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25 Days Left To Bake Countdown Tray

Dec 1, 2014

I wasn’t kidding when I said I love countdown calendars as much as any kid… here is a countdown calendar for all you bakers. It’s perfect to place on your counter next to your cookbooks or placed on your kitchen island. And this year, I’m all about using what I have so the holiday pick is from years past. Hobby Lobby has one with faux peppermints that is calling my name but nope I’m not gonna do it… I’m sticking with the, use what I have method this year. Products Used: Tray, Distress Paint Linen, Americana Chalkboard Paint, Holiday Pick, Vintage Wooden Sporks, My Mind’s Eye ~ Joyous Decorative Tag & Alpha Sticker Sheet, Coffee Archival Ink Tools Needed: Paintbrush, Craft Mat, Blending Tool & Foam, Hot Glue Gun, Hot Glue Sticks This tray is really simple to...

Just 4u

Jun 7, 2011

I really like the warm color scheme of this card. The combination of the red and cream is so pretty. Of course the pops of Diamond Stickles here and there are awesome too. I covered the bottom two journaling cards with patterned paper and left the top one “Just 4u” as is, then distressed and inked the edges and attached it to the middle circle using a pop dot. I think the October Afternoon Word Sticker strips work great as the tones match the tones of the red and cream perfectly. The strips add interest and color to the card in a super simple way. Products used are from the June Cocoa Daisy “Cherry Soda” Main Kit and “Chocolate Malt” Add On Kit. I have a few kits left over from my “Quilted Memories”...

Red, White and Blue…

May 30, 2010

and some silver German glass glitter. The “Americana” online workshop I did last year is now on sale for those interested in creating items for July 4th. The cost for this workshop is only $14.95. You will get six weeks of access to the private blog starting the day you sign up. When I look at the projects created for this workshop I think of dripping Popsicles, family picnics and the anticipation of waiting to watch a night filled sky full of fireworks. In this Americana Workshop you will create 12 projects using the very striking red, white and blue color scheme. All 12 tutorials include color photos, step by step directions, supply lists and tools needed. Below are a few sneak peeks of projects you will create. ...

Home Sweet Home Class Underway…

Jul 1, 2009

First off… where did June go? I really want to know. I cannot believe it is already July 1st. My Americana Workshop is starting to wind down. Talk about fun. I had a great time sharing all those red, white and blue projects. My “Home Sweet Home” class started today. Everyone is underway working on today’s class assignment. Today’s class assignment features one of my favorite techniques. I love learning new techniques. How about you? Also, I am the Guest Designer at Scrap-Diner for the next few weeks. I will be sharing lots of tutorials over there during my visit. If you’ve never visited Scrap-Diner check it out. Sherine has a great sale going on right now… 50% off all patterned paper starting today July st – July 5th. And here is something exciting…....

Back Home…

Jun 16, 2009

We had a great time in Beaumont visiting family. It was an action packed week to say the least. So this week will be full of family type blog posts for those family members that live so far away. A few sneak peeks of some Americana Workshop projects will be thrown in here and there too. I cannot believe we are already into week 3’s projects. But first I must say being 2 and 5 sure is fun when school’s out for the summer. Isabella and Madelyn did a lot of this each day… They each loved it when I would pull their feet to get them swinging. Not sure what it is about that but they always wanted me to start them swinging in this manner. I guess it is the thrill of...

Tomorrow is the day…

May 31, 2009

My Americana workshop begins bright and early in the morning. I cannot wait to start sharing all the projects I have created celebrating the red, white and blue. Here are a few new sneak peeks of what we will be creating over the next six weeks. See ya there my friends! I can’t...

Cocoa Daisy Sneak Peeks…

May 27, 2009

I am the guest designer in June for Cocoa Daisy. And let me just say Tricia did a wonderful job putting the June kit together as it is so inspiring. I am providing a little PDF so that those who purchase the kit can download the templates needed to recreate a little wall hanging. I will share sneak peeks of this project later this week. And just so you all know, one lucky Cocoa Daisy subscriber will win a free pass to my Americana Workshop. I wonder if it will be you? Thanks for asking me to play Tricia. It was great to once again be among the Daisy...

Americana Workshop Sneak Peeks…

May 25, 2009

Since my newest workshop is just a week away I thought I would share a few sneak peeks. This $19.95 workshop begins June 1st. We will create 12 projects. Each includes color photos and step-by-step instructions, along with a supplies and tools list. You will create items that bring the wonderful color scheme of red, white and blue into your family picnic and home decor. Some of these projects have me anticipating an evening sky filled with fabulous fireworks. I will post three projects each week for four weeks and then give you two additional weeks to finish your projects. This workshop will be available to you for a total of six weeks. When you sign up you have instant access to the supply list and can start gathering your supplies. I’m looking forward...

Americana Workshop…

May 17, 2009

This $19.95 workshop begins June 1st. We will create 12 projects. Each includes color photos and step-by-step instructions, along with a supplies and tools list. You will create items that bring the wonderful color scheme of red, white and blue into your family picnic and home decor. Some of these projects have me anticipating an evening sky filled with fabulous fireworks. I will post three projects each week for four weeks and then give you two additional weeks to finish your projects. This workshop will be available to you for a total of six weeks. When you sign up you have instant access to the supply list and can start gathering your supplies. I’m looking forward to creating with...