quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
Forty two. Around here, that’s not The Ultimate Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything. That’s the record number of consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures, set in 1980. Some doubted that record would ever be reached again. But in July, the talk began. Was 2011 the year? If so, August 12.. . .[Read More]
If you’re like me, you find some techniques so captivating that it’s almost impossible to toss even the tiniest scrap of it. Polished stone falls definitely falls into that category for me. Eventually, though, the scrap pile gets too big and the time comes to do something about it. What to do then? When I can’t save it. . .[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]
Today, we honor our veterans–past and present–who have secured the freedom and liberties we are blessed with, and salute the service members who stand ready to defend them still. We also pause to thank our heroes’ loved ones. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said ‘The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.’ A parent who instilled love of freedom. . .[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]
On short notice, my mother and I had the opportunity to put together a luncheon honoring Meijie, David’s bride. We cased the tea room and the florist for our color scheme. Now what to make for table decorations? When time is short, but the end result needs to be just right, there’s only one thing. . .[Read More]
This was my creation for Group 2 of Barbara’s ATC swap at the Stampin Addicts 2009 Convention Meet & Greet. I just love this color combination, especially for the polished stone technique. But my favorite element is that sparkly little heart! (Click on photo to enlarge–but put some shades on first, lest you be blinded. . .[Read More]
I love finding creative ways to use my stamp images. For Barb’s ATC swap at the Stampin’ Addicts Convention 2009 Meet & Greet, my inspiration was microbeads and a blossom from the Trio Flower punch. So, how to present the pretty peony? Hmmmm, maybe in a vase. . . . . But what stamp could I use for a vase? And. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
