quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
Today is April 6–do you know what that means? Less than a month to Cinco de Mayo! A common misconception is that Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s independence day. It does not. (That would be Diez y Seis de Septembre, or September 16, 1810, when the people of Dolores responded to Father Hidalgo’s call for Mexico’s. . .[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]
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]
This artist trading card was made for Barbara’s ATC Swap at the Stampin’ Addicts’ 2010 Convention Meet & Greet. Though small in size, the vivid creation packs a lot of sparkle. First, the Autumn Days maple leaf was heat embossed. With just a touch of Dazzling Diamonds added to the mix, the reflective glaze catches the light with the occasional. . .[Read More]
Is there a special young person in your life who’s celebrating a birthday soon? If you don’t live close enough to give your best wishes in person, let this roly poly robot deliver your greeting! This mechanical mate is sure to inspire smiles–and better yet, he’s on an easel card. That means Roly P. can decorate the celebrant’s room. . .[Read More]
What’s this little treasure? Why, it’s a bottomless love tub, of course. Part of a coordinating set with the ‘Rootbeer Floats for Everyone!’ bottle flags, this tin is embellished with a punch art Gerbera daisy and wrapped in Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon. Recognize the design in the center of the flower? That’s from one. . .[Read More]
We talked about the utility of bottle flags for keeping the peace at your next backyard barbecue. But bottle flags aren’t just for beer (or grown ups) any more. Yes, Cheers to You bottle flags go great with rootbeer (and rootbeer-guzzling youth) too! These tags were designed for a young teen’s ‘build your own float’ birthday party. . . .[Read More]
My dad always looked up to his cousin C.L., so much so that he even followed him into the Navy. So when C.L.’s 85th birthday came along, it was only fitting that the family put back out to sea to celebrate. Actually, it was a double celebration because C.L.’s son was also celebrating a milestone. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
