The mother’s day cards are ready for me to add the sentiment and mail. This year we have a new mom in the family and a new grandmother. Family time finds us enjoying taking turns holding the new baby. He is getting big quickly and has a beautiful smile. For my usual card making I …
It’s almost Easter and that brings with it ideas for springtime crafts. The background paper used in these projects is from my post last Thanksgiving. There I used the muted version as the background and noted that the bolder floral prints are for a future project. Though at the time I did not have the …
You might have noticed that I lean towards providing quick and easy card making techniques in a lot of my posts. The reason is that many of my students start class by telling me that they are not creative or artistic. Yet, we are all creative in our own way. The problem is in sometimes …
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 you need a last minute card or small gift. Washi tape comes in a large variety of patterns, colors and widths. The tapes are also easy to work with and …
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 make. The versatility and ease of making collaged tags results in my having an ample supply of them on hand ready to be added to cards or used as actual …
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 doing some of my favorite activities. For home spa time I have cozy socks, lavender spray and lotion. There is also lavender soap that is not shown here because it …
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 same. Doing the bags this way lets me experiment a little bit more with different techniques to upcycle them. Some of the holiday bags I made have rubberstamping on them, …
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 packages. This timing always works out best or me. It is less hectic when I have a shorter to-do list closer to Christmas. Christmas cards are a nice festive way …
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 …
