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
 
 




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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

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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
 

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Pinterest Excitement

 
Hello friends!
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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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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
 

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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.

 
 
 
 
Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey
 

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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Vintage Valentine Cookie!

 
Hello friends!
An adorable vintage Valentine to share today!
I love the sentiment in this one - It's gonna jar me if you won't be my cookie!
 
Wishing you much happiness, Lindsey
 

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Saturday, February 8, 2014

Vintage Children Valentine

 
Hello friends!
A sweet fishing themed vintage Valentine to share today.
I love the colors and sweet faces of this one!
 
 
Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey
 

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Friday, February 7, 2014

Vintage Valentine Greetings

 
Hello friends!
Here is the small card that was inside of these four vintage Valentine envelopes that we've been sharing this week.
 

And the inside of the card. I love this little set!
I can't beleive it was never signed.
Enjoy!
 

 
Wishing you a wonderful day, Lindsey
 

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Cupid Vintage Valentine

 
Hello friends!
Day 4 in this series of super adorable matching vintage Valentine envelopes.
I love this little set. I can imagine opening one after another was quite a joy for the recipient.
 
 
Wishing you a wonderful day, Lindsey
 
 

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Vintage Valentine Happiness

 
Hello friends!
Sharing the third adorable vintage cupid Valentine envelope in this matching set. 
 
 
Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey
 

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Vintage Valentine Joy

 
Hello friends!
This is the second in a set of super cute matching
Valentine envelopes that fit together.
 
 
Wishing you happiness, Lindsey
 

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Monday, February 3, 2014

Vintage Valentine Wishes

 
Hello friends!
Today I am starting off with the first of a super sweet Valentine set!
This is a series of envelopes inside of each other. Each illustrated differently.
I love the colors and style of this very cute Valentine!
 
 
Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey
 

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Vintage Valentine

 
Hello friends!
A bright and sweet Valentine to share today.
 I just love the illustration of the lamb. So sweet!
 
 
 
Wishing you a day of fun, Lindsey
 

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Victorian Heart Valentine

 
Hello friends!
 
A lovely Victorian heart shaped Valentine to share today.
The back says, My heart is warm, with love for you.
And it was to someone named Hattie. What a sweet name!
 
 
Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey
 
 

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