If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that I love taking classes and doing the virtual workshops. I find it inspiring and I love the virtual thing because it’s like crafting with friends from the comfort of your own home. I love the classes and workshops because I will never stop being eager… Read More »
During the month of July, the members of the new YouTube Design Team for the 7 Kids Craft Store will be sharing “Meet the Creator” videos on YouTube and the 7 Kids Customers Create! Facebook Group. The goal is to introduce ourselves and let you get to know us as creators. I was asked to answer… Read More »
I am so excited! I purchased an album kit from Vicki Boutin a few weeks ago and she did a YouTube Live class for the album kit on Sunday. It started at noon and ended 6 hours later! I’m not kidding! It was awesome. I learned so many fun things from her. I never by album kits or… Read More »
Have you seen the Altenew Layered Cupcake stamp set? It’s not a new set. It’s been around for a while and I consider it a good staple for any craft stash. It’s perfect for any holiday, but most especially for birthdays. I’ve had this stamp set for a while and I finally rediscovered it in my stash! It’s… Read More »
I have a quick tip for you today and a free template to help swatch and organize your ink pads. I’ve made no secret about how much I love Altenew, Catherine Pooler and Distress Oxide inks. Those are the inks that I have and use all the time. I have tried other inks and have found other to… Read More »
Do you have an inspiration journal? I have taken 2 classes on where to find and collect ideas and inspiration…or your muse. They were amongst my favorite classes. I found myself looking at things in a different way and I also started keeping an inspiration journal. I stash pictures and I draw card layout sketches. I also keep… Read More »
I am very excited to announce that I am now a part of the very first 7 Kids Craft Store YouTube Design Team!! I can’t wait to start creating with these talented women! I’m looking forward to sharing some fun new products from the 7 Kids Craft Store as well! Each member of the team will be creating… Read More »
Have you tried out a digi yet? If not, you can get the FREE digital image of the turtle on the scooter that I shared Monday. Click HERE for details. It is only available until July 2, 2020. Today, I’m sharing this adorable Elephant with Ice Cream digi from Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez. I find it so… Read More »
I have a craft room with lots of stuff that I’ve had for a long time. I have a lot of embossing folders that I used all the time. I haven’t used an embossing folder in YEARS. I’m not kidding! I decided to pull one out today and create a card in a distressed style. Distressed style is… Read More »
You can get this adorable turtle digi for free this week from the Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez Group on Facebook. You can find the link below. The free digi is available until July 2, 2020. I had some fun coloring this image this evening after a 6 hour virtual scrapbooking class with Vicki Boutin. I was exhausted… Read More »
Patricia Alvarez creates and colors a new digital image every single day. Every single one is amazing. I have no idea how to choose which one I want to color next! I also have now idea where Patricia comes up with her ideas for cute critters, kid and creatures. She is absolutely amazingly talented. I selected this Fairy… Read More »
Let’s Party! Virtually of course! Catherine Pooler just released her new Let’s Party collection and it is a fun set of birthday and celebration stamps, dies, and papers. This paper is part of Catherine’s Poppin’ patterned paper stack. The colors are bright and vibrant and the patterns are super fun. I love stripes and polka dots so I’m… Read More »
Catherine Pooler’s latest release is wonderful. It’s Let’s Party theme is just what we all need to bring some sunshine to our creations. She usually releases a fun set of 6 x6″ patterned paper with her new releases and she did it again this time. I LOVE the Poppin’ patterned paper. It’s bright, colorful, and just fun! I… Read More »
I have a set of retro trays that I got at a yard sale at least 20 years ago. There were 6 small trays…which probably had some other purpose originally. What it was, I have no idea. I’ve used them for all sorts of things. They have been perfect trinket trays and lotion holders. I love the color… Read More »
We all have cabinets and drawers full of things that we saw someone do something really great with so we bought it. Then we did the thing and didn’t know what else to do with it, so we stuck it in a drawer. I don’t know about you, but one of the positive things that has come out… Read More »