Cottage Wall Butterfly Tri-Shutter Card

The last of my triple birthday cards was created for Cassie, who turned 9.  Again, I wanted to keep the butterfly theme, but since she was older, I thought Cassie would appreciate a Too Cool card that was pretty and had some fancy folds.  Time for a Tri-Shutter card!    Once again, I've decorated throughout …

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Spinning Butterflies Card

Next up on my triple birthday cardmaking list last Saturday was Allison.  She was turning 6.  Like Sophie's Fluttering Butterflies Pop-Up Card, I wanted her Too Cool card to be a butterfly-themed pop-up, too, but this time with a simple and sweet look. The card front was created with layers of butterflies cut from the …

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Scallop Circle Pansy Purse & Mini Note Cards

I couldn't wait to use the beautiful little pansies that I made, so I thought they'd look awesome on a little Scallop Circle Purse that I've been wanting to make.  You can see how I made the pansies out of the Butterfly Punch and Re-Inkers in my previous post. I got the idea from fellow …

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Scallop Envelope Treat Tote

   One of my fellow demonstrators, Darla Eigenschink, showed me how to create this cute little treat tote.  It's the perfect size to hold one of those yummy Ghirardelli Chocolates!  I couldn't resist trying it out for myself and it's so simple to create I have been demonstrating it at my workshops! Treat Tote How-To: …

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Cottage Wall Treat Bag With Fleurettes

Aside from cards, my favorite kind of project has got to be little treat holders and party favors!  (It could be partially due to my love of treats!)  Mostly, I like seeing all of the different ways you can wrap up goodies to wow the recipient—what I like to call a Too Cool Moment! Treat …

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Spring 6×6″ Flip Album

I'm SO very excited about the project we'll be making at our April Stamp Club on Friday night: a special 6×6" Flip Album.  This awesome mini-scrapbook will hold more than 24 photos and provide room for journaling—it may be small, but it packs a lot of punch!  Class Spaces Still Available Space is limited for …

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