Christmas is Coming

It has been awhile since I have posted here. I have been posting on Instagram but not here.  I have been making a lot of bags but took time to make some cards with my new Concord and 9th stamps and dies I ordered.  Here are cards i made with the new Christmas Floral Stamp and Dies Set.  I love this set.  There is so much you can do with it.  I stamped with Memento Black ink and them used water color pencils and my water brush for a nice water color look.  This set come with a die to cut out the Christmas letter so I used it and them cut them out with different colors and in-layed the letters.  I used some Anna Griffin foil cardstock to mat and cut the letters to inset.  Loving the sparkle. 

On this card I wanted to highlight the true reason for Christmas, so I in-layed Christ and left "mas" empty so that it shows the beautiful plaid mat.  

On the following card I used the new Mistletoe Messages Stamps and Dies. It is another great set which I plan on using for more cards.  I love plaid and so have been collecting plaid Christmas colored papers.  I got some from Anna Griffin and some from Stampin Up.  You cannot have too much plaid in my opinion ;) 

Sew Sweetness Clydebank Bag

Here is my Clydebank bag using Sew Sweetness pattern.  I quilted a rainbow jelly roll to make my rainbow fabric.  I was really fun to make.  Sara Lawson is an amazing teacher. 

Thanks for hopping by, now go and create <3

Minikin Metro Double Zip Pouch

Well I have discovered another craft...like I need another obsession ;)

I discovered Sara Sew Sweetness the original "bag lady' YouTube channel and have fallen in love with her bags and her teaching is incredible. So this month I am throwing my bag in the challenge.  This month the challenge is the Metro Double Zip Bag.  The pattern includes 3 sizes, and I chose to make the medium size.   It took 2 fat quarters, interfacing, 2 zippers and a  swivel clip with 1/2” and a 1/2 inch d-ring.

This pattern is included in the Minikins Season 2 bundle and includes written instructions and a wonderfully detailed step by step video.....you just cannot fail. 

Here is my completed bag. 

I love this bag and plan on making the small and large ones also.  It is a great bag to grab when you do not want to carry a big bag.  There is enough room for your phone, money and id.  Perfect!!