Do you need to make a quick birthday card? I have a go-to method of making a card that looks colorful, unique and like you spent all day creating. I combine some patterned The Crafter’s Workshop stencils with vibrant Tim Holtz Distress Inks on a mixed media card and mission accomplished! I’m also sharing this tutorial over at Bella Crafts Publishing blog.
Tag: tutorials
Into The Woods Canvas
It’s been a long hot summer here in Phoenix and I’m anxious for the cool crispness of Autumn to arrive. I think that’s why I selected the earthy colors in this palette. The muted greens, golds,reds and blues that are found in the woods during that time of Autumn changes.
Let’s Get This Journal Started!
Autumn Gift Tags
Fall Card with Stencils
Stenciled Frame

Spooky ATC cards
Art Booth Displays – Vintage Suitcases
My first show for the season is coming up on Saturday October 18th. I’m busy getting my inventory ready, but I’m also adding new things for my display this year. I’m always looking for items that can do double duty for me, i.e. storage and display. This vintage suit case that I picked up at a flea market is perfect to carry some of my journals and note cards and then display them during the show.You know me, I’m all about vintage and re-purposing.
Paper Wings Productions Blog Hop – “Purple”
This month’s theme is “Purple”.
- be a follower of the Paper Wings Productions blog, The Aviary
- visit each of the participating designer’s blogs and leave a comment
- go back to the Paper Wings blog and leave us a comment here telling us you completed the hop
I’ve created an art journal page and tried to capture the many shades in this wonderful color with a garden scene of Purple Cone Flowers and a little purple birdie. And a message to always Count Your blessings.
Christmas Art in July
