I finally got a little time to play with my new Janome sewing machine. I am LOVING it! The ironic thing is that I just discovered Gina K’s posts on her blog about how to use the darn thing. Click here to visit her blog, see her fun tutorials, and enter to win your own…
I finally tried one of those fun cardstock baskets. It was a little tedious, but fun to make. Here is a link to the instructions. I used CTMH’s Honey colored textured cardstock which I love because it is darker on the inside and lighter on the outside. I sanded the cardstock and then inked the…
Sorry I don’t have any art to post tonight. I have spent most of my free time this weekend balancing my books and prepping our taxes in between my coughing fits. (My son and I are both sick.) I was happy to find that I actually made a profit this year with my CTMH business….
Staying true to (my latest) form, here is another simple card. I used one of CTMH’s beautiful metal Foundry Frames to emboss the chocolate cardstock. First I spritzed the cardstock with a little water on both sides. Then I laid it on top of the metal frame. I used my rubber brayer to roll over…
I love creating layouts using a single photo. Sometimes you have that perfect photo that you want as the main focus. The layouts above are obviously of my two favorite subjects. My adorable kiddos. They were quick and easy to create because all I did was some “somewhat” random stamping down the page and mat…
I did this couple years ago. I feel in love with the cover of the CTMH Spring 2006 catalog and decided to use it with a Fall theme. My favorite part of the layout is the photo. I attached it to heavy chipboard and then cut it with my paper trimmer and sanded around the…
My hubby is the best! He surprised me with these beautiful roses and the sweetest card he’s ever given to me! I love you Honey!!! Today is actually his birthday, so I should be spoiling him! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
Ok, what is up with the funky comments from spammers? Who would have thought that I could get spammed via comments on my blog? Is there even such a thing as “blog spam?” Anyone have any idea how to stop it? Very strange…Hmm…
This card is totally cased from Debbie Olson. She does amazing work and is so talented! I made a few minor changes to my card, but overall it is Debbie’s design. Thanks Debbie. *Ü* Stamps: Paper Tray set from Papertrey, Oval Borders & Corners from Papertrey, Happy Birthday from CTMH Cardstock: CTMH Garden Green, White…