Holidays and Birthdays
If you have tried rubberstamping on deli paper you might have had an uneven image. The print quality depends on the type of stamp and ink used. And also on the deli paper itself. This card is made with recycled deli papers from the sandwich shop. It was a very good sandwich. The paper is […]
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This month my project is a handmade card and bookmark set. I often note that the designs and techniques I post have multiple applications. Though most of my posts are handmade cards the techniques work well for bookmarks, journal pages, tags, bag decorations or gift envelopes. I will share more of those ideas in upcoming
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It’s time for a food and shopping outing, a time to be outdoors and by the ocean. I am also currently making Valentine cards to share with you in my next post. An outing with my food bestie is an energizing break. I am always ready for a food adventure and shopping is also nice.
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Let’s recycle used envelopes to make gift card holders. Making your own gift card holders gives you the opportunity to personalize both the gift inside the envelope and the envelope itself. I have not transitioned to on-line billing so I end up with a few junk envelopes. There are multiple uses for them that I
I finished my wooden Christmas ornaments in time to distribute before Christmas. Last year I started a different set of wooden ornaments and time got away from me before I could complete them. Too many projects going on at the same time. Have you had that same problem? It is also helpful that I chose
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This week I am showing you a variety of Halloween celebration ideas. I know not everyone has a Halloween celebration, my goal is to give you ideas that you can adapt to other occasions by simply changing the theme. Additionally, Halloween cards are easily adaptable for a Thanksgiving theme. You can keep the same color
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Halloween time is almost here! The weather here has cooled down and the humidity has left us. I love fall and winter. I plan to have the fall décor on display this week and the Halloween cards are almost completed. The paper I selected for the pumpkins is a light weight mulberry type paper. I
I have a lot of wonderful summer memories as we leave summer behind us and head towards my favorite seasons, fall and winter. However, the current heatwave seems to be forgetting it is time for it to move on and allow the cooler weather to make an appearance. I am between seasonal projects and using
When do you start your Christmas and holiday preparations? Sometimes I feel as if I am preparing all year long. I enjoy staying ahead of our celebrations. The gift planning is year round for me as I am watching and looking throughout the year for items my family and friends will enjoy. Instead of a
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Time to celebrate again. This year’s birthday celebration took me to Disneyland! In addition to being a fun time of rides and celebrating, it was also very much a food adventure. Actually, the entire day was planned around what foods we would try. The day began nice and early to be there when the park
