Stitching, Flower Soft and Storage!

I knew I wanted to use this Butterfield paper by Memory Box:


I also knew I wanted to sew the outlines of the hills. Then I saw all those wonderful straight lines of the sun's rays and I figured why not go all the way and sew those outlines, too! Well, the card took me longer to complete, but I'm so glad I did all that sewing...it gave me a nice "quilted" look: ODBD shopping list:

Scripture Collection 1

Memory Box Butterfield 6x6 paper pad

Glimmer Mist Honey Dew

Flower Soft Sweet Pea

Glimmer Screens Winter Trees

Other supplies: MS butterfly punch, mini pearls, Versamark pad, black ep, white thread, sewing machine, Nestabilities oval, SU Pink Passion ink pad

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I had remembered seeing small glass capsule charms and I wanted to fill it with something...anything! Then, Kathryn from the wonderful KDT blog offered a challenge to create a "thank you" card for the men and women who serve in our military. I hadn't entered many challenges but I knew I wanted to be involved in this one because I am so grateful to those who put themselves in the front lines of war to help protect our freedom.

Here's a simple and easy tutorial using Flower Soft and Glimmer Mists that I used to make this card:
What you'll need:

Mini glass capsule (by Darice, found in the beading/jewelry making section)

Flower Soft Ivory

Glimmer Mists in Sapphire and Candy Apple Red

Wax paper

Place a small amount of Flower Soft onto a sheet of wax paper. Spritz some Candy Apple Red Glimmer Mist on the Flower Soft.

The wax paper allows you to mix the Flower Soft around the small pools of Glimmer Mist color. I used the handle of a paint brush to help coat the Flower Soft evenly. Using another clean sheet of wax paper, repeat the process with the Sapphire Glimmer Mist.

Once the colored Flower Soft is dry layering the colors in the capsule. I used the end of a paint brush to press the Flower Soft down so I can make nice, even layers. Cover with the cork and VOILÀ! Easy Peasy!

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A quick, simple and AFFORDABLE storage solution for your collection of punches...an over-the-door shoe organizer!!! I got the stylish canvas organizer at Target for only $12.99, a super deal! It doesn't take any space at all. I placed my punches that I don't use very often on top, because, let's face it - I am vertically challenged! The punches I use on a regular basis are near the bottom for quick and easy access. This one is already filled with a few pockets I had to double up on so I'll place another one on the other side of the door. I hope you found some of these ideas helpful. Thanks for stopping by!