Kristina Baldwin If you’re like me, you’re probably still finishing up a few last minute things for Christmas (how this happens to me each year, I just don’t understand! LOL!) Well, once again, I’m in love with our Tag the Occasion Stamp Set! This set is positively the best and I’ve only used it for … Read more Final preparations for Christmas
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!
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
This month one of the projects that my Stamp Club is making is a glass ornament decorated with our Glitter Rub-Ons. They truly sparkle in person! I filled the center of my sample with some metallic basket filler. The iridescent nature of it, gave my ornament just a little more shimmer! Be … Read more A Gift That Glitters
Here you have some festive Rolos. If you like caramel and chocolate, you probably like Rolos, right? But when you add these little tasty treats on top of a pretzel and bake at 250 degrees for 8-9 minutes (long enough for them to get soft)… and then press a pecan into them… … Read more A Scrumptious Opportunity
It’s been a pretty hectic week with family visiting and preparing a workshop to teach at the upcoming Scrapbook Expo that will be in Pleasanton, CA. I love the layout I designed for this Expo. For all you loyal visitors and friends, here’s a sneak peek… Now, the beauty of this layout is in the … Read more A Magnifique Interactive Layout
to Laura for taking on my challenge for Write a Friend Month! I just know your friend loved receiving your card. As promised, here is a bundle of 5 handmade cards from me to you! I hope you enjoy using them. If you haven’t taken a moment to just randomly send … Read more Congratulations…
If you attended my Mistletoe Playgroup last month (or even purchased a Mistletoe Workshop-on-the-Go Kit), you’ll know there are extra projects you can create with your leftover supplies. Here are the extra cards using Wishes Card Confidence Program: Sentiment Secured concept… and the extra layout using our *NEW* Magic Scrapbook Program: Hat Trick concept… … Read more Extra, Extra…Mistletoe Projects!
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
Did you know that December is Write a Friend Month? Who knew, right?! Well, I thought this was a pretty cool thing. How fun is it to get a card in the mail these days? And not for your birthday, Christmas, Valentines, etc. A just because card. Feels pretty darn good, huh!? So why … Read more Write a Friend Month
After the nice, long holiday weekend, it sure is tough to get back into the groove! Luckily, since I had a little extra time this weekend, I was able to partake in Project Tuesday’s 6-Pack Container challenge. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to make up something equally as creative for the … Read more A 6-Pack Suitable for All
Yesterday was our last day of Preschool for the week and also our Thanksgiving Feast. As usual when it’s a holiday, I wanted to bring a little treat for the kids so I whipped up these quick little M&M Sticks. They can be as simple or as elaborate as you want them to be. The … Read more Thanksgiving M&M Sticks
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
Have you started thinking about Thanksgiving? Perhaps you are in charge of a dessert this year. Well, I thought this was a great time to recommend my recipe for Gooey Pumpkin Cake (found HERE). I’ve said it before–it’s not much to look at, but oh man is it yummy! I’ll be making … Read more Thoughts of Thanksgiving
If you’ve followed my blog for awhile now, you may remember my post about my Team’s Shoe Award (found HERE). It’s a monthly award we give out that is judged by your peers about stepping outside your comfort zone. Just something a little fun and zany. Well, I thought I’d show the current state … Read more If This Shoe Fits…