Saturday, June 20, 2009

Label Tulip part 2 and 2S4Y

When will this rain ever stop?? It seems like that's all we've had this week. Yesterday was our one break. And we definitely took advantage of it. Ryan went outside at dusk last night to catch fireflies. Watching him do this is one of my favorite things. I loved catching them as a child and seeing him participate in this rite of summer brings me such joy. Did you know that the bugs are only out for several weeks in the early summer when they are mating? There are lots of 'types' of fireflies and each has it's own 'signal'. The males fly around, while the females stay put. If a female sees the male flashing the correct signal, she flashes back letting him know she's a 'match'. Wouldn't it be nice if it were that easy for us?? ;)

So, first up is the second batch of my Label Tulip projects this month. This layout is the one I liked best. Ryan just learned how to climb a tree, so the page is about that. I used the wrapped wire from some Prima stars to make the branch for the bird.




This next page is about Ryan making Christmas cookies. I thought the Cosmo Cricket chipboard was perfect for it.




And finally, a fun card I made. I cut the flower from a sewing pattern, added Patina Glimmer Mist and some glitter, then finished it with a Cosmo Cricket chipboard center.




Here is my card made from this week's 2 Sketches 4 You sketch. I used the Tattered Angles Regal front frames and spritzed them with Lime Twist. Then I added some mica flakes and finished them off with Old Lace The paper is Little Yellow Bicycle, Making Memories and Jenni Bowlin. The flowers and pearls are Zva. The ribbon is SEI and the sticker is Melissa Frances.


Thanks ofr stopping by! Have a great day. :)

21 comments:

Laura Davis said...

Wow this is a true beauty! I love that ribbon:)
Thanks for playing at 2S4Y!
Laura & Kazan

cnelson said...

FANTABULOUS creations!! you are always an inspiration to me!!!

Julie Overby said...

What wonderful projects!! I'm just lovin' that Cosmo Cricut. It looks so fun to play with. That last season's greeting card is just spectacular!!

Angie Tieman said...

Wow! So many amazing projects in one post!! Totally awesome work, TFS!

dstandard said...

Awesome work - love all of them - such great inspiration!

Unknown said...

Excessively beautiful as always! The ribbon on that last card alone is positively drool inducing!

Tracey Taylor said...

Absolutely amazing...all of it!!!!

Rebekah Williams said...

Very, very lovely. I love your ideas!

claudia shadler said...

wow, what great scraps and gorgeous card you've made, I love it and the elegant feel of the card, love the Early Bird collection too!

Clouds :D

Renee Lamb said...

I never knew that about fireflies! I do remember catching tons of them as child though when we would visit my grandparents in PA. It is a fun summer treat! And I love your layouts and cards! Always such beautiful creations!

Dria said...

Terrific layouts and card- I love the sparkle flower!

Ingrid said...

Wow....gorgeous projects, Anabelle. You know I love your work. I really like your take on the 2S4Y sketch.

Juliana Michaels 17turtles said...

Every time I stop by your blog I am just blown away! Of the past several posts I am not sure I could pick just one favorite...they are all so amazing!!!

La grande cupcake said...

I adore that cosmo cricket card...by the way I left you a message on my blog...go check it out! xx
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Linda Beeson said...

These are just so wonderful, Anabelle! All of the photos are just so cute!

Unknown said...

looove your label tulip projects! so amazing and inspiring!

DonnaMundinger said...

Anabel, your projects are always so magical! I would love to leaf through your scrapbooksfor a couple of days. They will be such treasured keepsakes. xxD

Kandis Smith said...

lovin' all the vintage touches!! Such cute projects!

Anonymous said...

This is all so pretty! And your card is STUNNING! Love it all!

ellen s. said...

gorgeous. i have to leave a short post so i can go back and look at your projects again, lol! i just love each detail

Kim Watson said...

Everyone of your projects are so lovely! I love the red & yellow together. Your work is inspiring as usual.
Have a lovely day!
~Kim!