Happy Labor Day! I know you’ve heard me say that some cards I show you are “quick and easy” or “easier than you think”, but I think this one takes the cake for being quick and easy. And there is really not "labor" involved in making this card, I used the Beauty of the Earth… Continue reading Beauty of the Earth in 5 Minutes or less
Tag: Papercrafts
A Joyful Life
A Joyful life is something I strive for. I do not always achieve it every day, but I am working on it. In fact it was my New Year’s resolution. You can read about that here. A Joyful Life also just also happens to be the name of the stamp set that I used to make… Continue reading A Joyful Life
Sweet As A Peach Fun Fold Pocket Card
I haven't had much time lately to sit down at my desk and make a mess. For anyone who is a crafter of any kind....that means being in your happy place and creating cards, treat holders, samplers.....lots of papercrafting! And like many of you, I have a plastic bin full of cards that are not… Continue reading Sweet As A Peach Fun Fold Pocket Card
Penguin Week – Card #2
You would think that with an entire week that I could make more than 2 cards. Nope, not this week. I’m still playing catch-up after being away from home for almost 6 weeks with no craft supplies. And now that I have an entire room-ful? And new ones to boot? I’m so overwhelmed with having… Continue reading Penguin Week – Card #2
Penguin Week Interupt! – Double Pocket Card
In my last post, I said that I was going to post all week about Penguins....but I completely forgot that I needed to post this card from last week's Therapy Thursday Facebook Live! (Please excuse my massive brain fog these days!) This is a fun fold that uses one piece of 8 1/2" x 11… Continue reading Penguin Week Interupt! – Double Pocket Card
Penguin Place Week – Card #1
You might have noticed that I haven’t been posting in my blog as much lately….so thanks for hanging in there with me….if you are still reading that is! I spent the last 5 weeks in Phoenix, Arizona helping my mother sort and purge all of her belongings, sell her house and car in preparing to… Continue reading Penguin Place Week – Card #1
Daisy Garden – One Stamp Card
Quick and easy cards…who likes them? I do! There is something to be said for having one BIG stamp that covers the entire card front. Stamp once, do a bit of coloring, add a little embossing and put it all together. This is the result. I made this card for a special friend who lost… Continue reading Daisy Garden – One Stamp Card
Nothings Better Than….Cookie Monster!
It’s time for another Take Me Back Tuesday! A project from awhile back that I forgot to share, or maybe with a retired product or two. I'm trying to encourage you to not let all your supplies sit in a closet or a box. There is someone, somewhere who would love a piece of "Happy… Continue reading Nothings Better Than….Cookie Monster!
Fun with Vellum and Alcohol!
This card is for everyone who loves the Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper. This paper is simply beautiful. Vibrant colors and designs. It is hard to describe, so let me just show you: Did you know that you can make that same ink splotched design and it’s as simple as having a few supplies:… Continue reading Fun with Vellum and Alcohol!
What’s Cookin’? – Dutch Door Fun Fold
My Mom came for an extended visit in May and after two weeks with us, she decided that she was ready to make the move from Arizona to Virginia and live with my husband and me. I think it was the homecooked food that persuaded her! She is always asking either "What's for dinner? or… Continue reading What’s Cookin’? – Dutch Door Fun Fold