Hey there, friends! You may have seen some of these blooms on my facebook page. It’s my intro at Core’dinations today, so I thought I’d put the pix together and do a layout all about my passion for gardening. Here’s a sneak peak! Alas, it’s about me, but no picture of me. One of these … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: papercraft
Where You Been, Girl?!
Well helloooooooo! I usually post more frequently, folks. I don’t quite know what happened. A couple of developments in the past few weeks have gotten me out of my routine somewhat. It’s all good – the performance of my play went spectacularly and thanks to all the talented folks involved, I have some great ideas … Continue reading »
Faux Rust Effect Video Tutorial
Hi friends! I have a new video tutorial which focuses on crafting tools from the Color Add-on in Scraps of Darkness’ April kit, “Remember When.” I nearly jumped out of my seat when I learned that the add-on included Tim Holtz Distress paints. Looky looky! At first glance, I thought that these colors would be … Continue reading »
Time, a Layout of My Momma
Hello friends. Just wanted to share with you a layout that I just crafted that’s all about my momma. I’m missing her. For more details and supplies, head on over to the Hampton Art blog today. ki memories has a new line that totally appeals to my love of vintage. And look at all the … Continue reading »
Accentuating Edges with Sizzix!
Hi friends! I have my first blog post at Sizzix today. I hope you will stop by, check out my project, and leave me some love if you are feeling it. Here’s a sneak peak! There’s a video tutorial viewable at Sizzix, too! Ciao for now. -Vivian Continue reading »
Here Come the Ladybugs!
So I was able to spend a nice chunk of time in the garden yesterday morning. While the doggies occupied themselves with a wide variety of activities – prancingchasingbarkingsniffinglaying – I did a whole bunch o’ weeding (very therapeutic), got some grafted tomatoes in the ground as well as a few agastache that I had … Continue reading »
Hampton Art + Echo Park Blog Hop
Hi friends, Hampton Art is back online! We’ve got a great team now with some new folks as well as some of us “oldtimers,” lol. But seriously, I am very proud to be serving a second term, and I’m looking forward to sharing with you all their yummy stamps in various papercrafted projects! We … Continue reading »
Using Up Juicy Scraps
Hi there folks! I have a post at Really Reasonable Ribbon today. You know all the mixed media we’ve been doing on my youtube channel? Don’t throw away those juicy scraps with all the lovely colors on them! I’ve been saving mine, and had a chance to die-cut what I had left using my Sizzix … Continue reading »
One Adventure Continues and Another Begins
Hello all! Just a quick pop in today to share with you some great news. I will be staying with Hampton Art for a second term – very excited to share projects with you using their fabulous stamps. What a variety! And what great collaborations Hampton Art has now established with other wonderful manufacturers, including … Continue reading »
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft WINNER
Hi friends! We have a winner of the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft prize pack! Calinda Goo… Come on down! Calinda commented, “My favorite was the card using the crayons for the flowers. This is a technique I haven’t explored yet…but would very much like to!” Calinda, please send me a message on my facebook page … Continue reading »