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Quick and easy washi tape techniques

Here are a few ideas for quick and easy washi tape techniques suitable for cards or bookmarks.  They are especially useful for those times when ...
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Collaged tags

Of these collaged tags the vintage style tags are some of my favorites. These tags are larger than the usual business card size ones I ...
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self-care new year

My family made sure that I have a self-care new year. Well, actually it will extend throughout the year. I get to start the year ...
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2023 Memories

Have you ended the year with lots of enjoyable 2023 Memories?  Sometimes condensing all the events into one post makes the post way too long. ...
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Holiday gift bags

I made a few more deli sandwich bags into holiday gift bags. This year I am making multiple patterns instead of having them all the ...
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Christmas Cards

I took a few vacation days last week and had extra time to make my Christmas cards.  Additionally, I wrapped, boxed and mailed the Christmas ...
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Fall Decorating

Here are a few fall decorating ideas that will add bright colors to your cards and paper crafts. Originally I did not have a plan ...
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Halloween treat bags

It does not seem as if it has been a year already since the last time I was preparing Halloween treat bags to give away ...
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Halloween cards, Halloween décor, Stenciling, handpainted, pumpkins, jack-o-lanern, handmade cards, celebrations, crafts projects,rubberstamping,

Halloween Cards

Fall is here and it is time for some Halloween cards.  My favorite seasons fall and winter are almost here.  Well, fall is here and ...
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Matchbook notepads

I am back to painting very small images (2×2) for these matchbook notepads. For me, the challenge with smaller paintings is in the shading and ...
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Handmade notebook, Art blog, Art projects, Handmade, collage, crafts projects, rubberstamping, Recycle, upcycle, vintage

Handmade notebook

This handmade notebook project is great for upcycling your paper stash.  And, they make very nice little gifts on a budget. The covers can be ...
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Read a Book Day

In recognition of ‘Read a book’ day this week, I am sharing my thoughts about a couple of quotes that spoke to me from these ...
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