Cards with stitching!

I had my sewing machine out the other day doing some repairs and decided to stitch up some paper scraps to use on cards.  It was so much fun that I just kept sewing.  I tried straight stitching but ended up doing most of the sewing with zig-zag because it showed up so much better.  

These are 3 of my favorites.  The bottom one is one I made for my sister for her birthday.  I made a ribbon flower and used a digital cut stem for it with some dry-embossing for the back of the quote panel.  I love the old looking colors and the way it looks vintage.

These few cards I made using paint chips for a little pop of color or a white place to stamp my sentiments.  I really like the paint chips and the way they look.  I hope the paint stores don't boot me out for taking a few chips every time I go in for a visit!

Craft Room Complete!

I have told a few people that I would take pictures of my craft room "corner" when I got everything done.  There are a few things I need to do to finish, but for the most part it is now a workable space and I can spend time doing things I enjoy when I get a few free minutes.  

 I bought some cubes and boxes and baskets at Walmart, and Home Goods to store things in.

 This is an old dresser that my mother had that I store my ribbon and paper and beads in.

 I have a picture board behind the door that holds all of my grandkids pictures...it is ever evolving!

 A couple close-ups of the cube storage

 I bought a corner desk on Ebay and have my laptop on it and tools in the drawer that I use constantly!  The framed corkboard on the wall is covered in fabric with a digitally cut border and some added shapes just for fun.  I got the corkboard at target (already framed--I just painted it) for $5.

My husband calls it my "woman cave" because this is where I migrate to when I need a few minutes to myself or when I come up with another idea I just have to try! My craft room is also a guest bedroom so space is limited, but at least I can use what little room I have now!