Well I had intentions of sharing some of the cards I created today but that'll have to wait for tomorrow...we're in the middle of one of my summer house projects and it took a little longer than expected. Hopefully I'll be able to share that soon, too! ;) BUT...I did have to post briefly to ... View Post
Online Card Classes: Days 1 and 2
So it's been awhile...I've wrapped up summer lessons and am preparing for the new year to start in a few weeks. Last week Steve and I (along with all the pets) took a trip to Virginia Beach to visit my parents and on our way home we stopped at my in-laws for a quick overnight stay. Since we've ... View Post
Get Well Cards and my first crafting giveaway!
Unfortunately I've had to make a few get well/feel better cards recently. I enjoyed making them but wish that the recipients didn't have a reason to need a get well card. But hopefully these cards will bring them a little joy! The first card uses stamps from the June and July Simon Says Stamp ... View Post
Summer Cards
I've been meaning to make some summer-themed cards and an unexpected package today prompted the need to pull something together! It's been awhile since I blogged about card creations so I thought I'd share these. The first card uses stamps from the brand new Simon Says Stamp This is the Life ... View Post
Craft Room Reveal (pt. 2)
Earlier this week I gave the broad overview of my craft room (if you missed it, you can find it here)...today I thought I'd give a little more detailed look! I realize that if you're not a crafter you might not be that interested in this post other than to think to yourself, yeah she really is a ... View Post
The card that almost killed me…not really…well maybe…
So yesterday I finished the masking cards and decided to try doing a freehand background wash with watercolors. I'm a fan of blues so I thought I'd try blending various shades using the Hero Arts watercolor wheel. While the paper was drying I pulled out a few birthday cards that I need to deliver ... View Post
OCC: Watercolors for Card Makers Day 2
Today was the second day of the Online Card Class. Today's videos covered different methods of doing watercolor background washes and also introduced masking using frisket or rubber cement. I had seen frisket on the recommended supplies list a few weeks ago and decided to go ahead and order it so ... View Post
A new beginning…
Well, my goal to post daily in November kinda crashed and burned. Since then we've gotten almost completely settled in the new house and it is really starting to feel like our home! One of our big winter break projects was creating my craft room and it is easily my favorite room of the house ... View Post