Something Special Greeting Card

Something Special Greeting, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

I just love the new Seasonal Sentiments from Suzanne at Quietfire Design!



Today I'm Playing along at;
Die Cut Divas - Nov - Dec Challenge

Deer Christmas Card

Deer Christmas Card, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Holiday magic happens when friends get together to craft and share! Thanks Margo for a fun afternoon of chin wagging and crafting! :)


Today, Dec 6, is St. Nicklaus Day, a day that I remember fondly from my childhood. My brother and I would set our boots outside of our bedroom doors the night of the fifth. And in the morning we would find a small gift in them. Sometime a small toy or some fruit or chocolates.
One of my favorites was a ball of yarn and a pair of knitting needles. Then the real magic happened as my mother showed me how to knit! :)

Wishing every one a Happy Crafty Holiday!
Jutta

Ornament #1 2013

Ornament #1 2013, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

This pretty ornament is made of Stampin Up! supplies including the largest festive flurries die also the ornament and mosaic punches. It measures 11" so it's perfect for on a tree or as a hang alone in a window. It will also fold flat for shipping.

Thanks for your visit today!
Jutta



Entered at Die Cut Divas Nov, Dec Challenge

Mata Ortiz Pottery

Mata Ortiz Pottery, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Six weeks ago on a trip to Mexico my DH purchased these two Wedding vases made by the potters of Mata Ortiz. He was on his motorcycle and had them shipped UPS, they finally arrived this week.

There is a very interesting art story behind this style of pottery. Detailed in a book called the Miracle of Mata Ortiz. In short a young boy, Juan Quezada finds ancient pot shards as he's collecting firewood for his family. He experiments until he is able to duplicate the methods used to make, fire and decorate the ancient pottery. Through all this he becomes one of Mexico's premier Artists and saves his small town of Mata Ortiz in the process.

To find out more, read an interview with the Author Walt Parks of Miracle of Mata Ortiz here: Stanford Magazine Article

Or for Eye candy check out the Google image files for Mata Ortiz Pottery

Enjoy!
Jutta

Snowflake Christmas Card and envelope

Snowflake Christmas Card and envelope, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Well the Christmas Season has begun and here is my first homemade card.

It features the Stampin Up! Festive Flurry suite.

Thanks for your visit!
Jutta


Entered in
Die Cut Divas Nov-Dec Challenge
Bastel-traum Christmaschallenge
Christmas Cards All Year Round Nov Challenge

For Vintage Collage Ornament Swap

For Vintage Collage Ornament Swap, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Made for the Vintage Collage ATC Yahoo Group annual Ornament ATC swap.
Supplies Stampin Up!

Spooky tree ATC's

Spooky tree ATC's -1 For Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

One more fall themed item. I made these for the Lets Swap ATC's Flickr Group- Owl Swap.

The background is simply done by swiping distress inks across the paper in a diagonal movement then topped with glitter glue. The Stamp is from Stampin Up! Best of Halloween collection.

Sweater Weather Owl Card

Sweater weather Owl Card, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

It's been a while since I did a crafty post so I decided on a Thinking of You card!

The supplies for this card;

Stampin Up!
Card stock - Naturals Ivory
DSP - Sweater Weather
Stamp - Sassy Salutations
Inks - More Mustard(R), Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip & Encore Gold
Stampin Write Marker - Chocolate Chip
EF - Chevron, Beautiful Barogue
Owl Builder Punch

Misc.
Gold Marker and Googly eyes

Thanks for the visit! :)
Jutta

Fall 2013

Fall 2013, a set on Flickr.

Hello all! :)

I'm back now from a wonderful month at the cottage where I spent my vacation gardening, relaxing and watching as the season changed to fall.

The lake has been a busy place, full of migrating waterfowl as they stop over on their way south. Last week was first frost and I snapped a few photo's to share of the flowers.

Hope you've all been enjoying a lovely Fall too!
Jutta

Quietfire Creations Blog Hop Sept. 17-21st

I just want to let you know about wonderful Blog hop by the folks over at Quietfire Creations. For your chance to win some Dreamweaver stencils and Quietfire Design Stamps hop on over to Quietfire Creations Blog

Rose Bookmark and a welcome!

Rose Bookmark, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Have you tried coloring with paper? It's made easy using multiple die cuts of different colored card stock.

Card stock and ribbon Stampin Up!
Cheery Lynn Die
Misc. Gold Marker

Entered in Color Q Challenge # 205

Hello and Welcome to my blog Constance, I'm real happy to have you aboard!



Thanks for your visit,
Jutta