Shabby Chic Altered Corks
I've been doing a lot of CAS type projects recently (esp. when I was strained for time while my dog Biscuit was super ill), but this week, I've been trying to revive my crafting to include more altered item projects. I don't think I've altered a cork since the...
Napkin Decoupaged Clothes Pins
Another quick and easy embellishment to craft are altered clothes pins. You know, the wooden kind that no one seems to use anymore with dryer machines so readily available, but that they sell in hardware stores and dollar stores everywhere. I'd never tried this...
Bumble Bee Paper Clips
Ever want to just add a little somethin' somethin' to a card, a layout page, or even just a gift bag? How about embellishing a large paper clip? I've only done this once before, but it was so fun and the results were so cute that I thought I wanted to try it again. I...
Puzzle and Doggy ATCs
What I've realized about myself is that I generally do better with direction, whether self-imposed or guided by others. I think my projects are better when I have a clear idea that I want to try or when I am working on a challenge with lots of specifics. I worked on...
Happy Happy Happy Dance! – free digi
I have been feeling like I'm on top of the world. When I found out last week that my little dog, Biscuit, probably does not have cancer, I felt like I could fly! I carried her around the house, singing, laughing, crying and dancing. I'm so thankful to all my crafty...
Another Swing Shaker Card–Love You Tons!
Just wanted to make another quick shaker swing card. These are so versatile and can be used for any occasion--just switch around the sentiment on the back of the shaker and the embellies on the front and voila! This one was made punching out a couple of elephants with...









































