I am back, yay.  Not much going on really, well that is not true, been doing a lot of crafting but I did not want to talk about it till I could show pictures.  I am in several swaps on the Cricut Message Board (what else is new) and have completed several of the items that I am sending/have sent and decided to share here.

The weather here has been rather erratic, freezing temperatures, snow, sleet, icy rain, and now it is 50 degrees. Just thought I would channel my inner weather girl and put that out there.

Without further ado, my completed projects.

The swap was a Pin cushion/stick pin swap.  My partner is a (cough) Dallas Cowboys Fan and I decided to do her pin cushion in Dallas Colors.  Here are the results

I used Dallas Fabric and the bow was Dallas blue with Silver Stars.  I bought some bottle cap images from Etsy and added them to the sides and top. The Stick pins were iridescent blue and silver.

I did a few things in between, but failed to take pictures.

I just completed a Spool Swap and here are my pictures. I got one of the ideas from http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/other/3122119.html.  The first one is a wooden spool.  My partner wanted red and black so I covered the spool with paper from DCWV Immortal stack.  I added some flowers I received in a swap, a metal bow with charms hanging down. The charms I used were a butterfly, crown, small fairy, and heart shaped clock.  I also used metal flowers and some feathers.  The second one is a toilet paper spool.  I used Timeless paper stack and covered the spool with ribbon that she can use later.  The flowers are recollections and I smudged the edges with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo. Again I added feathers, obviously an obsession with me now and a Butterfly with a rhinestone center.

And last but not least is the card I made for this swap.  

Hope to back soon with more crafty goodness

Denise

Alrighty, I think I have it right.  I added a follow me widget, so please follow me!  Hoping to get in the craft room tomorrow, well later today really.  I have a few cards in mind that I want to try before I forget the idea, you know old age and all.  Hope everyone is having a great week so far,

Denise

Please bear with me while I get this blogging stuff straight.  Trying to figure out how to add a follow me button and blogs I follow button...any help out there?

A few things I have recently made.  A simple friendship card is on top.  And the middle photo is a framed Shadow Box with a French Theme.  I am moving on to altering dominoes   Bought glass Dominoes from Ocean Side Crafts on Etsy and used Alcohol ink to color them blue with silver accents. Inside I pasted Brazen Broads pictures from Jewelry Foolery, a store on Etsy.
Wishing all a pleasant Sunday!

Denise

Just completed another swap on the Cricut Message Board, and although they are fun, I tend to over think them. I will post pictures of what I made when I learn how to :-).
The dog is happily snoring and the husband just got up for work.  Ugh...it is 3:00 AM.  I just started using alcohol inks and am enjoying them, although they are messy and should not be used, by me anyway, without gloves.  One of the swaps I am doing, an altered spool swap has me a bit puzzled actually. I have searched Pinterest, You Tube and any other tutorials I can find. Hope you all have a great weekend.

Denise

My first post!

This is my first time blogging anything, so please bear with me.  I am attempting to force myself to craft more and think if I post about it, it will force me to create. I am a crocheter, a beginner knitter, and avid paper crafter. I use a Cricut E 2, Expression, and mini.  I also use a Silhouette Cameo.  I am beginning to stamp a little bit and am now getting in to Magnolia Tilda Stamps.  During this journey I will share my crafting triumphs and mistakes, so that I can learn from them.  All criticism is gratefully accepted and I will respect your opinions.

Denise