Reuse and Repurpose

Wow, it's almost the New Year 2020.  Christmas was extremely stressful so I'm looking forward to a brighter and better new year!!  Remember the beautiful origami kimono that Brenda made here?  It's been on my desk for the whole year and now it's time to purpose this gorgeous calender.

When my brother comes to town he asks if I have any Ningyogami cards to give him.  Knowing this, I carefully repurposed Brenda's paper kimonos and made some cards to send him.  Here are some of the 12 cards on its way to Vegas....

(Sorry, not the best pictures)
Paper:  DCWV The Far East
Charms:  Unknown from the LSS
Punch:  All Night Media "Good Luck" 

January is next week and it's all about New Years Resolutions.  As some of you may know, I received  many of my mom's crafting treasures--most of them never used and still in the package.  I resolve to use each one of those "collectibles" (for stamps a minimum of 3 times) or send them to others who I know would appreciate and use them....  that's my crafty goal for 2020.  What's yours?

Papertrey Ink-lovely layers

Happy holidays!

Sending a little aloha your way....

... and thinking of you!

M&M - Interest Inspired

Here are wedding favors and the wedding card I created -- all pinterest inspired:

Don't 'cha just LOVE pinterest!!

Saturday's class

Hi, All! Thank you for stopping by. This card sure looks bought, does it?!  But nope, it will be one of the cards that we will be creating on Saturday. 

Please add in your supplies to bring:  Black Ink Pad and paper-crafting chalk.  Hope to see you there!

Last Class of 2019

I am sorry for the late post. Class is scheduled for this Saturday, October 26, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at Jade's place in Kailua.  Cost is $23.00. Reserve your space by emailing me right away. 

We will be creating some mini cards, both island inspired and everyday sentiments. Please bring the following items to class:  stamping device like the stamparatus or misti. This is a must for class. Let me know if you don't have one and I will try to accommodate.  Bring some ink cubes if you don't want to use my big ink pads, stamp cleaner, black ink pad, papercrafting chalk, and dimensionals (foam tape). There will be some fussy cutting. Don't forget your Basic Card Kit supplies!!

**Your Basic Card Kit Supplies should include: A paper trimmer, scissors, both tape and liquid adhesive, black ink marker/pen, pencil and eraser, ruler, dimensional tape, tweezers, a scoring tool, corner rounder, and baby wipes.

Saturday's Class - Mini Album!

Hi, all!  As promised, it's time for a mini album!  This one measures approximately 6 1/4 x 7 1/2, with an almost 2 1/2 inch spine, designed to hold 5x7 and 4x6 photos, with plenty of room to to hold your dimensional embellishments, if so desired. Unfortunately, I only have access to a limited amount of kits for class so please email me quickly if you are interested in joining us.

When:  Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time:    1:30 p.m.
Place:   Jade's place in Kailua (email me for address)
Cost:   $25.00

Please bring the following items to class:  Basic tool kit (just in case), scissors, paper trimmer with a sharp blade, bone folder and scoring device, strong adhesive (both liquid and tape), ruler, pencil or pen.

I have given you the option of choosing your own paper for the cover of the album and I have about 4 different quotes for the title (which you will choose at class).  We will be using Stampin Up's Best Route Designer paper which happens to be on sale while supplies last.  Link below. 

This class involves LOTS of paper cutting.  However, if you want me cut the pattern paper for you (to save you time), email me which paper design you wish for outside AND inside of the cover.  Link to the Stampin Up website is HERE.

Note, you may not be able to completely finish the album, but you should have enough time to finish the core of the album.  Head's up:  after Saturday's class, we have one more class before I'm on "vacation".

Thank you and hope to see you there!!

A Little Paper Wallet Gift Set Class - August 31st

I'm sorry that our Japan trip posts will have to be continued later.  I've been busy with life --- work, family and class (you know how it goes :o).

Here's the next project for our Saturday class.  It is a little Paper Wallet gift set which holds 4 cards and envelopes.  The project can easily be remade to hold more cards or pictures/  I have included a littled pocket to hold stamps (or a gift card).

The class wll be concentrated on creating the wallet.  With the left over scraps, there will be supplies to create at least 4 cards which can easily be created at home.  Below are some samples,.

Class set for Saturday, August 31, 2019

Time:  1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Place:  At Jade's place in Kailua

Cost:  $23.00

Please bring the following supplies to class: Scissors, Paper trimmer, scoring device (i.e. Scor-pal), bone folder, corner rounder, liquid adhesive and tape adhesive, Stampin up window punch (if you have), dimensionals or foam tape.

Note:  I am having you pick your own pattern paper but the base will all be cream and kraft.

Please email if you will be attending.  Thank you!

Here's one that I was just playing around with.  Note how the different pattern paper can totally change the look.

Japan - Day 2

Day 2 started with a Buffet Breakfast at Hapuna which had a Hawaiian Decor Flair.  Sis, being a foodie tried all the different types of foods offered.

Including the matcha, orange juice and coffee.

Next stop -- a return to Decks.  The day before we caught the city transportation (The bus) to Decks but most of the stores were closed by the time we got there.  So today, we took a cab:

This is also the place where we took our first selfie!  Little did we know that it would take lots and lots of tries before we got it right...

Lower deck upper deck:

We went to a Tokyo Trick Art Museum in which we had totally lots of fun!  Check these pictures out:

The Trick Art Museum contains one dimensional paintings that have the look of 3D.  We took probably 100 pictures in the museum and I'll just have to show a few of the ones we laughed about . . .

We took so many pictures at this stage because we kept cracking up with laughter....

Here is what is really happening - a mirror.

Unfortunately, I can not show you all the fun pictures because Blogger would probably kick me out, but here is our favorite one: 

It took us at least 20 shots before we kinda got it right.  Here is what the picture really looks like in REAL LIFE:

We would definitely return to the Museum with our family one day.
Lunch was at a little Italian restaurant:

Chicken ragout and bambooshoot pepperonicino (1.480Y)

And the special Mozzarella Grana Padano, pepperoni, Asiago, Tomato sauce, Tareggio, Basil Pizza (1.580Y )

Of course we hit the Daiso store and saw Fran's chocolates,

All in all, a definitely long day and wonderful time at Decks:

Japan - Day 1

Well - I guess it is finally time to post a sisters trip to Japan. It was my first time to Japan and my sister's 3rd.  We had a BLAST, plenty sister bonding time filled with lots of laughter and togetherness.

Day 1:
After 4 months of anticipation, the day was finally here.  No husbands, no kids, just us two.  After a 9 hour flight and we finally arrived at Haneda Airport in Narita at 1:30am HST.  While in the airport, Sis discovered she left her itinerary and all her yen on the airplane!  After a 20 minute wait, they found it and returned everything to her.  We thanked them with Hawaiian Host Macademia Nut Chocolates and Pineapple gummies. We laughed about it after the fact because this is typically the type of thing that NEVER happens to her but ALWAYS happens to ME!

Why I love Japan -- for their honesty.

From there we take a taxi to our hotel - Prince Shinogawa Hotel and went to bed after planning what we would do the next day.

Saturday's Class resumes - Everything is Rosy

This Saturday, July 27, we will have our Everything is Rosie class.  Sorry that it was cancelled last month.  Instead of a cold, I had the flu but I'm all well now!

Class starts at 1:30 p.m. in Kailua.  Please email your RSVP for class and bring your Basic Card Kit Supplies* and hope to see you there!!

*Your Basic Card Kit Supplies should include: A paper trimmer, scissors, both tape and liquid adhesive, black ink marker/pen, pencil and eraser, ruler, dimensional tape, tweezers, a scoring tool, corner rounder, and baby wipes

Saturday's class cancelled

Sorry to inform you that I have cancelled class on Saturday (tomorrow). Caught my sons' cold and may still be contagious.  We will postpone this class to next month.  I believe I have contacted everyone who sent in their RSVP.  Take care!

Everything is Rosy Class

Class on Saturday, June 29, 1:30 p.m. at Jade's in Kailua.  Email me for the address.
Let's use up my Everything is Rosy papers with more cards. Bring your Basic tool kit (below). Everything in there should cover everything you will need in class. Don't forget to RSVP your spot and hope to see you there!

In real life that Rose Gold is just gorgeous!!  Like Gor-G-Us!

*Your Basic Card Kit Supplies should include: A paper trimmer, scissors, both tape and liquid adhesive, black ink marker/pen, pencil and eraser, ruler, dimensional tape, tweezers, a scoring tool, corner rounder, and baby wipes.

Masculine Cards from a past class

Post that didn't post --- Masculine cards from the September 2017 class

The Fascinating Fascinator

As I was cleaning out this blog, found some posts that never got posted so starting with this one.  I think it was actually close to a year ago . . .

Last month (**actually in April 2018**) I went to a crafting day at the Library hosted by my favorite Librarian.We created Fascinators using a treasures of left over pieces and discards.

I absolutely LOVE this one... gold and black.

The Librarian in her gorgeous purple one (of course) and check out this beautiful red one.

I know there is a group picture of all of us with our newly created beautiful Fascinators but I'm waiting for someone to send me a copy.  We had lots and lots of fun and each one looked so different.

Oh, almost forgot.  Here is a picture of mine.