I have my WordPress dashboard set up to show one line of the song “Hello, Dolly” in the top right corner every time I log in. I don’t know why, but it makes me smile. Anyway, I’m in the middle of a short, unexpected break from crafting. I hope to be back real soon; try not to miss me too …
House Mouse
I made this card to show off (and teach) my second favorite coloring method: painting with Distress Inks. We had great fun making these cards for Tool Time Tuesday today at MLO. I know I’ve mentioned it before, but this method is as easy as smearing your ink pad across your non-stick craft mat, wetting a small paint brush, and …
It’s 7:14
The laundry is folded, the kitchen is clean, but there are no crafts. My time management skills leave much to be desired. I still need to come up with a make-and-take for next Tuesday, and I’m coming up empty. My best idea so far is some kind of collage with glitter and die cuts. But that sounds…messy. I think I’ll …
Kraft Glassine and Perfect Pearls
When I first made this card, I thought it was weird. I still do, to a point. It’s definitely not summery, and the whole crows plus crumpled paper plus lots of brown isn’t quite my normal style. I was even worried about using this design for a make and take, because I didn’t think our customers would like it. But …
Not at All Surprising
I haven’t unpacked my markers since I got home. I also somehow managed to end up with 2 dead camera batteries, so I can’t even post an old project. Gratuitous Herbert pictures it is… She did not take kindly to my vacation, and that was even after bribing her with two extra days of doggy daycare. I must say, though, …
Photo Files
I enjoy Mondays, probably more than most people. I always start with an overly-optimistic list of all the great things I’m going to do. Friday is when I look back with regret and wonder where my week went. Today I went to work and made this. Then I came home, took a nap (still sick), and ate a pound of …