Artful Thursday Post PRETTY PAPER PINCUSHION

I apologize for the lack of photos for this post. However its really easy and I think easy to follow the instructions...however probably not my instructions.

First gather your materials: Vintage Paper, Vintage Lace Trim, Mini Buttons, Cream Cardstock, Vintage Netting, Needle, Thread, Poly-Fil, Martha Stewart Scalloped Circle Punch, Sizzix Large Scallop Circle Die Cut, Glue.

Directions:
Die cut four large scallop circles using Sizzix Big Shot & Sizzix Large Scallop Circle Die Cut.
Sew two circles together and leave a bit of allowance for stuffing. Stuff with poly-fil and sew up the rest of the way. Repeat with the other two circles. Stack on top of each other (I used a little glue in between to keep them from shifting).
Handcut two flowers out of vintage netting, adhere to top cirlce.
Tie vintage lace around and knot at top.
Using cream cardstock, punch with Martha Stewart scalloped circle. Adhere/sew mini buttons to the little circle. Adhere to top of the vintage lace.
Trim Lace.

This fun little pincushion isn't exactly meant to last a lifetime but its soooo cute!

Artful Thursday #7 Baby Shower Door Hanger

My sister is having her baby shower this weekend and I am in charge of decorations. So I've made my pinwheel cupcake toppers, banners, a cute centerpiece and this adorable door hanger for the front door.

Gather your materials:
Various size circles cut from patterend paper (I used my sizzix big shot)
Ribbon
A Children's Hanger
Alphabet Stickers
Glue

First step: After cutting out the cirlces...using alphabet stickers spell out the word you'd like.

Next step...tie ribbon around the hanger and glue the long edges together.

Next step...Attach the BABY Circles with glue and add a few other circles for embellishment.

Finish with the rest of the letters and perfecto a cute and easy door hanger!!
Here are some of the other items from the party!

Featured in a cute Blog today!

Just found out I'm featured in a fun little blog today!

http://www.indiespotting.com/shop-showcase/meet-sampler-village/

Artful Thursdays #6 Happy 4th of July Card

Artful Thursdays Post #6
Happy Independence Day Card

This card is so incredibly easy to make and its so incredibly easy to find someone to give it to as well.
Materials: All products Stampin Up except for the cute little flags.
Directions: Cut Brilliant Blue cardstock for base, fold in half. Cut 2" strip of Real Red cardstock, using Brillian Blue ink and Stampin Up Stampin Around Wheel stamp image onto red cardstock. Using your scissors create a rough edge on the top and bottom of the cardstock. Glue onto card base. Using Sizzix Stars die, run brilliant blue, real red and whisper white cardstock scraps through the Sizzix. Stamp with brilliant blue ink pad and gratitude stamp onto largest white star. Insert large star brad into the star. Layer everything including little flags onto the card with foam dots adhesive.