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[pinit]Hemp & Vintage Button Bracelet
This is my new favorite bracelet. I plan on wearing it every single day. If you want to make one it’s super simple. All you need is Dazzle-It Hemp and 10 vintage shell buttons (3 small, 3 medium, 4 large) and a pair of scissors. The first thing you need to do is measure your wrist, then double the length and this is how long you need to cut 5 strands of hemp. Hold the strands evenly at one end, create a loop and secure it in place with a knot as shown above. Note: This loop needs to be large enough so one of the larger...
read moreRocky Mountain Memories
A week from today, I’ll be heading to Denver, CO to see my super awesome friend Ronda Palazzari then she’ll take me to Rocky Mountain Memories for a weekend of creative fun. I’ll be teaching two classes, Afternoon Tea from 1 — 5 Friday, on the 26th. Cheryl (who I cannot wait to see for more than a few minutes here and there like at CHA) even organized a fun wine and cheese demo Friday, evening from 6:30 — 8:30. So if you have questions on how to use product or want to know how to make certain...
read moreJenni Bowlin Studio ~ Happy Birthday Card
Here is card 4 of 4 of my all occasion card set. I had a blast creating with Modern Mercantile and plan on using every single scrap I have remaining. It’s just too inspiring to toss away any scrap no matter how big or small. The 3D collage of Maya Road flowers accented with the butterfly & star pins, Doodlebug Design buttons and JBS milk cap completes this card perfectly. Creating 3D collages is one of my favorite things to do and the little groupings make a wonderful impact. And here...
read moreJenni Bowlin Studio ~ Thinking of U Card
Here is card 3 of 4. I always find it fun to surprise someone with a “Thinking of U” card. It’s such a simple to way to brighten someone’s day. And here’s a little tip for you… You can alter the Maya Road Afternoon Tea flower using Maya Mists, Inks and Distress Stains. This way you can color coordinate the flower with any project you are creating. Super fun and super easy. The Maya Road Wooden Buttons are another fun embellishment to alter. I left mine raw for this card but you can ink, mist, paint,...
read moreMaya Road Guest Designer Call
LISTEN UP.… Did you know Maya Road is having a guest designer call? If you didn’t well they are and the deadline is fast approaching so get your entry in BEFORE the 16th. The great thing about this guest designer opportunity is Maya Road is not requiring the projects for your guest designer application include Maya Road products. Maya Road just wants to see how well potential guest designers create. They want to see each applicants strengths as well as how each applicant photographs their application...
read moreJenni Bowlin Studio ~ Thank U Card
Here is Card 2 of 4 and I must say, I think this card set is one of my favorite sets I’ve ever created. I just love the patterned papers and embellishments on each card. I’m telling you Lisa Dickinson’s Modern Mercantile line she designed for Jenni Bowlin Studio is so super inspiring. I love to create mini collages as the focal point on all my cards. A collage is not just layering and attaching paper and ephemera to a canvas it can be items of any kind grouped together, which is what I had loads of fun...
read moreJenni Bowlin Studio ~ Congrats Card
It’s no secret I love Jenni Bowlin Studio products. I’ve been so lucky to have her sponsor all three of my books and have used her products since she started manufacturing items. When I saw the new line Modern Mercantile designed by Lisa Dickinson at CHA-W I was in love. Modern Mercantile works perfectly with all of Jenni’s amazing embellishments. Today’s card is 1 of 4 that I’ll be sharing with you over the next several days. All the completed cards measure 4″ x 5.5″. To create this...
read moreFabric Tape Flower Tutorial
Here is a really fun flower to make using Maya Road Fabric Tape in Gingham Barn Red, Ocean Blue & Floral Garden. This little flower can be used in so many different types of projects and I have a feeling this is not the last flower I will create. Wouldn’t it look cute tied to the top of a package wrapped with butcher paper then tied with any of the awesome Maya Road Twine Cording. It could even be the main flower in a boutonniere or placed inside an altered wooden spool as a decor piece… so many ideas. To...
read moreCrop & Create ~ Winnipeg Recap
My goodness are you Canadians ever so lucky to have all the Scrapbook & Cards Today Crop & Create events available to you throughout the year. Catherine Tachdjian really knows how to put together an amazing event. There was not one little detail overlooked. Each table was draped, had a bouquet of fresh spring flowers, chocolates and an event schedule. She had make n takes for everyone to do if they wished Friday and Saturday nights, as well as an amazing dessert bar. I’m still thinking...
read moreDazzle-It Bracelet & Charm Tutorials
One thing I love is being asked to create items with products I have never used before. I’m always up for the challenge and get so excited when the mystery product lands at my front door. I do have somewhat of an idea of what product is coming just not the exact items so really it is exciting. So when Carmi Cimicata asked if I would be interested in trying some Dazzle-It products I was pretty happy. Anything Carmi is associated with I’m all in as Carmi creates some of the most amazing jewelry. If...
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