Cranberry Hill's Used Rubber Stamp Sale 2018

Used Rubber Stamp Haul - 2018

My favorite event of the year is Cranberry Hill's used rubber stamp sale. It's this weekend and I stock up on some super cool stuff. There are so many new releases, it would break my bank account if I got everything when it's first comes out. So I've learned if I wait a few years, what I want will come to the used stamp sale. In my next post I will show some of the stamps and or products I've been waiting for. 

Quilted Kimono Card 2018

I've been cleaning up my project boxes which always seems like an endless crafter's task. I put together a kimono die cut and a quilted washi paper background. The background just fit the die cut so I guess it was just meant to go together. Great way to use up all those scraps you just can't throw away. :) 

Whale Baby Quilt

Covers a queen size bed

I have a super good friend who makes some amazing quilts. I asked Patty if she could make a whale quilt for another good friend who just welcomed her first grand baby. I wanted a ocean theme because that is what we have in common. It turned out so awesome!

Backing print

Bead Cards 2018

FabMo Workshop March 18, 2018 

I've done these cards for a class before but I think it's a good one to repeat. The beading is very simple but it really makes the card pop. Finding the seed beads in the right colors is getting to be a challenge. Back in the day there were 4 bead shops in my area. With the new Apple campus going in, retail rents have got through the roof for most mom and pop stores in my area. : (
I use pony bead patterns, which are very easy to follow. 

Happy Birthday Cards 2018

I've been looking for a German Shepherd stamp for a long time. Most of the dog stamps out there, are cute little dogs.  At Cranberry Hill's last used rubber stamp sale, I finally found a stamp set "Gone to the Dogs". It's an old set, no longer available but I think it's a My Favorite Things stamp. 
My daughter's birthday is coming up and I thought it would be cute to have Annie and Itchy-ba (her dog) on the card. Still haven't decided what to put inside. 
I'm also going to make a get well card for a friend in the hospital.