i have an interesting, recently released, new craft book from Quirk Books to tell you about... it's title, CRAFT-A-DAY, is apropos as the book delivers exactly what the title promises, 365 crafts, one for each day of the year... the author, Sarah Goldschadt, is a Danish American freelance designer who has a refreshing outlook on crafting.… Continue reading Craft-A-Day Book Review
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just arrived!
glad i was running a little behind to head out to ckc san marcos this am... look what just arrived on my doorstep... it's a vintage 40's optometrist's exam set. lots of lovely little "monocle" pieces that will be fun to incorporate into an altered art project... can't wait to play with them! but it'll have… Continue reading just arrived!
sad news…
I have some sad news concerning two of our scrapbooking friends... terrie alexander lost her husband on saturday; services will be held at Fort Sam Houston on monday at 9:30 am. and jeri smith is having some serious health challenges. she is in the hospital right now. if you would like to send either lady… Continue reading sad news…
carrie avery is spreading her wings!
those of you from SB911 probably remember carrie avery; a very artistic gal! she is launching her OWN line of stamps! i'm sure she is VERY excited and would love to see a lot of familiar faces at her launch party at Stamp Antonio tomorrow. here's all the deets if you'd like to go and… Continue reading carrie avery is spreading her wings!
have you heard??? washi tape?
have you heard about washi tape? it's new and it's fun! i posted a tutorial on the CLEARSNAP BLOG today showing how to make your own. i also used the tape i made to alter this journal... ...and the instructs for that are in the video as well. if you are interested, hop on over… Continue reading have you heard??? washi tape?
birthday blog contest!
drumroll please.... i am ready to announce the winner of my "happy birthday" blog contest! 14 of you posted comments, so i put 14 numbers in a hat and pulled out LUCKY 13! i LOVE the number 13, i think it jumped in my hand! but post #13 was from an anonymous poster, but FORTUNATELY… Continue reading birthday blog contest!
happy birthday!
today is the 4th anniversary of my blog!!! i can't believe i've stuck with something "technical" for that long! a big thank you to my subscribers and readers! i know the blog gets kinda bleak and dry when i get busy; so thanks for hanging in there! as a reward, i'm offering up a goodie… Continue reading happy birthday!
Happy New Year!!!
happy new year!!! have you been thinking about what 2012 holds in store for you? made any resolutions? i've been giving the upcoming 2012 a lot of thought... what are my priorities, what direction do i want the next 12 months to take, what changes do i want to make --- out with the old,… Continue reading Happy New Year!!!
don’t think big…think SMALL!
are you thinking small right now? how small? pocket size small? half pint small? itsy bitsy maybe? teeny weeny perhaps? are you wondering why i am asking? i am trying to get you in the right frame of mind to take a wee little peek inside a new craft book called... MICROCRAFTS {tiny treasures to make and… Continue reading don’t think big…think SMALL!
handmade holidays blog hop!!!
Clearsnap is teaming up with LOTS of companies in presenting the Handmade Holidays Blog Hop... Design Team members from Clearsnap as well as those from Graphic 45, Spellbinders, Hampton Art, Zutter, Authentique, The Twinery, Donna Salazar and Glue Arts will ALL be presenting projects during this HUGE THREE DAY HOP!!! each day, a new project… Continue reading handmade holidays blog hop!!!
tami sanders * paper crafter 