Archive for January, 2012

“The Circle of Friendship”

I don't know about you but for me.... when it comes to creating cards that are anything BUT square or rectangle, I enter into the zone of "uncomfortable!!" Don't get me wrong, I love things that are circular in shape......buttons, die cuts, brads, gems, did I mention buttons?....but a circle card..... holy circle moley!!!  This weeks challenge time over at the Perfect Sentiments Challenge blog was to create a card with a sentiment of friendship Read more
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“A Birthday Worth Resisting! “

Welcome back, I missed you all last week but am thankful to have been able to spend a few days with Dad and Mom in Maine. Dad's on the road to recovery albeit a slow journey to get there. He and Mom appreciate all of your prayers and words of encouragement! Well, it's challenge time over at the Perfect Sentiments Challenge blog!  This week we're going to create a card with a sentiment for Birthday's and the "Twist": use the resist embossing technique! Note:: If you need help with this technique there are many to be found on You Tube, too. Here is one from Splitcoaststampers.  This weeks winner will receive A grab bag of crafting supplies valued at a minimum FULL STORY HERE....... Read more

“When God Carries You”

I'm in Maine spending a few days at the hospital with my Dad as he begins the road to recovery. My husband's Christmas gift to me was a ticket to fly home and see Dad and Mom....little did he know that it was scheduled for the exact time that I needed to get here! (That's what my husband referred to as "Divine intervention"!) I packed a few craft supplies for my trip, knowing I would Read more

“Valentine’s With Vellum”

Welcome to the first challenge for 2012 over at the Perfect Sentiments Challenge blog!  This week we're going to create a card with a sentiment for Valentine's Day and the "Twist": use vellum on your project!  This weeks winner will win a sheet of vellum stickers (US participants only) from Eyelets Etc. (If the winner is form outside of the US, digital images will be sent). Here's my card for this weeks challenge: I'm traveling Read more