Archive for October, 2011

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Antique Bottles Sketched

At times I do a few extra "random" cards {just because I can!} for my "Maine Mom," because she likes to send out all different types of cards. I know she enjoys the ones that can be used for any occasion which is why I make ones such as this. I picked up this stamp at the local crafting store and when I saw the etching detail on it, I knew it had to be stamped on watercolor paper and then distressed! I have an aunt that ran an antique store at one time and I remember on multiple occasions venturing through her store to look at all the unique items she had on display. Her store was in a little country store in Maine and her style was very vintage, antique and I fell in love with it! I always FULL STORY HERE....... Read more
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“Ready….Set….Christmas Cards!!”

Merry Christmas everyone!!! Ok, so it's a tad bit on the early side for Christmas but not for Christmas cards....especially if you're a crafter and need to make sure you have all yours made before the holiday season begins! It's Week #4 over at Perfect Sentiments blog and boy do we have a challenge that we know you'll love! This week we're creating a Season's Greeting card that reflects a sentiment of Christmas/Kwanzaa/Hanukkah using the following sketch: I fell in love with this challenge and right from the start I envisioned a red and white candy cane looking card....guaranteed to get anyone into the mood for the holidays!! I'll admit.... although I knew what I wanted to make, what was FULL STORY HERE....... Read more

“Family Collage……In 3d!”

I've ventured outside of my crafting box in an effort to learn new techniques and to use elements which I may not work with on a regular basis. I've had these canvases sitting in my studio for some time, begging me to put them to use, so I took the plunge! I began with a canvas which is about 11' x 17". I got out several colors of distressing in and began to blend them Read more

“Get Well” My Friend With Breast Cancer…..

It's week #3 over at Perfect Sentiments and time to join in on the 3rd challenge! Our challenge this week was to create a "Get Well" card that uses embossing, whether wet or dry. Join in on the creative fun, and to enter the challenge for a chance to win a $15.00 grab bag being sponsored by Sarah from "My Little Somethings"! My card this week was a purposeful one, as I had previously decided that Read more

Perfect Sentiments Friendship Challenge!

It's week #2 over at  Perfect Sentiments and time to join in on the 2nd challenge! I'm so excited to be able to create designs for the challenges being promoted over at Perfect Sentiments and I hope youll join in and enjoy the creative fun as well! Today’s Challenge can be found by visiting the Perfect Sentiment website (keyword: PSC02). This  2nd challenge is "Friendship” and provides a beautiful inspiration peice! I am excited and Read more

It’s Perfect Sentiment’s Challenge Blog Launch Day!!

Hello everyone! Is there any chance that you are excited as I am about today? Perfect Sentiments is launching their challenge blog and we all get to join in on the fun! Today’s Challenge can be found by visiting the Perfect Sentiment website (keyword: PSC01). The first challenge is “Perfect Sentiment/Perfect Product” which to make a sympathy card using lace!! As a Perfect Sentiments Design Team Member, I am blessed with the opportunity to share Read more