Hi Everyone! This is the second post in “Closing 2016” series. (HERE is the first post.) This set of cards features Prima Marketing’s Sweet Peppermint Christmas papers, flowers, ephemera, etc. designed by Frank Garcia. Isn’t it gorgeous? I fell in love with everything and knew I had to have almost everything as soon as I saw… Continue reading Closing 2016: Prima Sweet Peppermint
Tag: Distress Ink
Closing 2016-Part 1
Hi crafty friends! It has been too long since my last post, and I am very sorry! We were so busy at the end of November and December that things just got away from me. I thought I would do some house cleaning and take a couple of blog posts to share several Christmas cards.… Continue reading Closing 2016-Part 1
Fall is Here!
Hi Friends! Here’s another pop-up card I created using new stamps, dies, and papers from Lawnfawn. (Click here for yesterday’s pop-up post!) I said it yesterday, but I need to say it again; I am obsessed with these pop-up dies. They are so fun, and the new stamp sets are even cuter than usual. Have… Continue reading Fall is Here!
Happy Howl-o-ween-ies
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
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
Beautiful Friend Card
Hi Everyone! Thanks for stopping by today. I’m excited to share this 6″ x 6″ mixed media birthday card I created for my best friend, Kim. I also plan to enter it in both of this week’s Simon Says Stamp challenges. Monday’s challenge is Butterfly Beauty, and Wednesday’s challenge is entitled Make… Continue reading Beautiful Friend Card
Everyday Expressions 