DAY 3 ... Easter Hop with Authentique Let's start off with a Easter projector your home from Lynne Forsythe... WANT TO WIN a prize? read here Don't forget to stop by and see what the amazing Shellye McDaniel and the Authentique DT has created too ... see ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Howdy Petaloo F...

Today I'm bringing you something fun from my friend Jill. A while back I was sharing Cate's asthma struggles and Jill told me that she'd been using essential oils to try to combant constant sickies in the fall/winter months. I've been using the oils (I purchased the starter kit pictured below) f...

It's that time of year.... all the Hustle and Bustle.... gift buying and giving! But it's not just about the gift.... it's also about the wrappings. I created a "Bag Tag" to adorn a simple, inexpensive bag. I began with a tag from Graphic45's Large Ivory Tag Album. I collaged various papers...

Today I'm thrilled to be participating in this blog hop featuring the new early spring release exclusive stamps & dies for Simon Says Stamp! Stamping + die cutting are my two very favorite paper crafting techniques and with all the amazing unique and fun options, I couldn't wait to create some...

First, we want to thank you for all your wonderful comments and best wishes for another 7 years! If you don't think we read those, let me assure you we do. And we love them. To know that we have inspired readers around the world is a great feeling and we have so much planned over the next yea...

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Hiller, the President of We R Memory Keepers! Be sure to read all the way to the end to find out about his love of Twilight and today's giveaway! WeR Memory Keepers turned 90 this year. Can you share some of WeR’s history? We started out...

I have a dear friend who about this time every year begins gloating that not only does she have all her Christmas shopping done, she's made major headway wrapping everything, too. She is one crazy organized individual but perhaps with Halloween behind us, it really is time to start wrapping ...

Crate Designer: Christine Middlecamp One of CHA's great features are the hundreds of projects on display at the various booths, including our own. Typically, a lot of these projects are put together very last minute, almost down to the wire. So, it's amazing to see what artists can fashion to...

The Studio Calico Take Note and Abroad Collections are on Last Call, which means they are being clearanced out! It's bitter sweet because it means they are on sale but it also makes me sad when some of my favorite products are going bye-bye! Here's a little card I created using a few of the p...

UPDATED WITH WINNER: HEANY HONG FROM MALAYSIA! _________ WOOHOO, Welcome to the Scrap Kitchen NSD blog hop!!! You have a chance to win one or more of 50 prizes from 50 different blogs!!! This is the EASIEST BLOG HOP EVER! All you have to do to win a prize is to PLEASE LEAVE a comment under this ...

I had a fun time playing with some gorgeous Lil' Red Rocket goodies recently and knocked out this layout of my two during a recent holiday.. the photo was taken in a beautiful, historic Tasmanian town of Ross... I've used this cute heart button and also half of a vintage camera journaling card...

If you are following along with us today then you are in for another treat! Have you seen the brand new May kit from Studio Calico? Click the shutter and capture a memory with 35mm! Love that! Studio Calico has brought together a bright mix of products from Echo Park, My Mind's Eye and Heidi...

WOOHOO, Welcome to the Scrap Kitchen NSD blog hop!!! You have a chance to win one or more of 50 prizes from 50 different blogs!!! This is the EASIEST BLOG HOP EVER! All you have to do to win a prize is to PLEASE LEAVE a comment under this post. I would also love it if you would become a follower...

My last collection is a big collection- FABRICATIONS. I have two different "themes" in the collections: Canvas and Linen. I wanted to debut a collection that evokes what is a constant source of inspiration in my life. When I was a small girl, I would go from showroom to showroom and home to...

I have a fun announcement. OH SCRAP! is hosting a special PARTY for my idea book debut on the night I am teaching at their store. The workshop is SOLD OUT but I wanted anyone who wanted to come and celebrate with us to be invited. Since the idea book came in yesterday- OH SCRAP will have my bran...

Today I shared my “TOP TEN FAVORITE CRAFTING Machines and Tools for the Crafter in your life." I am asked often from crafters WHAT are my favorite and go to crafting items. Today I want to share with you my favorite MUST HAVE machines and tools that I personally use. * Blurry photo that Ty to...

Welcome Shirin NYC, we're thrilled that you are doing a giveaway with us! What you can win this week :: One organic long sleeve bird garland print shirt and one organic long sleeve multi-star metallic foil print shirt. What you have to do :: leave a comment below telling us, what is your favor...

For the last couple of years, I've been wanting to participate in A Whimsical Bohemian's annual One World, One Heart blogging event but somehow I always missed the date. But not this year! This year I will be participating in what has to be one of the best blogging events out there - hurray! - a...

Come ride the magic carpet at A Whimsical Bohemian! You will discover pretty blogs to stalk and lovely items to win. My Giveaway : Peyton is a one of a kind art doll bust. She is made of paper clay over a wire/ foil armature. She has been painted with acrylics and sealed with a matte v...

Welcome! I'm very excited to be part of this year's "One World One Heart Giveaway", hosted and created by Lisa of "A Whimsical Bohemian". Lisa created this event in 2007. The original idea behind this Giveaway event was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordina...

Everyone knows that I love customized and personalized products. When those products are made especially for my daughter, well, I just can’t resist. This is evidenced in the fact that my daughter is only 16 months old and already has 2 murals custom painted just for her. So, when CuteyBaby...

Everyone knows that I love customized and personalized products. When those products are made especially for my daughter, well, I just can’t resist. This is evidenced in the fact that my daughter is only 16 months old and already has 2 murals custom painted just for her. So, when CuteyBaby...