Hi there everyone! Hope you had a terrific week – this week was just a bit tough over here. My poochy princess, Pupusa, is in the midst of healing after major surgery on her leg, and I’ve got to keep my eyes on her at all times. She despises that plastic collar the vet gave … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Crafty Inspiration from “The Artist”
Have any of you seen this film? It’s one of my favorites from the last year – so unique. And the costume design was spectacular. Both my man and I were impressed that despite miniscule amounts of actual language, we were spellbound throughout. That Berenice Bejo has got to show up in more movies. She … Continue reading »
Packing Some Punch Into Your Punch!
If you’re familiar with my cards, you know that they are usually kind of intricate – I will work on one for hours on end. These days, I’ve been experimenting with a simpler style, cards that are attractive and that come together rather quickly. I’ve also been meditating on one item, be it a stamp … Continue reading »
Get Your Crafty Mojo Goin’ On!
Hey there everyone! Quick crafting post today with a little nature tucked in at the end. As I was surfing the net recently, I visited one of my fav crafting sites for inspiration – Moxie Fab World! They always post beautiful photos and get your creative mojo goin’ on! Right now, they have a couple … Continue reading »
Abundance… and One Stamp, Three Ways video posted!
Take a look at these kale plants that fed us through the winter months! I lurve the fragrance that kale emits as it sautes in the pan. I’ve always been a simple cook – my favorite way of preparing kale is to caramelize onions with some chili flakes, add chopped kale, garlic, and garbanzos to … Continue reading »
Rejection —-> Transformation Boyeee!
In my most recent post and crafting video, I talked about submissions, contests, challenges, etc. as a means to stimulate your creative mind. Well, recently, I did submit to a well-loved papercrafting magazine. BTW, a card a made awhile back will be published in their May/June 2012 issue – yay! I will share with you … Continue reading »
Getting Intimate with Your Paper – Lacquered Leaves VideoTutorial Posted!
Hello again! I hope all of you had a productive week. This will be a quick post - I just wanted to share my new tutorial with y’all! Recently, I’ve been so thankful that my eyes have opened a bit wider to all the inspiration that nature can provide. During recent morning walks with my … Continue reading »
Seedlings Galore and… New Video Tutorial – “Pastels for Spring”
The weather here in Las Vegas fluctuates drastically from day to day. We’ll experience a string of beautiful days with seventy something degree weather, as we did this weekend, which will be followed by a string of mighty cold ones during which I constantly complain and am consequently labeled by my hot-blooded partner in crime … Continue reading »
Being Better
Hello again, bloggers! I hope you had a fabulous Wednesday that was in no way hump-like! If you did, well at least it’s just about over. Not too long ago, I felt the hump in humpday like nobody’s business. But nowadays, weekdays and weekends are somewhat indistinguishable, a pleasant continuum. Recently, I’ve been thinking a … Continue reading »