Purple Girl

Another doodle by my youngest daughter.  I'm not saying she isn't naturally talented, BUT, she does take her time with each photo and does a lot of erasing.   Practice makes perfect though, yes?  These anime characters are very popular right now.  I love all the different outfits my daughter puts on them.  Lots of other little details are neat too, like the microphone and shoes.  She gets very involved in her drawing, giving the characters names and stories.

Flower Cards

Cardmaking is currently my favorite hobby.  Here are some of the first cards I made.  I purchased a Cricut and it's the coolest tool!  I use it constantly and own a lot of cartridges.  These cards are a very simple design and easy to copy.  People really do love receiving a handmade card!

Black & Maroon Dangle Necklance

This necklace is heavy.  I copied the design out of a magazine, using my own colors and choice of beads.

The black beads are onyx.  I used Swarovski crystals and glass beads.  The dangle combines all the elments of the chain.

Very pretty necklace.

Pretty Pearl & Swarovski Necklace

This is one of the most beautiful necklaces I've ever made.  The beads are pearls (some dyed), cloisonne beads, and lots of Swarovski crystals.  I love the colors and love wearing the necklace!

Daughter's Drawing

Here is another drawing by my youngest daughter.  She often doesn't color them or even let me scan or take a picture of her work!  I would love to use her drawings more in my cardmaking.

Card Show Christmas 2009

Here was my table at a card show I did around Christmas 2009.  I've changed to displaying my cards in baskets. 

My Creative Daughter

My youngest daughter - gasp - does not like making cards with me.  She says she doesn't like the feel of paper.  However, she spends a lot of time drawing (especially during school!).  Here is a sample of her artwork.  Isn't she talented?!