There is something about the fall that inspires me. Maybe it's the fact that I'm not busy trying to keep cool from the hot sun, or I don't have to mow the lawn as often, but the fall is a time to cozy up and write. Of course, I write all year long, but the darker evenings are a segue to a more free imagination. I love the colors of fall, rich and earthy. The crunch of leaves and stillness of a clear night sky, is also a great favorite. The oven can be turned on, roasts consumed and scarves ... View the Post
Silhouette Cameo 3 & Stampin’ Up Milk Carton Box
It's fun to give gifts! This is certainly the time of year to be inspired to make your own boxes and bags. The Silhouette Cameo 3 has been fun to play with, and this milk carton template is fun to decorate. It's roomy enough for a variety of great gift choices like treats, candles, soaps and more. I decorated it with high quality Stampin' Up cardstock, designer series paper, glimmer paper (gorgeous), and then heat embossed the sentiment for texture. The fun burlap and rope add an earthy ... View the Post
Ways to Use Stampin’ Write Markers
They are great water-based markers that come in all inks. In the clearance rack were some discontinued colors. Click on the sidebar link and see if there are any left! Anyway, I was having fun playing with them. You can use them in so many ways! Like this fun and easy tag! Or watercolor flower art! Check out the video to see it in action. ... View the Post
Christmas DIY Bag With Two-Toned Inking
The envelope punch board is so easy to use, it makes this bag a breeze to make! The beautiful designer series paper from Stampin' Up holds up well to the scoring and burnishing. I used the tag topper punch to make the tag. I also used two inks to make a fun two-toned look. Check out the video! ... View the Post
Favorite Cookbook: Nigella Express
I have a lot of cookbooks. It's very true. Of those books, I have my favorites. They are the ones I turn to when I need food in a pinch or know I can trust the outcome. Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson is among that group of favorites. Besides being British, having a wonderful vocabulary and elegance, she makes great food that people can relate to and take pleasure in. We eat to live, but we might as well enjoy it! I had some bananas that were only good for baked goods, so I skimmed through ... View the Post
Stampin’ Up Altered Mini Journal
Being a homeschooler that goes year-round, back to school doesn't start until the end of September for us. We take a few weeks off and get back at it again. That way, things are more leisurely through the year without the pressure of having to end in June. They retain a lot more that way, which enables them to spend less time reviewing. With back to school supplies in abundance, I look for things I can change up and alter for gifts or just to make things a little prettier! Case in point: ... View the Post