by CraftyPaws | Oct 3, 2016 | Cards and ATCs, Cutsie
Sometimes the crafty heart is willing but the mind is weak. That’s when I often turn to challenge blogs for inspiration. I think I am a student at heart and I like working from “assignments.” LOL That’s how this Halloween card came about. The...
by CraftyPaws | Oct 2, 2016 | Cards and ATCs, Cutsie
While I don’t have as much time as I used to for crafting, I try to support newer, active crafty YouTubers when I can. I remember how important the encouraging comments and crafty love of other folks were to me when I first started crafting 3 years ago. Jeannie...
by CraftyPaws | Oct 2, 2016 | Cards and ATCs, Cutsie
Artist trading cards (ATCs) have been a bit of a mystery for me. We’re supposed to create a little piece of art on a 2.5″ x 3.5″ “canvas,” but when does a mini card stop being a mini card and become an ATC? Well, my take on this may not...
by CraftyPaws | Sep 29, 2016 | Cards and ATCs, Cutsie, Doggy Projects, Prim or Primative
When testing out new techniques, coloring mediums, or papers, I may try a “practice run” before trying to complete a card or project in a “final” version. While things may not come out exactly the way I want or expect, I rarely throw something...
by CraftyPaws | Sep 28, 2016 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple
This is the second card I made with the Heartfelt Creations Tropical Hibiscus stamp and die set (you can see the prior one HERE). But this time, I thought I would do a little watercoloring spray and play for the background. First I stamped out the flowers in Ranger...
by CraftyPaws | Sep 28, 2016 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple
I am very late to send a thank you card for the couple who loaned us their home in Honolulu during our vacation a couple weeks ago. But I figure better late than never, right?! XD I had purchased the Heartfelt Creations Tropical Hibiscus stamp and die set and knew...
by CraftyPaws | Sep 24, 2016 | Cards and ATCs, Cutsie
I have a wonderful crafty friend who is an amazing, dedicated teacher. To let her know that I think what she does every day for her students is awe inspiring, I made this card for her to accompany a little surprise happy mail package I am sending to her. I was...