Embellishments instead of errors.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you ever created a card or project and not known what to put to finish it? Did you already glue it together and wish you had stamped? Then use embellishments! In this case I had already glued the pocket on and knew that this needed something. I thought of stamping firstContinue reading “Embellishments instead of errors.”

Valentine’s Day Classes are Coming!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week! On Friday from 2-5 I will be at Desert Rebel for the first Friday’s DIY workshop. Drop by to create a Valentine’s favor for $5. No reservation required. On Saturday from 10-1 there will be a kids’ class for Valentine’s favors. Kids please bring a parent toContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Classes are Coming!”

It is time to rest.

It’s Sabbath Sunday and it is time to rest. Tara, my daughter, has had a friend over this weekend. Joel, my husband, has had jobs. I vended at the Farmers’ Market and then held a class last night. I love what I do, but I have to say that I am looking forward to havingContinue reading “It is time to rest.”

Sale-A-Bration!

It’s Sale Saturday! And Sale-A-Bration is in full swing. January is almost gone and with that one third of the sale too! Don’t wait until it’s the last week. Some things are already starting to sell out. The butterfly and cake builder punches are nearly sold out. The good news is they will be backContinue reading “Sale-A-Bration!”

Two ways to give back!

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I have been approached by a dear friend, mentor, and fellow crafter. Lori is President of the Board for the 29 Palms Community Food Pantry. Currently the Food Pantry is holding not one, but two, fundraisers. So here areContinue reading “Two ways to give back!”

Creating heart cards.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to create two heart cards for Valentine’s Day. They can also be switched for a wedding or anniversary. The biggest tip I have for you is to make sure the clear cutting plates are not scratched up so the foil paper does not get marred whileContinue reading “Creating heart cards.”

Sponge daubers for finger tips.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you like to snack while you craft? I do. I don’t know how many times I have to get up to wash my hands because I am scared to leave greasy fingerprints on my project. So here’s a suggestion…keepContinue reading “Sponge daubers for finger tips.”

Coloring those butterflies.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I am going to show you an easy way to color the butterflies. Stamp the butterflies with Memento ink. Take a sponge dauber and make circles by going straight down. (I used Smoky Slate and Rich Razzleberry.) Do not blend or swirl. Punch and enjoy. Here is the finished product. HappyContinue reading “Coloring those butterflies.”

Stamping on a holiday.

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. First, I am available for Open Day today. We may not be getting the mail, but we will be stamping. You have until Wednesday to let me know if you are coming out for the Organization Class on Saturday. Stop by the Farmers’ Market on Saturday fromContinue reading “Stamping on a holiday.”

Taking a break.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! What do you do to take a break? I know many of you that teach are in the middle of grading and report cards. I know some of you are doing inventory and others are working on year end reports. So when everything is done how do you relax? How do youContinue reading “Taking a break.”