As a writer, there are certain things that inspire the thoughts that turn into stories. Sometimes the idea is a subtle one, and it develops into something more later on. Sometimes, all it takes is the right color in the sky, the smell of the air, crunchy leaves, or the fog. This was the view from my window one morning. It might look depressing to some, but it was exquisite to me. It was the fog of potential. So many stories could spawn from such a fog. The contrast of the green against the fog ... View the Post
Stampin’ Up Stitched Dies
These are beautiful! Stampin' Up's Stitched Framelit Dies come in ovals, squares, and circles. You get a total of 12! I've created some Christmas tags. I used a deer head file from Silhouette to create the embellishment. I love how it turned out! It's such a quick and easy way to make special and unique tags. I love this classic, preppy look with paper from Warmth and Cheer. It's classy and elegant. Click on the Stampin Up link to order, and check out the video on how to make this tag. ... View the Post
The Flip Book
As a self-professed lover of books, I love the idea of making my own. There is something about creating something for people to open and explore like a great novel. In the paper crafting world, there are various types of books. One form is the flip book. It is made to do as you might think--to flip! I tried my hand at an envelope version and it was so much fun. I see many in my future... I used some paper from a Simon Says Stamp kit and made my own envelopes. Then I decorated it. Here ... View the Post
Have you ever grown up thinking you can't do something and then decide one day to do that very thing? These past ten months or so, that has been the case for me. I have always been a creativity-driven person in various areas, but these recent months I have been challenging myself to do new things. Watercolor painting is one such thing. It is so relaxing! It' hard to describe the process unless you've done it. It helps you to view nature in even more detail. I find myself noticing gradation of ... View the Post
Bold Flowers
I'm still meditating on the beauties we experienced in northern Michigan on our vacation. It was the perfect fall weather. We still saw so many beautiful flowers, remaining bold in the crisp air. Mackinac Island had a lot of these! And these! Gorgeous! ... View the Post
The French Fry Box
There is something about a French Fry box. You know which one I mean. The red and yellow one, iconic and a symbol of American fast food. We aren't big on fast food eating, but those French fries are hard to pass up. This paper crafting project features that French fry box, which is perfect for putting treats in to give to some lucky soul. The Silhouette Cameo 3 makes it easy! I ran Stampin' Up Old Olive cardstock through and the lovely designer series paper to cut out the parts. It was so ... View the Post