Poppin’ Pastels & Patterns Paper

Poppin' Pastels is a fun technique to try with background stamps.  I used it with the Bella Toile stamp and loved the combination of So Saffron, Gray and Baroque Burgundy colors that I made it my focal stamped image!  Trimmed with a gray Taffeta Ribbon and a Burgundy Scallop Edge Border, it is delicate and …

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Matchbox Dresser Mania!

Now for something a little different!  How about a fun little dresser that you can fill up with candy, jewelry, hair bows, gift cards, and even Barbie Clothes?!  You could hide all kinds of things in this cute little chest! The size may be a little deceiving in the picture…this mini dresser stands about 2-1/2" …

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Elements of Style Purse & Card Gift Set

Today is the finale to my four-part series on the special Mother's Day present I created for my MIL, Nancy.  I created six cards (two each of three card designs), and you can see the details of each of those cards in my previous posts: Embossed Vine, Shimmery Hummingbird and Embossed Stencil. All of the …

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Elements of Style Embossed Stencil Card

The third installment of my Elements of Style Card Set ensemble features an embossed stencil technique (I love this technique!).  You can see the first and second card designs in my previous posts: Embossed Vine Cards and Shimmery Hummingbird Cards.       Embossed Stencil Details I began with a piece of decorative Bella Bleu Designer …

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Elements of Style Embossed Vine Card

I spent another Saturday making birthday items—we have lots of Spring birthdays in the family!  This time I created a special gift box purse filled with cards for my mother-in-law, Nancy.  To add an element of surprise to the this Elements of Style ensemble, I'll be revealing the three card designs and purse in separate …

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Goodbye Spring Mini Items…

Hurry, it's your last chance!  Today is the last day to purchase items from the Spring Mini Occasions Catalog. The good news is that there are several items that will be carried over into future catalogs.  Some of my favorites (thank goodness) are sticking around—Vintage Vogue stamp set, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Two-Step Bird …

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