Last fall, I was looking forward to using these new stamps and dies, a gift from my friend Joy, at the crafting retreat I enjoy twice a year at Lake Hartwell. Well, guess you who left that entire tote of supplies at the top of her staircase? Yep. This girl. For the spring retreat this weekend, however, I did like Santa Claus and made a list and checked it twice, and I am happy to report that I finally got to break in these lovely new designs!
I knew I wanted to emboss some cards with my gold embossing powder, but I'm very rusty at this technique and had to get reacquainted it.
Once I got the hang of it, I was embossing up a storm!
Then I made more cards using the new Honeybee Stamps I recently got. I wanted to try making the teapots in a lot of different colors, and I did.
Also, I got inspired by my friend Jennifer's Christmas stocking, a knitted work in progress.
Vicki was busy making her beautiful cards …
Janis was readying for Christmas with some diamond art …
And Becky continues to wow us all by making a quilt in the time it takes the rest of us to make a few cards!
As always, I found time for a little of this activity as well. It was a fun weekend, and I loved having the opportunity to catch up on my teatime card making while enjoying another great retreat with my sweet crafty friends!
A crafting retreat weekend sounds so wonderful. I’m glad you could use those tea-related stamps, and your cards are works of art!
ReplyDeleteWow, y'all were really busy little bees!! Your cards are beautiful--your gold embossing came out really well.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! Your friends are very talented too. I'm glad you enjoyed the retreat.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and a fun crafting getaway!
ReplyDeleteI love all the beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteTruly the best time! ❤️
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