Instead of sketching a design, I’ll often cut out paper and play around with the pieces until I like the composition. In keeping with my New Year’s resolution to rid my home of mass produced art, I made this simple wall art for my downstairs powder room. The more I […]
Tag: rubber stamps
Altered Travel Folder
I took a plain manila folder and altered it for our upcoming trip. I’m taking Knox to the UK f0r an annual retreat held for families with children affected by Cockayne Syndrome. This will be our first time to attend the conference. It’s going to be a special trip so […]
New Butterfly Cards for Knox’s Shop
Picked up this pretty paper pack and made some new cards for Knox’s shop. Lots of pretty colors and plenty of butterflies added on! A set of 6… A set of 4… And another set of 6… Knox’s little shop donates all profits to Cockayne Syndrome research so please pass […]
8 Ideas for Simple Wrapping with Herbs and Paper Doilies
Faster. Simpler. Cheaper. These have been my goals when trying to come up with wrapping and gift ideas. I looked outside to see if there was something I could use and there was only one thing that has survived my black thumb: the herbs. I cut some clippings of rosemary, […]
A Home-Made Puppet Theater
Two cardboard boxes from the garage became the framework for our home-made puppet theater. I used a knife to cut out the opening on one side of the top box, and then taped up one of the flaps in back. I think the photos do a better job of explaining […]
Butterfly ATCs
Handmade Cards from Bargain Bin Stamps
My friend Floy (and incredible beading and mosaic artist) recently sent me these Stampin’Up! stamps she found at Goodwill!! I LOVE THEM! Here are three cards I made with them: Thanks so much, Floy! I’ve got several more ideas to try with these awesome stamps!
You Might Be a Stamp Lover If…
I’m a hopeless stamp lover. I was introduced to the world of rubber stamping when I was in college and have been hooked ever since. Lately, I’ve fallen in love with the new collection of Tim Holtz stamps. The Archiver’s near our house just started carrying them and yours truly was ready […]
“Cropped into Greatness”-Handmade Card Project
Even the most creative person has a project flop now and then. That I have slightly more projects fail than succeed is a fact that I’m not going to share on this blog very often. I generally keep my art gone bad to myself, slipping it quietly into the waste basket with the outgoing pampers:) However, to encourage all artists […]