A lovely day for a walk!

I am loving my new neighborhood, so amazing! Today I decided to go for a walk on the trail behind our apt. complex. Such a beautiful day and I loved taking pictures of all the blooming flowers. It really is an incredible thing to be able to go for a walk by myself in the middle of the day and feel completely safe. I couldn't do that in my last neighborhood, so this is a vast improvement. There was this statue that I wanted to take a picture of in my old neighborhood but needed someone to come with me. I didn't end up finding the time, but maybe sometime I will go back for the amazing sushi in my old neighborhood and can take pictures then! I know quite a few people who are missing that sushi place, the only reason my friends and family wanted me to stay in the neighborhood! Well enjoy the pics!

I love my new camera! It's a Nikon d40 and I am at the beginning stages of learning how to use it, but love the results I have so far.

A shift in my crafting.

We are well into the new year and I am on the path of crafting. I began this blog to showcase my card designs. That was the goal, I guess I achieved it in some way.
But I am moving beyond just making cards. I resisted it at first, but can't stop the creative energy pushing me in new directions!

Right now I have two quilts in progress. One for my nephew who is 5 years old. That quilt has a Pokemon theme. The other quilt I am making is from scraps of fabric that are in the range of blues, gray and orange. I am using the same pattern as the one for my nephew. The fabric in this post is for the quilt I am making as a practice quilt.

I am ready to see where this takes me!

Getting ready for craft fairs!

Welcome back! I'm working on cards and making things out of felt for some craft fairs I am in this month and next. I am borrowing my sisters sewing machine, before that I was trying to make the felt things by hand, so totally time consuming! The "wood stump" pin cushion was sewn all by hand. Everyone thinks its a cupcake so I am changing tactics on that one and will be making cupcakes from now on. MY new felt creation though is the tissue pockets. They are so fun to make and I made a whole batch! My faves are the fruit/vegie ones. They are saying eat your vegies and fruit to avoid the sniffles!!
Check out my these and other crafts of mine at: cherryheartdesigns@etsy.com!

Wood stump pin cushion

I personally think this is the cutest thing ever, so far, that I have made out of felt. I am on a mission to make a whole forest of them! So they are pin cushions made in the shape of a wood stump with hand embroidered "wood grain" on them. I am experimenting with different shades of embroidery thread and adding woodland creatures to the wood stump. It is exciting! Check back for more of my sidetracked project from greeting cards!

Giraffes, Elephants and Owls Oh MY!

I have ventured into a new craft! Felt, so fun to use! I have begun making ornaments in a variety of styles, Giraffes, Elephants, Owls, Doves, and wreaths. They can all be purchased at:
cherryheartdesigns.etsy.com !

New paper bows, so fun to make!

I have been trying out different sizes and papers to make these bows. They are so fun and super easy to make. They have distracted me from making cards, but I can't stop!
For most of them I used paper with a pattern on both sides. I am experimenting with paper that has only a pattern on one side and seeing if I like the look of it or not. I am going to put these bows for sale on etsy.com as soon as I get enough done! I will let you know when they are ready!

Paper Bows

I was sent this pattern by Michelle, my boyfriends sister. I thought I would try it out and I loved how they turned out. Here is the first one I made, more pictures of the others to come. I am modifying the pattern to some up with ones in differing sizes.

Ahh, Baby

Here is a boy version of the baby card I made yesterday. I tend to do a lot of sparkly, girly cards so toning it down for boy/male cards is always a challenge! Well, enjoy!

I am back, wow finally!

The last time I was on here was in december, right when I was beginning to work a few craft fairs and send off my holiday cards. Along with making cards I was working at an elementary school as a child therapist which ended up consuming most of my time. When the school year ended in early July I decided to shift gears and focus solely on making greeting cards. Well, this has lead me to starting up again on my blog and getting my cards out there! Thanks for stopping by!

I have new cards!

Oh, I can't believe it has been so long since I updated this blog! Well the holidays are my busiest time for making greeting cards. I have a few craft fair dates I will be at this december, and am scrambling to get enough cards made for the fair and for my family and friends. I may have to send out store bought cards to my family, but I love having people enjoy my handmade cards!
I will post the new ones in a few days, plus after this weekend I will have pics. of my booth at the craft fair, totally exciting. Well enjoy the cards that are from my past posts and check back for the new ones!

Wedding Congratulations

Baby flower, celebration of love

Wedding gown and bouquet, happily ever after

Happy Anniversary, Garden Design

Bright Baby Welcome

Simple love

A simple way to send your love.

Flower window

The flower peeks through the window hinting at the saying inside.

Green plaid get well soon

Regal plaid get well soon

Purple plaid

Polka-dot flowers

I love the delicate tissue paper flowers added to this card, adds a little whimsy.

Wildflower thank you

Another way to say thank you, simple yet elegant.

Sail away with me...

A sweet boat, I saw this picture in a magazine and remade the design into this card.

Sparkly pink

This card was one in a series with this paper. I added an extra touch to it with raised cut out flowers, I think it is so cute!