Some New Things We've Been working on!

Howdy Folks!

Long time no see.... MY fault! You won't stop by to see what we're up to if I never post anything! So here is an update:

Deb and Leslie took a MUCH needed break from all things crafty over the holidays. We had a pretty successful craft show "season" this year, but we needed a rest. Now we both have redirected our crafty-ness to focus on YARN! I picked up a crochet hook to embellish some children's barrettes and some of my cards, and now (excuse the pun) am HOOKED!

Currently I'm addicted to making these super fab "newsboy" hats. I've made them in EVERY shade and LOVE to adorn them with flowers and buttons. Above, My sister and I (and my adorable neice) are wearing our hats @ Longwood Gardens (in gray & dusty rose). Below is a wonderful "eggplant" beauty made for my friend Angela.

Doesn't Mr. Piggy-Bank make the PERFECT model? ;)



Deb keeps busy with her knitting needs AND crochet hook! Between curvy scarves, wonderful cable knitted scarves and prayer shawls, she is a yarn-oholic!! :)

We'll be headed back into our "studios" shortly to replenish things that sold out during the craft shows. I know I have a few thank you cards to make this week, so maybe that will kick things into gear...

All I know is that my hotty hubs is coming home early this evening from the office- so I rented "Despicable Me" for the kiddos (and US). I'm ready for some quality family cuddle time on the couch!

Ta-ta for now!

~Leslie

Button Rings and Children's Barrettes

How about these GREAT new creations from Deb and Leslie!

Some winter snow flake and new felt flower barrettes to come.

DLDesigns will be at Franklin & Marshall's Craft Show on Tuesday, November 16th from 4-7PM in the Steinman College Center Atrium. Proceeds benefit the Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster.

Come by and check out all our fun products, including what you see above AND our handbags/totes, aprons, cards and notepads! Many of our little gifts would be perfect stocking stuffers... Hey, it's never too early to be thinking of the holidays!

Special Cards for special ladies

These first 2 cards are for two wonderful women in my life...

One is obviously celebrating a birthday:

...and I just wanted the other to know that I was thinking of her during some difficult times:

Lastly, 2 wedding cards that I whipped up out of nowhere =)

Post-it Pad

And here it is! =) This is a 3"x 3" sticky note pad that coordinates with the previous notepad.

New Notepads!

Here is a sample picture of some new notepads I've been working on... Although its still summer, I'm thinking Christmas/holidays so I've been working on my "stash" (think green, red, white, sparkles!) as well.

This notepad measures approx 8.5"X 3"

I also have a "Post-it" sized note pad coming soon! Check back tomorrow for updated pictures of those.

Who's birthday is it anyway?

This is a fun birthday card that I made for our friend Sharon.

The background (picture didn't turn out very clear) was stamped on craft paper with "cloud white" versatility ink.

I then finished off the card with a ribbon knot, fun flower insprired by Dawn McVey and the number 60 cut from George basics cricut cartridge!

Have a great birthday celebration Sharon! Here's to 60 more wonderful years! =)

Fun Day Papercrafting!

Mom (AKA: Deb) came to visit on Monday to have a crafting extravaganza! We focused mostly on our card making, and lets face it, child rearing... but I also got some photos of some new products.

Here is my son Brayden eating chips in his new apron/smock with diggers on the front and CHALKBOARD FABRIC on the back!! Perfect for a little guy who is quite literally into everything. It was insanely difficult to get him to sit for 15seconds just so we could get a picture, so it's blurry... but you get the idea!

Another blurry picture due to the OTHER little busy guy in my life, Bryce. Here I am demonstrating the new nursing cover, while he kicks... This fabric is pre-washed and SO soft! If you are interested in one, think about YOUR style first, then you can decide if you want to keep the colors neutral or match your baby's gender.

This was my first set of cards. Very Mediterranean! Actually, we were using variety boxes of cards from DCWV, and this card came from the "Cafe Mediterranean" set!

Here is the inside of the horizontal card:

Here is the GIRL version of Mom's baby card- so adorable!

and here is the close up of the baby:

And here is the BOY version! Both cards have a "congratulations-type" sentiment inside that would be appropriate for a baby shower or birth.

Mom's second card: "Hi!" with a butterfly accent

My Happy Anniversary card, with metallic silver details and iridescent purple ribbon

Overall, it seems like we were pretty successful even though the kiddies weren't on their regular nap and eating schedules! We never seem to get as much done as we hope to! I have a beautiful damask wedding card to share that I just finished, but the babies are calling! Check back soon!