Mini Sock Monkey

OK, I have officially lost my mind! Anyone who would spend time making such a tiny sock monkey has got to be losing it. He stands just 4 inches tall. He is needle felted (I think I have got that craft out of my system for now) and is stinking cute. And I did it without my glasses on!! Even more impressive!!

That's it for now. Diana

Pumpkin Box

This guy is so weird....but kind of cute? No, just weird! I mounted him on a painted chipboard box and gave him a paper collar. Then a bit of orange ribbon at the bottom.

Does he look a little dazed to you? Diana

Going Batty

Here is another needle felted project. This time I did a bat that looks a bit scared himself!

I really need some lessons on the technique cuz I think I am taking tooooooo long making these! Diana

Ghost Cat

Boo!!! Are you scared? You should be, it isn't everyday one sees an aberration.

I have just discovered the craft of needle felting!! Love it!! Here is my first project. This poor little kitten lost all nine of it's lives and now must wander this world as a spirit! At least it has a little ghost to keep it company! I saw a similar figure on the net and made my version over the last few evenings. She is made from wool and wire.

Diana

New Kitchen Cartridge

I made this card today just before the garage door "incident". More on that later in this post. The stove is from my new cartridge http://www.cricut.com/res/samplesheets/29-1054-FromMyKitchen_samplechart.jpg From my Kitchen. So many adorable images!!! I had a hard time choosing what to use first. The housewife is from the computer, as are the words. I distressed edges and inked in a lime green. The layers are popped with foam tape.

So back to the garage door...I had just opened the automatic garage doors to take out the garbage. Really thinking ahead since the garbage guy doesn't come until tomorrow :) Closed the door and when I was in the kitchen, I heard the hum of the motor still running!!! Looked into the garage and the whole mechanism is jammed into the end of the rail, bent all out of shape. 30 minutes later, covered in grease, what I thought I could do heaven only knows, I give up, and have a mini breakdown. Did I mention Ron just left for Africa yesterday? Oh and both the cars are in the garage. Of Course they are. Soooo I make a few phone calls. Do you know garage door people have emergency phone numbers, cuz apparently this happens a lot. Garage guys are coming tomorrow and my bank account will never be the same I am sure. Lots of fun. Right. Diana

First Christmas Card of the Year

OKAY, I know it is a little early to be making Christmas cards, but this one sooo needed to be made! I had this little piece of plastic that looked like it would be great for a shaker card. The snowman is from Hugbug and the jolly holiday is a sticker! It was a little difficult to assemble (I am sure I made it harder than it had to be!!!) but it went together pretty easy otherwise. I think the colors are a little unusual for Christmas but I like it. Diana

BBTB Challenge

Bitten by the Bug is having another design contest!!! We were asked to follow these rules. Use an image from a selection of designs from Peggy Loves Vintage and at least one cut from a cricut cartridge! I really loved this cute pair of babies so .... The cuts I used were the Father's Day card cut from Wildcard, the frame from Accents essentials and the flower from Wedding Solutions.

I used some fabric covered buttons to spread the pink more evenly around the card.

Lots of foam tape to layer.

This could be used for a birthday or anniversary card! Or maybe a hello card to an old friend? Diana