Hello Friends!! How are you today?? Any time to get inky?? I finally had some time last night and it was wonderful. A special friend of mine is turning 50 and she’s celebrating it in a very cool way. Virginia is linking up all of the cards that her friends design for her!! I think […]
framed art
Hello Friends, How are you today?? Today’s project you may have seen on thePenny Black Blog? PB is showcasing “anything but, a card” this week…fun! When I say “moving” does it raise your blood pressure?? Moving is so stressful …. I thought I would create a shadow box frame to cheer up a friend up & help remind […]
Tim Holtz distress inks give you that airbrushed look on a background
Hello Friends, How was your weekend and or Thanksgiving?? I really took some time away from the computer and crafting to spend time with family. My daughter, niece and I went shopping on Black Friday at 4:30 am!! It’s become a tradition that we enjoy & a great way to get started with the Christmas list. After coloring the ornament I […]
Thanksgiving “Thank You” for YOU
Hello Friends, How are you today?? If you celebrate Thanksgiving or not you I think you know the meaning of what Thanksgiving is all about?….. Being Thankful, Grateful and a time of Reflection for some. I want to take this opportunity to say that I am so thankful for you and I really truly appreciate you taking the […]
add some sparkle
Hello Friends, Happy Monday to you 🙂 I have some breaking news! Penny Black has a new designer in the house so I hope you will stop by the Penny Black blog today to welcome her. I think it would be fun for you to click over to see “who” she is & her beautiful simply stamped […]
Easy Place Cards for Thanksgiving or …..
Hello Friends, How are you this weekend?? Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving? I have been wanting to find a chunk of time to create some place cards for the Thanksgiving table & I finally found that time. Of course you can switch up the colors and use this design for any occasion 🙂 I have to […]
Finally … two winners & another giveaway
Hello Friends, Please accept my apologies for my delay in announcing the winners. In case you are NOT the winner of my big blog candy I wanted to give you anther shot at something that I use all the time. This Copic Shadows & Shading book….It really is wonderful and comes with some light guides […]
Removeable Ornament Card & Tutorial
Hello Friends, How are you today?? Have you started on your Christmas cards yet? I really need to pace myself so I don’t get in panic mode. I have a removable ornament card to share with you that I created for the Penny Black blog today. The ornament is attached to the back of the card with […]
DAY FIVE- water coloring on vellum
Hello Friends, Anything new happening in your neck of the world?? How was your weekend? I have a quick share today with my final DAY FIVE of my vellum feature. If you are wondering what I am talking about you can catch up on DAY ONE here, Day Two, Day Three & Day Four. Before I emboss on vellum I […]
a simple thank you with vellum
Hello Friends, Anything new with you?? Thanks for your sweet comments on my last card I so appreciate it and I am grateful!!I can’t wait to create more of these butterfly cards they are so simple and fun to recreate. I used a Grand Spellbinder die called “Wonderful Wings” and in case you are wondering…yes you can […]