Crafty Projects and Silhouette Inspiration and Instruction
This is a project I worked on with my husband this summer for our family and neighborhood gatherings. Well, he did most of the work, but I added the vinyl to finish it off so I’m including it on my blog. 🙂 Maybe thinking about …
I started collecting Letraset ProMarkers about a year ago, and then discovered Spectrum Noir markers soon after that. I was looking for a cheaper alternative to Copics. Nevermind that I still have invested quite a bit into markers when I didn’t really need another hobby, …
I have a big change coming up in my life that may affect my blog a little. In a couple of weeks I’ll be starting a part-time job in an accounting firm, which is where my educational background is. I’ve got mixed feelings about this, …
I just passed the 500,000 mark for all-time page views on my blog! That’s a pretty fun Christmas present, don’t you think? I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, or a very happy day in whatever part of the world you are …
Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve made a post on my blog. I’ve been busy creating, fulfilling church responsibilities, and being a mom–which hasn’t left much time to blog. I have made one recent addition to my blog, which I think you’ll find helpful. …
My Halloween Mobile Tutorial is being featured on DIY Draw’s “10 Amazing Halloween Projects to Try!” Happy Halloween!
Today is my second anniversary of starting this blog. Thank you so much for all of your support and friendship the past two years. And to my newer followers (I just reached 502!!!), I hope to keep you inspired and educated with my crafting pursuits. …
For those of you who aren’t aware, this Saturday the 6th of October is World Card Making Day! Now that’s a holiday to celebrate. 😉 I’ll be working on cards as much as I can that day, and I hope you card makers out there …
For my fellow Utah friends (especially in Davis County), I want to make you aware of a fun event coming up this weekend. The Scrapbook Outlet in Woods Cross, Utah, is having a Pinterest Party on Saturday, July 14th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. …
How do you cardmakers and crafters label your projects? I want to show you the two stamps I use. I’ve been using this first stamp for years and years. I ordered it from Stampin’ Up! as an address stamp, but used the three lines to …
I’ve seen pictures from two wonderful ladies who used my Christmas Village templates. I thought it would be fun to show them here. This set was made by Debby: And this display was made by Susan. She mixed in a lot of other fun things …
I started my blog one year ago today, and it started me on a path I’m really enjoying. This blog has been everything I hoped for so far, sharing my creative ideas and tips with friends and strangers alike. In the past few months I’ve …
I haven’t had much chance to make anything this week because I’ve been with my family on vacation. We’re nearing the end of our trip to Oregon to visit my family, and we’ve had a great time. I have pictures to prove it! Both of …
This digital page is created using the Live For Weekends kit by Studio4 Design-works at GoDigitalScrapbooking.com. Come back soon for more paper projects and layouts. I’ve been busy juggling crafting and funeral plans and company because of my grandma’s passing, and haven’t had time to …
I’ve recently found another digital scrapbook website called GoDigitalScrapbooking.com. These are some layouts I’ve made the past couple of weeks: This was made using the Live Fully kit by HollyAnn Designs and Debra Anderson. This was made using the Military Girl kit by Andrea …
After at least 30 hours of designing, cutting, assembling, etc. I think I’m ready for tonight. This is my last batch of cards, ready to be packed into individual bags. I used 42 pieces of paper from my own stash for this card (some 12×12, …
I’m on a roll! My second page completed in two days! Of course it helps when my toddler takes a 4-hour nap–also a rare event. This is a hybrid page I made. Hybrid scrapbooking basically means that you’re combining traditional methods (any aspect of …
Here’s a favorite combination of mine: the small Xyron machine (“X” shaped) and an embossing stylus. Once I pull my shapes through the Xyron, I rub the plastic layer quickly with my fingers, then run my embossing stylus around the edges of each shape to …
I really need to build up my stash of premade birthday cards again. Fortunately I’ve usually got enough stuff on hand to whip one up quickly. This is today’s card for another niece. I love this happy-birthday themed embossing folder for the Cuttlebug. The flowers, …
I realized this morning that it was my niece’s birthday today so I had to whip up a card quickly. I grabbed some acrylic stamps and various flowers and precut pieces from my stash and slapped it together. The tiny pink rhinestones from Michaels are …
I’m back! I don’t know how anyone who gets to be creative for their job is able to manage everything! I’ve been dealing with sick kids, laundry, filing taxes, cleaning my office, homework, my church assignments, keeping everyone fed, entertaining toddlers and preschoolers…and that takes …
I love to create, but as a busy mom of young children, I don’t get to do as much as I want to. This is an outlet for me to share with readers the projects and ideas I actually get to do. I will post …
