After a week of paper writing and time with Eric, I finally clamored my way to the scrapbook room for a couple of nights to finish up playing with Gossamer Blue's November Kit. After the first layout with the kit, I started another, but hadn't quite put it all together. Stealing two nights, c...

Welcome to Day 2 of Maya Road and Jillibean Soup Craft Swap. I am simply crazy about the combination of Maya Road goodies mixed with a healthy serving of Grandma's Lima Bean Soup from Jillibean. So much fun and most definitely inspiring. I created a set of gift tags using Grandma's Lima ...

The second collection, Pretty Party, is on display at the Crate Paper blog! Hop on over there to find out what it's all about - cuteness awaits! I feel like the momentum and tandum of quilting is starting to embed itself into my work. And even though I'm no longer a quilter (wish I was...

I have know Marcia and Dirk for a few years now and I have to say that I rarely see a love like they have. They have been together for many years now but they still are in love, the butterflies have never left them and it shows when you see them together. So I was happy that she and her husband ...

by Jennifer Stewart Here is a fun family tree made with 2" wooden blocks, topped with a tiny star cookie cutter! Fun way to use multiple photos and patterned papers together. I painted the tiny resin frames with vanilla paint and even added a few items from my vintage stash. Melissa France...

by Melissa Phillips Pop Out Glitter Hearts (GN15) White Bottle Brush Trees (GN254) Beige Ribbon Collection (GN302) Abigail Paper (PA183) Peaceful Paper (PA147) Winter Fun Transfers (FW040) Light Date Prompt Stickers (PP10) Pink Mica Flakes (GN 286)

As you may be aware, Carolyn Peeler Sr. Creative Director at Melissa Frances went to Russia in November to teach workshops in Moscow and St. Petersburg. While there she had the honor of judging a contest hosted by Scrap-Lady, the club she taught at in Moscow. It is with great delight that we sh...

(Supplies: PA173 - Reindeer Games, PA171 - Candy Cane, PA169 - Winter Freeze, PA197 - Alma, GN 25 - Glitter Christmas Chipboard, PP06 Christmas cardstock stickers (discontinued), PP24: Hush A Bye Cardstock stickers, GN306 - Beigie Ribbon Collection, GN282 : Clear Rhinestones, Other: White and ...

Here is a beautiful little holiday album created by Linda Albrecht using the Melissa Frances Bingo album and other great products from Melissa...

this adorable altered Melissa Frances Bingo card was sent in by one of our talented blog readers, Cherry.

Hey everyone...first off, thanks so much for stopping by today and for being so patient with me. I just finished a work week that included 2, back-to-back 48 hour shifts. Basically the only day I had off was Wednesday and was too exhausted to even update my blog. So I really appreciate you al...