The packers were here most of the day clearing out my studio. And this is what it looks like right now... The room is so empty now. I've been stressing for weeks over the thought of people coming in and packing up my craft room. But, it's done now. All the missing flooring was damaged in the plumbing leak. Contractors come tomorrow to start working on the house. I'm so glad this is finally moving forward. I did pull out some … [Read more...] about Camping Out
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The End of An Era
This is my very last weekend in my craft studio. Tomorrow, the contractors come to pick everything up and move it into a pod in the driveway while they fix the house. I am bummed. I have no idea how long things will be packed up. I'm still trying to figure out what to keep accessible and what I can live without for a bit. My friends keep telling me it's okay and everything will be better than before. I'm trying to keep the faith, but it's hard. … [Read more...] about The End of An Era
Under My Umbrella
Today, I'm back with a card using more of the Pleased As Punch pattern paper. This paper coordinates beautifully with the Under My Umbrella Bundle. For my umbrella and rain boots, I stamped directly on the pattern paper. I used the coordinating punch for the umbrella, but I did hand cut the boots. For the focal point of the card, I die cut the frame from the Nature's Thoughts Die set. I wanted the rain drops to look like they're … [Read more...] about Under My Umbrella
Birthday Sale Details
Just announced... the details for the sale TOMORROW. Don't miss out! … [Read more...] about Birthday Sale Details
Bunnies and Baskets
I started working on a couple Easter projects last week using the Basket Bunch Bundle. I love that the coordinating die set cuts out just about every image in this stamp set. This is such a time-saver. No more fussy cutting all those little details to go in your basket. Today's project is using the dies to make a 3-D Easter basket. If you've seen the basket image in the catalog, you'll know how small these baskets are. This finished basket … [Read more...] about Bunnies and Baskets
You’re My Favorite Peep
We are just a few short weeks away from Easter and it's time to get down to business already. Do you have your chocolate bunny picked out yet? If not, you better get moving. I was at the store a week ago and they were down to three bunnies and one was already broken. I've started stocking up on chocolate eggs like I'm preparing for a blizzard: dark chocolate, peanut butter, mint... There is one Easter candy that I almost never buy. … [Read more...] about You’re My Favorite Peep
Happy Holidays!
Frannie and I are busy finishing up last minute Holiday stuff. The Christmas Cards now have the paw of approval and are headed to the Post Office. Gifts are mostly wrapped. And today, we'll head out to the store for last minute shopping. More importantly, the Holidays are truly a time to reflect on those things for which we are grateful: family, friends, and our health. There are so many stories around the world of people suffering … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays!
Hello and Goodbye!
For the next couple weeks, I'll be sharing some of my favorite products that are retiring along with something brand new! This week is the Watercolor Thank You stamp set and Sketched Dots Bags. I'm seriously going to miss both of those items. I had several packages of the Bags and now I'm just about out. I love how they are the perfect size for a couple treats or something slightly larger than your standard "fun size" chocolates. I filled … [Read more...] about Hello and Goodbye!