hand made cards – Bluebird Hill Art

Sewn Paper Cards – Playing Card & North Carolina Theme

I’ve been working on more sewn paper cards this week. I added in some scrap booking paper, but I am still using old books and the interior print from envelopes – the blue North Carolina came from our old credit union’s mailed statements. That is one problem with being into collage – you save tooContinue reading “Sewn Paper Cards – Playing Card & North Carolina Theme”

Coffee Filter Flower Card

One of my art teacher roles is often to teach my students that the hand made gifts are truly the best. This is an easy project that is fun for all ages. You should have seen my seventh grade students working on this yesterday – the enthusiasm made my day. If your peonies don’t likeContinue reading “Coffee Filter Flower Card”

Happy Valentine’s Day + Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cake

It’s not too late to make this sweet treat for your Valentine. It is fast, simple, and takes very minimal prep time. I spread out on the dining room table last night to make this cake for Eric, who actually requested a cake. Usually if I start talking baking on a weeknight there isContinue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day + Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cake”

Handmade Valentine’s Cards

I’m back with more handmade Valentine’s card ideas. This time, I mixed things up a bit and used pen and ink as the background to my old advertising book collage. I love the classic car in this image. The Iowa collage is for an Iowa transplant friend here in Greensboro. I saved a coupleContinue reading “Handmade Valentine’s Cards”

Hand Made Valentine’s Day Cards

Here are a few more examples from my 2013 Valentine’s Day cards. For this card, I stamped the background with a rubber stamp before sewing paper shapes onto the surface. At first the faded stamps bothered me, but upon finishing this card, it turned out ok. Here is another gem from the old advertising book. Continue reading “Hand Made Valentine’s Day Cards”

2013 Valentine’s Day Cards

Valentine’s Day is nearing, my friends! Here are a few from the collection of 2013 Valentine Day cards – more designs will be debuting throughout the week. This year I decided to creative and take collage to a new level with the aid of my sewing machine. I stuck with a few constants – selectionsContinue reading “2013 Valentine’s Day Cards”

Musings

There are plenty of good things going on around here this week. I for one, am so glad it is already Wednesday. It seems like this house cannot make it more than 2 days without some sort of illness. Anyone else got this going on? Onto the things going on around here this week… MoreContinue reading “Musings”

Fried Egg Sandwich + Valentine’s Cards

Valentine’s Day is approaching – time to get your craft on and make it a holiday that is more meaningful than a store-bought card and a box of chocolates. Here is an oldie but goodie from 2009. Coming soon: Valentine’s Day 2013 cards! Just for the record. All time favorite dinner: fried egg on toastedContinue reading “Fried Egg Sandwich + Valentine’s Cards”

Valentine’s Day is Nearing…

This means only one thing: hand made cards coming soon. I was going through my vast digital collection of photos this evening, while Eric is chaperoning a middle school dance, and found this old gem. I have made Valentine’s Day cards as long as I can remember. Some years I made collage cards, but mostContinue reading “Valentine’s Day is Nearing…”