Heaven on a stick
=the yummy goodness of a cake pop! Look at that fudgy goodness in the middle….ahhh heaven! Bagged and tied. And all ready for the party.
Thursday Tip–Mini Medley Accessories
Love our fun, color-coordinated Mini-Medley Accessories? But sometimes you get frustrated with stray accessories falling out of the pouch? Well, thanks to Jeanette M.’s tip, you’ll be frustrated no more! You’ll simply need a pair of scissors. You’ll cut a slit along the stitch seam between the two compartments only until you reach the end … Read more Thursday Tip–Mini Medley Accessories
Happy Birthday to You and You!
Yep, we’ve made it to four-years-old…the big 4! 🙂 So if you’ve been wondering if my little creative inspiration from last week worked out…it did! Here’s what I made: Were you able to guess what I was working on from my sneak peek last week? The kids really liked how they turned out (as did … Read more Happy Birthday to You and You!
Clearly a Party Animal
Here’s a clear card I made using 2 pages from our *NEW* Mix & Mingle Album. I used our *NEW* Hooligans Papers as well our *NEW* Party Animal Stamp Set. Don’t you just {heart} that Pac-Man style paper!!
Don’t forget Grandparents Day!
This Sunday, September 12th is Grandparents Day. Why not make a quick little gift? Or perhaps make a simple phone call to brighten their day. Here’s a handmade corner bookmark that could be just the ticket for that perfect quick little gift! Add it to a book and voila…perfection! My bookmark uses our *NEW* Olivia … Read more Don’t forget Grandparents Day!
Crazy or Creative??
I’ve essentially finalized all the details of my twins’ 4th birthday party next weekend (aside from preparing the food). But of course, I couldn’t leave well enough alone. I had an idea for the party. So with a quick google search and a little help from Martha, I think I might be able to pull … Read more Crazy or Creative??
Holiday Cards Already!?!?
It’s true, we are now embarking upon the holiday season. So instead of stressing just yet (because truthfully, you are not alone!), I’ll just ask: How many holiday cards do you plan to send out this year? My holiday card was made with: *Heartfelt Christmas Stamp Set *Mix & Mingle Album Page *Cocoa Designer Ribbon … Read more Holiday Cards Already!?!?
Happy Labor Day!
I hope you are enjoying what most of us mark as the last official weekend of Summer. The kids are all going back to school and soon the holidays will be upon us. So for today, sit back…relax…and enjoy the day (and don’t fret over all you’re eating at the BBQ–they’ll be plenty of time … Read more Happy Labor Day!
Tickle Monster
Here’s another project I taught at this year’s Convention Extravaganza. Notice my journaling in the upper right corner…this is actually one of the Mix & Mingle Album pages. I created a little pocket behind my Hooligans paper by using 3-D Foam Tape. A few *NEW* colors to enjoy in this layout–Pear (the fresh, crisp green), … Read more Tickle Monster
It’s a Thriller
With the start of another month, it means the debut of another Stamp of the Month. This month’s is called Thriller. A little bit spooky, a little bit spunky…add in a touch of Tim Burton and that about captures this set, wouldn’t you say? card designed by Sue R.This set seems to cry out for embossing, … Read more It’s a Thriller
Happy National Dog Day!
That’s right, today is National Dog Day! Go ahead and celebrate with your favorite furry four-legged pal 🙂 And if you wanna get a little crafty in honor of this special day, join Crayola for some fun.
Too Cute To Spook
If you’ve been in any of the National Craft Stores lately, you’ve seen they’ve had Halloween decorations and craft supplies out for weeks now. It’s crazy, but us crafters have to get our craft on early (although it seems earlier and earlier each year!) So, here’s a darling wall hanging just in time for your … Read more Too Cute To Spook
Perfect Positioning with Acrylic Stamps
Okay all you veterans of acrylic stamps…I can totally hear you saying “duh, they’re clear, of course I can get perfect positioning!” But wait, I’m talking about positioning them onto your acrylic blocks. You know how sometimes you have those sweet images, but they are just a tad bit wiggly for your oh-so-steady hand to … Read more Perfect Positioning with Acrylic Stamps
Birthday Wishes
Today is a very special day. Not only is it my my DH’s birthday, but it’s also his sister’s and my aunt’s. Happy birthday to y’all! 🙂
Thursday Tip: StazOn Inks and Metal Accents
A quick tip for you today that can really be versatile with so many metal accents on the market. If you’ve ever used StazOn inks before, you know how well it lives up to it’s name, right? Well, have you ever thought of using it to alter the color of your metal accents?? Super easy. … Read more Thursday Tip: StazOn Inks and Metal Accents