Category Archives: Online Classes

Take A Virtual Workshop To Craft With Friends

Or craft with complete strangers!  I signed up for a couple of Altenew’s Virtual Workshops just for the fun of actually interacting with someone other than my husband.  We’ve been blissfully married for 35 years, but sometimes I like to spend some time with other crafty peeps.  Just hearing other crafters chatter while you create a card feels… Read More »

6 Crafty Ways To Get Through Winter

Last winter was long, cold, and dreary.  It was the first time I ever thought I might be suffering from seasonal affective disorder.  I just found the entire season to be dark and bleak. Needless to say, when I found Altenew Academy and started taking online crafting classes it perked me right up!  It’s amazing how learning something… Read More »

Watercolor Classes Day 1

I’m taking a watercoloring class this week.  I’ve taken several classes that teach various watercoloring techniques to use with my stamps and stash. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that we would not be using stamps…NOPE!  We are sketching stuff out.  YEP! I am bravely sharing my homework. Be kind.  Remember that this is my first time trying… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! My Paper Pumpkin Style + 3 Ideas For Your Kit Supplies!

Stampin’ Up! My Paper Pumpkin Style! I had the opportunity to preview this month’s My Paper Pumpkin Kit while sitting down with several members of the My Paper Pumpkin product design team.  Since they have taken over, the My Paper Pumpkin (MPP) kits have not only improved in quality of materials and project designs, but also in value.… Read More »

Need A Last Minute Quick And Easy Treat Box?

Need a last minute quick ad easy treat box?  Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day!  I’ve created a video tutorial to show you how to quickly create a little treat box for a small candy treat.  I’ve used the FREE Sale-A-Bration Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper and a fun punch technique to create my flower! How pretty is this little flower? … Read More »

Stamping and Scrapbooking Sunday: Thankful For A Fall Layout

It’s time for a Stamping and Scrapbooking Sunday scrapbook layout!  Today I have the Thankful For A Fall Layout for you!  I love the colors of fall.   I could make all of my scrapbooks with this color scheme if I could figure out a way to make it work with all of my photos!  My entire house is… Read More »

Finding Inspiration in Paper Crafts Magazine

Today I found my inspiration in Paper Crafts Magazine.  They released an edition about 75 creative card challenges!  Well Paper Crafts Magazine…challenge accepted!  I found it to be a very inspiring to browse through!  I stopped subscribing to magazines years ago because I never had time to read them and they just became clutter.  Now that my kids… Read More »

Earn The Holiday Planner Online Class!

Earn the Holiday Planner Online Class when you make a purchase in my online store during the month of October!!!  Get yourself organized early for the holiday season by creating this quick and easy planner!  This Holiday Planner is a four pocket planner with 9 printable planning sheets! Several years ago, my sister made me one of these… Read More »