quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
I’m not Jewish, so my knowledge of Hanukkah and its traditions is secondhand. But here are a few noteworthy points as I understand: The roots of Hanukkah date back to a time when conquerors controlled Jerusalem. (Okay, I know that doesn’t help a lot–but who can keep up ‘em all straight?) During that time, the conquerors used the Temple. . .[Read More]
Welcome to Stop #21 on the VC ROCKS! June 2010 Blog Hop! I hope you’re enjoying all the neat ideas the Rockers have been sharing today. As you can tell from the projects, this is one fun group of ladies! If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Marisol’s creations at A Touch of Sol. Doesn’t. . .[Read More]
You’re hosting an afternoon barbecue. Friends and neighbors have turned out in force. . . the meat is sizzling on the grill. . . everyone’s enjoying a nice, cold beverage in a tall bottle. . . conversation’s lively. A kind and gentle soul puts down their drink and offers to help you carry out the plates and. . .[Read More]
You, dear reader, know that the InkPaperStamps mantra is ‘quick easy cute fun’. But, hand-trimming an Autumn Splendor oak leaf is not quick work. Hand-trimming six or eight? You’ve got yourself a good project for TV night. What if, however, that oak leaf is embossed with an added pinch of Dazzling Diamonds and aquapainted in the hues of autumn? The results. . .[Read More]
At the Stampin Addicts 2009 Convention Meet & Greet, I hosted a Thanksgiving card front swap. To thank all the players for their fantastic work, I presented each of them with a small gift. This 3D item can be used to dress up any Thanksgiving table top, as a favor or as a place card. See what’s hiding behind. . .[Read More]
You’ve wondered. You’ve waited. And now, the time has come. The secret behind the Floating Stem Charm (seen here in Thanksgiving and bridal styles) is *drumroll please*: that funky little ‘reinforcer’ diecut from the Table Setting Bigz XL die! Friends, punch a hole in each end of that reinforcer diecut with your trusty Crop-a-Dile, attach to charm securely,. . .[Read More]
Mrs. H insisted on providing the champagne for the luncheon honoring Meijie. To add to the festiveness of the occasion, I made these charms for the stems of the champagne flutes. (Click on the photo for an enlarged view.) So, you may ask yourself, just how does that stem charm float? Is it magic? A secret? All. . .[Read More]
This may be my favorite project from the Autumn Splendor stamp set stop on the Stampin Addicts Happy Holidays Blog Hop. A little bit of embossing, some sharp paper snips, a punch. . . . Then, add a little magic–and the stem charm mysteriously levitates on the wine glass stem! Don’t fret; all secrets shall be revealed soon.. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
