This week paper bead bracelets were my contribution to a spring break craft day for kids 7 – 13 years old at Chameleon Soul Gallery in Melbourne, FL. Such a fun day of creativity! I recently made my first paper bead bracelet in the…
It’s the day to celebrate love and today I’m sharing the handmade Valentine cards I made this year. First, I found the altered art in HudsonsHolidays Shop on ETSY, which inspired my cards. I just love altered art, and the fun sayings and vintage…
Recently I took a class for a simple accordion mini album at BigPictureClasses.com with teacher Marcy Penner. She has a very clean style and the little album is perfect for documenting a weekend trip or a birthday. The involves simply folding paper to create…
I’m very excited to announce that this April I’ll be teaching a class with Big Picture Classes! My class will offer ideas and inspiration for making homemade embellishments. I love embellishments, from dimensional lettering and Washi tape, to puffy stickers and wood. But I…
What’s more fun that holiday baking? It’s certainly a tradition for most families during the holidays. I have many traditional cookies that I make every year. Recipes from my mother, grandmother or friends that we love. Rum balls, peanut butter blossoms, shortbread tea cakes,…
I love Christmas ball wreaths. Vintage, modern, colorful, monochrome – they are all unique and epitomize a festive holiday. I made a few wreaths of my own this year: one to keep and two to give away. I found several methods for making them…
I am always trying new things. There are so many creative people out there and I love to find new ways of making memory albums or in this case, snail mail. One day while scrounging YouTube, I stumbled on a clever crafter that calls…
Today I’m sharing a little summer scrapbook album with a different style. This fun mini concept is by Natalie Lapakko of the Stamp Witch Blog. While her mini features Halloween, I chose a summer theme for mine and I think its just as cute.…