Are we getting the next storm or aren’t we? That’s the big question around my little town. Whatever happens, I know that I am in need of some sunshine! When there isn’t any outside, you have to create your own! I added sparkle and lots of bright color! The sun is colored with Copic Markers and it comes… Read More »
I felt so inspired to create today for so many reasons! I got home to find my new goodies from the January Sunny Studio Stamps release. I really enjoyed the sneak peeks that they gave us and had a few things on my list…those 6 x 6″ patterned papers for one! My company is gone and I actually… Read More »
A big thank you to Altenew! Altenew sent exclusive free stamp sets to customers with a nice card and lots of coupon codes. I finally had time to play with this gift yesterday and boy, did I have fun! I used a technique that I learned maybe 18 years ago from my Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Peggy Parpan. At… Read More »
This time of year between Christmas and New Year’s Day always feels like a very reflective period of time for me. I always take the time to reflect on what went well over the last year and what did I achieve. Did I reach any goals that I set at the end of last year? Did I become… Read More »
Okay. Super corny title. What can I say? It’s late and I’m getting a little punchy! I participated in the Kat Scrappiness Blog Hop a few weeks ago and there were a ton of companies sponsoring prizes. I won a gift certificate to Joy Clair stamp company and had the opportunity to shop while there were holiday sales… Read More »
Here is a truth about me: I’m a craft kit junkie. There. I said it. I’m a sucker for a good bundle too. Include a freebie or free shipping and I’m all yours. But in my defense, I find that card kits and bundles have introduced me to new crafty products and tools I might not have tried… Read More »
I spent the weekend and the first 3 days of the week with the flu and finally dragged myself back to work on Thursday. I hate missing work. There are 125 kids depending on me every single day. I never want to let them down. While I still did not feel well physically, it was an emotional high… Read More »
Welcome to the Kat Scappiness Blog Hop and Sale to benefit The Coffee Oasis and their Center for Homeless Youth. I’m delighted to be a part of the Kat Scrappiness Charity Blog Hop today. I love that the blog hop benefits The Coffee Oasis and their very worthy cause. Learn more about Coffee Oasis: Coffee Oasis is a… Read More »
One thing is for certain, if you want to become good with Copic markers, watercoloring mediums of any kind or any technique in general, you need to practice. I took an online class at My Creative Scoop called Winter Pup. The image is purchased from Whimsy Stamps and it is adorable. As part of the technique, we added… Read More »
Hello my friends! All of these wonderful stamp companies are having Black Friday sales and many of them have started already. You will find coupon codes and special prices on the websites. These are the stamping stores that I shop at and LOVE. Treat yourself or hand over your wish list to your family and let them know… Read More »
I have had a week full of meetings, a random late afternoon blizzard, and craft room chores. My craft room chores are the kind of chores I really enjoy. I organized my stamps today. As you know, my husband and I downsized to a smaller home a little less than two years ago. We went from a small… Read More »
The number 1 reader favorite card that I’ve created for the fall season was a single layer leaf card using some stamp sets from Sunny Studios. I did some masking, added a drop shadow to create faux dimension, and added some splatter. Even my sister liked this card and she’s critical of everything! (Yes…I went there dear sister… Read More »
I spent my entire day cleaning. All I really wanted to do was get to my crafty space and play with my new Canvo journal from Catherine Pooler Designs. I really enjoy adding touches to the pages that I’ve created. I like that I have the chance to doodle and experiment without worrying about it being perfect. I’m… Read More »
It’s no secret that if you want to get better at something, you need to practice. There are no shortcuts. I was browsing the list of design team calls for the new year and picked a few that I would apply to. I’ve been enjoying being on the design team at the Paper Craft Crew since 2013 and… Read More »