This week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge is a nice clean and simple layout. I peeked at the cards the other design team members made and realized that they all used patterned backgrounds. I’ve been skimping on the backgrounds lately, favoring some simple and quick splatters. (I’m practicing my technique.) I also felt that this sketch would allow… Read More »
Concord & 9th had a wonderful release last month. I had a hard time selecting just a couple of items. I could not resist this gorgeous Vintage Floral stamp and sentiment set. How pretty is that image? That is one giant image and I think it is fabulous. Next time I use it, I will watercolor it! This… Read More »
This week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge was just too good not to create a card for. I love this sketch. You can make it clean and simple or use some fun background texture techniques. If I had more time this evening, I would have used some texture paste with my stencil. But, alas, time is limited so some… Read More »
I have been loving all the new goodies that Catherine Pooler has been coming out with. I honestly thought that I was showing a tremendous amount of self control when I placed my order last week with her new release. I really wanted to purchase that whole bundle, but I selected just a couple of things including her… Read More »
I’m hoping you indulge me for a minute! This is not my typical card or technique share. I’m bragging! We are so proud that our daughter successfully completed her doctoral thesis defense today and she is officially Dr. Katie Skinner! (Well, Katherine actually. To us she will always be Katie.) She now has her Doctorate of Robotics from… Read More »
I know it’s been a while since I posted. April and May are such busy months at school preparing all my students for the advanced placement tests. I feel burned out, I can’t even imagine how they are feeling. There has been no time to play in my studio and that means no down time. In the midst… Read More »
I had two cards to make tonight and they both needed to be quick and easy or they weren’t getting done. This card is for this week’s Paper Craft Crew Challenge. Once again, I watercolored one of the butterflies from this month’s Simon Says Stamp Card Kit using Altenew Watercolor Brushes and Canson XL watercolor paper. I did… Read More »
It’s been a crazy two weeks for me. I won’t go into the details, but suffice it to say that I’ve traveled to multiple states to take care of business and help both of my “kids”. I’m exhausted. There is nothing like treating yourself to an hour or two of being creative to help you relax and revive!… Read More »
It’s nice to have a few minutes to sit down and create. I have had so little time lately to spend in my studio. It feels good when you finally have some time! I pulled out a Waffle Flower Bouquet Builder 2 stamp set that I have had for a bit and have not had the chance to… Read More »
I have a free printable for you today. I decided that I wanted all my Altenew Watercolor brush colors on one sheet so I could see them all at one time. I created a sheet that you can print on watercolor paper and then swatch out your watercolor brush colors. I highly recommend that you always swatch out… Read More »
Today was a perfect day to do some craft stash diving! I pulled out some decorative embroidery hoop frames, some older Sizzix dies, my button jar and some pretty papers to create a floral spring wreath for my front door. This front door makes me so happy! When we moved into our fixer upper house a little… Read More »
Sometimes when it’s time to create a card for one of the design teams that I’m on, I don’t always feel the sketch for the week. When that happens, I pull out my mixed media materials and decide what I can use in a new way with the sketch. Here is my card for this week’s Paper Craft… Read More »
Here is the video for the Totally Tiffany Companion Cart! Thank you to those who let me know that the sound was corrupted. I just got a new camera and I have some kinks to work out using it! Check out the versatile little cart that holds a mighty amount of stuff and still manages to fit under… Read More »
One of my favorite stamp sets is Altenew Flower Vine. I love how soft and sweet the image and sentiments are. I was tempted to do this in just black and white and keep it as simple as possible. Instead, I’m using elements from two sketch challenges to create my card. The first is this week’s Atlantic Hearts… Read More »
I’m excited to share my latest craft organization find. I’m so happy with my Totally Tiffany Companion Cart that I want to get at least one more! Full disclosure: I joined the Totally Tiffany Blogging Troup and Tiffany graciously offered each of us the opportunity to select one item from her shop at any price point. I selected… Read More »