Kimberly

I am a lifelong teacher and mixed media maker with a passion for DIY projects, stamping, scrapbooking, sewing and paper crafts.

Author Archives: Kimberly

Create An Easy Gift Bag With Your Rectangle Dies

Ever since I received the Scalloped Rectangle Die Set from TLC Designs, I haven’t been able to get it off my desk!  I keep reaching for it to create new and different projects! I love it when I get a new crafting tool, stamp, or die that I find so many uses for.  When you get something and… Read More »

Using A Beautiful Digital Image To Create Seasonal Home Décor

We moved to Florida last January and proceeded to start decorating our house.  I was really enjoying the weekend art and craft sales that I was finding on the little island where we live.  Then March got here!  Needless to say, I have a lot of bare walls that need some decoration. My husband has been encouraging me… Read More »

Create A Quick and Easy Christmas Card With A Sketch For Inspiration

The Atlantic Hearts Sketch for this week’s challenge is a great sketch for a last minute quick and easy Christmas card! As soon as I saw this, I knew I wanted to use some of my new Doodlebug Washi Tapes and a Doodle-Pop Cardstock Sticker that I got on sale. I cut all my card stock pieces first… Read More »

It’s Time To Make The Gift Bags, Tags, And Gift Card Holders!

It’s time to start making the gift bags, tags and gift card holders if you haven’t already! Needless to say, Christmas is looming and you want those last minute craft makes to be as quick and easy as possible! I started with some pre-colored digital images, dollar store gift bags, and some pretty foiled card bags from my… Read More »

Create A Layered Card With TLC Dies And Digital Images Video Tutorial

Many of us are spending the holiday season without our usual family gatherings.  I’ve been creating special cards for all the family and friends that I will not get to see in person. I also have a video tutorial to show you how to use digital images to create your cards.  This will show you how to insert… Read More »

This Year We Are Celebrating Christmas At The Beach!

This is our first Christmas in Florida!  We have the house all decorated inside and out.  I have very traditional Christmas decorations and it has been fun to see what other people are decorating with.  Their themes are more tropical than mine! I decided to make a fun home décor project using the Christmas at the Beach digital… Read More »

Budget Friendly DIY Christmas Gift Idea: Easy Recipe Album Project

I have a quick and easy Christmas gift idea that you can make in an afternoon from items mostly from your stash! You will find a video tutorial below!!     I created 2 of these recipe albums from those dollar store 4 x 6″ photo albums, patterned papers from my craft stash, and some stickers and ephemera… Read More »

2020 Has Left Me Feeling Shipwrecked With Star Stampz!

There is no doubt about it!  2020 has left me feeling shipwrecked on a remote island.  Thankfully, my husband is on that remote island with me. The Shipwrecked digital stamp from Star Stampz just seemed like the perfect project for the December Anything Goes Challenge at Star Stampz.  It’s the perfect artistic comment on how I think a… Read More »

Creating A Christmas Slimline Card With TLC Designs Unique Dies And Digital Stamps!

TLC Designs is a sweet little online craft store that carries some very unique interactive die sets, along with cute stamp sets and some digital products as well.  TLC stands for, “To Live Creatively”, and one of the goals of the store is to bring you quality products at the best prices. I was excited to get invited… Read More »