Pals Paper Arts is having a Bling Fest and Blog Candy Blow-Out! AND, since Mother Nature isn't cooperating this year, I thought this would be a great time to do a little "Snow Dance". When it's ccccold like this outside, (daily highs in the 30's) there SHOULD be snow! Now, back the subject at hand… Bling! If you … Continue reading →
How was Thanksgiving? Our celebration was so great that I forgot all about the blog! EEK! Time to kick it into Holiday High Gear! Today's project celebrates some of the beautiful, muted colors of Christmas. The inspiration for this "Dasher Wall Decor" came from a Christmas crafts magazine. Just in time for this weeks Color Challenge over at Pals Paper Arts. Have … Continue reading →
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Ready for this week's challenge over at Pals Paper Arts? Sketches make my life so much easier. I bet it cuts design time in half, easy. It's like a road map. Sure I'll get there without the map…..eventually, but how many "shortcuts" would I take on the way? And, if you're like me, those "shortcuts" translate into piles … Continue reading →
It's almost that time of year. I can hear the screams of terror already. It creeps up on us in November and before you know it….. IT'S TOO LATE! Too late to make the holiday greeting cards you promise you'll make every year. If you're like most of us, it starts right after the gifts are opened. You know, that … Continue reading →
Due to some technical problem, today's earlier post didn't allow comments. Let's try this again. Sorry about the duplication! I'm so excited to be the Guest Stamper on Mary Fish's Stampin' Pretty Blog today. She's an example of the sharing that abounds in this craft and our Pretty Pals group. Don't believe me? Ask any one of the … Continue reading →
Snowflakes! Yes, I admit it. I'm a Snowflake-aholic. I guess if I'd grown up in a severe winter region, I'd think differently. A white Christmas is so romantic. At least that's what Hollywood tells us. One of my "Go-To" tools is my Sizzix Big Shot. You can do so much with a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and a few embellishments. … Continue reading →