I gave it my best shot!

Sneak peek at what I worked on this afternoon.

I actually wanted to make a few cards using all the little do-dads I bought at Michael's on Monday. Cards, more cards? Why not try and do something from this book I got for Christmas.
Why not?

I could give it a try. I covered a small box with pieces of paper. I am not a painter. I don't even have the right brushes (I so wish I had after I started this). I have not painted anything other than snowmen in years, carrots noses and black dotted eyes are my speciality. I can draw a little, very little. But, I had the entire afternoon.

I glued the pieces of paper down with Mod Podge and distressed it a bit.
Nothing too complicated yet and I actually like it.

I found something in the book for inspiration.
As I said I can draw a little. Then I just paint within the lines.
It is all the little details and faces that stop me in my tracks.

It all went smoothly until I had to give this girl a face.

I repainted her eyes ten times! I almost gave up after the sixth try, the next step would be the garbage. But, I tried again. The nose just happened to look good on the first try.

Lips are not easy for me either. What I liked about this little project is that distressing is very important! I think I should take an art class to learn how to draw faces or at least look online for some helpful hints.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

Inspired to finish what I started

(Lowes)
I am so inspired by this cute porch swing! I am looking forward to warmer weather, when I can have my morning coffee and oatmeal outside. When I look outside my window I am not seeing this beautiful sitting area. My swing has snow on it! My deck, snow on it! My flowers pots, also covered in snow. Believe me, inspiring is not a word I would use to describe my deck. But now is the time to think about sprucing my deck area up a bit. I bought outdoor fabric last spring. I was going to make a few pillows for my swing. I never got around to it. The story of my life, so many unfinished projects! I will set a deadline of March 1, 2010 to have those pillows made. March 1 st there will be a post on my finished pillows!

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Dinning Room Table and Chairs

I did not do any paper crafting, sewing or painting over the weekend. Oh, I did cover the marshmallows and pretzels with chocolate! But still, not a very creative weekend.

Friday, I did buy two brown leather chairs that sit at the end or head of the dining room table. I guess I work rather slow. I bought the table in November. The mustard covered upholstered chairs in January. Now the leather chairs complete the look, almost. I think it might need a rug, nothing too ornate. I am thinking solid tan. March is a long month, maybe I can find one before April 1st. Oh, and maybe a long table runner. I did buy one at Homegoods Friday but it was too narrow. Back it will go, but not today.

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Happy Valentine's Day

Chocolate and Valentine's Day go together like snow and New England. I love chocolate, not that big a fan of snow! Let's talk about sweets! First, I love good quality chocolate melts and we have a "sweet shop" in town that sells great melts! I made a batch of chocolate covered pretzels to give out as little gifts.

Marshmallows covered in chocolate, another simple treat!

I wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!

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Cards cards everywhere a card!

I am in a card making mood.

This time, I pulled out my box of stamps and markers.


These are just a few of what I have been making.

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Nothing new here

I have been working on a few valentine cards, nothing really exciting. I even mailed them, so they should arrive on time!

This cards sits on the martini glass I covered with paper last year. The glass is full of candy leftover from Christmas. I bought too much chocolate for Christmas this year. Did I really say that? Too much chocolate? I still have unopened chocolate that I am putting out everyday and it is slowly disappearing! I would never throw it out, that would be a crime.

A card post without a bird, no way! I love them, they are so cute!

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Please be my Valentine?

I am so proud of myself for using my little leftover pieces of fabric, before I go out and buy more . I"m not sure what I used this pretty pink fabric for, not a clue. But, there was enough left to make two more little monsters, Valentine monsters!

They look a little sad, they really need a valentine. I am sure I can find two people that would love to be their valentines! Their pockets will be filled with a little something! Just what I am not sure.

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