Pieces and parts.

Last night we had a good time at the Encouragement Class.  Not only did we create encouragement cards for cancer patients, but we had a good time doing it.  And through everything I learned something.  Take the pieces and parts of everything. A leaf punch becomes a flower’s stem after snipping the leaves off.  AContinue reading “Pieces and parts.”

Lots going on in the next two weeks.

Has your year been off to a slow start?  Mine too!  Well, not any more.  Let’s go! There are 7 events in the next 2 weeks for you!  Come on out on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 5:30-9 pm. We will be creating 5 greeting cards to encourage. If you would like to donate any cardsContinue reading “Lots going on in the next two weeks.”

Sundays are for rest. What is your therapy?

Besides papercrafting, can you guess my other kind of therapy?  If you’ve been to many of my classes you can probably guess.  Cooking is another of my therapies.  I don’t bake well (don’t like to measure) but I love to cook.  Not gourmet, just cook. What do you do to unwind?  Do you hike, justContinue reading “Sundays are for rest. What is your therapy?”

It’s Sale Saturday! In case you were wondering the 3 month pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription qualifies for a FREE Sale-A-Bration choice! So if you are looking for a perfect gift with a little something for yourself this is it! There are many promotions going on right now. First, is the Big Shot Promotion (only throughContinue reading

Get to the mailbox today!

Today’s the day!  Don’t wait any longer.  Mail the letter, card, postcard!!!  Go make your ripple.  You never know when or who will need a little shove to get going again. As I sit here typing I am reminded to be grateful and to express it.  I am grateful I woke up this morning.  IContinue reading “Get to the mailbox today!”

Crystals and magic.

Have you tried the new Brusho product?  I took photos during the entire process so you would know how to use it when you order it.  So let’s figure out how to make those crystals melt and become part of your magical day. First, you will need to tape down your piece of glossy whiteContinue reading “Crystals and magic.”

Dies as embossing folders.

Did you know that your dies can also act as embossing folders?  You can get it to where they leave an image but don’t cut.  So that envelope can have a matching imprint to your cut card.  Here’s how: Make your sandwich for embossing folders instead of dies.  Take out the adapter plate or goContinue reading “Dies as embossing folders.”

Embossing on more than cards.

Embossing can be done on so much more than cards.  If you use a little bit of starch or hairspray you can emboss into fabric.  Today’s project is embossing into a bag.  With the border embossing folders it makes it easy to emboss almost anywhere. So grab a bag and emboss away. Here’s a coupleContinue reading “Embossing on more than cards.”

Ready or not, here they come…

Ready or not, here the events come!  There are some great classes on their way! Serina’s Valentine Favors Class — Come on out on Thursday, February 1st from 5:30-8 pm!  We will be creating 4 Valentine’s Day treats!  There will be alternate greetings available, especially for the card.  Cost for the class is $10.  ThereContinue reading “Ready or not, here they come…”

Defining rest.

Have you ever searched or googled the word “rest”?  One dictionary site defines rest as the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep.  Another says it is a bodily state characterized by minimal functional and metabolic activities.  If you click into the images section you find several images…a rest stop sign, someone sleeping, and some pretty powerful quotes. Continue reading “Defining rest.”