~~**MAY NEW RELEASE**~~ Blog Hop "Shades of Summer"

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MAY New Release
"Shades of Summer"

BLOG HOP

We hope you will enjoy your time as you hop and that you feel inspired to create after visiting the Talented Pinquettes' Blogs! This hop will showcase projects that have been created using some of the MAY NEW RELEASE Products from Pinque Peacock.

We are thrilled to have you joining us this month as this is a very special New Release of products and we are all so very excited to share it all with you! Our May Release is full of beautiful color palettes, wonderful inspiration from the Pinquettes, and fabulous sparkle and shine as we celebrate SHADES of SUMMER.

After hopping, be sure to visit the Pinque Peacock Shop on FB to order the New Release items to jazz up tons of your projects.

     Pinque Peacock Mary here!I am so excited to share my project with you today. After a slight mix up I still have a project to share with you today. My mailman was held hostage (not really, lol ) so I am going to show you a card with some PP products I already had on hand.

     It seems like forever since I have made a card, but, since I have a Bridal Shower to go to today, I decided to make this one and , of course, use the fabulous Pinque Peacock fancy swirls and Angel stick pins.

     This was a quick, fun card to make. I used the CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge with the cut from page 37. I used the card, layer and decorative layers all cut @ 5.50". I must confess that I did this card twice. The first one I used the printed pink paper for the background with the hearts, however it looked too busy. 

     I really wanted the swirl flower and stickpins to be the main focus so I decided to go with a  solid pink background. In order to further bring out the swirl, I decided to emboss the background with a swirl embossing folder from Cuttlebug. It still needed something so I misted the card stock with Perfect Pearls. Then I decided I wanted the cut on the frame to stand out some more, so I Cut off the sides on the pink layer. This is what I mean:

     By doing it this way, it was easy to line up the layers. The printed hearts were then added to the opening. (These are the same ones left over from my "rejected" project.

     After adding the hearts, I used some Liquid Pearls and Silver Stickles to bring out the hearts. I also added some black pearl embellishment to the sides. Look how beautiful this is with the flower and stick pins! I added the pink Angel for her and the white one for him. Now I bet you are wondering what I did with the solid heart cut outs. Well, here they are:

     If you guessed that I used them on the envelope, then you are correct! This card is so easy to make and would look fabulous in the new May Release colors!!!

!!!!Now, let's talk about the

BLOG HOP PRIZE!!!!

One winner, who has hopped all 3 days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) of our Pinque Peacock MAY New Release and followed the RULES BELOW will win this . . .

A Set of Small or Large Buttons
from the Release (Winners Choice!)

Here is How*:

1 – Hop to ALL of the stops over the course of the 3 Day Hop and comment at each Pinquette Blog (Lineup for all 3 Days is below)

2 – Follow the Pinque Peacock Blog and Facebook Page/Shop

3 – Follow EACH of the Pinquettes’ Personal Blogs who are participating as Hop Stops this weekend.

*You MUST do ALL of the steps above to be included in the random drawing for the prize. We would hate for you to lose out on winning just because you didn't follow these easy rules :(

The Hop will remain open until Wednesday, MAY 15th, at 8:00 a.m. EST.

The random drawing will be held sometime during the week that follows and announced by Wednesday, MAY 22th.

Now, if you find yourself Hopping off the Path on any of the three days, you can use this Lineup to get back on the Right Track . . .

DAY 1 (5/10/13):

Pinque Peacock ~ http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com
Rhonda M. Bewley Ratliff ~ http://flowersbyrhonda.blogspot.com
Janet Royer ~ http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Heather Flaherty ~ www.papercrafteranonymous.com
Jessica B ~ http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

*****

DAY 2 (5/11/13):

Pinque Peacock ~ http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com
Paula Driver ~ http://ScrapYourWorld1.blogspot.com/
Mary Montecalvo ~ http://Mary-fortheloveofart.blogspot.com
Heather Lynn ~ http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com/
Marji Franklin ~  http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

***** 

DAY 3 (5/12/13):

Pinque Peacock ~ http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com
An'Jenic Gibson ~ http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
Shelley Peeler ~ http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/
Tracy Zahm ~  http://lovesbuggin.blogspot.com/
Kim P. Gwin ~ http://theartisansattic.blogspot.com/

Thank You for hopping along and we hope you have Loads of Fun!

Peacock Hugs

~Jessica and the Pinquettes

Also be sure to become a follower :

300 FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY

Are you a follower??... Become a follower

and check out the rules...

you could be a lucky winner. Tell your 

friends... we'd love to have them!!!

Prize Includes

~ One Cricut Destinations Cartridge

~ One Thank You Embossing Folder

~1 set of Pinque Peacock Purple Beaded Stick Pins

~Several Pinque Peacock Handmade Felt Poppers

~ One set of NOT EVEN RELEASED YET Pinque Peacock

Teal Fabric Covered Buttons (1.5" eyelet) with small purple star flower accent

~ One Button BINGO Stamp by Unity Stamp Co.

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Bluebirds And Butterfly Wreath

     How are all you wonderful Pinquettes doing? Today I have a wonderful project to share with you that is simple to do for a last minute Mothers' Day gift. Of course it features some absolutely gorgeous Pinque Peacock products. you can purchase them HERE Personally I think they just add the most spectacular accents to whatever you are creating. Ready for my project? Here we go.....

        My 88 year old Mom loves nature which includes Blue Birds (she loves Cardinals as well, lol) so, when I saw this acrylic bird I knew I had to use it. I also found this peacock ribbon which I also knew would match my blue felt poppers and button I already had thanks to Jessica.

     First I started with a straw wreath and added the ribbon. I used "u" picks which you can find in the floral department at your local craft store. I made a simple bow and added to the wreath again using a "u" pick but feel free to use your trusty glue gun if you would like. I have found that if you use the glue gun, sometimes, if it is placed in an area where it gets hot the glue may soften and not hold your embellishments as well  (that is why I prefer the picks).

     Next I chose the flowers, ribbon etc that I was planning to design with. I like to plan this out first to get my mojo going, lol. I have a stem pick machine from when I was a floral designer. These come in handy for working with silks. I purchased mine with a 50% coupon at Michaels. You do have to be careful since the picks are steel and razor sharp. (Ask me how I know!). This is what it looks like: Floral Pick Machine. 

     I just glued the button to the baby blue Felt Popper and nestled it in among the flowers and butterflies.

      Even though my Mom is now legally blind, she is able to see this when the light catches the Blue Birds just right. I also love that the popper has texture so she can feel the difference in the flowers.
     I hope you all have a wonderful week and be sure to look for our upcoming May Release of even more exquisite products from Pinque Peacock!!!

     Also be sure to become a follower :

300 FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY

Are you a follower??... Become a follower

and check out the rules...

you could be a lucky winner. Tell your 

friends... we'd love to have them!!!

Prize Includes

~ One Cricut Destinations Cartridge

~ One Thank You Embossing Folder

~1 set of Pinque Peacock Purple Beaded Stick Pins

~Several Pinque Peacock Handmade Felt Poppers

~ One set of NOT EVEN RELEASED YET Pinque Peacock

Teal Fabric Covered Buttons (1.5" eyelet) with small purple star flower accent

~ One Button BINGO Stamp by Unity Stamp Co.

A Glittery Feathered Friend

    
     Good morning from the Cricut Diva Mary! I trust you are finally enjoying some Springtime weather. I didn't think Winter would ever end, lol. Today a have a wonderful card to share with you using the French Manor cartridge and my Expression machine. I used the Cricut Craft Room to design this card for my Mom's 88th birthday. She loves birds so I thought I'd make a real fancy one: a peacock.


   
 I used the peacock image cut @ 4" from page 46 in the booklet and then inked the edges a bit. I cut the layer 2 times. One was cut using blue, the other in green. I like to ink my edges while it is still on the mat. It makes it easier to ink all edges with the paper still around the image. I remove the excess card stock after it is inked.


    
The base is from the same cart but on page 35 with the feature Card 2. I cut it @ 5.50". I used CCR in order to make sure the peacock fit in the frame. CCR is an awesome program. Even though I have the Gypsy, I like the fact that it is on a larger screen in the CCR, so it is easier to see that your placement is correct. I do use the mat feature so the card is on one layer and I just go to my second mat for the Peacock.



     After building the layers, it was now time to decorate it up. This is nice but not outstanding, yet. Just a tip for you: when gluing small pieces like the feather tips, I use a quickie glue pen by Sakura. It has a ball point tip so it is easy to apply the glue without getting it all over the place.



     Can you tell I love Liquid Pearls and Stickles? Now this peacock is styling!!! I also added a bow from 3girlsjam, some pearls and an angel stick pin from Pinque Peacock Shop. Be on the lookout for a wreath for Mom following this same theme.
     I hope you have enjoyed my card today. I have already given this to my Mom and I am happy to report she loved it!!!!

I'm Addicted To Shoes!!!

     That's right. I admit it: I am addicted to shoes. Okay so they are for dolls but what the heck I am having a blast!!! Just because I haven't posted for a while, doesn't mean I haven't been crafting, lol. For me not to craft would be like holding my breath and not breathing!
     Since I have 3 grand daughters (and since I love to sew) it only seems natural for me to make some clothes for their dolls. They love their American Girl dolls but the clothes are soooo expensive. So I pulled out my serger and sewing machine but, since I have not made anything for a while, I really needed to brush up on my skills. The tensions were way off, lol.
     Next, I needed some patterns. I came across this wonderful site called Liberty Jane patterns. I purchased a few patterns and LOVED the fit (and so have my grand daughters). Well, now I have a wonderful collection and have set about to make a wardrobe of clothing with the latest styles. I have also Partnered with Liberty Jane so I have permission to sell my creations on my Etsy Store HERE .
     One thing I learned from Cinnamon owner of Liberty Jane Patterns and Liberty Jane Clothing, is that you are not making doll clothes but rather, clothes for dolls. This simple adjustment in the thought process has really put me in a great frame of mind not to mention a totally different prospective on what I am hoping to accomplish. I highly recommend that if you undertake this line of crafting that you consider purchasing her book available HERE . This idea book is just full of tips. No, I am not getting paid to do this however I thought you might enjoy it as much as I did. Anyways, here are a few of the things I have been working on:

      Aren't these just adorable? These were made with a Miche Designs pattern "Bow Tie Slip-Ons".

 

     I decided to use the same fabric both for the outside and lining. All the trim on the shoes were made by me with some cording that I braided myself.

 

 

     For this pair I used a small fabric print for the lining. This was a leftover scrap I had from a dress I made.

 

     Again I used left over scraps. I love how it looks when you tie it into the bow. This is when I realized the tension was off. Now I am on the right track!

 

     These are just a few using this pattern. Wait 'til you see the rest using different fabrics and patterns, lol. Ok, you twisted my arm, here's a sneak peek at what is to come:

 

     These are made from a faux suede and I used the Eden Ava Couture  pattern, also available @ Liberty Jane Patterns. Of course these were just screaming "bling me"!!!! I made these with a cork sole as well as trim.These are an exception fit.

     There you have it, my shoe fetish. I hope to continue to expand this segment on my blog at least once a week. This will give you, my followers, a new insight into crafting as well as showcase my projects.Just in case you are wondering, yes, I have used my Cricut on my doll clothing as well.

     I hope you have a fabulous week end. I have several posts ready to show you this week so be sure to follow me.

 

Boston Marathon Bombings And How We Are Connected.

     Good morning my fellow crafters. I do not have a project for you today but wanted to share a few stories and thoughts on the Boston Marathon bombings. I'm sorry I have been MIA but, in light of Monday's events I think you can understand. This tragedy in Boston has consumed us all. I am happy to say God was surely watching over our friends and family on Monday's awful day. My daughter's brother in law was handing out Powerbars at the finish line. Thankfully he had already left the area before this happened. My son's girlfriend was right where the bomb went off but left with a friend 25 minutes before hand for a pee break, lol.

     Finally, we were so concerned for a young woman who grew up in our home town, her brother is great friends with my youngest son. We had all wished her well on her FB page. She has worked so hard to train for this wonderful event. Her name is Laura Wellington and had reached the 25 mile mark and was headed for the finishline but was abruptly pulled off the track because of the bombings. Once we heard she was ok, we also heard of her emotional journey to reach her family.

     In spite of the evil in our world, it is so important to remember that there are far more loving, selfless, caring people among us. Laura's story is one of them but there are thousands more yet to be told. Laura wanted to thank this couple who were there when she needed it most. Again, with this media we have today she was able to track down this couple. We ARE all connected. We come from the small town of Sutton, MA. The couple who helped her were from Alaska! Below is the story that went viral. Thank God it did since it was such a shot in the dark to find them 

 

Tale of kindness goes viral

Thursday, April 18, 2013

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Gayle Fee

There were countless tales of heroism in the wake of Monday’s horrific Boston Marathon bombings and even more stories of small acts of kindness, tales that reaffirm the notion that, in the face of unspeakable evil, most people are inherently good. Here is one of them …
Laura Wellington, a 25-year-old Cambridge claims adjuster, was one of the runners who didn’t get to finish the marathon. She was stopped a half-mile from the finish line and, when she learned what happened, panicked, knowing that her family was waiting for her in Copley Square. As she walked down Mass. Ave, Laura made frantic calls and was finally able to reach a friend, who was with her family and assured her they were OK. Here, in Wellington’s own words, is what happened next:
“I was just so happy ... that I sat down and started crying. Just couldn’t hold it back. At that moment, a couple walking by stopped. The woman took the space tent off her husband, who had finished the marathon, and wrapped it around me. She asked me if I was OK, if I knew where my family was. I reassured her I knew where they were and I would be OK. The man then asked me if I finished, to which I nodded ‘no.’ He then proceeded to take the medal off from around his neck and placed it around mine. He told me, ‘You are a finisher in my eyes.’ I was barely able to choke out a ‘thank you’ between my tears.”

They separated, but after the initial shock passed, Wellington thought about the couple and how much that gesture meant to her. She posted her story on Facebook in the hopes that she might find them and tell them.
“This couple reassured me that even though such a terrible thing had happened, everything was going to be OK,” she said.
By yesterday afternoon, her story had nearly 250,000 “likes” and had been shared more than 150,000 times. At around 1 p.m. yesterday, Kailee Cunningham posted to Wellington’s page saying, “That’s my mom and dad!”
Wellington was able to contact Brent and Karin Cunningham, who live in Alaska, and say a proper thank you.
In an interview with a local radio station, Brent said he gave Wellington his medal because “I just had to.”
“I got my medal and she didn’t,” he said. “It was like, I cannot not give it to you, you deserve it. And she just started bawling.”

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     If you would like to show your support for the City of Boston and its people here is a thought: tomorrow we are asking that your show Boston pride by wearing  apparel from any Boston sports team. (Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots, Celtics etc) or wear blue and yellow the official colors of the Boston Marathon. If you do not have any of this why not make a Boston Cream Pie or some Toll House cookies? The original Chocolate Chip Cookie originated in Massachusetts.

     Yesterday there was a campaign for people to show their support by running and showing a sign that was Run For Boston. It was unbelievable to see the people from all over who posted pics on their FB page.

     I leave you with pics of my son's girl friend. We are blessed to have her in our lives and are thanking God today that her friend needed a "pee" break!

     God Bless you all and please keep those injured both physically and emotionally from these bombings in your thoughts and prayers as well as all those who aided in providing the best care these people could have had.

 

 

      An Update: Laura's story will be told on 20/20 Friday night. It is so inspirational in the midst of this tragedy. 

 

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  MEDAL OF COMPASSION: Laura Wellington did