I've done a little watercoloring for April, using the aquapainter. It's fun & simple and perfect with this image from the Host Set Best Thoughts! Colors used are Watermelon Wonder & Mossy Meadow. Look closely & you can see the little white dots made using the … [Read more...] about Best Thoughts for April
Calendars
Butterflies for March
This month I'm using the 2 pretty Stamp Sets: Watercolor Wings & Butterfly Basics. The Watercolor Wings set uses a technique called Two-Step Stamping that makes it simple to look like a real artist! And it's fun to see how many color combos you can come up with! Colors I … [Read more...] about Butterflies for March
Follow Your Heart!
For my February Calendar page, I've used the trailer from You're Sublime. LOVE that stamp set!! I've used the Masking Technique to cover up the trailer while stamping the dots around it using a sponge dauber. Found this cute idea on … [Read more...] about Follow Your Heart!
Welcome 2016!
There's something fresh, hopeful, & inspiring about a new year! A clean slate. A fresh start. That's why I selected the sentiment, The Best is Yet to Come! You'll find this stamp in the Host Set Best Thoughts. I've also used Bountiful Border with colors Mint Macaron, … [Read more...] about Welcome 2016!
Maui Big Shots! First Ever Craft Fair!
The Maui Big Shots! (my downline) hosted their first Craft Fair 2 weeks ago & it was a big success!! Marylou let us transform her beautiful home into a Christmas Shoppe & Bakery! I really enjoyed spending the whole weekend with you ladies, and I finished up my Christmas … [Read more...] about Maui Big Shots! First Ever Craft Fair!
2016 Calendars for Sale!
One of my most popular items will be on sale this weekend at the Maui Big Shots! Craft Fair... my desktop calendar! These sell for just $12...a gift you'll enjoy all year long! The case is sort of a long, plastic DVD case and the cover opens up and acts as a stand for … [Read more...] about 2016 Calendars for Sale!
Season’s Greetings! Time to Order 2016 Calendars!
Happy December! This month I used one of my favorite stamp sets: Work of Art! So simple to make a pretty card using this set. My colors are Real Red, Crumb Cake, and Wild Wasabi. The branch is from An Open Heart. Be sure and SLOW DOWN a bit this month and enjoy your … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings! Time to Order 2016 Calendars!
Season’s Greetings!
Happy December! This month I used one of my favorite stamp sets: Work of Art! So simple to make a pretty card using this set. My colors are Real Red, Crumb Cake, and Wild Wasabi. The branch is from An Open Heart. Be sure and SLOW DOWN a bit this month and enjoy your … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings!
Pretty Leaves for November
Leaves for November. Don't you love the colors?! Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, and Soft Suede. This stamp set is retired, but we have 2 current leaf sets that are beautiful! Vintage Leaves and Lighthearted Leaves. I'll be on the mainland for part … [Read more...] about Pretty Leaves for November
Pretty leaves for October
I love this retired set...Holiday Home!! Colored the house with my markers. Fall is my favorite time of year and I sure miss the beautiful leaves on the mainland!! I lived in Denver for 3 years before I was married and used to go hiking almost every weekend. The aspen trees … [Read more...] about Pretty leaves for October
World of Dreams for September
I love the silhouette stamps in the set "World of Dreams"! This technique is so simple & pretty! I punched a circle first & used that to mask the rest of the calendar page before stamping with En Francais background. I used my markers to color my stamp in Wild Wasabi … [Read more...] about World of Dreams for September
Kinda Eclectic for August
Welcome to our August Calendar Mini-blog! This month I've used Kinda Eclectic to make my page. The leaves are so, so pretty! You can see where I've stamped the leaf image first on top and then stamped again without re-inking. The colors are Pear Pizzazz and Wisteria … [Read more...] about Kinda Eclectic for August
