knitting green warmth

Instead of paper crafting I turned to knitting and sewing this week. I managed to make this long thin wool scarf in a green color. I guess I am getting better at knitting because I end up with the same amount of stitches on both sides:) This scarf is more dressy than protecting me against the cold weather but who knows:) I love green color and I am ready to wear it even in a blizzard!

pillows...

I am happily home in Slovakia and working on the scented pillows again. Still not unpacked but took over the craft project that I left unfinished. My sewing machine is still broken so I am using my hands to make the stitches:) Good lord!!! I got these great Tilda fabrics when I was in Norway this summer and I am loving them. They have such a great patterns. I need to find a lot of lavender for stuffing though. Also, I am using this great felted ribbon with cute bird sitting on the branches that I got in a flower market here in Slovakia. The orange felt is a nice contrast to the fabric.

I probably should make some with Christmas accents later... hmmm... maybe some jingle bells or stars. And, I should definitely hurry because Christmas is almost here, just something over 2 months - I can't believe it! But, right now I am happy with the felted ribbon. I will update you about the progress later. I am being little bit slow without the technological help right now but I am looking for a new sewing machine that would take me out of the misery.

Take care and have a great Monday tomorrow!

home sweet home

I am packing right now to go back home to Slovakia for a while. D is very sad and I am too but we will see each other in 2 months during the Christmas. I will really miss Colorado, being short of breath by hiking and having troubles by baking, hehe. I had really good time here in the higher altitude. It is a great place to be for sure. I am not looking forward to the long flight. I am flying from Denver to NY city first and than catching a 8-9 hour long flight to Budapest. My family will pick me at the airport and we still have to drive 2,5 hours to get home. It will be a long travel! I wish I could just wink my eye and be where ever I want in a second and avoid all that annoying traveling. Just a wish:)

So, bye-bye Colorado. I had a great time! I will be back on the blog probably on Sunday. Have a great weekend!

another paper project

I am working on a masterpiece, hehe. Well, at least it feels like it takes for ever. I was inspired by the ...hmm... I can't find the page but the idea is not mine, credit belongs to somebody else (i will try to find the real author later). But, it is a great idea and I had to try it. Basically, I was folding couple of the yellow pages. It is definitely fun. My fingers got little bit black from the print while I was folding each page but it looks cool! It would definitely look good on the wall. But, the wall hanging has to wait because I still need to fold like 400 pages:)I finally found the source of this idea and it is Jeffery Rudell and you can find the whole process on crafstylish. Enjoy!

more spring to show

Before we really enter the fall, I have one more butterfly card to show you. This is another simple one without the words and it's better that way:) I used a yellow card from Recollections again , a premium ribbon from American crafts, Ann Griffin overlay sheet, and couple hand stamped butterflies embossed with white powder ... really simple to make. So, I hope you have a wonderful week everybody!

When life gives you lemons...make cards!

I am still kinda sick and I am stuffing my self with lemons and hot tea and other healthy stuff. At least my coughing is still stuck with me. And, because I am grounded at home I kill the time with making cards. How surprising! :)

So, how about a butterfly card??? I know the fall is knocking on the door but why not enjoy a card full of spring scent for a moment? Yellow base card is from 'Recollections' stamped with Ann Griffin stamp using green color and transparent embossing powder. The butterflies are hands stamped on a gold glossy paper with AG stamp as well, embossed with white powder and cut. I added couple of dried leaves for the butterflies to sit on and a 'you're invited' embossed note on the gold glossy paper with orange gem-stones on each side.

Have a great day!

Cute as a button party

I am not having a party. I was just brainstorming and designed an invitation. This could be an invitation for a button theme party or baby party with 'cute as a button' title. This is a really simple design and there was no hard work or time invested in this one. Just a blank card, circle cut out of origami paper, 2 cute buttons, 'you're invited' stamp, and this card is ready done, baby!
I am still trying to put myself together and get better. My voice is almost back! Wish me luck:)