Some Unposted Makes of 2025

This is a little archive of some of the things I've made since the end of last year.  For the most part, this blog was set up back in 2010 as a means to enter challenges when they were much more prevalent, and to showcase makes for the design teams I was on.  Since then I've been making cards for all of the holidays and special occasions and giving them to their recipients without photos being taken for posterity.  A bummer, I know.  Here is what I did manage to take photos of.

Birthday Wishes

Birthday Wishes was made for my youngest grandson who, when asked what he wants for Christmas, his birthday or any other special occasion, consistently replies "Rainbow Birthday Cake".  The Birthday Candles are by Pretty Pink Posh, the frosting is Grassy Knoll by Hello Bluebird and then we have Line It Up: Birthday by Papertrey Ink

Christmas Biscornu

This is my first biscornu and I love how this turned out.  The pattern is Christmas Biscornu by Erin Elizabeth Designs and is stitched on 30 count Portobello linen by Studio Line.

I stitched this with my own overdyed floss.  I'm telling ya, the photos do not do this justice.  

Stitched Graduation Cap

My sister received her master's degree this year and for the ceremony her daughter decorated her graduation cap with flowers.  That and my love of stitching were the inspiration for this card that opens up with a surprise to get the party started.

All of the dies for this project are by Poshta Design, the felt is Benzie Design and the floss is DMC, including the tassel.  The pattern paper on the inside is by American Crafts.

Stitched Birthday Cake

This June, my mother-in-law turned 93 and we went to Arizona to celebrate with lots of family.  Silly me, didn't take a picture of the inside of this card that I decorated up almost as much as the outside.  I feel so honored that her and dad display every card that I give them and never take them down.

All of the stamps and dies are by Papertrey Ink including; Border Bling: Lotty Dotty, In Stitches: Cake Builder and This Is Big Sentiments: Birthday

Mother's Day Needle Minder

I was inspired by Nichol Spohr to make this project, as a gift to my mom, and did the front cover almost identical to hers only I used the three hearts instead of the xoxo in the lower right hand corner.  I also chose a different color pallet and granny stitched the edges of the covers instead of straight stitched.

I did change up the inside and added some extras.  I use a lot of needles for each stitching project I do.  I don't want to waste time changing thread colors so I preload as many needles as I have color changes and therefore added six needle holders to this book.

Here I've left the center of the book white and without embellishment because I wanted to be able to store and then easily pick out any larger scraps of floss I might be able to use from a previous project.

I really wanted a place to keep my little scissors and the "label" from Eerie Apothecary worked out really well.  All Dies are from Poshta Design (with the exception of letter L which is by Lawn Fawn) including; Sewing Kit Essentials Needle Book, Eerie Apothecary, Love Potion Details, Basic Heart, and Floral Heart Details.  Felt is Benzie Design.

Happy Birthday Pops-icle

(This was a bit of a last minute make as I remembered dad's birthday at the last moment and even had to FedEx this for him to get it on time).  Every time I greet my dad, I have to do a little add-on like daddy-o, pop tart, rad dad, pop corn...  So this is what he got for his birthday.  I didn't use any dies or stamps for this one.  I did the sentiments on the computer, hand drew the popsicles, inked them and then lined them with a Gelly Roll pen.

Easter Egg and Dish Towel Set

I wanted some Easter decor for my refrigerator and made these eggs to match my dish towels.  The egg shapes are Poshta's Basic Egg Die and the three eggs at the top are embellished using their Egg Detail Dies.  For the lower egg, I used various dies by Hello Bluebird.

An 80th Celebration

Another great celebration to make a card for.  The 80 is cut from an old Sizzix die and everything else is by The Greetery including; Pinwheel Party Dies, Stamps & Stencils and Twisted Crepe Dies, 

Christmas Cards 2024

I love to make Christmas cards!  I usually start in August so that it isn't so daunting, but I'm a little behind this year.  This one, with all of it's little pieces and sparkly paper, is one of my all time favorites.  I love the colors, especially with that pop of gold; sort of shabby chic.  I made 50 of these and used up pretty much all of the 4 months I gave myself to make them.  This year, I want to break up the monotony of a single card design and make them all different.  I don't know which will be more difficult; the structure and tedium of the assembly line or what I imagine to be the chaos of 50 completely different cards.

Blooming With Joy

Hello Crafty Friends!  I am so excited to share with you, a card for just about any occasion featuring oodles of products by Papertrey Ink.  Right now, PTI is having a Summer 2025 Challenge that I could not pass up the opportunity to participate in.  You can find all of the details on their blog page HERE if you would like to join in on the fun.

I wanted my card to be as bright and cheerful as possible and I believe I have accomplished just that.  Seeing as how my card is pretty straight forward, I won't get into any lengthy details but I will list all of the supplies I used at the bottom of this post.  If you should have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments section.  Thank you so much and have a joyful day!

SUPPLIES

Blooming Beauties Stamps and Dies (Sentiment)

Border Bling Scalloped Frame Die

Bring Home The Holidays Dies (Grassy Hills)

Into The Blooms Dies

Picket Fence Die

Playful Dots Stencils

Playful Patterns Dies (Sun and Clouds)

Tag Creations: Modern Gift Dies (Small Tag)

Watercolor Plaid Stencils

Perfect Match Cardstock: Harvest Gold, Classic Kraft, New Leaf, Winter Wisteria, Hibiscus Burst, Autumn Rose, Stampers Select White

Premium Dye Inks: Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, New Leaf, Aqua Mist, Spring Rain, Royal Velvet, Hibiscus Burst, Dark Chocolate