Calabash Creations

Mini Painted Christmas Tree Card Tags

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:09:00 +0000

These mini card gift tags are perfect for your gift giving season. The painted Christmas trees are by no means perfect, but that's part of their charm, and they will be a great finishing touch to any gift.

Handmade Primitive Christmas Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:02:00 +0000

This Christmas card has a bit of a primitive feel to it. I'm not sure that it started out that way in the beginning, but by the time I was done tearing , cutting , and inking, this is what I ended up with. If you have a feeling to pass on some primitive vibes this Christmas, this could be the card for you. It's listed on Etsy in my Etsy store if you'd like to take a look...

Simple Friendship Note Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:51:00 +0000

There's always that friend that you can't live without... this is a great little note card to send to that person to let them know just how special they are. It's a simple design with a great message :

--One of my greatest blessings is having you for a friend.

I think that anybody who gets a card bearing these sentiments will definitely know that their frindship is treasured...

Inspirational Magnet

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:28:00 +0000

I've been putting some of my artwork onto magnets and offering the designs for sale on Zazzle. This one is coupled with a saying that I use all the time...Inspirational Magnet

Friendship Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:24:00 +0000

I like the idea of letting friends know just how important their friendship is, so this card shines a light on friendship. It's a simple design, and it doesn't have a lot of words on it, but it gets the message across...

Teacher Of The Year Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Sat, 14 May 2011 01:02:00 +0000

It's always nice to recognize a great teacher. I made this card for a wonderful Spanish teacher who was chosen as the Teacher Of The Year for 2011 at one of our local elementary schools.

I think that we should always take the time to let our teachers know when they're doing an outstanding job.

Inspirational Bookmark

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:32:00 +0000

I like to design bookmarks that have little sayings on them. Just a simple way to share inspirational thoughts or a motivational message. This one is one of my favorites... 'Remember to count the really good blessings twice...'

Featured On Satin Doll Cafe

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:07:00 +0000

I've been featured on Satin Doll Cafe's Black History Month Blog Series. Satin Doll Cafe is a great blog with lots of interesting information and some wonderful posts featuring some really cool artisans. I am thrilled to be included in this series. Check out the post at satindoll.biz... Enjoy!

Pretty Flat Cards With Stickers

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:03:00 +0000

I don't use stickers often, but I thought that these flowers were pretty, so I had to figure out where I would use them. I had these flat cards laying around and I decided that they were a great home for my pretty stickers. Now these cards are perfect for writing letters or for journaling... a splash of color and a hint of springtime...

A Bouquet of Hearts and Love Blank Greeting Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0000

It's a few more days before we get to the big "LOVE" day, so I thought I'd put this card up. I like this one because it's a simple expression of love. I think that sometimes we get caught up in only expressing our love on specific days. Why wait for just one day to say "I love you"? Everyday should be a "LOVE" day.

XOXO Punched Heart Flower Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:46:00 +0000

I recently bought a bunch of punched hearts from All About The Buttons (one of my favorite sellers) that were in her store on Zibbet, and this is one of the cards that I made with some of them. With Valentine's Day coming up I thought that I'd add it to the Etsy store.

Hearts are a really versatile shape that can become the base of lots of designs. I went with the flower on this one and added the button with thoughts of whose shop the punched hearts came from. :-)

2011

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:39:00 +0000

2011 is here! I'm looking forward to a wonderful year filled with creativity and productivity. I've set some goals, so I'll be working hard to meet them and I plan on having lots of fun along the way. Wishing everybody much success and lots of happiness in 2011. Have a great year!!

Blank Any Occasion Notecards

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 03:55:00 +0000

Whenever I get the chance I like to make sets of note cards that anyone can use for any occasion. They are great to have on hand for writing quick notes, 'thank yous', or just for keeping in touch the old fashioned way.

I like the graphic elements of the paper that I used for the band on this one, as well as the horizontal lines on the card blank.

Butterfly Get Well Soon Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:57:00 +0000

Know someone who's not feeling well? Why not brighten their day with a handmade card? I kept this one simple using torn embossed paper, a dimensional butterfly sticker, and a stamped sentiment. Simple, to the point, and sure to brighten someone's day.

New Christmas Card On Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:36:00 +0000

Just added this card to the Etsy store. Christmas will be here any minute, so I figured that I'd better get started listing some new cards for the season.

Friendship Note Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:45:00 +0000

I'm in the studio again and back to work trying to get back into the swing of things. I've been working on some new cards for Etsy and this is one of them.

Friends are truly the flowers in life's garden, and if you're fortunate enough to have a great friend in your life, then here's the perfect card for hailing that friendship.

I love the bold stripes on this one... vibrant, colorful, and making a statement.

Embossed Thank You - Flat Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:10:00 +0000

Flat cards are a nice way to say 'thank you'. I made this one by layering coordinating paper on top of brown card stock that I'd embossed 'thank you' on the bottom of, and added a dimensional flower sticker on top. I matched it with a really cool envelope and now you get to say thank you with a little pizazz...

Funky Flower Note Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:04:00 +0000

I call this one the 'Funky Flower' note card, not perfect but you get the picture... I just listed it on Etsy. It's done in acrylic on watercolor paper, trimmed and matted with a complimentary paper, and mounted onto the front of the note card.

Sunshine Award

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:51:00 +0000

So I just found out that I'm a nominee for a blog award -- the Sunshine Award. My blogging buddy Jan over at Tomato Baby was kind enough to add me to her list of nominees. Thanks Jan! Make sure to stop by and check out her vibe ...to smile ... to create ... to thrive.

Here are some ground rules for this gig:

Put the Sunshine logo on your blog or within your post

Nominate 12 other well deserving bloggers

Make sure to link to your nominees

Let your nominees know by commenting on their blog

Share the love and make sure to link to the person who nominated you

And my nominees are:

All About The Buttons

Mocha Child Greetings

Oh That's So Cute

Blossoming Tree

Judy Adamson Art And Design

Winnie L And The Laughing House

Skylerae

Enjoy!

Mixed Media Art Card

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:04:00 +0000

It's been a while since I made one of these mixed media art cards for my Etsy shop. I used some torn handmade paper in the background, and decorative floral paper and fabric for her outfit. Lots of fun to make... I think I'll have to make a few more.

Featured on EAOC Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

I'm on the EAOC blog as a featured artist this week! If you get a chance, stop by and take a look. There are many great artisans featured on this blog, and I'm thrilled to be included.

Magnets Featured In Etsy Treasury

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:55:00 +0000

I found out that my decorative magnets are featured in an Etsy Treasury today, and I'm thrilled! It's a beautiful treasury and an awesome collection.

Love Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:44:00 +0000

I'm still in the love mode. I'm not much of a stamper, but I really liked this one because of the love sentiments that it conveys. After stamping I added the heart that's painted on a torn section of handmade paper. Keeping it simple as usual...

A Card For Valentine's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:01:00 +0000

With Valentine's Day approaching I'm seeing hearts everywhere. I liked this paper because the hearts come together to make flowers, and I thought that it would be a pretty way to send some love. I cut a simple strip of red paper for the band and added the 'Hugs and Kisses' sticker on top as added sentiments.

Happy New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Calabash Creations) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:50:00 +0000

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a blessed and prosperous 2010!