by CraftyPaws | Jun 11, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple
I spent the last week mostly by my brother’s hospital bed. He had a total kidney failure and double pneumonia. I was thankful that I was able to fly up and be with him and his family to help wherever and however I could. Thank heavens that he is now a bit...
by CraftyPaws | May 17, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple
This Deer Trio Die from Diemond Dies is so versatile, and I’m so glad I finally got a chance to share a couple of fun ways to use it to make some masculine cards. First of all, the trio can be used all together to make a nature, baby, or family-themed project....
by CraftyPaws | May 11, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple
I love this “You Are Pawesome” stamp and accompanying die set from Simon Says Stamp (SSS). I rarely purchase the accompanying dies with stamps, but this one I picked up in a destash and I LOVE it! Uh oh…I see the need for a higher craft budget in my...
by CraftyPaws | May 4, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple, Doggy Projects
One of my YT crafty friends, Kelly (YT: kreativecuriosities) has a son in the army, and she asked crafty friends to create cards and send along snacks for her son and the men and women who serve with him. I couldn’t think of a better project to re-jump-start my...
by CraftyPaws | Apr 17, 2015 | Clean and Simple, Doggy Projects, Drawings
It’s been a while since I shared a free digi so I thought I would draw one up that I thought could be used for upcoming mother’s day or father’s day cards. However, as we’ve had some out of town house guests, time got away from me. I...
by CraftyPaws | Apr 16, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple
The dogwood flower is one of my favorites (2nd only to the peony) so when Diemond Dies came out with the Dogwood Flowers Die Set, I was so excited. Even though I normally don’t take the time to make handmade flowers (I usually use pre-made ones), I knew these...
by CraftyPaws | Apr 3, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple
After doing lots of very layered and detailed projects, I was really wanting to do a Clean and Simple (CAS) style card. Because I am not a very neat colorer (staying within the lines is not my forte — LOL), I usually fussy cut all of my colored images, so to do...