Hi Everyone! So, what do you get when Lawn Fawn releases adorable fall and winter sets with dachshunds and pop-up dies? My new obsessions!!!! I’ve actually been working on a couple of different cards for two weeks, but I didn’t want to stop playing and take pictures to post. These new products are beyond cute.… Continue reading Happy Howl-o-ween-ies
Spooky Halloween Card
Hi Everyone! Today I’m sharing this month’s Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2016 Technique Remix with paint resist and alcohol ink resist. I spent all day yesterday in the craft room while the hubby and boys worked on the car, and I had a blast working on these techniques. It’s a shame that the alcohol… Continue reading Spooky Halloween Card
Vintage Good Luck Card
And…Day number three for posting consecutively! Woohoo! The kids aren’t even back in school yet, but I’ve been so busy in Tim Holtz’ Creative Chemistry 103 that I can’t stop working in the craft room. Once again I’m sharing distress crayons with texture paste and stencils. I began this card by applying two individual layers of opaque… Continue reading Vintage Good Luck Card
Crazy Cat Belated Birthday Card
Woo Woo! Two posts in two days! And guess what? I’ve got another card ready to photograph and post tomorrow as well! I have been working like crazy in Tim Holtz’ Creative Chemistry 103, and that’s why I have so much to share right now. This card is another example from day four: Working with… Continue reading Crazy Cat Belated Birthday Card
Bright Birthday Card
Hi Everyone! Today I’m sharing another homework creation from Tim Holtz’ Creative Chemistry 103. In day 4 we worked with distress crayons, and I have become a believer! To tell you the truth, I had not enjoyed working with distress crayons until this lesson with Tim. Go figure; I didn’t understand their properties! I just… Continue reading Bright Birthday Card
Distressed Collage Tag
Hi Everyone! I’m back sooner rather than later with another post from Tim Holtz’ Creative Chemistry Class. This homework is from 103, and I am having so much fun! We worked with distress crayons over an ephemera collage for a very cool vintage effect. I began by stamping Ledger Script with Archival Ink on plain… Continue reading Distressed Collage Tag
Explore July Tag
Hi Everyone! I’m cutting it very close on this one, but hopefully I will make the deadline for Tim Holtz’ July 12 Tags of 2016 Remix. Before I talk about my tag, though, I have to ask if you know what today is? It’s Harry Potter’s birthday today! Happy Birthday to my family’s favorite fictional… Continue reading Explore July Tag
Alcohol Ink Tags
Hi Everyone! I am so sorry that I haven’t been a very good crafty blogger lately! Since my kids have been out of school, it has been crazy busy. However, the good news is that I have found a little time to craft, and so I will be posting some more things soon. I quickly… Continue reading Alcohol Ink Tags
Steampunk, Derby Hat Tag
Hi Everybody! I am so excited to share this Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2016 Technique Remix for May. Tim challenged crafters to use tissue tape as a resist and incorporate Sizzix Thinlits Tiny Tattered Florals into our tags this month. Last week was the Kentucky Derby, and I couldn’t help but use the gorgeous… Continue reading Steampunk, Derby Hat Tag
Vellum Beautiful Day Cards
Hi Everyone! I’m happy to be back with not one, but three, cards I made using one of my favorite stamp sets from one of my favorite companies…Beautiful Day from Altenew! Now, I have to tell you that I saw some cards the wonderfully talented Jennifer McGuire made a few weeks ago using this same stamp… Continue reading Vellum Beautiful Day Cards
Everyday Expressions 