Just Believe with Elegant Lines Folder

The Just Believe stamp set is hands-down one of my favorite sets from the new catalog.  The silhouettes are so pretty to use in so many ways!  I used it to make an elegant card for my niece Sammi's 12th birthday!       I got my idea from a card created by Beth Alexander, which …

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Sweet Scoops With Embedded Shapes Embossing

I've had an awesomely fun and busy week, so I apologize that I haven't been able to blog very much!  Last Wednesday, I traveled down to Bloomington with my niece, Amanda, to take a load of her stuff down to IU for her senior year.  I graduated from IU, and hadn't been on the campus …

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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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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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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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