Made this at my class yesterday

I made this necklace at a beading class yesterday.  This was my very first beading class.
I really enjoyed myself.  It was held at a big box store, by an instructor who told us it was her very first class.  If she hadn't told us that....we would have never known.  She was really 
good, and I learned a lot.  She didn't seem to mind answering my million questions...smile.
If you're reading this Cynthia...Every word is true...(she might be reading this post because I gave her the link to my blog...smile.)

I have made one other necklace from a beading kit...and my Thursday night buddies helped me with making it.  ( With Cindy's instructions...I did make more of this by
myself).  Thank you Cindy...It was a fun class, and I am signing up for me...

Thank you for visiting my blog today
Blessings,
Jill

Birthday Card for a Friend

 I Made the above card for a friend's birthday, and along with the card I'm giving her the above bracelet.
The Stamp I used is from Our Daily Bread Designs.  I colored the dress with copics.

Some more bracelets that I made...

It's hard for me to believe that it's been four months since I have posted to my blog.  (I almost forgot how to do it...smile)

I also think that this is the longest I have gone without creating a card in over 10 years.  And, yes, I almost forgot how to make a card...   As you can see by the above bracelets that I made...I have doing more Jewelry making than cards.

I wish I could say that I have been absent because I went on a fabulous vacation some where...NOT!  In fact, Jim and I did not get away for even ONE DAY!  Hopefully, that will change soon.

Jim and I have both been having some medical issues, but things seem to be going better, so hopefully, I will be posting more and be able to get around and visit blogs....

Hope everyone has had a wonderful summer...

And a Happy day...

Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect.

It means that you've decided to look beyond the

imperfections.

~Author Unknown

Thank you for visiting my blog today...

Blessings,

Jill

Baby card

 I managed to complete two projects tonight at craft night!  Only one of my craft buddies could come tonight, but we still had a blast crafting.  (My favorite thing to do! )   
Baby card was made using a rubber Stamp from Kaisercraft, stamped in Brown Memento ink. Used designer paper from Our Daily bead, added brads and a ribbon.


My neighbor helped me to finish another bracelet.  I did all the stitching on the bracelet...(she helped me correct my mistakes...smile).
The pattern for the bracelet was found on Pinterest.  It's a free pattern from 
www.AroundTheBeadingTable.com
It's called Stackers!

"Babies are a blessing from up above that fill our hearts with lasting love."

Thank you for visiting my blog today,
Blessings,
Jill

NBUS #6 Second card

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 I made the above card for Darnell's NBUS Challenge #6.  This is my second entry for that challenge.
If you want to join Darnell's great Challenge, The link is below

http://www.djkardkreations.com/2016/03/nbus-challenge-6-day-one-and-main-link.html

The challenge is an "Anything goes" challenge,  You just have to use an item on your card that has Never been used before...Could be from a recent purchase...( or old, like mine Purchased a year ago)

My NBUS items on my card are my rubber stamps that came free with the "Quick Cards." Magazine that I purchased last March.  (About time I used them)  

I really enjoy these magazines they always help me with inspiration to get myself crafting again.

The magazine said "Quick"  My Quick card took me about three hours to do!  I told you I'm a Slow card maker.  Actually, this was my second try with this card, the first one ended up in the trash can.

I also used some Sweet n Sassy Stamps for my sentiment. (Companion words)

I sponged my background using Tim Holtz Distress Inks.   (Antique Linen, Worn Lipstick, and  Tattered Rose).

I cut out my sentiment using a Memory Box die   (Stitched Rectangles) I added some lace and a bow. I stamped my images using Memento Ink  (Gray Flannel)

I almost forgot, To add this...

I want to welcome a new follower to my blog, Karen,    Karen's blog can be found here...

http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com/   Thank you, Karen, for joining my blog.

Karen gave her blog the correct name, because her cards really are pretty and very creative.

I'm amazed at how many times she has been published.  Congratulations, Karen!

Below, is something else that I have been doing lately.   Still working with beads.  The bracelet below was part of my Christmas gift from my long-time crafting buddy, Cherie. Cherie gave me All the beads I used making the bracelet.  Cherie not only gave me all the supplies I needed to make it.  She also sat with me three evenings to show me how to put these beads together.  (She is a very patient teacher!  Smile!  Withe me she would have to be)!

I still feel like I'm all thumbs making these, but I know that, in time, I will really enjoy making them.

(When I know more what I am doing).  

I must say, it brought back memories of my cross-stitching days...(when my thread would get all tangled up when I was making this bracelet).  Cherie, came to my rescue every time.  Thank you, Cherie.  What would I do without you?

 

"Know, first, who you are,
and then adorn yourself accordingly."
~Epictetus

Thank you for visiting my blog today,
Blessings,
Jill

NBUS #6

 The above card  I made for Darnell's NBUS challenge.  The link to the Challenge can be found here.

http://www.djkardkreations.com/2016/03/nbus-challenge-6-day-one-and-main-link.html

I'm sorry that I have not been around much lately.  I just don't know where the time goes.  There always seems to be so much going on.

Also, I haven't been on the computer much lately due to all the pain in my shoulder.  Typing always makes it worse.  

This is Darnell's 6th NBUS challenge.  Wow!  I have entered all 5 of her other challenges, and I didn't want to miss this one.  (Pain or no pain...smile)  Darnell's challenge always gives me the
extra push I need to get back into crafting again.  Thank you, so much again, Darnell for doing these challenges.

My card above was made with a pre colored image from the Making cards Magazine.  I purchased this magazine back in September,   So It's about time I start working on using the free supplies that comes with these magazines.  This one had some pretty images to use to make cards.  Sometimes they come with rubber stamps, dies or pretty designer paper.

"Everything Old is New again."  Song from Peter Allen

Thank you for visiting my blog today,
Blessings,
Jill

Birthday Card for My Neighbor

I made the above card for my neighbor who has been showing me how to bead...  And yes she helped me make the necklace that I posted below the card.  I did the beading, and she showed me how to separate my chain and how to use crimp beads and my crimp er.    She did the clasp for me (which she said will be my next lesson).  I  have to say, I really enjoy beading, but I am still struggling with it a bit.

My card was made using a spellbinder die for the background and an embossing folder from Stamping Up, the butterfly was made using my Martha Stewart punch.  My stamp is an oldie (But goodie) Made by PSX.  

Hope anyone reading my blog from US had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  Mine was wonderful,   I didn't have to cook,  My daughter did all the cooking.  I just had to bring a dessert.
Always a nice day when I can be with my family.

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtures but the parent of all others." Cicero

Thank you for visiting my blog today,
Blessings,
Jill

I'm also adding this card to The Word Art Challenge which
can be found here...

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/