Happy Spring, everyone!  Even if Mother Nature is not co-operating in some areas of our country… Today I wanted to share a quick Easter treat box that we made up in just a few minutes.  And yes, I said WE… Every time my 10-year old daughter hears my Silhouette singing, her Pavlovian instinct kicks in [Read the full post…]

Hello everyone! I wanted to share a quick idea with you today to pretty up your gift giving ideas, especially since there are 85 days left till Christmas! Supplies used:  Paper Mâché mini hat box (Michael’s); Die Cuts With a View burlap paper; Tim Holtz vintage button; Maya Road trinket pins;  Sookwang double sided tape; [Read the full post…]

Hi everyone! Last weekend, I had a girls’ scrappy weekend at my place and I managed to complete the impossible – I finished FIVE of my UFO’s (UnFinished Objects)!!! I’m sure some, if not all, of you can relate … They are projects that for one reason or another have been set aside – missing [Read the full post…]

So I am “double dipping” here.  I was away on holidays when the August Sketchy Challenge sketch was posted and didn’t get a chance to create with.  I thought I would use it as a starting point for today’s blog post.  I hope you have had a chance to look through the Sketchy Challenge Gallery, [Read the full post…]

Celebrate a Birthday with Karen Foster Designs Have you seen these Six Pack Favor-Its by Karen Foster Designs? They are sturdy triangular boxes that can be decorated and filled with all sorts of goodies – candy, trinkets, small gifts – for parties, showers, special dinners and so on. The boxes are quite large, about 2 [Read the full post…]

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share a recent project, inspired by Christy Tomlinson’s She-Art workshops!  It’s my first attempt, and a great learning experience! Supplies used:  Graphic 45 patterned paper; ModPodge; DecoArt, Americana and CraftSmart paints; LiquiTex modeling paste; Pink Paislee stencil; Unity Stamp Co. stamps; One Heart One Mind rub-ons; Higgins india ink; [Read the full post…]