quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
At the breakfast table today, HL (that’d be Handsome Lambchop–but that’s another story) casually mentioned that this is National Engineers Week. I admit, my first thought was ‘There’s a week for that?’ Which, Newtonianly enough, immediately triggered the opposite and equal–but fleeting, because of course there isn’t–thought ‘Huh, wonder if there’s a national lawyers week?’ But. . .[Read More]
Journey with me, if you will, to the East to enjoy a Japanese-influenced creation. The central element of today’s card is a punch art paper lantern. In Japan as in China, red is a color of congratulations and celebration. Thus, a lantern such as this might be seen at a temple festival or matsuri. The bands. . .[Read More]
Every spring, my mother’s 20-year-old Lady Banksia rose is among the first plants to bloom. Covered in pale yellow florets, that plant inspired this delicate card to welcome a new baby. Do you see the hint of a sentiment in the lower right corner? It’s faint, like a whisper–just enough to say hello without waking Baby. . .. . .[Read More]
I just love Stampin’ Up!’s Autumn Days set for fall and Thanksgiving stamping projects, like this Brown Sugar & Molasses-Crusted Ham 6×6 recipe card. But that lovely pinecones-on-a-branch image can carry you straight into winter, too. So, why think about winter now? To make your life easier, of course. Set aside a little time this summer to run. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
