think you will really want to check it out. Good luck!!

Happy crafting,
Gail

Christmas Mailbox

Here are some pictures of a wood mail box that I altered. It was fun doing it. I painted it all white first and then I put the paper on using Modge Podge. I also sealed it with the Modge Podge. Gotta love that Modge Podge...LOL!!! I put the ribbon on with red line sticky tape. The flowers are actually flowers that I took off the stem of some flowers that I had. The white one I used a brad for the center and the red one I used a white snowflake button. I used my Sizzix to cut out the "let it snow" and the words "winter wishes"on the side. It is hard to see the "winter wishes" in the picture with the way the angle is. I used Stickles over the words to make them show up more. I also cut out a snowflake and then cut it up to fit around the knob that the flag goes down on. I thought that it just needed alittle something and that worked out real well.

I gave this one to my sister last year. I have more mailboxes waiting to be altered. I had purchased quite a few thinking I would get to them all........what was I thinking....LOL!!! I am hoping to get a few done this year. I'm thinking that I better find some time and start them soon.

Happy crafting,

Gail

Birthday card

Here is a birthday card I made one weekend. I used the cuttlebug happy birthday folder to emboss the white card stock. The stamp is from the Stampin' Up! set called Crazy for Cupcakes. The decorative paper I used was from Making Memories I believe. The pink card stock is from SU! along with the white card stock. I used the oval and oval scalloped nestabilities.
I haven't made anythin new lately. I really need to get back to making somethings. I was going to work on some things this past Saturday and then ended up with a TERRIBLE migrain. I hate it when that happens...LOL!! I am hoping to get some time in this week to make some cards and/or jewelry. Until then....

Happy crafting,

Gail

Spica Markers Give Away!!

If you go to www.favecrafts.com you will see that they are giving you a chance to win a set of the Copic Spica markers. It is going on until July 31st. You can enter once each day. So the more you enter the greater your chances of winning. Good luck !!

Gail

A Few Cards to Share

I haven't been up to stamping lately. As much as I really want to,my mind is not there. With all that has happened in the past 2 weeks, I just don't feel the creativity or concentration that I need to make any cards. I have however taken pictures of some cards that I made in the not to distant past. They are made using Stampin' Up! stamp sets and card stock. I am hoping to get back into stamping very soon. I will post anything I do make as I go. Thanks for understanding and for visiting. Please come back again soon.

Happy crafting,

Gail

The Daisy Chain

Here is a picture of a necklace I made today. It is called the "Daisy chain". The picture on top is a close up of the necklace so you can see the "daisy" look a little better. It is the first time I have made a necklace like this. I am happy with the way it turned out and I am going to make more in different colors. I want to make one in pinks in honor of my mother. I will post it when I make it. Hope you like it. I am trying to get back into the swing of things but it has not been easy yet. Making the necklace was relaxing and something I have been wanting to try.

Happy crafting,

Gail

Thank You

I want to thank you for your kind words. The nice comments from everyone does help. It has been hard,but my 3 boys keep me going. I have gotten a few cards and they also help left my spirits. It always amazes me (and puts a smile on my face)how such a simple thing as a card or a few kind words from someone(even if you've never met them)can make you feel ok. I am taking one day at a time and hope to get back to crafting in the next day or so. Something like this makes you realize what is really important and not to put things off. I am going to try and not take the little things for granted. Thanks again everyone.....

Gail

Sad News

I have not posted anything in awhile because I had to go down to Virginia. My Mom passed away on Thursday July 3rd. I was able to be there when she died along with my brother,sister,father and a few other relatives. I am trying to get back in the swing of things and will post more as I do.

Gail