It seems like forever since I’ve had some free time to relax and create (and then share with you of course!). Last week was a blur of crazy-busy activity preparing for the Pleasanton Scrapbook Expo. While it’s always a bunch of fun to meet new and veteran scrapbookers alike…it’s also a whole lotta *W*O*R*K*! Here is … Read more Oh how I’ve missed you…
Okay a little wacky fun for today… here you see a rather worn out wooden Dutch clog. I purchased this gem (pre-embellishment & coloring of course) at a local crafters’ mall. I purchased it for a fun idea to use at our Team Celebrations/Meetings. Each month we each get the opportunity to share something we did … Read more If the shoe fits…
Here’s a layout of Addy from her 2nd birthday party I made this past weekend. I adore the pictures my friend Val took of both her and Lucas (as well as many of their friends). Sorry for the pesky glares (ughhh!) Now to do a solo Lucas layout (man, being a mom of twins alway makes … Read more Our Addy
Ok, here’s my first stab at doing a video tutorial. Definitely not professional or without errors by any stretch of the imagination, but hopefully it’ll still spark some creativity in you! 🙂
Time to start thinking green…as in St. Patrick’s Day! 🙂 And Jeanette’s Color Me Monday does the trick this week. Here’s what I came up with using our retired March Word Puzzle Stamp Set… “Short Accent” from Originals How-To Book.
Check out this fantastically cool pop-up card that Deanna designed at our February Team Meeting/Celebration this past weekend… This card almost makes you feel like you are in that relaxed, carefree vacation-mode; sailing on the clear blue sea, with the sun wrapping you in it’s warmth. Are you envisioning your favorite drink in hand??!??! The colors and the mosaic … Read more Smooth Sailing
I absolutely {LOVE} these colors together! They were the color combination from last week’s Color Me Monday (Outdoor Denim, Twilight, Crystal Blue & Garden Green). I decided to be efficient with my time this week and combine that challenge with Project Tuesday’s Joy Fold Card challenge and this is what I came up with. I’ve made … Read more Beautiful Blues
‘Nuf said 🙂 Wishes: Noteworthy Pattern
Here’s a layout of my precious daughter Addison from her birthday party last year. This is one of the layouts we’ll be doing at my class this evening. {LOVE} this Topstitch paper!! And for good measure, here are some of the cards too!
Check out the stunning card I received in the mail the other day from my friend, Rachel. Not only was I totally psyched to get a handmade card in the mail, but I was uber impressed with how she took the time to line the envelope in coordinating paper! Great detail. And I {LOVE} the … Read more Happy Mail
Okay, so it’s really NOT party time right now….but how cute are these party favors?!?! Adorable, right? These cuties were this week’s challenge over at Project Tuesday. These will be just one of the adorable projects we’ll be creating at my Easter Bunny Workshop on Saturday, March 6th. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet…what are you … Read more Party Time!
Last night, I received this beautiful handmade heart wreath from my friend Madeline. She knows how much I {LOVE} hearts so this totally made my day! If you’d like one of your very own, you can find her directions here. Knowing how I love things all sparkly with glitter, she told me she left … Read more A Wonderful Surprise!
While some projects may be cute, be forewarned that they can be fatal (okay, perhaps not fatal, but maybe a little yucky!). See these cute little colorful hearts? Innocent looking aren’t they? Well, unbeknownst to me, they can be mistaken for yummy candy when in fact they are recycled crayons molded into cute heart shapes. Yep, … Read more When Creativity Goes Bad…
Want a better view of the phenomenal cards showcased in my YouTube video?? Of course you do! Ask…and you shall receive 🙂 Lucas’ (one of my darling 3-year-olds) card and surprisingly enough his portion of showing how easy it is to use our stamps was done in just 1 take. That’s right…he’s destined for stardom, … Read more Time for Our Close-ups!
Visit my friend Rachel’s blog and send some birthday wishes her way today! I made this festive birthday card for her using this month’s Stamp of the Month, Piece of Cake. It’s a super cute set with a lot of fun potential! But remember, it’s only available until the end of the month. I used … Read more Happy Birthday Rachel!