quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
Welcome to Stop #15 on the HJFTFI October 2011 Blog Hop! If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Veronica’s spooky autumn sunset at Blugrass Stamper Studio. Wasn’t that lovely–and I can’t wait to see if she does a midnight moon version! Here at InkPaperStamps, The Dog and I are afraid to come out of our craft room–look what flew out of. . .[Read More]
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]
Of the three Petal Cone die projects I made for the Stampin’ Addicts 2011 Occasions Mini Blog Hop, I think my favorite was this Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone card. (For a separate view of any tutorial picture, click on the image. Then, to zoom in for a close up, click again.) In creating the card, the first decision was. . .[Read More]
Remember the Grad Cap Gift Box & Card set? It was one of the Sizzix Petal Cone Bigz L Die projects we introduced on the Stampin’ Addicts 2011 Occasions Mini Blop Hop. Well, to create that project, first you need to make this Mortarboard Card. THE CARD BASE The card base itself is a 4″ square card. Of course, black is the traditional color for. . .[Read More]
If cookies are a holiday favorite at your house, divide the effort and multiply the fun by hosting a cookie exchange this year. This jolly gingerbread man is ready to invite your guests over for coffee, swapping and a tasting. Everyone whips up an extra large batch of their favorite recipe, and packages them into bags. . .[Read More]
Yes, it’s that time of year again–time to start thinking about Christmas lights. When I was a little girl, the iconic bulb of choice for exterior holiday décor was the mighty C9. Home after home sported these luminescent powerhouses. Some chose a single color while others added white for a peppermint (or, more rarely, spearmint) effect. . . .[Read More]
Well, it’s the first of November, and around here that means it’s time to rotate the linen closet. Farewell, crisp pima cotton sheets. You saved us during the hot Texas summer (which, this year, was oppresive well into September and returned for more than one last October gasp). Hello, flannel sheets and down comforter. We missed. . .[Read More]
Remember Miss Ellie, our circus star? A tireless performer, Ellie devotes herself completely to the perfection of her art, ever seeking new ways to thrill and entertain her fans. In fact, in recent weeks, both her manager and her mother have made public pleas for Ellie to take some time for herself and get away from the. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
