December 04, 2018
Sharing Kiwi Lane!!!
Love of scrapbooking, cardmaking and other papercrafts abounds at these things called "crops"! A full weekend of uninterrupted creative time playing, learning, teaching and sharing! I L-O-V-E attending as a cropper, a teacher and a vendor. So much fun to share the fun techniques and the simplicity of Kiwi Lane too. I've gone back to the basics and am getting so much more done as a result! We enjoyed creating borders using Cascade Trails fun border, Springtime Accessory and Tiny Springtime. Always fun to see that everyones turns out just a little different!!! Templates available here...Staci's Kiwi Lane Website
Rain, sleet nor snow will keep us away. We're always prepared even if the rain poncho has to be used to cover the paper!
Next up: Rug Punch!!!
Picked up this great rug making art many years ago and instantly fell in love. I've since had the opportunity to take a class with Amy Oxford, creator of these awesome tools! It's amazing what can be created and what functional pieces become the final result. This project is my version of a scrappy - hit and miss rug. I'm using up my wool yarn scraps and randomly combining and mixing colors all over the piece. No pattern, just a large piece of linen, my punch and yarn! It's just that easy! I'm also practicing with the left hand while the right hand heals a bit. I highly recommend it for stress relief!!
Kiwi Lane Small Business Saturday Sale and FLURRY!!!!
Launching at 11AM CST at Staci's Kiwi Lane website is a brand new seasonal and very limited edition Kiwi Lane template!!! Introducing FLURRY!!! The cutest snowflake accessory set ever! Cost is $13 and sets are only available while they last. They will not be restocked! Don't miss out on this wonderful template while you're shopping the Small Business Saturday Sale at the same time! Enjoy savings of 25% - 50% OFF...Saturday, November 24th ONLY!!!
November 23, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Thankful on Thanksgiving! The cooking, the aroma, the arrival home of family and the calm that arrives when everyone takes their "turkey nap"!!! Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend!!!
November 12, 2018
Happy Veteran's Day!
In honor of those serving and those who have served I share these creations in their honor. Crafting and creating in red, white and blue is a favorite thing to do. I definitely have "thing" for that color combination whether it be in paper, fabric or wool, I love creating patriotic pieces. What are your favorite creations with red, white and blue?
First a scrapbook page background layout using Kiwi Lane Paisley Place border templates.
and a Standing Wool /Quillie hot pad in red, white and blue.
November 07, 2018
Welcome Fall and Happy November!
It happened overnight it seems but I am glad to report there is more color than expected! So beautiful and so inspiring. I see a wool hooked rug, wool applique mat full of leaves and wool pennies and cards and scrapbook layouts full of pumpkins!!! Does that inspire you too? Time to "Fall Back" and prepare for Thanksgiving!
October 31, 2018
Isn't it All About the Candy Corn?
Happy Halloween!
Technique Tip for this week involves a Template Trick and a Treat with a little guessing game thrown in for fun!!
I'll share the process tomorrow but for today...comment below to guess how many pieces of candy corn are in the jar!
And...if you're really feeling lucky....take a guess at which Kiwi Lane templates I used to create the candy corn!!!
Special treat for correct guesses!
Hope your day is full of treats!
Trimming The Tree with Wool
Thrilled to have my wool tree featured in the November/December issue of Rug Hooking magazine. Trimming the Tree is a Mixed Technique rug that will really be a wall hanging. Patterns are available for purchase at Vintage, Scrap & Stitch and an Online Class will launch in January, 2019. I am also available to teach this class in person. Contact with questions!!!
Happy Tuesday, Belated Monday, Almost Wednesday!
Whew! Anyone else feel like time is flashing by at lightspeed proportions?!?!?! The weekend was over and Monday arrived before I was finished with all I needed to get done!! Alas, I'm behind yet again!!! Time to catch up!
Thanks for visiting!
First...welcome Crafting with Kiwi Lane Facebook group members! Please post a comment to let me know you've visited!
Hope you're Monday and Tuesday were great! I'm moving on to Wednesday and Halloween! My wishes for you today....
and Happy Halloween!!!
Have you created your projects for our Monthly Challenge? Today's the final day to post over on the Crafting With Kiwi Lane Group page! Anyone wishing to participate but not on facebook please email me your project photos to be included in the prize drawings. Monthly sketch and project below.... look forward to seeing your similar projects posted by midnight tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 31st, 2018!