quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
Welcome to Stop #10 on the first-ever Hopping Just for the Fun of It Blog Hop, where our theme today is All Holidays! If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Patrice’s creepy-cute creations at My Little Patch of Dirt. Don’t your want to trick-or-treat at her house now? Me, I’m hoping for the gel pens! If. . .[Read More]
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]
Thanks to everyone who left comments and/or subscribed to InkPaperStamps as part of our blog warming festivites, which wrapped up Christmas Day. As promised, The Dog and I have written a check in your honor to Operation Write Home. (Okay, I wrote and The Dog supervised. . . after which tedious task she demanded a snack.). . .[Read More]
Did you know that Stampin’ Up has a Riding Hood Red houndstooth designer paper? Actually, you can have houndstooth DSP in every color you like, if you have the ink pad (and some Love Letter DSP). I first saw this technique on this Hanukkah card by Yapha last year. Yapha used a brayer on that beauty, which was a winner in last year’s So. . .[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]
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]
Trips to visit my grandparents always meant lots of time in the kitchen. Whenever there was cooking to be done, we girls gathered in the kitchen. Grandmother tended to the stove, while my mother was in charge of chores involving sharp implements. My sister and I set the dining table; once that was done, we were to return. . .[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]
--Holly & The Dog
