Pink Lemonade

Beautiful Birthday Greetings

Tonight I just had to get into my studio and get inky! My new friend and Sizzix die artist, Eileen Hull blessed me last week and sent me a new die by Beth Reames called Flowers, 3-D! It takes all the guess work out of making your own paper flowers so that you have the same sized flowers each and every time! I love this fun little die! I decided to go a little nuts... Read more →

Want a teaser of whats in the August Issue of CNT????

Tonight is the big night of reveals and releases over at Gina K Designs Stamp TV Forums! If you haven't been over there yet, HEAD ON OVER!!! There are some AMAZING projects being shared that you will not want to miss! :) I already have my eye on a FEW other sets that I LOVE from this release!! :) I was blessed to work with Gifts from the Sea by Melanie Muenchinger...it is GORGEOUS! If... Read more →

Grunge goes Chic

Creativity blossoms in the June garden crafts issue of Crafts ‘n things! Find fresh and inviting projects from your favorite designers. Today’s hottest techniques—from paper crafts and stamping to sewing, beading and more—are all featured with step-by-step instructions and photos for picture perfect results. Whether you need a quick gift for Mom or Dad or budget-friendly spruce-ups, you’ll find oodles of inspiration. Projects include vintage style jewelry, sumptuous floral arrangements, chic pillows, creative clay pots,... Read more →

Happiness

So many people define happiness so many different ways. For me it is an ever evolving word I think. Somedays I am "happy" with just making it through the day and making sure my kids are cared for....other days it makes me "happy" that they tell me things like "You are the best stamper, your projects are so AWEEEEEEEESOME!" Hahaha seriously, I about DIED of happiness when EJ told me that last week...that kid knows... Read more →

Because there is just not enough time in the day....

I am going to cheat a bit...and share a project I had published in the April Issue of Crafts n' things.... this is just super hip and tween isn't it?? Well I have decided that since it doesn't quite match my bedroom decor and my girls are far too young to appreciate it, I will give it to one lucky person! Go and join the new Crafts n' things Facebook Fan Page and then post... Read more →

Would you like to take a class from me?

I will be teaching a class at Charleston Scrapbooking on May 1st (National Scrapbooking Day)!! I will be teaching this fun new technique I came up with using craft foil and paint, stamps from Impression Obsession, Tim Holtz Alterations dies from Sizzix and a few other fun things! :) Here's my project: This is a 3.75" x 3.75" square box that is 2" high. There is alot to learn on here, from the actual foil... Read more →