While I was at my Northwest Crafty Escape Weekend a few weeks ago, I ran a fun class that was all about the Sunburst thinlit die and 5 different techniques you could use with that die! It was super fun and everyone loved seeing some new ideas for how to … Read More
Sky’s The Limit – Clean & Simple Card
I’m back! *shaking the rust off* I’ve been so heads down the last week or two trying to get caught up/wrapped up on 2015 business stuff that I may have fallen a little behind on blogging. But I’m happy to report … no seriously, doing a total happy dance… that … Read More
Faux Tiling Card for Club
Each month I have a group of ladies who get together for a Stamp Club. We make a couple projects each month and this month I thought Pilar (the hostess) would enjoy learning about the Faux Tiling technique. So, I promised her to have one of the cards use this … Read More
Watercoloring Techniques: Inks and Watercolor Crayons
Each month I run at least one technique class to give folks a chance to try something different or learn new ways to use something they might already have. Well, a recently ran my popular watercoloring technique night during which we made 5 cards, each using a different method for … Read More
More Fun Ideas for Crystal Effects
Each month I hold a technique night focusing on some different product or crafting technique. Well, this last Tuesday night we focused on Crystal Effects. I think Crystal Effects is one of those products that I often forget on the shelf but when I pull it out and start playing … Read More
Tons of Tools Card and Embellished Envelope
Sunday was this month’s Technique Night with my meetup group and by request, I did a night that was focused on going over many of the tools you might encounter on your crafting journey including: The BigShot Aqua and Blender pens for water coloring Crimpers Bone Folders Paper Piercing tools … Read More
Trying out the BigShot – a card, a box, and the matchbox
I wanted to put up a quick post before I had to run into work. This week has gone by so fast and has seemed so busy, but the rest of the week should be more relaxing. On Tuesday, I was hosting a Technique Night focused on using the BigShot. … Read More
Get Connected Promotion plus upcoming events
I suddenly realized that I hadn’t shared with you all the latest promotion from Stampin’ Up! I don’t know about you, but I am always one for a deal and so I had to be sure you all knew about the latest deal from SU. From now until April 30th, … Read More
A craft fair card
What a weekend! The usually cold and rainy Pacific Northwest turned beautiful and sunny for the weekend. It got up to almost 80 today, which was just nuts! I was at a craft fair all weekend so I mainly got to see the sunny weather from afar but thankfully it … Read More