Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home
June 4, 2010 – 7:50 am | One Comment

This week has been a busy one for me working in the yard and planting stuff. I got some of those topsy-tervy upside down planters for tomatoes and peppers.  Let’s hope they work because they can …

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3-D & Folding

Try some 3-D projects today! You’ll find some fun and easy ideas for gifts, treats, and more!

Happy Birthday

Let someone know that birthdays are still fun with these projects to make for that special day!

Love & Friendship

Nothing tells someone you care more than a hand-made card or gift!

Saying Thank You

Remember when your mom taught you to always say thank you? Try one of these to really express your appreciation.

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Project Archive for April 2009

Stamping with Foil! (Ooh, shiny!)
April 30, 2009 – 9:58 pm | 2 Comments
Stamping with Foil! (Ooh, shiny!)

Hi Stampers!
I think this is a really cool technique that I may have invented as I haven’t seen it anywhere else.  If someone else is doing it, let me know. Anyway, stamping with foil gives …

Got a match? Cute matchbox gift boxes
April 29, 2009 – 9:25 pm | One Comment
Got a match? Cute matchbox gift boxes

Hi Stampers!
This Sizzix matchbox die (Item #114890)  is perfect for a tiny surprise or as a gift box for that special occasion. With this die it’s so easy to create a box in under 5 …

Pink as a Daisy
April 27, 2009 – 11:38 pm | One Comment
Pink as a Daisy

Good morning, Stampers!
I thought this would be a fun and easy card to make since all the hard cutting is already done for you with the Sizzix dies for the flower and the small “for …

Sizzix Tulipe for Spring
April 24, 2009 – 11:31 am | One Comment
Sizzix Tulipe for Spring

Hi Stampers!
This card reminds me of my visit to the Pennsylvania Dutch country and the beautiful decorations on their barns — simple shapes in bright colors.  It was done with the Sizzix Tulipe die (Item …

Dahlia Paper Clip
April 22, 2009 – 10:26 pm | 2 Comments
Dahlia Paper Clip

Hi Stampers!
This is the front and back side of a bookmark/paper clip. The clip was purchased at an office supply store.
On one side is a dahlia folded flower and the other uses the stamp …

Butterfly Day (emerging color technique)
April 21, 2009 – 8:33 pm | 2 Comments
Butterfly Day (emerging color technique)

Hi Stampers!
Today my card is as Springy as I could get it. It uses a technique called Emerging Color. First you stamp the background with various colors and different shapes. Then the next layer uses …

Sizzix Wedding Card
April 18, 2009 – 9:50 pm | One Comment
Sizzix Wedding Card

Hi Stampers!
Broken arm or not, I finally got off my behind and started making some projects again. This card uses a photo of my lovely niece from her wedding. The gorgeous black striped paper is from …