Some old jeans, silver duct tape, and a few odds and ends from your scrap basket are all you need to make these cute little pockets. I made these with Independence Day in mind since it’s only about a week away~ I took small strips of denim cut with pinking […]
Tag: rubber stamping
Blue Butterfly Altered Book
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Inspired by Poe
Somerset Studio put a call out for art inspired by the writings of Edgar Allen Poe a few months ago. I decided to try make a small art collage inspired by one of my favorite poems. “The Coliseum’ is not one of Poe’s more famous poems, but I discovered it […]
Miniature Stationery Sets
This tiny stationery set was one of my treasures when I was about 8 years old. I adored the tiny papers and envelopes so much so that I was reluctant to use them. That’s why I still have some left! My 9 year old daughter loves this little set so […]
New Butterfly Cards with ‘Sweet Nectar’ Papers
These 2 pretty sets of butterfly cards were just listed in my shop for CS research. I used the bright ‘Sweet Nectar’ designer papers from KC Company on these. The colors are so cheerful and fun! If you know anyone who likes handmade cards or butterflies, or […]
Spring Treat Baskets Made With Paper Plates
This blog forever dances over the line that divides art from craft and then skips back across it again. What is the difference between the two, anyway? I have a hard time nailing it down, but I know I love them both. Not long ago, I would’ve defined a work […]
Owl Valentine’s with Anna Griffin Designer Papers
Just wanted to share this set of 4 Owl cards I listed in the Etsy shop today. Click the clock button on the right side-bar to see more detailed photos in the listing. And please feel free to share the link with anyone who loves owls. 🙂 All sales from […]
Super Art Friday-Owl Valentine’s
This week’s art affair was ‘owl’ about having fun! We were in the craft store yesterday and saw owl themed Valentine’s stuff everywhere. I got home and designed this simple pattern so we could make some owls of our own. You’re welcome to borrow this pattern, and please link back […]
Turning a Spool into a Pin
Here’s another gift idea using spools. Turning a wooden spool into a pin is fairly simple, but I want to share two things I learned making this one. First, wrapping a small rubber band around the base of the flower helped it to stick down into the hole at the […]