I started this blog a week before Christmas in 2014. Since then, I’ve been dreaming about doing more and have been wanting to do video tutorials. I know I’m not perfect and I’m a pretty sensitive person – I don’t know how I’ll handle all the dislikes and criticism. But I’m realizing more and more that … More My Video Set Up
It’s Easter time! In my lastest order from Stampin’ Up!, I got the highly anticipated Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Dies – there was just no way around it. It’s definitely a must have! I’ve watched a few tutorials on YouTube and have made my own. They are so cute! Supplies will be listed at the … More Happy Easter 2015!
We have made very few friends in our short time here in Ohio. With our busy work schedules, it’s been really difficult to make time for others. Stephen has a classmate who is also here with us and her wedding is also in May. This card is cased from the card that is featured in … More Your Perfect Day
There are 3 weddings coming up this May – only one of which we can attend. So I got busy after some much needed Caly-time today to make some. This first one I created is for my friends, Jessica and Eric, who I also made bridal shower invites and a banner for previously. I wanted … More For The New Two
My middle child, Evan (aka: Egg-Head, Egan, Evan-brain – we have lots of nicknames for him), had a project a few weeks ago and he had to create a timeline. So I wanted to share with you what I did to create this accordion-fold timeline using washi tape. I cut standard 8.5″ x 11″ heavy … More Kindergarten Timeline Project
The Blendabilities markers have been discontinued by Stampin’ Up! due to some quality manufacturing issues and it has been a disappointment for a lot of people. The markers are so versatile and you can do so many projects with them. I have no doubt that Stampin’ Up! will find an alternative for these popular markers … More Butterfly Thinlit on Vellum
Today’s card is really simple. I wanted to play with chalkboard effects and this was really easy to do. The stamp set is called Big On You and offers four large stamps that say it all in a BIG way: “So Very Kind of You,” “It’s Your Day,” “I Do Love You” and “I Think You’re … More Big On You Chalkboard Birthday Card
I made a taller version of the faceted box today! I found the directions on someone else’s blog and the original post can be found here. I pretty much cased what Libby did – using the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set to decorate the paper and topped the box with a bow using the bow builder punch. … More Tall Faceted Box
Hi Everyone! I’ve been itching for the past couple of days to make something, but I’m caught up on birthdays at the moment. So I decided I would make something new to me today. I follow Sam Donald, a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in the UK, on YouTube. She is very created and shared her version … More Faceted Box
My upline Cindy has moved into her forever home – so I decided to make her a card to congratulate her. This card was so fun to make. It’s a slider card that I somewhat modified because I didn’t want some of the stamped images to move. The video I watched to create the card … More Happy New Home
Two weeks ago, I wrote about making my friend Jessica’s bridal shower invites. Last week, one of the other bridesmaids asked me to make a banner to coordinate with those invites. I started with the same colors and incorporated as much as i could from the previous project. The only thing I did not add … More Future Mrs. Banner
Hi Everyone! I’m back today with another dresser step card. I showed a coworker my dresser card from last night and was asked to make one for a boy. So without going into the details since you can view my last post here, I’ll just show you the pictures and list the colors/stamp details. Card … More Baby Boy Dresser Step Card
Hi Everyone! I tried something new today when I decided to make a baby card for our friends, Jimmy and Thai, who welcomed their first baby this week. I’ve been wanting to make a step card, and this is the perfect occasion for it! It’s a lot easier than i thought. I saw some ideas … More Baby Girl Dresser Step Card
So, I’m always looking for ways to save money – for ways around not having to buy expensive products when there is alternative. I have the Berry Basket Die on my wish list and told myself that I will buy it if and when it goes on clearance (which is probably never going to happen). I … More A Spring Berry Basket
It’s been pretty cold here in Ohio and after 9 days with the kids home, school cancellations and lots of snow, I haven’t had much time to craft during my breaks and lunches like I’m used to. Yesterday, I decided I wanted to play with my Blendabilities Markers from Stampin’ Up! They are alcohol-based markers … More Blended Bloom and Pleasant Poppies
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