Today there is much cause for celebration in our household as my little Baby Bear turns three! So, in lieu of my regular What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday column, I will be commemorating this special day with a walk down memory lane and sharing a little of Legend’s history with you – as well as his […]
A Little Surprise For My Friends
One of life’s greatest joys comes from sharing the things that we love with our friends. Whether it is a beloved book, a favorite recipe, a treasured trinket, or the latest bargain at the mall, we all take pleasure in passing along things we believe will benefit those around us. So, imagine my surprise – […]
Collage Sheet Giveaway: Mae West
When I think of fabulous subjects for altered projects, my thoughts frequently drift to the screen sirens of old. Who can resist the mystery, the aura, the glamour, and the elegance of the leading ladies of yesteryear? These classic icons spoke not only to their generation, but to ours as well. They are beautiful and […]
Ms Brightside Award
Awhile back, I had the honor of receiving a Ms. Brightside Award from Betty Anne at Let’s Get Scrap Happy. I’ve taken awhile to post about this since choosing my recipients has been difficult – I visit so many wonderful blogs each day, it’s hard to pick just a few to pass an award on […]
LTD Friendship Challenge: Name ATC Series
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted the ATCs I’ve made for the Names ATC swap, so today, I thought I’d share my latest. This trio is unique because they are are the only ones I created as part of a series within the swap! The other day, I came across three lovely Rebecca Sower images […]
Hello Challenge Card: PDCC29, Creatalicious, & SNSS
Many years ago, I fell in love with the color combination of blue and green, so I jumped at the chance to create something fun and playful using this week’s color combination challenge at The Play Date Cafe! The card features flowers and a bird in response to Sweet N Sassy Stamp’s Digi Day Challenge […]
WOYWW 19: Organization & Cat Chat
This week, I’m back to the task of organizing my studio in anticipation of the upcoming Where Bloggers Create II event. Currently, I’m working on sorting and storing as many of the odds and ends I currently have floating around The Paper Palace. Yesterday, I pulled a photo box filled with photo frames, mats, and […]
Collage Sheet Giveaway: Time Collage Backgrounds & Week 1 Winners
When you think of creating an artistic ATC or a special card, what are some of the elements that come to mind? A beautiful background? Layer upon layer of fabulous images and elements? The perfect words to capture the essence of what you want your special project to convey? I chose this week’s Altered Pages […]
Vintage Mother’s Day Challenge Card
To celebrate Mother’s Day, I wanted to make a special card that only honored my mother, but also paid homage to all of the special women who have touched my life – mothers and grandmothers, sisters and aunts, teachers and friends. I created this card with that end in mind! Lately, I’ve also been thinking about what influences me […]
WOYWW 18: Legend, Prizes, & Lots Of Exciting News!
Some weeks, the days fly by faster than others; this week has been a blur! Can you believe that this is my 18th week of sharing What’s On My Workdesk with Julia and the gals at Stamping Ground? Well, whether this is your first or your 18th week of tuning in, I’m excited that you’ve stopped […]
Collage Sheet Giveaway: Little Lassie
Today I’m unveiling the first of four Altered Pages collage sheets that you could win this month! Since I’ve always been partial to the people in the Altered Pages collection – I find their faces compelling – for my first selection, I let my fingers do the walking through the Children section in honor of Mother’s Day […]