Crazy Bird Tag
This type of loose paper crafting is a bit out of my comfort zone. Even when I create distressed or vintage projects, everything is usually colored precisely (or as precisely as I can -- lol), and I don't generally leave images uncolored (unless it's intentionally...
Multi-Layered Shaker Card with Lawn Fawn’s Baaah Humbug
The Lawn Fawn "Baaah Humbug" set is new to me, but I missed getting a chance to use them during the holidays (yes, I got a C- for Christmas projects - LOL). However, I think the little ram and ewe (male and female sheep, respectively) are so cute that there was no way...
DIY Custom Candles for Valentines
I love the little "Christmas Doggy" from My Creative Time and the sweet poodle from the Penny Black "Mimi in Paris" stamp sets that I wanted to make custom candles with them as a little prezzie for my hubby for Valentines. I colored up the poodle with the following...
Upcycled Marker Storage
I used a $2 thrift store find and upcycled it to house all of my Copic and Distress Markers. The 4 level heavy duty metal letter tray started its life in an ugly industrial green. I sprayed it with several coats of black spray paint and then embellished the sides...
Love Bandit Card – More Mixed Media Play!
I'm dipping my toe into more mixed media play while trying to get a head start on some Valentines. I pulled out the new-to-me Stampin' Up! stamp set that I picked up in a destash called "Love Bandit," my new Ken Oliver Crafts Color Bursts, and my new favorite Stickles...
Christmas Tree Guarding Reindeer Blockade – LOL
My little pup, Bandito, has taken to drinking from the Christmas tree water well so I decided to make this accordion "reindeer blockade" using the Sizzix Album, Accordion Flip 3D die (sorry this has been discontinued by Sizzix but I found it still available HERE as...









































