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So many ways to give back.

There are so many ways to give back or pay it forward.  It’s really only limited by your imagination.  You can buy lunch for a friend, pay for someone else’s coffee, mail a card, share a smile…to name a few. Just recently I found a new way.  By attending events that you are involved in. Continue reading “So many ways to give back.”

Want to go on a picnic?

This month’s Paper Pumpkin is picnic themed.  Have you gone on a picnic recently?  Do you pick up some fried chicken or do you make tamales?  What is your tradition? For today’s picnic we are having paper.  I know it’s not the most appetizing but that’s what is on the menu.  I took the ApronContinue reading “Want to go on a picnic?”

No more kinks in your twine.

Have you ever unwound some of your twine to find all these kinks where it was folded?  What did you do to un-kink it?  Did you iron, soak, or lay out for days?  Here’s a tip for you.  Take a baby wipe and run the twine through it.  The moisture will take the kinks rightContinue reading “No more kinks in your twine.”

Sponging three different ways.

I figured since the Paper Pumpkin has a picnic theme this month I would continue that theme with the basket weaving embossing folder.  So today’s technique is how to color this basket weave with a sponge.  You can also spritz, dip, paint, or bleach it.  But, for now, we sponge. The top color was doneContinue reading “Sponging three different ways.”

Mondays are a great start to the week!

I’ve heard many complain about Mondays being the start of the work week, the hangover from the weekend, or just simply muddling through.  I am choosing for today to be great!  I keep reading that attitude is everything.  Let’s test it! So for this week…it’s CARD CLASS week!  If you have not already RSVP’ed todayContinue reading “Mondays are a great start to the week!”

Farmers’ market, canned goods, host codes, and more.

Just a quick reminder that if you are going to the Farmers’ Market today the hours are from 8-noon now.  Remember to bring your canned goods to the Pantry table.  Look for the Feed 29 banner.  If you bring 5 items please tell me such that I have a surprise for you. Paper Pumpkin isContinue reading “Farmers’ market, canned goods, host codes, and more.”

Giving back tomorrow!

The Farmers’ Market is tomorrow in 29 Palms!  I would encourage you to go from 8-noon at Bucklin Park.  The farmers that support the market are doing so not only by vending, but by giving back.  Much of the produce that doesn’t sell they are donating to our local food bank.  This week they areContinue reading “Giving back tomorrow!”

Wreath Card Tutorial

All right…drum roll please…here is the tutorial you have been waiting for.  It will be long but it will be worth it.  At the end of it all you will be able to create a wreath card with a single stamp and a sentiment.  Are you ready?  Let’s go! Cut a piece of Thick VeryContinue reading “Wreath Card Tutorial”

Stamparatus fixes everything.

Well, that title might be a little over zealous but it does fix some stamping errors.  If you generally get the halos then this gives you permission to stamp lighter.  There is no fear of something not inking properly and not being able to go back.  With the Stamparatus you can always go back. InContinue reading “Stamparatus fixes everything.”