June 12th is a date I will never forget. A few years ago - It's the day that I nearly lost my life - bleeding out internally - and the day that I learnt I lost the first of my twins. I had a rare experience - a Heterotopic pregnancy. For those rushing to "Google"… Continue reading A Really Rough Day – Anniversary of Loss
As a loyal Altenew customer they sent me a beautiful stamp set. I do intend to use this stamp set more than once! I really love the way my first project turned out! Interested in trying out some Altenew products? Check the product list below for a special 10% off link! I started with an… Continue reading A Beautiful Gift from Altenew
Alright....so like some of you I'm a bit of a stamp hoarder. I love buying stamps and thinking of all the amazing things I can do with them - as well as stencils, accessories, gels, inks, dies...and so on. And then I don't use them. So...I've decided to challenge myself. I'm going to create at… Continue reading Cardmaking Challenge: Using my Stash!
Another month means another challenge from PaperCraft Business Challenge! Looking for a way to keep track of your card challenges? Check out the Papercraft Business Challenge Planner!Are you ready to participate in the June 2020 - Challenge #30? The theme for the June challenge is "Father's Day /Male ".The prize this month is Lawn Fawn's… Continue reading Papercraft Business Challenge: June 2020 – Challenge #30
Another month means another challenge from PaperCraft Business Challenge! Looking for a way to keep track of your card challenges? Check out the Papercraft Business Challenge Planner! Are you ready to participate in the May 2020 - Challenge #29. The theme for the May challenge is "Anything Goes". The prize this month is X-Cut Butterfly… Continue reading Papercraft Business Challenge: May 2020 – Challenge #29
It's been a bit of a pause since I've posted anything here for the Altenew Educator Certification Program. The world is in a bit of chaos - First and foremost, let me say that I hope everyone is doing well in this difficult time and that I hope you all stay safe and healthy! During this chaotic… Continue reading Altenew Educator Certification Program – One-Layer Wonders
Another month means another challenge from PaperCraft Business Challenge! Looking for a way to keep track of your card challenges? Check out the Papercraft Business Challenge Planner! Are you ready to participate in the April 2020 - Challenge #28? The theme for April's challenge is "Easter". The prize this month is Lawn Fawn's - Reveal… Continue reading Papercraft Business Challenge: April 2020 – Challenge #28
As I pick and choose my 5 classes as a part Level 3 for the Altenew Educator Certification Program, I am drawn to certain techniques in particular. Altenew's 'Easy as ABC' class, was one of them. First of all...I think Therese Calvird is a fantastic instructor and this class is no different. There's a lot… Continue reading Altenew Educator Certification Program (AECP) – Easy As ABC
I LOVE the look of Alcohol Inks, but am always hesitant to use them. However, as a part of Level 3 of the Altenew Educator Certification Program I took Altenew's 'Rethink Reinkers' course which opened up my eyes to using Altenew's Artist Markers refills as alcohol ink for this beautiful card. I cut a panel… Continue reading Altenew Educator Certification Program (AECP) – Rethink Reinkers
Another month means another challenge from PaperCraft Business Challenge! Looking for a way to keep track of your card challenges? Check out the Papercraft Business Challenge Planner!Are you ready to participate in the March 2020 - Challenge #27? The theme for March's challenge is "Boy/Male Birthday Card".The prize this month is Magnolia - Edwin with… Continue reading Papercraft Business Card Challenge: March 2020 – Challenge #27
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