Thursday Tip–Watercolor Pencils

As promised yesterday, here’s a tip to use with this month’s Stamp of the Month…use your Watercolor Pencils!  When I first saw this set, it reminded me a lot of Beatrix Potter and her story of Peter Rabbit.  The images seemed to cry out for a nice soft watercolor look.   If you haven’t used … Read more Thursday Tip–Watercolor Pencils

Sour Cream Container Video

Last weekend I shared this Sour Cream Container with you HERE.  Well, I’ve had some requests on how to make it so I made it this week’s video tutorial (and you’re going to love how simple it is!) So what other projects would you like to learn?  Maybe some techniques?  Let me know by leaving … Read more Sour Cream Container Video

A Valentine’s Lollipop How-To

Do you consider yourself a bargain shopper?  You know how you can get super deals right after Christmas?  Well, you might just want to stock up on some mini candy canes after you see this darling idea! Behold the Candy Cane Valentine’s Lollipop! Cute, right?  Well, here is how you can make your own. STEP … Read more A Valentine’s Lollipop How-To

Ghirardelli Matchbook

Here’s a little treat that’s simple enough to make…and perfect timing for Valentine’s Day!  This is another project we’re doing in my Stamp Club this month.     It uses our *NEW* Bohemian Alphabet set (the flower and the square period) along with our *NEW* Wings Paper.  Plus, they’ll be the first to try out … Read more Ghirardelli Matchbook

Present Gift Card Holder Tutorial

As promised, here is the “how-to” on making your very own Present Gift Card Holder I showed you HERE last week. STEP 1: Cut CS for base of “present” to 8-1/2″ x 3-5/8″.  Score and fold in half (4-1/4″).  Cut B&T paper to 4″ x 3-3/8″.  Adhere to center of half of your base.  Decorate … Read more Present Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Glitter and Christmas–They Just Go Together!

These beauties are the little gift I’m giving to my Club members this year.  Each year at Christmas, I like to do something special for my loyal friends/customers who stick with me month after month.  🙂       I was so touched when Chris said she loved hers–she said it was better than any … Read more Glitter and Christmas–They Just Go Together!

Thursday Tip–A Popcorn Ornament

Want to make something unique that will have the recipient in awe?  Well, have I got the project for you!  Plus, it’s so easy that a 4-year-old can do it (or in my case–two 4-year-olds!).  Behold the popcorn ornament! Now, I must admit this creation did not evolve perfectly with the first try!  It’s funny … Read more Thursday Tip–A Popcorn Ornament

Thursday Tip–Glitzing up Metals

For a project that I’m currently working on, I needed some push pins or thumb tacks.  Problem is, I wanted them to have a little creative flair to them.  Insert Liquid Glass, Reinkers and Prisma Glitter!   I started out by purchasing some plain old thumb tacks.     Then using a left over foam … Read more Thursday Tip–Glitzing up Metals

A Goodie Bag How-To

Last week on Project Tuesday, they challenged us to make a Reindeer Baglet.  It’s simply a darling goodie bag created to hold magical Reindeer Food (I made a completely different treat holder for this purpose last year which you can find instructions for HERE).   If you’d like to make one of these ones yourself, here … Read more A Goodie Bag How-To