Two Crazy Crafters: February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

Cross Stitched Sampler Reveal

Hello dear friends!

Thank you so much for all your kind comments

on the afghan I showed in my last post!

I wanted to show you another gift that kept me

very busy during those cold December days! I cross

stitched this sampler for my son's Christmas present.

It is not really framed yet. We are looking

for an antique frame that will fit it.

It was an old pattern that looked like one I

could get done and still look impressive!

I changed it just a bit so I could personalize

it for him.

I really enjoy cross stich and hope to do more.

I have several patterns picked out, but oh, there

are so many things I want to make!

Where's the time?!

I found this pretty blue McCoy vase in an antique

store this week. I love McCoy!

The photo below is just another

little corner of my home.

We are supposed to get another winter

storm this weekend. I know many of you

are dealing with the same. Stay warm

and stay safe!

"The Lord is good,

A stronghold in the day of trouble;

And He knows those who trust in Him.

- Nahum 1:7

Have a nice weekend!

Love, Twyla

Monday, February 24, 2014

Afghan Debut!

Hello dear friends!

I did not intend to take a long blog

break, but that's what happened!

I feel like I've been hibernating this winter,

but I look forward to sharing some of

the things I've been up to again!

I always get a bit overwhelmed with the

Christmas holidays and all the gifts I'm

making.

I was looking forward to showing you this

afghan that I made Lindsey for Christmas,

even if it is almost March!

It was a joy to make, although time consuming

since it's rows are all single crochet.

The color palet was yummy and the border

color is her favorite!

I had the idea as I was working on it, that

the rows needed to be broke up with some

decoration. I made up the flowers as

I went along.

I also didn't know what kind of border to

put on until I got to it. I found this pattern

for the ruffled border here and I think it

accented it perfectly!

"And let the beauty of the Lord our

God be upon us,

And establish the work of our

hands for us;

Yes, establish the work of our hands."

- Psalm 90:17

Have a great day!

Love, Twyla

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Happy Cardmaking

Hello friends!

I spent another day teaching class this week.

My monthly card class was full of bright and happy Birthday

themed cards this month.

Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

If you enjoy Pinterest, you may be interested to know that Scrapbook Generation has now joined this inspirational website. Their boards will be filled layouts/crafty inspiration. They've also added a board there with my name on it!

You can also see my work featured in their free online magazine. Available to view online or download to your tablet.

Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Vintage Style Recipe Album

Hello friends!

This past weekend I taught a mini album class at Scrapbook Generation.

It was so much fun! I loved creating this mini using Carta Bella's Homemade With Love line. It has such a nice vintage style to it that just fit me perfectly.

Here's a look at one of the pages.

I really liked that the line included a sheet of recipe cards!

Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey

Friday, February 14, 2014

Happy Valentine's Day

Hello friends!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We hope you have a wonderful day with friends and loved ones.

It's been fun to share Valentines from our personal collection.

Ending with a super cute retro vintage style card.

Wishing you joy, Lindsey

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Vintage Valentine

Hello friends!
It's almost here. Valentine's Day is tomorrow!

We hope you have enjoyed all the Valentines we've shared here with you over the last few years.

Wishing you happiness, Lindsey

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Art Deco Cottage Vintage Valentine

Hello friends!

Sharing one of my favorite vintage Valentines today. We absoulutely love art deco style cottage illustrations and this one is just lovely!

Enjoy!

Wishing you much joy, Lindsey

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Sweet Vintage Valentine

Hello friends!

It's almost here! Valentine's Day is just a couple days away.

Wishing you a wonderful day, Lindsey

Monday, February 10, 2014

February Issue of Create Magazine!

Hello dear friends!

The second issue of Create magazine that I am so thrilled to design for is ready to view and download. This free magazine has over 200 pages of papercrafting awesomeness.

The magazine focuses on sketches -- providing four free layout, card, and tag sketches designed by Allison Davis and Debbie Sanders each month -- but there is so much more!

CREATE features a different manufacturer's design team every month. For February, the My Mind's Eye design team has created lovely layouts, cards, and tags using the SG sketches.