Welcome everyone! Today I'm going to show you a few things that I've made recently.The first is my postcard for Creative Breathing's "Wish You Were Here" Tag Swap. The participants make postcards representing the state they live in.
I lucked out because I'm not just from Massachusetts, but also the only one from New England - so I had a lot of options. Which, actually, wasn't such a good thing. At first I was going to make one with a little pic of something from each of the six NE states, but that proved too difficult, especially on a postcard! Then I found I was having the same problem with my state - so much to choose from ~ the mountains, seashore/islands, camping, sports (we have professional teams in baseball, hockey, football, basketball, and soccer), history (pilgrims, Paul Revere, Salem witch trials, etc.), education (Harvard, MIT, etc.), Boston.
So I had to stop and think what I, personally, like best about MA, and what comes to mind when it's mentioned. Well, my mind kept going back to my childhood days of summers on the Cape at my cousin's house - so that was my inspiration! And I guarantee, like the song says, you'll fall in love with Cape Cod!
(photo courtesy of Elizabeth from Creative Breathing, because I forgot to take a shot!)The second creation is this little accordian photo thingy I made. Feel free to copy my idea!
I am very interested in seeing what you all have for this week!
40 comments:
Love the cute vintage style cards you made and thanks for hosting.
This is such a cute idea! Even a project kids would love I think.
Candy
You are so talented. Those cards are too cute.
Oh Sue, I just love the graphic that you made for this week! I can't wait to use her next week.
I love your postcard, and it makes me want to visit Massachusetts, especially since I've never been anywhere on the East coast! And your little work accordian is just adorable. You made an icky thing like housework CUTE!
Happy REDnesday!
Carol
Hi Susan!
What great vintage graphics and how cute your ideas. Makes me wish I did more paper work.
I love your postcard and that you made it so personal to "your New England", that makes it special!
Hi Sue, I love your accordian folder with each day marked for something special...pity we couldn't all be that organised! LOL!!
Warmest Hugs,
Sandi @ Bearly Sane
Hi Sue!
That postcard is adorable! But, I love that fold out card! It is just too cute. You are so talented. I would love to see a tutorial on your accoridan card thingie!! {{hint, hint..}}
:)
I love the cards ,they are sooo cute!
Great Job !
Blessings,
~Myrna
OMG...How creative are you!? Do those postcards have dimension? Is it graphics? How'd you make those puppies? Very cute!
The card is darling, too. Tons of work went into that little piece of artwork.
Thanks so much for hosting us.
Happy Rednesday everyone
I love your vintage cards..those are so cute and creative...you must be very patient. Thanks for hosting your party.
I always knew you were clever and crafty but you've blown my socks off with these! Saw your postcards at Creative Breathing and they just look so perfect. Makes me want to book reservations to Massachusetts right now! And I can't even begin to tell you how absolutely adorable your little accordian booklet is! I would much rather be making that then all the little chores so cutely illustrated. Great work!
Sue,
I can't wait to get my postcard set from E!!!!! Yours are so wonderful!!!! I just love the colors and the theme!!!!!! I am trying to decide what to use for my post here thsi week....I can't really be running out of red, can I??????? LOL Sandy
Sue,
Forgot to mention the little book you made....that is so cute! If it ever wants to leave home, please give it my address! :):) Sandy
Very cute crafts, Sue.
Love your accordion craft! You're very "crafty"!
Thanks for sharing!
What fun you've been having! I wish I was as organized as the little homemakers on your card!
This set of post cards is the cutest ever. I used to make individual one years ago, but nothing like these. Anything vintage excites me. They are absolutely precious....you must have had the time of your life putting them together....hugs, Genie
Hi--I am originally from New England too!! I spent all my childhood growing up in Somers, CT which is right near Springfield, Ma. My sister and her family live in our family home there still! We had a place in Warren , Vt where we spent many weekends (most weekends from grade 6 up). My Uncle had a place in Old Lyme CT right on the beach where we spent tons of weekends too. I actually was born in Springfield because it was the closest hospital. My daughter was born in Northhampton (spelling?) Ma. because we lived in that area for a short while. My only experience with Cape Cod was a camping vacation where we ran into some bees! Love your card and love your ...what I would call..."to do list" ;-) . All so cute.
Sue,
Your vintage looking cards are wonderful! Thanks for hosting!
Sue, thank you for hosting Rednesday. I love the cards!
Lottie
Cute little cards. The little Weekday poem is one I remember fondly from my childhood. My mom had dish towels with the saying for each day on a towel for that day.
I also feel in love with Cape Cod and Nantucket 30 years ago after my first visit. Being a Texas girl, I don't get to visit each summer though I wish I could.
Thanks for hosting Rednesday. ~ Sarah
Your cards are darling, dahling!
Where did you get those working girl prints for inside the accordian card? Love them!
Thanks for your fun party!
Boy do I have RED today! The front rooms in my home!
Hugs and blessings to you as you make your home!
~me
Sweet! ♥
Sue! Give it up! Where on earth is your blog name? I have searched and searched your card. I have it in a special spot in my craft room, it truly is my very favorite, I just love it! Is it on the record label? I can't squint enough to read what is there. Your little fold out book is sweet as can be. I just love your paper art! Elizabeth
I like reading our blog and find the images very good to look at. I specially love is Rednesday photo.
Just to let you know we have got a new blog.
You are so very creative...I always love coming here to see what you have been up to....thanks for sharing..and for hosting Rednesday....blessings
How adorable. And it's giving me some fun princess tea party ideas - using princess pictures to make the cards. Thanks for the inspiration and for Rednesday which is so much fun. :)
Hi Sue!
I love your tags for Elizabeth's swap! How fun to be a part of it, I'm so enjoying seeing them as they come in. What a treasured keepsake you are all going to have. Your housekeeping accordion book is adorable too!
Thanks again for hosting Rednesday!
Sally
I dream about creating so many more crafts than I actually produce. When Elizabeth first posted her 'Wish You Were Here' postcard swap, I began dreaming what I would make if I were in the swap. And somehow, you have created that postcard I dreamed of. Mine would have featured Cape Cod, would have a map, would picture shoreline, and would quote Patti Page's sweet song. (Did you find the Patti Page web site?) It's like you read my mind! I was just blown away when I saw Elizabeth's post yesterday and there were you fabulous postcards. Great job!
I really like the fold-up cards. Really cute idea!
I feel so late- I forgot what day it was!
So glad you let me sit and relax a few minutes and admire your artwork.
HI~~ I'm your newest follower....I think did it wrong at first...but I found something red....Elmo's red.....right????
SO cute! :-)
Your accordion brochure for each day of the week is such a cute idea!
Dear Sue, I have misplaced the address label from your tags. Could you please e-mail it to me at elizabeth.andrus@yahoo.com I have just one other person's tags to receive, and then will be ready to post tags. Thank you so very much for your wonderful contribution. It has been such a pleasure scrapping with you! Elizabeth
I've always wanted to go to "Olde Cape Cod"...it's so romanticized in the movies. How wonderful that you have childhood memories there.
Your beautiful tag is "to-die-for"!!! Great job.
M.L.
FAB Blog!!! :)
Beautiful. They are just beautiful. I'm finally getting around to visiting you girl!
I'm busy at the moment getting my Rednesday post set up. Yes, I know it's Sunday, but girl!!!!!!!! I missed last week!
Believe it or not Wednesday afternoon I'm busy out in the garden thinking about you and Rednesday..than WHAM..i realize ,,IT IS WEDNESDAY! lol
I had no idea...so I'm busy doing this week's post so I will (God willing remember to link up on wednesday,lol) be all set!
((hugs))
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