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Unlikely Inspirations

by CraftyPaws | Oct 3, 2016 | 10 Comments

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 unlikely inspiration was...

Index Card for a Crafty Friend

by CraftyPaws | Oct 2, 2016 | 22 Comments

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 (YT:...

What’s an ATC?

by CraftyPaws | Oct 2, 2016 | 16 Comments

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 be right, but I always try to...

A “Bonus” Watercolored Card

by CraftyPaws | Sep 29, 2016 | 14 Comments

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 out (I'm such a slow...

Dimensional Floral CAS Card

by CraftyPaws | Sep 28, 2016 | 16 Comments

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...

Easy Dimensional Floral Card

by CraftyPaws | Sep 28, 2016 | 16 Comments

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...

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