Monthly Archives: June 2013

Seize the Birthday challenge

Posted on June 25, 2013 by alinakelo

This is a real quick post to just take part in the Seize the Birthday #19 challenge. I’m at my cabin and I may not post as often as I should/could/would. I got this card done last week when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cards | Tagged Card, embossing, Flower | 2 Comments

I love you necklace

Posted on June 22, 2013 by alinakelo

I ordered some really cute metal pendants that came in the form of a postcards. I think they are great since I can use them in cards and jewelry . Here is a quick necklace I made using this postcard … Continue reading →

Posted in Jewelry | Tagged crystal quartz, gemstone, glass bead, jewelry, metal, Necklace, pyrite, rose quartz | Leave a comment

Bling butterflies

Posted on June 19, 2013 by alinakelo

The Paper Players’ new challenge was to bring some bling. I had actually started with this butterfly card last week by making the row of butterflies. I had thought about putting some really colorful paper underneath but this challenge changed my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cards | Tagged Birthday, bling, butterfly, Card, glitter | 4 Comments

Soups soups soups

Posted on June 17, 2013 by alinakelo

I love soups! they are easy to make and a easy way to get your kids (at least mine) to eat their vegetables. Here is one of the classics and a new one to me. The mushroom soup is always … Continue reading →

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Agate in a row

Posted on June 16, 2013 by alinakelo

Anyone familiar with the agate stone can’t help but love the array of colors it can be found in. The ones I used in these two pieces came in beautiful autumn colors. – Alina

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Need for Speed challenge

Posted on June 14, 2013 by alinakelo

I happened to get some new Paper Smooches stamps just in time for the Less is More challenge. The weeks theme is Need for Speed. The skateboard stamp did the trick. Many of our friends have boys so these cards … Continue reading →

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New favorite shop and their challenge

Posted on June 13, 2013 by alinakelo

The internet is full of virtual shops. I don’t even want to count the number of hours I spent roaming through these wonderful sites and drooling over the products they have. Living here in the north can sometimes be a … Continue reading →

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A year ago gift

Posted on June 12, 2013 by alinakelo

One of my dear dear friends turned thirty and I did not have the chance to attend her party. This year she received a card I had made and a small gift. She was once again brought to my mind … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY/ Crafts, Food and recipes, Wrap it! | Tagged Birthday, box, Buttons, dessert, Food and recipes, gift, muffin, packaging, stamping | 1 Comment

Mom turning years

Posted on June 9, 2013 by alinakelo

My mother had her birthday a week ago and we did all sorts of fun things.We managed to eat at a fancy restaurant with the kids, get the card and gifts ready, throw 2 parties (one my mom knew about … Continue reading →

Posted in Cards, Food and recipes, Wrap it! | Tagged butterfly, cake, Card, cheesecake, Felt, Flower, lime, marenge, packaging, party | 3 Comments

Everyday necklace

Posted on June 8, 2013 by alinakelo

A real quick post today. Got a beautiful but very simple everyday necklace done for a customer. Really happy I found a great home for the big antique brass beads that I had found on my trip to Barcelona 3 … Continue reading →