Have you ever tried Crystal Effects? Not only does it work well as a clear-drying adhesive for adding beads, buttons, glitter and other embellishments, it can also be used to give a 3D, lacquered finish to any stamped image. I tried it out with the Big On Christmas stamp set and I love the …
Here's another scrunchy flower that's perfect for the holiday season—a poinsettia! Last year, at the end of the Christmas season, I saw a card combining this pretty paper flower with the Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder and I knew I had to try it this year. Poinsettia Flower: I used the 5-Petal Flower Punch to punch …
With the gift-giving season fast approaching, I like to start creating fun little gift card holders to have on hand. I found a cute (and super easy!) idea at Tara Bazata's Ink & Paper Café blog using the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die. The Scallop Envelope Die creates a cute little envelope that you fold …
Here's another quick card created with the French Foliage stamp set. It's easy to get a little carried away with this set—you can't make a mistake! The images layer together so well! I found myself trying out all kinds of color combinations and every background I stamped looked awesome—like beautiful decorative paper! Color Combo: …
Finally, I am back in my craft room, at least temporarily, before the workers come back Monday to finish up. I was getting a little concerned that I wasn't going to be able to find everything for my Stamp Club tonight, but everything worked out OK. Whew! I'm going to be letting my Club members …
Wow! It sure feels like Fall has arrived this weekend! I don't mind. It's my favorite season! Can you believe that last week my front yard looked like this: Raking in AUGUST?! I think it is my birch tree saying it's severely thirsty, but still! I wasn't mentally prepared to deal with a yard full …