Did you know there are only 12 more weeks until Christmas? I know, I can't believe it either. It seems to come faster and faster every year. I'm trying to be better this year about getting more things done earlier. We'll see if I can keep up the momentum. This coming weekend, I'm working at a Holiday Boutique and I've been busy trying to get lots of goodies made for the boutique. One of the items I'll have for sale is this cute wooden … [Read more...] about Deck The Halls
Holiday Mini
Kindness
This week the World needs a little more kindness. Like most of you, I am still stunned by the recent tragedy in Las Vegas. As a "glass-is-half-full" person, it is so hard for me to fathom how someone can do something like this. That they see doing this as their best option or only option is beyond my comprehension. I don't want to turn this into a philosophical or political debate. There are other forums for that. Instead let's focus … [Read more...] about Kindness
New Class To Go – Fall Banner
So Fall actually started ten days ago, but I am just getting around to adding some Fall decor to the house. It's been 85'+ most of the last two weeks so it's a little tough to get into the mood of "sweater weather" when it's really closer to "sweaty weather". To help put everyone in the mood for chillier weather, I am releasing my next Class To Go, which is the Fall Banner. And you are going to love this quick and easy project that I've … [Read more...] about New Class To Go – Fall Banner
Bring on the Beans…
Yippee! It's National Coffee Day. I know there are a lot of silly holidays out there, but this is one Holiday I'm definitely celebrating. I'm going all out and will be having at least two cups and possibly a third today. Look out, caffeine, here I come. So of course, I have a coffee card for you today. I've been working with this set making some Holiday coffee cups, but I really needed something more Fall-ish. When I think Fall, I picture … [Read more...] about Bring on the Beans…
Perk Up!
I have been telling myself this for the last couple days. Why, you might ask? Over the weekend I had a massive allergic reaction to something and still haven't figured out what it is. And let me tell you, having hives from head to toe is no fun. And the medications you take for it are no fun either. I keep telling myself that this will pass in a few days - hopefully. I also keep telling myself to be aware of where I'm scratching while … [Read more...] about Perk Up!
Prize Patrol!
Last Thursday night was our monthly Downline Meeting. I love getting together with this group and hearing about their successes and helping with any challenges they are currently having. This is my class room/meeting space. This space is pretty awesome. My husband and I redid our garage (YES, this is our garage) to make it into a classroom and workshop space. Between the wood flooring, cabinetry, and glitter paint on the walls, our garage is now … [Read more...] about Prize Patrol!
Five Minute Friday – Half Full
Finishing out Wine Week with... yep, you guessed it! More wine! This card can easily be made very quickly, even with all the watercoloring. The wine glasses and wine are watercolored using Soft Sky and Berry Burst. Berry Burst is a great color for red wine. If I end up with too light a shade, I can add in a little more color after letting it dry.Usually, I would stamp my image and then die cut around it to make sure it's even on both sides. … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Half Full
Raise Your Glass
I didn't have a chance to clean up my studio from making Monday's card, so apparently it is "Wine Week" here. I figure if Discovery Channel can do a whole week about sharks, I can do a week of wine. :) Today's card uses the Half Full stamp set again. This stamp set is the perfect opportunity to practice my watercoloring technique. I started by stamping all my images in our Archival Black ink. Then using my Aqua Painter, I watercolored the … [Read more...] about Raise Your Glass