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February Monthly Card Package

Jean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:51:29 +0000

February. The big event this month is Valentine’s Day and this month’s card package pays particularly close attention to friends. We acknowledge the 14th with You’ve Got Mail and a little peck on the cheek with Yes No Maybe.

: Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Anytime is a good time to jot a note off to firends and Teddy Bo in shades of brown stands in beautiful contrast to that rich burgandy ribbon. Snoopy is ready to kick up his heels for his best friend’s birthday celebration and there’s a bear hug for another birthday celebration event on the go later this month.

Inside: Live, Love, Laugh - Happy Birthday

A birthday hug!

Unfortunately, it’s not all fun and games in February. Not quite recuperated from the frenzy of December, some of us fall victim to the flu. Cheer a friend with this cute Get Well card and a package or can of chicken noodle soup.

Inside: Hope you're feeling better soon!

Happy February!

February Card Package: $ 10.00. Limited quantity. Local orders only.

Monthly Card Packages

Jean — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:04:14 +0000

Now offering monthly card packages. (local orders only) Six cards for $10.00.

January’s package includes a Christmas card (stock up for next year) , three birthday cards (girl, boy, adult male), a get well card and a welcome baby card.

My Christmas Rose

Jean — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:29:06 +0000

I’ve shown pictures of my Mom’s fanciwork in previous posts. Mom’s sister is also incredibly talented and this was my Christmas gift from Aunt Joan. I love crochet work. I have tried it, but I’m all thumbs and can’t seem to make any headway at all. Makes me doubly appreciative of the work that goes into something this pretty.

Half a Dozen Buttons

Jean — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:03:19 +0000

While looking for a button this morning, came across these little beauties ….

and decided right away I’d use them in a card.

The lighting is not great and the picture doesn’t do the card justice, but it’s a real little gem. I’ve used the Magnolia Lion and colored him with my copics. The inside reads HAVE A GRRRREAT BIRTHDAY. See the button? Perfect!

Copics used: Mane - E23, 25, 27, 29; Nose - E 23, 25; Ears & Cheeks - YR 02; Eyes YG 06; Lion - Y21, 23, YR 23

My Mom is working on a cloth using these same colors. I’ve done a fair bit of hinting, so I’m hoping I might find this one under my Christmas tree.

Mom is eighty years old and her fanciwork is as beautiful today as it was twenty years ago - might even be better.

All those perfect little stitches!

And I do believe this little beauty, grandson Sam, is in keeping with today’s color combo. He is, without question, cute as a button!

And my other little beauty, Max.

Handknit sweater and mittens

Jean — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:46:39 +0000

Not being able to knit, I have the greatest admiration for handknit items. What a treat yesterday to find this at the local craftshop for only $20.00. Couldn’t believe my luck. A local lady is responsible for the knitting, I was told. Not sure which one of my boys this will fit but for sure it will fit one of them.

Row Houses

Jean — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:39:27 +0000

St. John’s, Newfoundland is well known for its colorful row houses.

Artists across the province have been painting these whimsical houses in every color of the rainbow and these little rock beauties are showing up in craft stores everywhere. My own very talented sister, Jackie, is selling these for $15.00 each. Aren’t they gorgeous?

Back

Jean — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:10:45 +0000

Not quite sure where the time has gone. Lots of stuff put on the back burner these past few months but think I’m getting to a place where I can once again spend time doing some of the things I so enjoy - cardmaking and blogging being a couple of those things.

Nurse Gillian is a digital stamp available from Prairie Fairy Designs. I colored her with Copics and for sure this cheerful little nurse will bring a smile. I’m wondering about her thoughts - needle in one hand and bedpan in the other - seems she’s having a little too much fun! I’ve touched up her glasses with glossy accents and since taking this photo, I’ve also given her tiny pearl earrings.

Sadie is a digital stamp from Mo Manning. I’ve colored her with Copics as well and again - after the picture was taken - given her tiny pearl earrings. Love this image and had so much fun coloring her up.

bandana Y11, 13, 15, 23
apron Y6, 11, YG 13
t shirt R81, 85
flowers R27, 59, YG 61, 63
pants E42, 43, 44
hair E30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37
skin E000, 00, 21, R20
ground W1, 3

I am now selling my cards locally. These are both 5.5″ square cards and sell for $2.50 apiece.

Happy Birthday GiGi

Jean — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:38:29 +0000

My grandchildren call their Great Grandma GiGi (GG for great grandma - we stuck the i’s in there for spelling I guess). I thought GiGi was pretty cute until I heard about Big. The little ones in a friend’s family call their Grandma Nan. Great Grandma was Big Nan, but got shortened to Big. Now that’s cute.

Here are GiGi and Max. Mom celebrated her 80th yesterday and today we’re all getting together for supper. Mmmmmm! Can’t wait.