Sewing Sampler Using Quilt Builder

When I first saw the Quilt Builder stamp set and framelits in the Stampin Up holiday catalog, I knew that I would want it.  It has great versatility and I'm surprised that it did not carry over to the new catalog.  You can use it to make quilty things all year round.

One day, long after the holiday catalog had expired, I took out the set.  I picked out a few colors and began to cut out the quilt shapes using my Big Shot.  I used the designer paper left over from the succulent suite from last summer. 

I added some images from an older sewing set and some cut-out buttons along with some real buttons and embroidery floss. 

For the focal point in the center I used one of my favorite stamps, "Do something creative every day."  Doesn't that sound like me?  I wish that I had this saying on everything! 

I matched up the colors with the colors in the designer paper, using Mint Macaron, Sweet Sugarplum, Tip Top Taupe and Lost Lagoon.  For the contrast color, I used Pacific Point, a dark indigo blue that coordinated well with the colors.

I didn't want to have glass over the top because of the layers, so I stopped over to the craft store and purchased a wooden framed saying without glass.  I glued the paper onto it.  It's hard to see in the photo because the images are so small, but I love how it turned out!  I'm not sure if I want to hang it in my sewing room or my stamping room (yes, I have both!); it would work well in either one.  I love blending my two hobbies!

Have you ever made a quilty craft using rubber stamps?  Or have you ever stamped on a quilt before?  I'd love to hear your ideas.

I Love the Succulents

I found out this week that these wonderful succulent stamps are retiring and won't be around for another year in the Stampin Up catalog.  How sad!  I think they are so versatile.  I just want to put them everywhere.  :)

I found this card idea on Pinterest (from Painted Orange blog) using the basket framelit from the Basket Builder dies and I just loved it.  Of course, I had to buy the Basket Builder framelits to make this card!  Ha ha. 

Anyway, I just love how it came out.  It looks like the basket of succulents are sitting on a shelf with a lace doily or tablecloth underneath.  So pretty!

The second time that I made the card I used a green designer paper for the background.  It gives more of a monochromatic look, whereas the first card looks a bit more country.

And how about his look?  I used a striped peach and it makes the card look more playful.  I just love them all.  I'd even like to try making this card using some different color schemes.

Here are all three of them side by side.  Which one do you like the best?  The ladies who came to my stamping class this week loved making this card. 

Succulents are Everywhere!

When I first looked at the new Occasions catalog that Stampin Up puts out in January, my eye was immediately drawn to the Succulent Garden page!  I've seen succulents in the stores, and they are everywhere!  To think that I could make some myself was very exciting to me.  (This may not seem too exciting for you, but for a crafter, it's like paper-crafting heaven!)

Here I am using the Succulent Frame dies that I cut out with my Big Shot.  I have to admit, making them is a bit time consuming.  But the reward is worth it! 

My friend, Kathy, making succulents with me, was loving it just as much as I was. 

I picked up this frame, it's about 10" square, at one of the craft stores last week.  I think I was at Hobby Lobby but I'm not sure.  I just knew that this is what the succulents would look good in.  Another friend, Cindy, suggested that I put the lace in it and I finished it off using an image from the Layering Love stamp set.

I just love how it came out!  Now to just find something else to put succulents onto!  :)