When I saw the current Library Challenge was inspired by Mo Willems, I knew I had to join the fun. You see, Lauren and I went to the Mo Willems Exhibit several years ago and got to see his creative process … and yes, I got to drive the bus. Here is the book … Read more
The theme at Simon Says Stamp is Bright and Cheerful … and what's more bright and cheerful than dancing with a little David Bowie. The printable is from House of Lars fun David Bowie Valentines. I stamped the grungy flourish from Taylored Expressions You're My Hero on two corners of a red cardstock rectangle … Read more
One of the many things my sister and I have in common is our love of local food … and our love of trying new foods … so that drives a lot of our restaurant choices when we travel together. We stayed in Springfield, Missouri before flying out to Florida, so my sister found the … Read more
I bought the City Stacks Stamp Set from Concord & 9th entirely for the "In my imaginary neighborhood" sentiment. When I read stories of friends buying a neighborhood of tiny houses or big house to share when they retire, I think how fun it would be to just have a house filled with art supplies … Read more
Do you have stamp company's products that you tend to collect rather than use … I sort of feel that way about my AlteNew products. Every time I see my friend Erum create something, I drool. But when I try to figure out my own style with their designs, I feel like I fall short … Read more
The challenge at The Paper Players is a Clean & Simple Summer Beverage … and to me, nothing says Summer quite like an iced cold margarita with salt on the rim. Our favorite Mexican restaurant makes them with fresh squeezed orange and lime juice … so so good with chips & salsa. I broke … Read more
Earlier this week we had a water line break in unoccupied space adjacent to our Condominium during the night. When we awoke (our bedroom is on the 2nd floor), we stepped into our entire first floor space covered with water. So while my studio space is supposed to look like this: it instead … Read more
I have so many new stamps in my studio right now, I hardly know where to start. However, when this new Snarks & Recreation Stamp Set from new-to-me company Ink Road Stamps arrived today, I dropped everything to ink it up. Ron Swanson is our spirit animal. For the past several years he often makes … Read more
I made one final card with my water colored Taylored Expressions Sarcasti-chicks … and this one is inspired by my Sister for sure. No matter what kind of mood we're in, after we talk for about 10 minutes we'll both be belly laughing … usually at ourselves. She has the magical ability to always find … Read more
One of the new techniques I learned at Junkie fest was foiling. Christopher from Brutus Monroe shared his new foil line with us. So needless to say, one of the first tools I added to my crafting tool arsenal when I returned was a laminator … and this morning, I did my first ever foiling … Read more