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It's a Bead Soup Blog Party - Come on in!

Today is our big reveal day. If you have no idea what I am talking about - check out this post! I have been partnered with Kathy of Catherine's Dreams. I can't wait to see what she has created using the soup ingredients I sent to her! When I first opened my package from Kathy my first thought was "Purple? I don't ever wear purple!" Then I to laugh when I realized I may not... Read more →

Beautiful Birthday Wishes

This week is my first week back being part of the CPS team. I am filling in for the summer month's as there were a few designers who had vacation plans and other time commitments that took precedence over papercrafting...So today I would be happy to share with you CPS227. I have a comprehensive supplies list following the photo, but I just wanted to point out the texture on the blue layer of the card...can... Read more →

Premo Accents - Faux Jasper Earrings & Pendant

I decided to stretch myself a bit this week and try out a few new clay techniques. Polyform Products is having a "Faux Stone Jewelry" Contest for the month of July. I decided I would try my hand at making Faux Jasper. My inspiration came from the real stone pendant in my recent necklace post - I am pretty happy with the results. I used a variety of the new Premo Accents, Antique Gold Findings... Read more →

Tuesday Techniques Talk: Stamping on "other" surfaces

I love challenging myself to see how I can incorporate my love for stamping into other areas of my crafting. Recently I have fallen in love with creating jewelry...I mean head over heels in love with stepping outside the box and creating fun and unique jewelry pieces!!! Well tonight I was working with Italian Mesh Ribbon from Specialty Beads, and natural shell pendants...then I got the idea to "jazz it up" a bit by stamping... Read more →