Card Cupids Sketch Challenge

Did you know that in addition to being an amazing charity that brings joy to children in need, Card Cupids is a great resource blog for stampers and card makers? Every Tuesday, one of the DT members posts a Tuesday Treat featuring a fun new tip, trick or technique. This week, Angela shared a video on how you can stretch …

Playing Catch-Up

I’m finally starting to dig myself out from under the haze I’ve been in for the past week. No, the kidney stone isn’t gone yet, but I’m in considerably less pain and I’m generally no longer feeling like a zombie. A large portion of today was spent doing all the housework I’ve neglected, and the balance has been spent fulfilling …

The Stamping Boutique

Remember yesterday when I said this was going to be an exciting week? Well here’s part one of the excitement. I’m extremely pleased to announce that I’ve been named to The Stamping Boutique’s fabulous design team! The women on this team are extremely talented–I’m just in awe of all of their work, and I’m so honored to have the opportunity …

Needs More Feathers

Now there are three words that you can only really get away with saying if you’re a crafter or an ornithologist. I’m trying to come up with a fun make-and-take for the Memories Live On all-day anniversary crop, and I figure Mardi Gras is a pretty under-appreciated holiday in the scrapbooking and card-making world. But really, who doesn’t love a …

Sick Day

I’ve been feeling a little under the weather, and after spending my entire morning at the doctor, I decided to take a little nap. 5 hours later, it looks like I needed a big nap. Needless to say, no crafts today. But, since I’ve pretty much guaranteed that I won’t be able to sleep tonight, maybe it’ll be a good …

All Kinds Of Fun Stuff Today

All crammed into one project: I know it’s too early for Easter stuff, but when I saw this little Spring Bunnies stamp from Hambo I couldn’t resist. And, I’m getting a little burnt out from cards, so I wanted to try something different. The pattern for the box (bag, basket, whatever you want to call it) was adapted from a …