Scrap Paper Crazy Quilting

As many of you know, my background in the arts and crafts world comes from my involvement in the quilting industry. I saved all of my scraps as I created my projects from Front Porch Kits- Nature's Charm to use on the layout entitled Lucky.

Crazy quilting comes from The Victorian Era where random shapes of usually silks, satins, and velvets were used. The challenge after the fabrics were sewn to a background fabric was to see how many different embroidery stitches you could use .

I started with a 12 X 12 piece of neutral cardstock and a stack of scraps. Really, the best thing you can do is close your eyes and pick up a scrap. Place that piece of paper in the upper left corner. I use repositionable adhesive so I can move pieces if I need to. Continue to pick up scraps often changing the direction as you add more. The challenge is not to have vertical or horizontal lines that divide the page......Random is the Way!!!!

Once you have covered your background cardstock, it is time to add a photo mat. Sometimes it is hard to cover up any of the scraps and often this type of background works best with only one photo mat. You can go back now and machine stitch, hand stitch,or faux stitch along the "seams". I do this often with my scraps and the layouts always look different. It is really a great way to utilize your scraps.
I hope you will try this method.
Happy Paper Quilting!
A new Front Porch Kit will be coming soon from The Little Blue House. Visit their blog: www.thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com or online at: www.thelittlebluehouseonline.com.
Stay tuned..........

Art Group ATC Swap

The Little Blue House Art Group is having their April meetings on Thursday the 12th, 6-9 and Friday the 13 ( that is right, Friday 13 ) ,10 -1. The technique has not been announced yet, but it is always fun and informational. We are having an ATC Swap. Winter is the theme. We have already swapped Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Please join us. Anyone can join. If you can't make the class, but want to participate, your ATC'S can be dropped off at the Little Blue House
                             118 West Olive Street
                              Keller Texas 76248
                               817-431-7930
If you need more information, please call the gals at The Little Blue House.
Rules for swap - ( not many )
10 ATC'S
2 1/2 X 3 1/2 Vertical Orientation
Winter theme.
Sure hope you can join us.

Nature's Charm Reveal

I know everyone has been anxiously awaiting the release of:

You may view the Kit's content's and Gallery by going to:
http://www.thelittlebluehouseonline.com/
You also may purchase Nature"s Charm online or by dropping by :
The Little Blue House
118 West Olive Street
Keller, Tx. 76248
(817)-431-7930
I am pleased to show you what I have made with my kit.

2 Page Layout - Baby Blessings:

One Page Layout with Flap- Ready, Aim, Fire

Flap Open:

One Page Layout: 6 Months

Easter Egg Book and Flower Egg:

Open book:

Burlap 10 X 10 Canvas:

Shredded Heart Canvas:

Please go online and see all the other Front Porch Design Team's amazing projects. And when you order your kit it comes with Blueprints to make 6 projects.This has been a great experience and now I can't wait to get another Front Porch Kit from The Litlle Blue House. I hear I have to wait about 6 weeks. In the meantime check the blog for upcoming events: http://www.thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/.

In the weeks to come, I will be posting some detailed photos of my projects and later in the month, I will be posting tutorials on how to make the folded butterfly and shredded heart.
Stay tuned.
Hope you have a great Monday.

Camden and Drew Race Day

My two grandsons that live in the Houston area had race day at school. They asked for donations for their run to raise money for the school.Here they are after the race. So proud of them.

Camden is 7 and is in the second grade. Drew is 6 and is in kindergarten.

Front Porch Kits - Day 3 Sneak

Tomorrow is the Day!! The full reveal of The Little Blue House's:

But for Today I have a few Sneaks. Yes, More than one. Sure hope I don't get in trouble.
You can pick up your Front Porch Kit at The Little Blue House on Tuesday and it is not too late to order. You may call : The Little Blue House
                       118 West Olive Street
                        Keller, Texas 76248
                         (817)-431-7930
Or starting tomorrow you may order online: http://www.thelittlebluehouseonline.com/
Remember to check-in tomorrow for the full reveal. Can't wait to see The Gallery of all of the designer's work.

Reagan Turns ONE

I want to show just a few photos of Reagan"s First Birthday Party.

And the Birthday girl.

The Family

And , of course, Mimi and Pops.

Reagan certainly had fun at her party.

Front Porch Kit - Day 2 Sneak

Already time for another sneak.

So much texture! Really getting excited for the full reveal on Monday March 5th
If you haven't ordered your:

You may do so by stopping by : The Little Blue House
                                                  118 W. Olive Street
                                                   Keller, Tx 76248
Or calling (817)-431-7930. This is a limited release, so hurry, hurry!
You also can visit The Little Blue House online or their blog:
http://www.thelittlebluehouseonline.com/
http://www.thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/

On another note, Reagan's smash cake is made. 6 dozen mini cupcakes, a flower arrangement, and rose shaped white chocolate candies. I will be partying this afternoon and I am sure posting pics on Sunday.
Have a good day and thanks for dropping by.