It's all about Ribbon over at Pals Paper Arts this week. Check out the PPA Design Team's latest spin on paper and fashion. A challenge is the perfect opportunity for you to kickstart your creative engine. So join in on the fun and play along. Instead of a card, how about an ornament? Lot's of distressed ribbon topped off with a heapin', … Continue reading →
Now they've gone and done it….. They've combined two of my favorite things, baking and paper crafts. Have you seen the new Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps by Stampin'' Up!? Easy to use. Easy clean-up and unbreakable! The photo above shows the Jack-O-Lantern stamp on the right. The set comes with a beautifully crafted, wooden handle and 3 silicone stamps (Jack-O-Lantern, Snowflake … Continue reading →
I found inspiration for this Pals Paper Arts Challenge in my own yard. We have oodles of Bartlett Pears ready for eating. Autumn is such a bountiful season. Since this has a masculine flair, here's a little Thanksgiving to some of the guys that have influenced my life. Thank you Dad for such a great foundation and work ethic. Thank … Continue reading →
Aren't these the cutest little treats? Healthy too! I wish I could take credit for this project. Say hello to Wild West Paper Doll – Janell Ray. Janell is a master of creating some of the cutest cards and projects using punches and products she has on hand. Wait until I show you the treat bags she's working on for … Continue reading →
Welcome to the October Pals Hop! This month, we're featuring Thank You cards and Thanksgiving inspired projects! Enjoy the hop and the amazing creations that the Pals have come up with. You've likely hopped over from Papercrafts by Patti . I'm stop number 15 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog … Continue reading →
They're turning up the heat over at Pals Paper Arts this week…. Embossing Heat that is. My embossing gun is one of the most used tools in my tack room. Heat embossing can make all the difference in a project. For example, the Woodgrain Background is stamped with VersaMark and heat embossed with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder over Soft … Continue reading →
It's here! Fall in Northern Nevada. Warm, gentle and……. unpredictable. I'm thankful that Mother Nature is on our side, so far. However, it could all change in the next 5 minutes. When I saw this set (Gently Falling #123804), I had mixed emotions. First, I have other leaf sets. How many leaves do I need anyway? Second, I've … Continue reading →