OK is it just me or is everyone feeling so tired and LAZY! Sorry Im so out of it, but I feel entitled! I update my blog everyday-and have taken a small break here and there. So I say “Good for me!” LOL!!!!
This is my fun plae, and I’m determined to not let it be WORK.
Now I feel WAY behind, and have tons to share.
So be prepared-lots to see in this post.
I am still recovering from the holiday!
My tree is still up, and this whole week I didn’t shower till dinner time! So not like me-lazing around, but I have enjoyed it. I did get some serious stamping stuff done 😀 Most of it is soon to be released stuff though. Oh wait till you see all the goodies the companies I work for are coming out with this NEW YEAR!! Think tax return! LOL!
I HATE taking photo’s and editing-although my NEW!! photo editing software ROCKS :D. I am really getting the hang of it I think.
So, enough of the blah, blah, blah, want a peek at a new set? Oh and the sketch! LOL!
I didn’t realize how many people WAIT for it, till I got a bunch of emails, asking when it would be posted 😀
Alright, get ready to SQUEAL WITH DELIGHT!
Here is the sketch-
Here is the sample 😀
How cute is this image?? Its from one of the new sets called Love Ya Lots.
Christine from C.C. Designs is releasing 2 NEW! sets on January 7th, in time for Valentines! They are called-Love Ya Much, and Love Ya Lots.
To me, the coolest thing is that they aren’t JUST holiday friendly. I really feel like they are ALL year long-kind of images. Seriously cute! Not expensive-only $11.99 a set, they are not too big, for those who aren’t crazy about coloring (I LOVE to color, personally. Reminds me of being a kid :D), great sentiments included-love that, and irresistible!
So this was my FIRST card. I so love using Kraft, Red, Black and Pink!
I thought up this layout forever and a day ago, and finally got to use it.
The tag is by KI Memories, and its called an Icicle Candy. I had that forever too. Added a cinch more color. Originally I was to have my sentiment under the pig-BUT, I liked it along the side, so I could have my eyelets there instead 😀 Its fun to just play around with that kind of thing.
Notice what else I played with?
Something I have NEVER done before?
Nope, its not my super cool watermark I made all by myself………………..not the icicle candy…………….
Notice yet?
Its this
What do you think? “I” Lauren Meader, have actually sewn on a CARD!!!
Now, I am no dummy to sewing. I use to quilt before I got into stamping, but I couldn’t handle how LONG each creation took. I enjoyed shopping for and pairing the different color fabric’s and patterns, more that the sewing part.
I love the sewing people do on cards, but I have large, and expensive Singer sew machine (now at my MIL’s house), that is too big, and expensive to have in my stamp room to sew on PAPER!
So, using a sew machine wasn’t going to be an issue.
I have seen many buy the Janome sewing machine for about $40 on SALE!
I found this little machine at Rite Aid. Normally about $30. I got it at an after Christmas SALE for $3.99!!
How can you pass that up? Even if it was crappy, its was so cheap. No loss.
So I tried it out-works like a breeze! I have no adjusting to worry about. Sew’s on card-stock no problem! Its tiny, and just sits on my shelf. All I do is plug it in, and off I go. Yes, it does have a plug, and a pedal.
A 6 year old could work it. Now that is what I’m talkin about.
I am not one who will go all sew happy, enough to make a $40 machine worth the cost. Plus the space it would take up. I have alot of other MUST HAVE’s to come first.
There really isn’t anything fancy or fabulous to report, other than that its a cheap little machine, that easily gets the job done.
Wait till you see the other card I made using it (sewing machine) with the image you will see on this next card……………
Will you be my tweetheart?
This one is from the Love Ya Much set.
I couldn’t leave you “wondering” about the other set! I had to give you another peek!
This is also like the sketch above. Its shows you a bit of versatility, and how a whole new look can arise from a single sketch!
Instead of a hanging tag, I put a stamped heart 😀
I also made my layer’s overlap a bit. I kept the base a single layer.
What do you think of my tree leaves? They are the hearts from the set! Cute idea huh?
I love the spring colors on this too. These 2 birds are way too adorable! I think they are my favorite.
OK that’s it for tonight. I am so tired, and I have to go walk Daisy. She is chasing the girls around the house, and hanging off their PJ bottoms. A little too much engery goin on there.
Till tomorrow.
39 Responses for "Sketch time-On Sunday, and new products :D"
I’m going to Rite Aid tomorrow – what a great sewing machine deal!! Love your cards with new releases. I’m glad to hear your published too! I just finished babysitting the 3 yr old triplets and now am winding down and my hearing is coming back, so I feel how much energy is in your house – lots of sympathy here!
Have a great week…I have 2 more days off 🙂
Have a great New Year too!
Bev
I love how you colored those little birdies. Perfect!
Girl, now you aren’t only making me wish we had Target here, I now need a Rite Aid too???? lmao! What a deal!
I’m kind of happy you didn’t post a sketch til now….had wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too much to do yesterday and today I worked on some Save the Date cards for my friend in Idaho. Got them done so tomorrow, I’ll be stamping for your sketch!
Love both those cards! I really like how different they look from one another. Awesome job!
Hope you get some rest after walking the dog…I’m veggin’ on the couch tonight!
Cute cards Lauren, LOVE the mini sewing machine. My DH just got me the Janome mini, I will tell you how it works… after I get my sewing lessons 🙂
Thanks for visiting my Blog and the sweet comment.
Jennifer 🙂
BOOOOHOOOO we don’t have Rite aid here! 🙁 I have been looking forever for a small good sewing machine, but like you couldn’t justify the 40$ for the Janome…….I’m so jealous. I’m going to go to the corner and sulk!
Thanks for the sneak peeks, I can’t wait to get my hands on those adorable sets!
Wow, you always find such fantastic deals! $3.99 . . that’s just incredible!! So even if you don’t use it (ya, like that’s going to happen) you haven’t lost much! Wish we had a Rite Aid here but never heard of it in Canada . . oh well . . LOVE your cards! I tried to do some cleaning up today but I think it’s something like ‘after Christmas itis’ that everyone has. We work so hard for Christmas and to make, bake, shop, and wrap, I think we’re entitled afterwards. . hope you enjoy your New Years . . are you spending it home with the family?
Hey Lauren …. you are too funny girl 🙂 I LOVE the $3.99 Rite Aid sewing machine !!**!! ARRGGGH you are killing me though with all the USA store sales you guys have (ie. Target) as we don’t have any of that stuff within Ontario, Canada. I would have for sure bought one, even if I just used it once, how can you go wrong?
The Tweety Birds from CC Designs are SO cutie-patoootie, just like you. *wink* Love the bright spring colours with the heart-shaped leaves 😀
!@!HAPPY NEW YEARS!@!
That is wonderful you took a break you should. But I will admit I looked earlier today for the sketch, LOL! Love the sewing on the card. I picked up a small crafty sewing machine a while back but haven’t figure out how to use it! LOL, I’ve never used a “real” sewing machine so I really have no clue. I did last week’s sketch and posted it but didn’t think it was worthy of linking 🙂 but it was my first “bella” card.
These cards you posted are so cute!
Ooh la la! Your really getting some fun toys lately! And you can NOT beat $3.99.
These cards are super cute, you made a great sketch! Hopefully Sean will be off early tomorrow so I can play with it.
Lauren,
Take a few days off!!! You are so awesome for updating your blog EVERYDAY but I think everyone would understand if you needed some “my time” away from it!!!
Anyway, I can not wait to see the new stamp sets from CC designs! You have made me an addict to those stamps! Tomorrow, I must check our local Rite Aid and see if they have this sewing machine……
How is Alexa feeling after her latest chemo???
Happy New Year!
Jen W
I was just “catching up” on your blog (my google reader shows 1000+ updates to the blogs I try to look at) and as always your creativity and cards are fab.
I have two poodles that are also the best, smartest, most beautifuls puppies in the world. Sometimes it seems that they are better behaved then my two teenagers, except for the barking of course. Don’t ever get a front door of glass, the dogs can see everything that goes on outside and they have to let you know about it.
My in law stories are the same. It was years, years before I would stay in a room alone with my mil. She’s the type to drop “bombs” on people when she gets them alone and I never gave her the chance until I had accumulated many years of armor. Now if she throws one at me I can throw it right back to her.
Enjoy your family while they are young, teenagers will be another story!!
Your cards are waaay adorable!! What a deal on your sewing machine too! Woo hoo!!
Hi Lauren,
This is my first time here and can I just say “What the heck have I been doing??!!??” I can’t believe I didn’t know about your blog until now. You are absolutely amazing! I love your work AND your sense of humor. I haven’t enjoyed reading a blog in such a long time. How refreshing!! SueR was telling me about your cockapoo and that’s the reason I came over to see your blog. Now I haven’t gotten to your posts about your cockapoo yet because I’m stuck on all of your wonderful projects but I’ll get there when I can. I just wanted to say Hi and thanks for having such an AWESOME blog and sharing with us.
Lorraine Rowe
You are one lucky girl with the sewing machine I too am struggling with spending so much on a sewing machine. I have to have that pig he is tooooo cute! I can always count on you to enable me. TFS! Stacy
Great cards Lauren! I love the sketch and the heart shaped leaves are too cute!
Stinkin’ CUTE!
I LOVE that pig!!! Gonna have to call sis to find that machine for me in NJ too!
Oh…I finally got a Cuttlebug for Christmas!! and haven’t stopped playing with it…I’ve already started my sons valentines! Happy New Year and thanks for everything you do here!!
Oh Lauren, these cards are just too stinking cute! You’re definitely making me want these sets! The birds are colored so adorably! I’ll have to try out you sketch, too!
Love your cards, and your sewing made me laugh…(there is no way I am getting my big sewing machine out of the closet for paper crafts, LOL! 😀 ).
You really have a knack for bargains!! 😉
I hear you on the low energy level !!!!! I am dead!
Happy New year everyone!
Peace, happiness and good health before everything.
Lauren:
You have done it again.. Created not one but two totally cute cards. The Tweety Birds from CC Designs are SO cute. I know what I have to purchase when they come out. Thanks again for sharing your creative information by having this wonderful blog for all of us to view.
Carol Lee
$3.99?!?!?!?!? SHUT UP!!! My mom got me the Janome for Christmas… I could have saved her a boatload! (We do have a Rite Aid here…hmmmmm…!) Can’t wait to see what you sew up…and then I can case…LOL!!! Beautiful cards, as always! 🙂
WHAT????? A sewing machine for $3.99???? You rock – I wish we had Rite-Aids in Nebraska – I would be all over that. Those birds are so beautifully colored too – really nice job!
Love the sneak peaks! And ain’t it great to find a good deal? ;^)* I doubt every Rite Aid has one of those… but Good For You! I have some small machine that someone gave me, but it is more of a “hand-held” type and I don’t even want to try it!
Here is my card for your sun challendge. I hope that you and your have a great new years. I am glad that Alexa is doing good. Daisy is a very cute puppy. Your cards are the best. Susan. http://www.susanscornor.blogspot.com
Awesome sketch and two absolutely adorable cards! I can’t wait to try this one..love the colour blocky-ness of it! Thanks for sharing as always!
These new stamps are adorable! What a great deal on your new “sewing machine”, sounds like fun! Happy 2008!
Yippee! Got the sketch done yesterday….posted it on my blog this morning! I want to do another today though…not a whole lot going on here on New Years Day. Hope you all had a wonderful evening! Happy 2008!
better late than never I guess. I am having trouble with blogger so I uploaded my card to SCS You can see it here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/762468?cat=500&ppuser=117667
I love your little birdies. The colors you used were perfect.
Finally had a chance to try this one. http://www.terrbear38.blogspot.com. Thanks for the great sketch and inspiration.
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