quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
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]
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]
Looking for last minute stocking stuffer ideas? You can’t go wrong with chocolate–most everyone loves this luscious luxury. But for the few who don’t? Well, chocolate boasts a high trade value for after-destuffing swap sessions. And when it comes wrapped as prettily as this bar, a quick and simple tag like this is all you need to add the. . .[Read More]
You’ve put together cute costumes and bought boatloads of candy . . . carved the pumpkin and decorated the doorstep. . . even practiced your best ‘come closer, my pretties’ cackle. But have you thought about what’s for dinner on Halloween night? Nah, me neither–til I remembered this phantasmal favorite: Mummy Dogs. No, I’m not suggesting you poach the. . .[Read More]
*clears throat briskly and, in best Bela Lugosi voice, intones:* And now, a public service announcement: Halloween is quickly approaching–do you know where your mummy is? Vell do you? Do you, stampin’ punk? (For a close-up view of one mad mummy face, click on the image and click again. To zoom in further, click a third. . .[Read More]
Here’s how to create the alluring face of our Winsome Witch, in three small bites: Punch. Use punches (Two Step Owl, Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Square) to create these shapes (pictured in the first line below) from your desired colors of cardstock. Modify. To create bangs, trim off the owl’s feet and punch body with. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
