Pink Lemonade

Class today!!

I am going to be teaching at Charleston Scrapbooking today. I will be teaching my Holiday Squash Album that is featured in the December issue of Crafts 'n things. With stamps from Impression Obsession, dies from Sizzix and the new Jovial paper collection from Basic Grey this book is filled with fun and techniques! The class is from 1:00 - 4:00 PM here in North Charleston...can you make it? We have just a few spots... Read more →

Crafts 'n Things December Issue

The December issue of Crafts 'n things is out and FILLED TO THE BRIM with bunches of wonderful holiday ideas. So if you have decided to "give handmade" this year, this is a resource you can't miss! On of my favorite things that I did for this issue was a simple bread wrap. I wanted to show people that a gift doesn't have to be expenseive and take months to create. So I used my... Read more →

The October issue of Crafts N Things is now available...

To me, one of the most exciting things about working in the magazines is that there is such a long time between when I actually make the projects and when I get to then see them in print that I sometimes forget what is in each issue. The October issue of CNT has some BEAUTIFUL projects....take the cover for instance - Kerry Goulders Adorable Owl. How fun is that stuffy?? If you like her stuff... 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 →

I don't just make cards and scrap pages ya know....

Aside from having fun editors, a great team of graphic designers who make the layouts look fabulous, and wonderful fellow designers, one of my favorite things about working on projects for Crafts N Things is that I get to use some of my other "creative juices" and have those ideas come to life and see them published! This necklace is shown in the April issue of Crafts N Things as part of the "Girls Night... Read more →

Pamper Yourself ( I know I could use some pampering tonight!)

Seriously, when I started to load this post my kids all decided to go haywire and get out of bed and cry about missing their "ninis" (favorite blankies) and they all had to "go potty" (as in get out of bed just to get out of bed) ...ugh..then to top it off my sweet little two and a half year old "got hiccups"...she threw up in her bed!!! I am not sure if it was... Read more →

Just a quick post tonight...NO STAMPING!!! (the horror!!!)

Well tonight I thought I would share a photo of some etched glasses I did for Crafts N Things Dec 2008 issue...I just loved how they turned out....they could not be more simple...you just rub on the stencil like you would any other rub on, then add the glass etching paste...wait two minutes and rinse it all off! And boom...you are all set!!! Enjoy! I have a stamped paper card for you tomorrow! :D Read more →

Lots of stuff this week....

But it is not the fun creative stuff..it is the fun Family stuff! :) My sister in law, niece and nephew are coming all the way from New Jersey to visit with us this week! My kids are so excited I am not sure we will last until two this afternoon when they are scheduled to arrive! LOL Anyway I thought this week would be a good week to post some stuff that was published... Read more →

A few things today....

If you subscribe to Crafts N Things these will not be new to you, however, if you don't here are a few things I had pubbed in the May June issue of CNT! :) Supplies: Tea Tin Vanilla Cream Prismatics Cardstock – Prism Papers Patterned Papers: Pink Lemonade Collection , Lulubelle & Sweetpea – Webster’s Pages Mocha Gold Pearl – Joy Crafts Peach Prima Flower – Prima Marketing Cream Double Loop ribbon – Creative Impressions... Read more →