quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
Ahhhhh, springtime. The ice and snow are gone, the wind’s blustery and the garden awaits. We’ve planted radishes, beets, spinach, cauliflower, swiss chard, a variety of lettuces and several herbs. So far, everything’s coming along splendidly! But alas, the only carrots that will sprout here this year are punch art ones. Oh well, there’s always. . .[Read More]
There’s something about this little note card that I just love. Maybe it’s the way the flower contrasts with the pink background. Or how the blossom is popped up. The shimmer doesn’t hurt, not even a bit. Whatever it is, I just like looking at this card–hope you liked seeing it, too! (For a close-up. . .[Read More]
Now that school’s out, kids everywhere are clamoring for things to do. So put ‘em to work doing something fun and useful: creating inserts for those you’ll be giving Simply Adorned charms to this year. With just the images in Family Accessories, they can create all sorts of mementos. . . . . . . a flower. . .[Read More]
Ever have one of those days when somebody does something really, really nice for you? I recently did, when not one but *two* talented stampers I’ve gotten to know through Stampin’ Addicts–Holly (aka catrules) of Rubber Redneck and Jean (aka jlfstudio) of Rogue Thoughts . . . Jean’s Stamping Sutdio–gave me the Sunshine Award. The. . .[Read More]
Every spring, my mother’s 20-year-old Lady Banksia rose is among the first plants to bloom. Covered in pale yellow florets, that plant inspired this delicate card to welcome a new baby. Do you see the hint of a sentiment in the lower right corner? It’s faint, like a whisper–just enough to say hello without waking Baby. . .. . .[Read More]
Okay, everybody who is ready for spring to arrive, raise your hand. Yup, that looks like just about all of us. This winter has been so long and cold that it sent my stampin’ mojo into hibernation. To get a jump start, I signed up for Jamie’s (aka stamper_jamie) butterfly swap. The thought of all those. . .[Read More]
Today, I’d like to raise a toast to Stampin’ Addicts. In just one year, a small group of avid Stampin’ Up fans has grown into a thriving community that welcomes SU lovers from around the globe. How’d that happen so quickly? Well, the growing gallery features members’ creations made with SU’s latest stamp sets, and. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
