To my old faithful Elmer’s glue: You’ve been such a great adhesive over the years. There’s no telling how many projects you’ve held together for me. You’ve stuck around for years and I’m continually amazed at your versatility. However, as much as I rely on you week after week, the truth is, you haven’t aged […]
Author: Scarlett
Turning Art Postcards into Thank-You Cards
I was running short on”thank-you” cards after Christmas so I decided to turn some of my art postcards into “thank-you’s” by stamping on them. Instead of just stamping right on the card surface, I tried somethin’ different. I rolled a section of white-out onto the card… …scraped some of it off around the […]
“Autumn Dreams” ATCs Received!
My ATCs came in from the “Autumn Dreams” swap! My collection is getting downright awesome. The first one is a mixed-media ATC from North Carolina… And then a really pretty stamped/encaustic card from Florida. The colors are SO gorgeous on this one… And then a hand-drawn optical illusion card! Doesn’t […]
A Box of New Year Thoughts
I gathered some pretty things and collected some New Year thoughts. I’m not celebrating the coming of 2011 as much as I’m REJOICING that I made it THROUGH 2010. Some of you know what I mean. You probably have many hopes and dreams for this year, too. I’m going to […]
December 25
Whew! 25 straight days of photos! For the 25th picture I finally got my 15 yr old to model! She’s such a ham. My son has been running around all day yelling, “Christmas is ready, Christmas is ready!” And s0 it is! I’m going to be taking a little break from my bloggy for […]
Christmas Eve!
All the friendly neighborhood mail carriers are working pretty rough hours this week! If you have a chance, leave a little Christmas cheer in your mailbox! Tomorrow’s the BIG DAY!!!
December 23rd
December 22nd
These delicious pizzelles were just brought to us from my next door neighbor. They are Italian waffle cookies that look like snowflakes, and they’re almost too pretty to eat! My neighbor, Mrs. C, grew up with her Italian grandmother making these every Christmas and continues the tradition in her own home. They’re wonderful! Thank you […]
December 21st
The holiday baking has begun! *trumpet blast* In order to fill up 10 plastic tubs full of goodies for my relatives on Christmas day, I’ve got to get cookin’! Cookies, candies, and fudge…oh my. Hope you’re having a sweet Tuesday.