Bedtime Critters, Sleeping Sloth

Hi there,

I was considering closing the blog down but there are still some free digitals on here, so I’m hesitant to do that. However, I tend to update my Instagram account and my FB page because it’s just easier.  If you aren’t following me on one of those and you don’t want to lose my content, then please follow there. 

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Meanwhile, I will share another Suzy Sitcom pattern. This one is for a new baby and will measure about 32 x 32” when completed. I love these Bedtime Critters. There is a new one every month that is free for a month. You can either make one quilt with all of them, or you can make individual quilts, like I have done.

 

You’ll notice a loose brown thread on the mouth…yea, it isn’t supposed to be there, lol.

I already got a yawning bear, this sleeping sloth and a sleepy giraffe with multiple pillows to rest its head on. lol. Do check out Suzy’s Sitcom if you like to quilt, embroider and appliqué.

Here is the quilt top. I still need to quilt and bind it.

There is more to see on Instagram. Thanks for stopping by!

Carmen

First Craft Shop 2026

Hello everyone,

I had some credits to use up so I ordered some craft items I needed to stock up on. 

First I picked up a few Stamp sets. I noticed while making Christmas cards, I was lacking in just plain greetings. I also needed some Christmas embellishments.

These are so sweet aren’t they?

I picked up some more stamps I liked 

These I will add to watercolor cards

I just love these painter ones

And these are great for watercolor backgrounds as well.

I bought some eclipse diecuts. These will come in handy for clean and simple cards.

I picked up more coin purse hardware. The plastic ones are specifically for kids. I will have fun playing with these. 

I love the hand embroidered pendants I’ve been seeing, and since I haven’t put my Brazilian embroidery skills to use in years, I added these to my cart….and what’s better than linen fabric? I bought several squares of them in different colors, and I already have lots of Brazilian and embroidery thread. I’d say I’m set! 

That’s it for this time around.

Thanks for dropping by! Keep crafting everyone !

Carmen

Coastal Cards

Happy New Year everyone,

First I’ll show you some coastal cards I made up. I’m trying to use up most of my Graphics 45, Catch of the Day paper pad.  These make great cards for men especially, but women would like them too. 

First card:

And a close up

Second card:

Close up

Note the sailors knot. 

There are several, with lots of diagrams to follow online.

Third card:

Close up

Fourth card:

I have enough of the pad left for maybe two or three more cards if I get creative. I decided I’m just going to make them up and that way I have them if I need them.  

Thanks for stopping by, keep on crafting.

Blessings, 

Carmen

Denim Pocket Picture Frame

Hello people 😊

I don’t know if I told you, but I came across a fun recycled denim idea that I decided to try. I love it and hope to make a few more. Not only that but I will continue to work with denim fabric, both recycled and new. Here is my creation. 

I love it! The casual, recycled pocket from a pair of old jeans used with some cute little scrapbooking flowers. I glued them in place, but you could totally fashion a pocket to go in the pocket and replace it with the season (i.e. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), you could really get creative with these.

Thanks for popping by,

Blessings,

Carmen

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Quick Christmas Cards

Good morning,

I am popping in to share some quick cards I made for Christmas this year. These were so easy to do. I used printables, a few strips of Christmas paper, a stamp and a simple embellishment. Details below.

I ran off a printable from the Facebook page “Free Printables.” The author is Jackie Hayes, and the post was called “Quirky Christmas Girl.” Once you join Free Printables, you can use the search icon on the top right to find the post. As you can see there are several, and I didn’t use them all.

Note also the diecut I used under the pencil. This set had several sizes. I used the larger size to cut the images (I circled them because they were quite close together). Then I used that one and one size smaller to create the trim around the image- which you will see below.

I apologize for picture quality…it is, in fact, a white card, and you can’t see the difference in the color of the image and the color of the card. Just in the photograph of it. On this one I used two strips, one was thinner. I put a silver bow on with embellishment tape, and wrote the greeting. The picture was placed with foam tape. So quick and easy. 

Note the frame around the image, which I explained above. This required a diecut and some glueing.

This one was two strips, some silver embellies, a written greeting and popped up image. 

This was also two strips, a stamped greeting, pearl embellies and the popped up image. 

A few more

And the whole party of cards! The most tedious part was getting the frames on the images, but it escalated the image, and I have my trusty little 10 ml. glue container to minimize the frustration of glueing small things. 

I didn’t put anything on the inside like I usually do. They were supposed to be quick hellos! 

Thanks for stopping in and Merry Christmas!

Carmen

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Vintage Coin Clasp Purse

Happy Weekend all, 

I thought I’d drop by and share my little Clasp Coin Purses today. I found a little pattern and tutorial on the Tried & True Creative blog and decided to try them, and they are so easy to make. I hope you’ll try it. There’s minimal machine sewing, and really the only hand sewing is attaching the clasp to the purse. I did make myself a pattern for the bit of batting I used, but that’s easy enough to do.

 

Why is it that when you take a photo, all the loose threads show up? lol…

I hope you have a wonderful weekend,

Blessings.

Carmen

Catching up With Cards

Hello!

The winter is finally gone and the bees are out. Here in the ‘Loops the sun is shining and the Lilacs are in full bloom. They smell wonderful out there! 

Anyway, on to some cards I’ve made recently…

These guitar cards’ strings are too fat, but I found some thinner ones that will work better for the next one. 

Note the embossing on the envelopes

This was my attempt at tone on tone. I almost did it but couldn’t resist adding the black. 

I made the watercolor backgrounds on these two cards then used diecuts on them.

Another attempt with tone on tone - - I still don’t have it quite right, but simple is hard! 

This card was an attempt to use up leftovers for the background and then add stickers and embellishments. These look great with flowers, but I don’t have a lot of realistic looking flowers so I used stickers. The butterfly and sentiment are popped up. 

Next I made these. I wanted to use flowers on a masculine card but with an industrial or steampunk feel. The diecuts worked well through the tape, which was surprising to me. I like how these turned out with the brads that look like screws. I also did up a small tag.

Unfortunately I took these pictures at night, but you get the idea.

 I love the flowers on there and think it works. Next I’ll try them with a steampunk card.

I hope all is well with everyone. Thank you for stopping by to take a peek. 

Blessings,

Carmen