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 […]
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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
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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
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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. As we start the new year it is good to reflect on the past year remembering fun times shared with family and friends. I also have many happy memories of
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
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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
