Unforgettable Petite Square Gift Box

Last Monday, I got together with friends and made this darling Petite Square Gift Box.  I just got around to finishing off the belly band with this fun flower I made a few weeks ago.   I’ll be showing you how to make this flower in my video this week so be sure to check … Read more Unforgettable Petite Square Gift Box

Thursday Tip–Getting the Most Out of Your Trimmer Blade

How would you like an easy way to get more out of your trimmer blade?  Of course you would!    Afterall, if you are having to replace your blade less often, that means you can be purchasing other goodies for your stash.  Here’s the trick…next time you replace your blade, use a Sharpie marker to … Read more Thursday Tip–Getting the Most Out of Your Trimmer Blade

On the Table Monday

I’ve been working on a Congratulations Card for my little sister…she just got engaged over the weekend.  I altered a card concept found in Originals (“Background Bar”–it’s meant for a 6″ x 6″ card but I wanted to do a standard 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ one instead.)  And for my color selection, I used our Idea … Read more On the Table Monday

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

On the Table Monday

Here’s my messy table today!  Luckily, I was able to complete the layout I was working on.  The layout concept is called Spellbound from our newest ‘how-to’ book entitled Magic.  Here is a shot of the completed layout.   Have you tried any of the interactive concepts in Magic yet?  I’d love to hear what you … Read more On the Table Monday

Thursday Tip–Studio J

Have you tried Studio J yet?  Did you know that in addition to being a FREE program without any downloads to ever worry about, it can be a very powerful how-to program for your traditional scrapbooking? That’s right.  If you’ve ever been reluctant to use some of your coveted papers because of the possibility that you’d … Read more Thursday Tip–Studio J

Scrapbook Expo–A Layout Make-n-Take

Earlier this week I showed you my Pinwheel Card Make-n-Take project I created for the upcoming Pleasanton Scrapbook Expo.  Well, for all you die-hard scrappers, here is the layout I’ll also be offering.  It also contains one of these fun faux pinwheels.  And our *NEW* Mayberry Papers.  Did I already say I love these papers?? … Read more Scrapbook Expo–A Layout Make-n-Take