finished an OLD project...finally!

I used to LOVE cross-stitching...now I don't have much patience for it, as I like stuff to be done quickly and see results fast. Cross stitch takes awhile to do. I had started this, um...I don't know...maybe 7 or 8 YEARS ago...found it in my closet awhile back and decided to finish it.

Well...I ALMOST finished it. Then my sister, Erica, was visiting and was looking for a project to do...she loves to cross stitch. So, i "let" her work on it and next thing you know, it was done. I got it in the shadow box and it's ready to be hung somewhere. pretty cute, not necessarily my style, but it is something I made with my heart, by hand (with the help of my little sister!!)

notebooks, jotters & scrapbooks oh my!

I have been busy scouring Thrift Shops and Yard Sales in search of game pieces and flash cards to make my fun little notebooks. Also looking for used (no value) gift cards to make jotters...good for writing a quick note, for grocery lists, etc. I keep some in my purse so that while we're waiting to eat at a restaurant, my kids have something to doodle in. I have also been finishing up some mini albums & various other half-done projects. Everything you see here (and lots more) will be for sale at the St. Catherine's Vendor Craft-a-Faire this weekend. I have a lot more projects in mind for the future (next year and/or a possible etsy shop!!)









These are actually works in progress...the top two are now finished...added embellishments and made a "theme" for each one. Just need to add your own pictures!







These are my jotters made from stuff in the recycle bin and/or old games...









flash card jotters/mini notebooks:



gift card jotters...perfect for that shopping list...



journal/scrapbook:



mini album...add your own pics/journaling!





accordion album with pull out tags...





more to come soon!!!