Spirelli Photo Frame

Always finding new things I'd like to try while browsing the web.....scarey how much time I can spend doing that!  It's called Spirelli.  Looks like the old spirograph toy I remember as a child.  You weave embroidery floss around a shaped circle and, depending on how many petals you skip and wrap, you get different patterns.  I thought to myself, how cute would this be as a frame for a photo for scrapbooking....so here is what I came up with.  I adhered metal foil tape to some cardstock and then cut the flower out with my die cutting machine.  I embossed it with my Big Kick and added alcohol inks to color it.  Glued the picture down and then started winding the floss.  It looked cute just like that, but oh how we love to embellish!  Again used my die cutting machine (I have a Zing and love it!) to cut the spirals out for the roses and then the leaves.  I colored the roses with a watered down metallic paint and glued them all on.  I found the dream embellishment in my stash (wished I had another saying handy but it would have to do) and thought it would look cute hanging down for a little added fun (this was added as I did the winding of the floss).  The second picture is of the back.  I cut out another, smaller scallop shape from the metal foil covered cardstock.  I embossed it as well and added alcohol inks to it too.  I think I might glue a magnet on the back so it can be put on a fridge.  This is a picture of my girlfriends granddaughter.....it's a little gift I'm sending her.....hope she doesn't check my blog! :)

Gift Box Overlays

Made some pretty overlays for small gift boxes today.  Nice way to wrap a gift without really wrapping it :)  The SVG files are available in my Etsy store.

Embossing on Metal Tape

I saw this on You Tube and had to try it.  These elements were made using Shurtape which is a thin metal tape used for piecing together duct work, like the kind on the back of your cloths dryer.  It has a sticky back.  I cut the shapes with my Big Shot and Spellbinders dies.  For the scallop circle I taped two pieces onto a piece of cardstock to create a larger area (the tape is only 1 7/8" wide).   Then I used alcohol inks to color them.  I also added some Rub & Buff antique gold and patina to certain areas.  I can see great possibilities for using these on cards and layouts and the sticky backing makes it so easy to apply.

Coke Can Flower

Been having fun today using coke cans....love recycling!  I cut the flower out using Tim Holtz Tattered Flowers die and then embossed the layers with a script embossing folder.  I then used alcohol inks to color the layers and finally hot glued them all together adding a wispy white feather to the back and a black and gold button in the center.  Not sure what I'm going to use it for, but had fun making it.

"Stained Glass" Paper Die Cut

It's been a while since my last post.....  I got a new cutting machine and have been so busy learning and having fun.  The Zing is the best cutter I have had so far!  What beautiful designs it can cut and with such precision.  I've also been spending lots of time learning Make the Cut software.  Here's my latest creation.  Stained glass paper :)  I made the "stained glass" paper in Photoshop elements and then cut it on my Zing.  Let me know what you think.

Windham Wiped Out- Lance Wheeler Video

Hurricane Irene did terrible damage to our little town in the Catskill Mtns. Please pray for all those who lost so much!

Christmas Tags

Getting ready for the holidays!  It's never too early and I'm having so much fun making these tags.

A New Craft

I got a Pazzles Inspiration die cutter recently and just made this card for my sister's birthday.  I'm new at this but really enjoy working with the cutter and all the pretty papers and accessories.  I feel like a kid again, cutting and pasting!   Let me know what you think.....would love any input.

The Speckled Dog: New Twist on Decorating With Embroidery Hoops

I recently came across this from The Speckled Dog blog....I love this idea!  What a great way to use all your sample stitchouts that didn't make it to the final project and what a pretty way to decorate a wall!  Have a look.......

Image from The Haystack Needle

New Design for Holidays

Good Morning!
Just a quick note  .....a new design has been listed...get ready for holiday decorating early!  Available in two sizes.

Beautiful sunrise over the Hudson River this morning

My Dad

My father passed away 7 years ago this Thanksgiving.  I still miss him terribly!  He was an extraordinary man.  He was a poet, artist, sculptor, musician and story teller....a renaissance man without a doubt.  He always kept a notepad by his chair ready for the jotting down of any thought, quip or idea for a short story.  I recently found myself browsing through his writings and felt it was time to pay him tribute.  I will try to post one of his writings each day.  I hope you find them as enjoyable as I do!  Here is the first one -

"To the young, who are fed up with critical elders constantly praising their own 'good old days', remember....these are your good old days!"

New Designs

A few new designs have been added to our site...gearing up for the upcoming holidays.  These are quick and easy to stitch up and can be used in a variety of ways.  Hope you enjoy them.  Nicely priced at only $1.00 each!

You can find these at http://www.eileensdigi-delights.com/category_27/Designs-for-a-DOLLAR.htm