When I saw the Natural Prints dies I was immediately taken by the wreath shape, but I wasn’t sure how to use it. Ultimately, I gave in to the fact that it had to be a square card. Stamps: Love & Happiness Color palette: Basic White, Pear Pizazz, Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral Accessories: Big Boss, … More A Natural Prints Dies Wreath
The war in Ukraine and the plight of the Ukrainian people has been on my mind for weeks, and when I started to reflect on my April calendar, it was their sunflower that came to mind. I’ve created this as a reminder to keep them all – fighters, citizens, refugees – in my prayers. … More April 2022 DIY: Celebrate Sunflowers
This month I’ve got a little bit of garden and a little bit of wildlife for your DIY Desktop. I combined the Plentiful Plants bundle with those chubby kiwis (birds, not people!) from Count on Me for an “only in my craft room” scene from nature. … More March 2022 DIY: Plentiful Plants
If you’re not on sunny Maui, you might need a bit of Sunshine and Rainbows today. How about a whimsical VW bus driving through your February DIY Calendar? … More February 2022 DIY: Driving By
Ah, December, let me be a Peaceful Deer this holiday season! Let my crafting be inspired, my celebrations be joyful, and my scale be compassionate. Wouldn’t that be a perfect month? … More December 2021: Peaceful Deer
I spent a marvelous afternoon a couple of weeks ago playing with Stampin’ Blends and the alcohol technique in Crystal’s Stampin’ Garage. It took a few tries to get the hang of it, but once we got over that bump we couldn’t stop. All you really need are Stampin’ Blends, vellum, a small paintbrush, and 91% rubbing alcohol. … More Stampin’ Blends and the Alcohol Technique
I grew up in California, and the state flower, the California Golden Poppy, is an evocative memory of home. This image in the Flowers of Friendship set reminded me of those beautiful golden fields. … More Flowers of Friendship: the Golden Poppy Version
Can I just go out on a limb and say you NEED the Color and Contour Bundle? The images and sentiments make gorgeous cards, and the dies – especially the layering scalloped rectangles – are indispensable. … More Color and Contour and Stampin Blends
I love our Designer Series Paper (DSP). My favorite thing is the way it coordinates with our products, both colors and images. But wait, there’s more! I love the range of styles, the images themselves, and the perfect weight: not too heavy, not too light, jussst right. … More Using Designer Series Paper with Garden Wishes
Snails and Donkeys! Who would have thought I would be so crazy about such non-traditional creatures? I mean, neither one is especially snuggly. But here we are, with The Rose. … More Another Donkey, Another Rose
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