Tuesday, October 2, 2012

WOYWW 10/03/2012 + A Trip Report

[ETA: Linked to WOYWW.]

I am in the middle of nowhere for a girls' week, and we brought our respective crafts to teach each other so we can grow as women. We won't mention the Mac & Geez that we ate to fill the crafting void that also helped us grow, though in a different way. And I don't think that walk we took helped much.

So anyway, there is a huge Dining Room table here we've commandeered as our craft room, and that's what I'll show you today.

Here is the Jewelry end of the table:

See all those organized boxes of gems and beads, and the neat little pile of tools? *ahem* I made these:

Then we tried stamping. Here is the stamping station:

This is after just two cards each, too. When I couldn't decide what tools to bring, I just grabbed my tool holders and took them as they were on my desk. It was easier. HOW can I make such a mess?! Sigh.

My pal Bunny made her first two cards. Here is her first one:

 and here's the one I made along with her to show her the step-by-step:

I thought it would be easy to focus on pretty paper and the mix of patterns and color. I can tell we already have different styles!

Here is her second card:

 I wanted to show her layering and the flexibility of placement of the rectangles. And balance -- twine to go with the plainer paper to counteract the busy patterned paper.

Here's mine I made along with her:

I think she dd GREAT for her first attempt. Later we'll try washi tape and heat embossing. :)

In other news, we took a walk to check out the Fall foliage. Here is a not-so-good photo of the trees:


the ski slope in Autumn:

and poorly zoomed-in:


As a final, crushing blow, can you believe Bunny would not buy me this house:

I was sad.

But I shall drown my sorrows in some Mac & Geez plus some Jalapeno Poppers. A girl needs a balanced diet, right?

That's it for now. Thanks for stopping by!

11 comments:

  1. GORGEOUS! All the projects like great- and the scenery is stunning!

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  2. Yay for Bunny! Her cards are terrific, as well as yours. Gorgeous fall foliage...jealous! Love your new house (hint hint, Bunny!)

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  3. What a great report on your getaway! Love all the cards and scenery, too. Have fun.

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  4. How nice to be in the middle of no where with your friends and crafting supplies! Both of your cards are very nice...#94

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  5. great cards, I need to add that to my to do list. The scenery...OMG, I miss seeing the trees change colors and being able to drive thru it. I'm a bit jealous. Happy crafting.

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  6. Love those earrings! The middle of nowhere looks beautiful, do try to tear yourself away from the crafting table long enough to get out enjoy the scenery. I know....you could have a party on the porch of your new house! ;-)

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  7. That Christmas card design is so elegant and pretty. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh at #99

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  8. Man, some friends. She wouldn't buy that house? I would have been sad too. Bunny kicked butt for her first 2 cards, and your earrings rock. They're green, and I like that in jewelry :)

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  9. It's a lovely house. But Bunny was right...it's too in the middle of nowhere for you...at least I think that's what she would have said? Your cards are ace, and a great way for someone to pick up design techniques, brilliant idea.

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  10. What a beautiful house- I would have loved it too. Your friends first cards are ace, she did really well. Have a great week, Shaz #58

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  11. Looks like a ton of fun! I've already printed that sinful Mac & Geez :)

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