Crafting with the Seasons
Spring My favorite season is whatever season comes next. I always look forward to the change. It has been a cold winter even here in sunny Tucson. Spring brings life to the desert landscape. It just takes a little rain then everything gets greener and blossoms begin to pop. In the desert colors are bright,…
Simon Says Monday Challenge
Have a Heart Sandy MacIver designed this beautiful card. I fell in love with the colors she used. The black background just added drama to the gorgeous color combination. This Spellbinders die set, Blooming Heart, was Large Die of the Month, December, 2022. I tweaked Sandy’s card by using ink blending to achieve a similar…
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Bridget Casey’s Free Saturday Workshop I am craving some time with my alcohol markers. So today will be about coloring with the new Cottage Garden Set but you may use any markers you wish. Supplies: A2 Portrait Fold Card Base White cardstock for die cutting frame 2 times and stamping image BAG Tulips and Friends…
Altenew January Release and Blog Hop Giveaway
The link for this blog hop and fabulous giveaway is https://wp.me/p6Dps1-IBT Giveaway info: Decorative Motifs Outline Stamp Set Anna Griffin offered me my first design opportunity. She greatly influenced my love for Shabby Chic. This design reminded me of Anna. This is my favorite coloring technique learned a number of years ago from Yana Smakula….
Altenew Inspiration Challenge Jan. 2025
I really look forward to Altenew’s monthly Inspiration Challenges. They can be found on Altenew’s Blog https://www.blog.altenew.com. Aditi is starting the New Year off with the photo of an embroidered pillow. Embroidery was my first crafty endeavor. My mother had a needle and embroidery floss in my little hands when I was very young. And…