Yankee Doodles

Hey there!

I'm back with another patriotic, red, white and blue project. I created this scrapbook page with the new We R Memory Keepers 'Yankee Doodles' line I talked about Monday.

I love the mini 6x6 paper pads for cards, but they also include plenty of paper for scrapbook pages too!

Stars are the perfect accent for Fourth of July projects, don't you think? Here I made some die cut stars with some corrugated cardboard and some of the Yankee Doodles papers using an old Sizzix die plate. I dug out another old set of dies from Quickutz for the title and stitched around the edges of those alphas. I'm seriously addicted to stitching these days!

I also used a 'Just the Edge' scalloped boarder cut from Bazzill Basics and some star buttons I've had for a looooooong time!

Speaking of having something in the stash box for a while...those metal license plates, I believe they were made several years back by Karen Foster. Finally, they get their day in the spotlight!

Well, I have more fun projects in the pipeline. I'm looking forward to perusing your blogs and seeing your crafty projects while I work away in my office. You all give me so much inspiration! Thank you! :) Hope you have a great Wednesday! The weekend is right around the corner! Kathy

Supplies:

Card Stock:  Bazzill Basics

Patterned Paper:  We R Memory Keepers

Jute:  Papertrey Ink

Star Buttons:  Blumenthal

Metal License Plates:  Karen Foster

Die Cut Alphas:  Quickutz

Die Cut Stars:  Sizzix

White Paint:  Folk Art by Plaid

4th of July

Hello!

Have you noticed a decrease in blog posts by the crafty chicks you follow? I sure have! Since the official kick off of summer, Memorial Day, and with kids getting out of school for summer break, there's a lot less blogging going on! :) Hope all of you are enjoying your vacations and time with the kiddos! This is Christopher's last week of school.

Before you know it, July 4th will be upon us and I was in the mood to make a card for the occasion with the new 'Yankee Doodles' papers by We R Memory Keepers.

I love these colorful papers that come in a 6x6 pad that's the perfect size for cards! And great for scrapbook pages! I'm actually working on a page right now!

For this card I got out some white paint to brush on the edges of my paper and the corrugated die cuts.

I added a jute bow and a decorative star pin from my stash.

Well, I have my usual Monday errands to run...the post office, the Goodwill. We've been simplifying things around our house for a couple of months now. Each week we go through a closet, set of drawers or room and have been donating lots of things. Sometimes it's hard to let go of stuff. And I often wonder if I'll regret letting go of other things, but overall, it's been fabulous! It's such a freeing feeling to donate all these things! Less to take care of too!

Hope you enjoy your Monday. Thanks for stopping by! :) Kathy

Supplies:

Patterned Papers:  We R Memory Keepers

Corrugated Cardboard:  Etsy

Jute:  Papertrey Ink

Paint:  Folk Art

Die Cuts:  Papertrey Ink, Quickutz, Sizzix

Border Punches:  Fiskars, EK Success

Decorative Pin:  Fancy Pants

Rub-Ons:  American Crafts, Doodlebug Designs

You're One of a Kind

Happy Sunday!

I'm looking forward to a relaxing day, how about you? I did a lot of work in the yard yesterday and did some cleaning indoors too so I'm ready to put my feet up today and lay low! I want to do a little crafting and take a nap with my sweet and fury fat cat! Ah...the little things!

I also have a little card to share with you today.

I got to play with a couple new supplies to make this card. I used 'Splash' papers from Echo Park and the 'Button Boutique' stamp set from Papertrey Ink. Oh how I love buttons and just had to have this set!

I can't wait to make more button cards with this stamp set! The half circle doily looking piece was made with a Spellbinders die. The final touches are the seam binding bow and a Prima flower on top. Fun and easy!

I hope you enjoyed my crafty share and your Sunday! :) Kathy

Teacups

Hi! How is your week going? Are the kiddos out of school yet? Christopher gets out of school the week after next and has some fun summer camp activities lined up. Great times ahead and a ton of summer memories and photos to scrapbook!

Speaking of scrapbooking, I have a page to share with you. You might have noticed that I love to create pages about everyday little things in addition to the big events. Today's page is about little things...teacups. I love teacups!

Do you collect anything? I enjoy all things vintage...especially teacups. They're just so pretty and delicate and I can't seem to get enough. Funny thing is...I don't drink tea! Well, I do sometimes, but I usually prefer a good strong cup of java or hot chocolate over tea. By-the-way, I've noticed that my photos appear blurry on Blogger. But if you click on a photo, they become more clear.

This sweet little teacup was purchased at our local flea market. Isn't it beautiful? Love the flowers!

All the lovely patterned papers I used for this page are from an awesome new digital kit from Two Peas in a Bucket called 'I Dream of Shabby' by Dianne Rigdon.

I used a Papertrey Ink butterfly die, some Silhouette butterfly cuts and some Spellbinders circle dies for my page.

I got a little carried away with the stitching! ;) Oh but it was fun and I love the results so what's the harm, right? What do you think of the peachy pink flowers? My latest purchase from Two Peas...they're from Prima. Love 'em!

Thank you so much for popping in today! I hope you enjoyed my project share. Here's to us all having a super day! :) Kathy