quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
Every year, the holiday season seems to arrive sooner than expected. This year, take the stress out of sending cards by joining a Christmas challenge. We’ve got a Just a Few Cards a Month challenge going at Stampin’ Addicts to make one or more cards a month and stash ‘em away for December. My goal is 10 cards per month. . . .[Read More]
Do you need some quick and cozy thank yous? Dude, it’s December–of course you do! So get together with some old friends in your rubbah collection–for me, that’d be Pines, the moose especially–and tear through them in no time. First, ink the moose sparingly. That allows your image to have a nice fur-like texture. Then, frame the focal. . .[Read More]
Think it’s getting too cold to use that Sizzix Island Floral Bigz die? Think again. Combined with a couple of strategically employed punches, this die can help you with Christmas cards for the lucky few on your ‘exceptionally nice’ list. Hey Rudolph, how was life on the island? (Click on the image for a separate view. Then to. . .[Read More]
Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the Armistice between the Allies of World War I and Germany. In the United States, the holiday originally honored World War I veterans and was known as Armistice Day. In the 1950′s, the day was renamed Veterans Day, and its scope expanded to express appreciation for all veterans. This Veterans Day, we offer. . .[Read More]
Hard to believe, but we’ve now had Party Grrrl more than half her life. And what an exciting half a life it’s been! She’s bonded with her daddy, dined on (among other things) some of her mommy’s finest cardstock creations and even practiced her manners. But mainly, it’s been one big non-stop party. And the party starts every day. . .[Read More]
One of my favorite holiday sets ever is Holy Triptych. I just love the angel, and she’s even prettier in robes water-colored with dynamic duos. Watching the colors spread is fascinating to me. Another fun touch: you can color your angel’s hair to match the recipient’s. Then you can truly say ‘This angel’s especially for. . .[Read More]
There’s been a nip in the air the last few nights, which means it’s time to start bringing out the quilts. And that makes me want to make quilt block cards. If you’ve never made a paper-pieced DSP quilt block, the O block is an easy one to try your hand at. First, select a patterned. . .[Read More]
Whoever said ‘It’s all in the wrist’ might have well been talking about double-sided paper. Case in point: this quilt block card featuring the four-patch quilt block Arkansas Crossroads. I first encountered Arkansas Crossroads while designing a card for my neighbor Vicki, an avid quilter. Grandbaby #1 (a girl) was on the way, and the proud parents. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
