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 for these background papers. These ink pads were in the clearance bin at the craft store and I decided to give them a try. You might see them again in …
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 at work. At first this year I decided to go low sugar. However, mini cupcakes sounded like a fun idea and also some small chocolates. I am including a few …
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 we actually had a little bit of cooler weather for a few days. Though the day I am writing this post the weather turned hot again. Still, coolness is on …
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 cut from old cereal boxes. The pages in mine are cut from old ledger books, legal pads and school type lined paper that I no longer need. The notebook is …
I enjoy making napkin collage projects. Napkins and tissues make wonderful collages because they are light weight and very easy to adhere to multiple surfaces. When shopping for chocolate bars I found these colorful napkins in the clearance area. The festive and colorful pattern makes them perfect for adding color to one of my art …
I am working on a variety of hand painted magnets to include in some of my greeting cards as an added surprise. These small tiles from the home improvement store are the perfect size to use as magnets. To prepare them I wiped a rubbing alcohol soaked cotton ball over the surface to remove any …
It has been a busy time of wedding prep. It is the type of event that snuck up on us even though we have been anticipating it for months, now all the wedding prep is behind us as is the wedding itself. The rehearsal luncheon was a success! My daughter and her family did all …
I love birthday celebrations! As I have noted in previous posts, I like pretty much any celebration. They add welcome festivity to our days and they remind us to live and enjoy life. This year was a quiet, busy birthday celebration. We went to dinner and the movies. But, before that Victoria surprised me with …
I like the Folk Art style this painting project turned out to be. It is a project for a quick craft class. I like the simplicity of the Folk Art style of this basket project. To keep it easy I decided to not paint any additional designs on the goose or the basket itself. A …
Back in the days when I was a store designer for an arts and crafts supply store I was also their tole painting instructor. I held two tole painting classes a week one in the morning and another in the evening. Each class required multiple samples in various stages of completion and a completed sample …
