Anthropologie Wallpaper Cards Tutorial

I went to my mailbox last week and found a package from Anthropologie!  I was so excited--someone must have sent me a present!!!  Then I remembered I had requested wallpaper swatches.  Silly me!    

Aren't they so beautiful?!!

I decided to make greeting cards with the beautiful swatches.  You could use wallpaper swatches, paper from magazines or books, fabric, or photographs.  You will also need blank cards and a method of application-- scrapbooking adhesive tape, glue, sewing machine, etc.  

 I used my paper cutter to cut the swatch in half.  The top half was glued to the paper that describes the wallpaper but the bottom half isn't attached.  I trimmed the top half so the description paper doesn't show on the sides.

Apply your adhesive.

Fix your swatch to your card.

You can see several cards with stitching in the picture below.  It adds a lovely texture to the cards!  To stitch your card together, simply center your swatch to the card and sew just as you would with fabric.  I only used the sewing method with my single-layer bottom half swatches.  I felt the description sheet+swatch+card might be too taxing on my little sewing machine.  

Hope you enjoy making your cards!  I'd love to see pictures of your handiwork!  Tweet me @MisterGandMe or post them on Mister G's Facebook page!  xo, Ashley

Chevron Stitch Patterns

TGIF!  Hope everyone had a great week and is ready for the weekend!  Any crafting planned?  I plan to finish my chevron stitch washcloth and maybe knock out a few more before Monday rolls around again.  I've been having so much fun working the chevron stitch-- and you can too!

Happy knitting :)  Here are some awesome patterns for you!

Knit Lace: Simple Chevron via Lion Brand

Photo by Jack Deutsch Studio

Lace Chevron Pattern via Time to Craft

Pattern from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four via Lion Brand

dummies.com

Chevron Stitch via Tricksy Knitter

Chevron Scarf Pattern via Falling Up

More resources:

about.com

ehow.com

Free Valentine's Cupcake Printables

Happy Valentine's Day Loves!!!  Hope your day is extra sweet today.

Here are some cute V-Day free printables for your yummy treats.

DIY Cupid's Arrow Cupcake Topper via Creature Comforts

Valentine Party Circles via Anything But Perfect

Use a 2" circle punch to make cupcake toppers!  via KdBuggie Boutique

Two Gift Tag Ideas via Jenny of Everyday Occasions

Flamingo Cupcake Topper Printable via "i do" it yourself

xoxo,

Ashley

Free DIY Valentine's Printables

Happy Monday, Friends!!!  Today I have lots of beautiful printables to share the love for Valentine's Day!  Happy Printing!!!

DIY Printable Valentines via The Sweetest Occasion

Class Valentine's via Bunny Cakes

Valentine's Day Coupons via Love vs. Design

Tea Bag Wrappers and Tags via Creature Comforts

Printable Labels and Cards via Every Day Occasions

8x10 Valentine's Day Art Prints by Little Sprout Creations

Sweet Cards via 74 Lime Lane

Valentine's Day Printables via Sweet Rose Studio

Valentines and Gift Tags via The Rubber Punkin

5x7 Printable L.O.V.E  via Simple Crafter

Which one is your favorite?  I love them all-- but if I had to choose, it would be the cute zebra Class Valentines!  

Save the Date: Free Downloadable Templates

Yayyy! It's time to share my Wedding Wednesday Post!  

I've scoured the web and hand picked my favorite FREE downloadable and printable save the dates.  Hope you like them!  

Save the Date Ribbon

via Martha Stewart

Air Mail Save the Date

via Ruffled

Giving Tree Save the Date

via Merriment Design

Custom Bunting Save the Date (You can pick your bunting colors!) 

via weddingchicks.com

Photo Calendar Save the Date

(don't panic! there is a 2012 calendar download)

via weddingchicks.com

Happy printing!  

Other posts you might like:

Last week's Wedding Wednesday!

DIY Envelopes: 5 Tutorials  

xoxo,

Ashley

Newborn Knit Uggs : Free Pattern

I have been "working" on making baby Ivy some pink "Uggs" for a while now to match her pink baby sweater!.  I finished the first bootie a long time ago... and waited and waited and waited to get the motivation to knit the second.  If you're a knitter, you might agree with me -- making the second sock, bootie, mitten, etc... is just the worst!  I think it's because I've already had the satisfaction of finishing the first one and making the second one is just anti-climatic.  While Jessica was here this past weekend, I roped her into knitting a "few rows" for me.  One thing lead to the next and she finished the second half of bootie #2!  Aren't they so cute?!!

Today, my Florida BFF Kayla and I had a fun afternoon working on projects and shopping for craft supplies.  Kayla is an amazing photographer and she showed me a few no-flash photography tricks and gave me a quick PhotoShop lesson.  Look at the photos below-- the one on the left is the original and the right is the photoshopped version.  Kayla worked her magic to brighten up the image, create a soft and warm glow, and even took out the orange lighter in the left corner!  

I can't wait to go to the post office tomorrow morning and send baby Ivy her "Uggs".  If you want to get your needles click clacking and make a pair for your favorite baby-- scoot over to Hipknitized to print out the free pattern!

<<update: the link isn't working anymore.  if you want a copy of my scanned print out-- send me your email address and I'll send you a copy! >>

Knit Flamingo Free Pattern

My long-time BFF Jessica came to visit this weekend-- and she made me this knit flamingo!  I recently moved to Florida-- so he makes an extra fun addition to my life!  Jessica found the patern on Ravelry.com -- Click here to see the free pattern!  

Jessica is a crafting all star.  She is a pro knitter, sewist, and general crafter!  You can see some of her other projects at her blog Under the Apple Tree.  

Our weekend together was so fun!  We went thrifting on Friday and found lots of great finds-- my greatest was a hand-knit cardigan with a delicate lace-y sticth!  On Saturday, John joined us and we strapped our bikes on the car and headed down to Key West for the night!  (G had a sitter-- he wasn't too happy to miss out on all the fun!)  It was amazing to ride bikes across the island, enjoy great food, and get some top shelf people watching in!

Hope y'all had a great weekend too!

xoxo,
Ashley

Baby Ivy and her New Knit Sweater

Oh my gosh! Isn't she just the most precious baby you've ever seen?    

For Christmas this year I knit my niece, baby Ivy, a tiny cardigan.  I used pink cotton yarn and pretty flower buttons.  Perfect for Valentine's Day! 

The picture above is a screenshot from a recent FaceTime session!  I just love FaceTiming with Ivy.  And her mom too :)  

Here is the pattern I used: free pattern from Lion Brand.  

Hope everyone is having a good day today.  The weekend is almost here!  What are you doing this weekend?  My bestie Jessica is coming into town tomorrow and is staying for a few days!  I am so excited!   I'm sure I'll have lots to share after a 3-day weekend of crafting, thrifting, and good food!  

{You might also like my post on Newborn Photography Tips }