• Cards
  • Shine Bright Card

    Who’s ready for a looooong holiday weekend?  I could certainly use an extra day to get things done!  Before all of the fun begins this weekend, I’m stopping by quickly to share a card I made with the newly released Verity Rose Collection from Crafter’s Companion.  This image, “Moonstruck“, reminded me of fireworks-gazing, so I […]

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  • Silly Flamingo Bookmark

    It seems like flamingos are everywhere right now and I couldn’t resist the trend for a quick crafty project in between emptying the still-ginormous mountain of moving boxes in my house (I can, however, ignore the pineapple trend…just not feeling that one).  This little bookmark is a sneak peek at the new Verity Rose Papercrafting […]

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  • Pretty Floral Purse Box

    I’m just stopping by quickly today to share a pretty gift box that I made using the new Gemini electronic die-cutter from Crafter’s Companion.  Although this machine premiered at CHA back in January, it will finally be available for purchase here in the States on July 6th during one of HSN’s 24hr craft days (my […]

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  • Just For Men Collection Release

    I wouldn’t consider my style overly feminine, but I can still sometimes have trouble crafting for the men in my life.  The newest collection from Crafter’s Companion called “Just For Men” being released today just might be the answer to a few of my crafty prayers.  My favorite part is that there are tons of different elements […]

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  • Sending Sunshine Card

    Are you ready for a new challenge over on the Pink & Main Challenge Blog?  With a theme like “summer”, I’m sure you have a project you can enter for the chance to win some great prizes!  I used the new “Sunny Hello” stamp set with my Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens to create this bright and […]

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  • Sweet William Wedding Card

    I don’t know about you, but among my friends and family, wedding season seems to be in full swing!  To make sure I’m ready before busy summer travel plans take over, I’ve been whipping up a few wedding cards lately to have on hand.  This one features the “Sweet William” stamps and dies by Sheena Douglass. […]

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  • Recycled Paper Notebook

    Does anyone else constantly find themselves with a stack of used printer paper that only has one line of ink on it?  Today, over on the Crafter’s Companion blog, I’m sharing a quick tutorial on how to make a pretty springtime notebook out of those paper scraps…the perfect way to clean up your craft room a bit! […]

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  • Tea and Cupcakes

    Are you ready for 24-hour Craft Day on HSN tomorrow?  Here is a sneak peek of one of the new collections being released during the shows from Crafter’s Companion – “Verity Rose”.  I colored up the images from the “Cupcake” set with my Spectrum Noir markers on some Ultra-Smooth Premium White Cardstock to start. After matting my […]