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“sueded” cardstock technique…

i added a post to the ClearSnap Blog showing how to transform watercolor paper into "sueded" cardstock using water, salt and sand - sandpaper that is! here's a peek at the altered papers... if you'd like to learn how to do the technique as well as see the project i made using the altered papers,… Continue reading “sueded” cardstock technique…

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valentine’s projects…

hello! i've posted several Valentine's Day projects on the ClearSnap Blog in the last few weeks! if you are looking for some last minute inspiration for the "day of love", head on over to check out my projects as well as those from the other ClearSnap Creative Team members. there are a LOT of terrific… Continue reading valentine’s projects…

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junque… junque and MORE junque!

i've been playing with some junque jewelry that i bought a few days ago - a HUGE stash of vintage rhinestone jewelry... i LOVE pawing through junque jewelry, you'll never know what treasures you might find! and i found PLENTY of great bits and pieces! here are some of the jewelry pieces i made this… Continue reading junque… junque and MORE junque!

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class pics from altered jewelry class…

i was playing with some of my vintage jewelry junque this weekend and realized that i had neglected to post pics from my altered jewelry class in new braunfels last month. 5 ladies came and played and created their own unique necklaces and pendants from my stash of jewelry bits. all the designs turned out… Continue reading class pics from altered jewelry class…

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holiday inspiration

if you are looking for some inspiration for your holiday crafting do i have JUST THE THING for you! Clearsnap is teaming up with some FAB companies: Hampton Art, Graphic 45, Authentique, Fiskars, The Twinery, Tombow, Donna Salazar, Sizzix and Globecraft Memories to bring you THREE GLORIOUS days of Blog Hopping! introducing the 2nd Annual… Continue reading holiday inspiration

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vintage calendar box class…

i have a new class to announce - i've finished the project that i posted a "teaser" about the other day... i found some fabulously shabby little white boxes during my trip to canton, i thought they would be perfect for some type of calendar project, but didn't have anything definite in mind. BUT, graphic… Continue reading vintage calendar box class…

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2 christmas classes at scrapbook n’ more…

ok! the deets are set for my COUNTDOWN 2 CHRISTMAS class... the class will be held at Scrapbook n' More in new braunfels on saturday, december 1 from 2:00 to 5:00, cost is $35. you'll be able to make the countdown calendar AND start the countdown all on the day! i am also offering FABULOUS FINDS, a make… Continue reading 2 christmas classes at scrapbook n’ more…