A few years ago, a new family moved in next door to us right at Christmas. They came to our door to say “hello” and I handed them a plate full of Christmas cookies I had made. I never knew Christmas cookies could mean so much but I guess when you are moving at that time of year it is a little hard to hang on to the Christmas Spirit. Having a plateful of cookies to munch on while trying to put a new household together probably helped a bit. Continue reading
Well, maybe just a little because I can’t remember the rest of the words to that song title. Since making this card, that refrain has been running through my mind. I had to find out more so I googled it. Continue reading
My very sweet friend, Millie, lost her son to a long-term illness a few weeks ago. This was the card I made for her to express my sympathy for her loss.
We became friends when Millie, her daughter and son-in-law started coming to our Mah Jongg group at our local senior center some years ago. Continue reading
While at a recent Stamp and Paper Crafting Show, I found the loveliest pad of papers at a give-away price. I’m always on the lookout for pretty pastels and here was an entire 48 sheet Prima Collection called Pixie Glen for $5! I love it and I’ve used it for this card.
Only after I mentioned to my hubby that it was an odd size did I realize that it is European size paper which is about 8 1/4 inches by 11 5/8 inches instead of our usual 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches. Perhaps that explains the super low price. Whatever the reason may be, I felt like I had found the mother lode! Continue reading
My nephew, Tim Fay, is a dancer and is touring with the Harlem Globetrotters as a member of the half-time entertainment cast. Trying to get a birthday card to him has proven to be a real challenge for his mom. Continue reading
While I am sharing, I would like to show you a card my sister made while visiting with me. I can’t list all of the materials she used but I can tell you that she is working hard at learning to make cards and I will have another to share with you a little later. I think she is doing a great job! Continue reading
The colors for The Play Date Cafe Challenge were just too wonderful to resist. I love pastels above all else and even get kidded by my sisters because I wear pastel colors all year ’round. What can I say? They make me feel good!
After a week of having my sister, Megan, as a house guest and fellow craft enthusiast, I am ready to get some blogging done! I did have to put it off for a good bit of the weekend because there was a Stamp and Paper Craft Show in my area. What a ball my sister and I had!! Continue reading
I really love spending hours strolling through craft stores and seeing all the new products for paper crafting. I go crazy for beautiful embellishments and will have to live to at least beyond 100 to use what I already have. (All gotten on sale, mind you.) Some of them are things I have made and some are things I bought so that I would have an example to work from when I am ready to make my own. Continue reading
And here we have baby stuff revisited. Doesn’t look like baby stuff to you? Well, it is… at least for the generation that is into Steampunk and Grunge. Bye, bye Beatrix Potter; hello Harry Potter. My new little great-grandson’s mama does most of her baby shopping on Etsy so that they can get the style that suits their taste. Being a bit of a Steampunk fan myself, I am all about it. Continue reading
Charlotte A. Zweigoron
Married, retired, never been so busy..! I have been teaching paper crafting for well over ten years and one of my most prized possessions is my very own craft room! Crafting with my circle of friends and students is my favorite activity right along with spending time with my family and doggies. Over the years, my interest in card making has extended to 3-dimensional projects and journal making. Join me in my creativity..!
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