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guest blogger on TCW

hello! i was a guest blogger this week on The Crafter's Workshop Blog. i made a necklace using a TCW template, colored pencils and a NEW! shrink plastic from Grafix: Super Sanded. Super Sanded shrink plastic is specially made to work well with colored pencils. TCW has HUNDREDS of templates in different styles and themes… Continue reading guest blogger on TCW

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graphic 45 design team 2014 audition

those of you who know me, know i love all things vintage, and that includes Graphic 45. Graphic 45 takes inspirations, influences and images from the past and gives them new life in their papers and embellishments. i have thought about trying out for their design team for several years now. i use G45 products… Continue reading graphic 45 design team 2014 audition

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guest blogger on The Crafter’s Workshop Blog…

hello! i was a guest blogger over on The Crafter's Workshop Blog this week; a total of 4 projects have been posted: Mix It Up Pillow Circles Flower Card Altered Corkboard Heathered Feathered Purse i'd love for you to visit me over there and maybe leave a comment or two if you like the projects!… Continue reading guest blogger on The Crafter’s Workshop Blog…

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new card sketch on the Clearsnap Blog…

hello! i added my new card sketch for the month to the CLEARSNAP BLOG. the sample card is a valentine to celebrate Valentine's Day! the sample card uses stamps from The {Stamps} Of Life as well as Stephanie Barnard's Premium Dye Inks and Dye Ink Sprays! if you like the sketch and the card, please… Continue reading new card sketch on the Clearsnap Blog…

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{so sweet} altered tray class…

i've got one more valentine's day class that i will be teaching... {so sweet} altered tray... this project starts off with a tray full of domino shaped wood pieces. the pieces are then covered with photos and LOTS and LOTS of embellishments: metal, ribbon, lace, flowers, buttons, chipboard, bakers twine, stickers, pages from romance novels,… Continue reading {so sweet} altered tray class…

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my vintage Christmas collection…

i hope you are all enjoying the holiday season and are making your lists, shopping and indulging in some holiday treats! i was adding a new project to the Clearsnap Blog and i mentioned my vintage Christmas collection. i thought i'd post some pictures of my treasures here. i have SO many items in this… Continue reading my vintage Christmas collection…

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child’s stenciled apron on Clearsnap Blog

hi! i added a project to Clearsnap Blog last week using some of the same products and techniques we will use in the "GET CRAFTY" class on november 2 at Stamp Antonio... the class fee of $18 includes a canvas tote, but there will be other things available for additional purchase like this child's apron,… Continue reading child’s stenciled apron on Clearsnap Blog

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“steampunk spells” halloween altered book REVEALED!!!

thanks to all of you who have been patiently waiting for the NEXT book in my series of altered books... "STEAMPUNK SPELLS" halloween altered book! i have been collecting "junque" for this book for MONTHS, experimenting with different folds for WEEKS,  trying to finish the sample for DAYS and working on designing the details of… Continue reading “steampunk spells” halloween altered book REVEALED!!!