Every now and then I get in one of those “CLEAR THE SHELVES I’M USING IT ALL” moods. Today’s card was a result of a recent episode – what do you think? … More Mix and Match: Birds and Leaves
Are you as stunned to discover it is September as I am? My sense of time is completely disoriented, and that makes me really grateful for calendars. I have the feeling that I need a big board in my kitchen that says TODAY IS TUESDAY. IT IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2020. … More September 2020 DIY: Love of Leaves
I’ve had a number of people dear to me have to ramp up their battle with the Big C recently, and I needed a good dose of Hope. Love of Leaves has a message that helped carry my heart to them. … More Hope Changes Everything: Love of Leaves
I’ve struggled with creating watercolor backgrounds, but recently discovered this simple technique that yields great results. If I can do it, you can do it! … More Watercolor Backgrounds on Blocks
I’m playing with the Split Card technique again. Sometimes I like my results, sometimes I don’t. Therein lies the beauty of paper-craft: paper, in general, is cheap. Don’t like it? Throw it away. The Split Cards I made with Painted Poppies were keepers. … More Painted Poppies Split Card
A tropical scene seems like a soothing vision for this month, and I think many of us need that right now. I feel so fortunate that I can take a walk and place myself in this setting, but if that’s not available to you, I invite you to enjoy this Timeless Tropical version. … More August 2020 DIY: Timeless Tropical
You’ve probably seen it – stamp once, split the results, and BOOM! two cards. It’s been on my list of things to try, and today I can share the happy results with the Beautiful Friendship stamp set. … More Technique Tuesday: Split Card
“Miles apart but forever in my heart” was the sentiment that caught my eye when I spotted the Lovely You stamp set for the first time. … More Lovely You: Miles Apart, Still in my Heart
Have you seen Celebrate Sunflowers in alternate colors? It doesn’t have to be done in yellow! … More Celebrating Sunflowers – Anything but Yellow!
Every time I search Celebrate Sunflower images I get a sea of yellow and gold. I’ll be honest: I’ve discarded multiple versions trying to find other color options, but I think I’ve found one that’s a keeper. … More Celebrate Sunflowers in Just Jade
