There's a Love Challenge at the Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps Facebook Page, so it was the perfect opportunity to start making some Valentines. It was also a great opportunity to ink-up some never-before-used-stamps (why oh why do I have so many). I started by stamping the Sweet 'n Sassy Delightfully Delicate Background in … Read more
I haven't left the house that much since the shelter-at-home recommendations, but when I saw there were fresh raspberry filled donuts at the bakery this morning, I put on my mask and headed out for a quick trip … and they were most certainly worth it (and I was also able to make it a … Read more
The April Taylored Expression Maker Challenge features one of my favorite colors … Orange (#TEMakerChallenge). I also wanted to add both stripes & embossing to my design. I used the striped sketch layout from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch and two scraps of orange designer paper from my stash. I stamped the dragon from … Read more
This afternoon I joined a group of friends from across the time zones for an online crafting meet-up … I didn't realize how much I needed it. The friendships I have made in this industry have been the very best. It really lifted my spirits and talk about art supplies, projects, and tater tots … … Read more
Tonight I wanted to combine the sketch from the Fusion Critter Challenge with the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge For the Birds Challenge (because birds are critters too). And, to make it a little more fun, I'm using three of the colors from the Just Add Ink Challenge … I used Bermuda Bay, Lovely Lipstick & … Read more
Our current prompt at Jingle Belles is to Use What Santa Brought You (create a card featuring something new in your stash). Since I am my own Santa, I got exactly what I wanted for Christmas … like these stamps from new releases at Reverse Confetti. I just loved the Candy Canes with Holly … Read more
When I saw the theme at the Retro Rubber Challenge was Winter, I knew it was time to pull out what I believe is likely the oldest stamp in my stash … the Large Snowboarder from Stampington & Company circa 1997 (yes, 23 years old). I bought this stamp because it reminded me of … Read more
Each year I like to go back and revisit all the art I made and choose my ten favorites from the group (You can see my Five Favorite Holiday Cards of 2019 here) … here are my favorites in no particular order. I found it a little challenging to narrow down the group this year, … Read more
I had so much fun with my Grumplings last night, I broke out my cute little Taylored Expressions Elf Grumpling this morning for the 25 Days of Christmas Tags. My inspiration was this adorable tag from day 16 by Kim Heggins. I liked how the circle framed the little critter with stamping around it. … Read more
I knew I had to break out the don we now our ugly sweater stamps from Simon Says Stamp for this week's Baby It's Cold Outside Jingle Belles card. I did an oops when I scored my card base and scored the front too short … I decided to work with it and trimmed … Read more