I’ve wanted to experiment with non-traditional ATCs for quite some time, so for Shirl’s Name ATC – I cut a 3.5 x 5 inch cardstock base – folded the cardstock in half (so that the folded card equals the traditional 2.5 x 3.5 inch ATC dimensions) – then created a beautiful heart border using a Martha Stewart punch […]
WOYWW 31: Lounging With Legend, Playing With Paper Artsy
Happy What’s On Your Workspace Wednesday! Today Legend is cat-napping (it’s too hot to do much else!) and I am tidying up my workspace before I delve into my August projects and swaps. I do have a new addition on my desk I thought I’d share – it’s a piano lamp my husband bought for […]
The $200 Blog Tour Giveaway
Who among us would not be blessed by a gift of $200 out of the blue? Thanks to four generous ladies, this will soon become reality for one lucky blogger! Intruiged? To learn how you can participate in this fantastic giveaway, visit the following sites before August 9th, 2010: Kelly’s Lucky YouLittle YayasMy Wee ViewSimply Stacie […]
Happy Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop
Welcome to the Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop! Today, Verve Stamps turns three and Create With Joy is joining the celebration! If you hopped here from Tracy’s Stamping Blog, you’re in the right place! If this is your first stop on the hop, you can start at the beginning and find out how to win prizes at Verve […]
Sweet Margie’s Name ATC
I created Sweet Margie for one of my friends in the ATC Name Swap and thought this would be the perfect card to share with the Daring Cardmakers It’s A Girl Thing Dare in honor of Girlfriend’s Day on August 1st! The Gingersnap Creations Spicy Supply Challenge: Markers (GC62) inspired me to pull out my Tombow Markers and sharpen […]
Peanut Butter Cookies
My husband has always loved peanut butter. Perhaps that’s why his favorite recipe from his mom’s kitchen are these flavorful Peanut Butter Cookies. If you love tried and true family recipes, be sure to give this recipe a whirl! Ingredients: 3 Cups Sifted Flour1 Cup Sugar2 Teaspoons Baking Soda½ Teaspoon Salt1 Cup Peanut Butter½ Cup […]
WOYWW 30 – Buttons, Bags, & Brooches
Greetings to all of you What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday fans! This week, I am featuring the work of some bloggers worth getting to know, and who better to begin with than WOYWWer Nikki of Graphix and Designs! Nikki is also a digi stamp designer who owns Limited Run Stamps (she offers free digis every Friday!) and […]
Happy Anniversary Tsunami!
Three years ago, something very special happened in our household – Tsunami arrived! Although we had prepared for his arrival for months, we had no idea how much his presence would impact our household. Tsunami had a way of bringing work to a standstill when he was around. After all, kittens are all about the […]
My Vintage Christmas Giveaway
Digital Collage Sheet 1: Holiday Postcards Although we’re in the throes of summer, the holiday season is just around the corner – especially for those of us who make our cards and gifts! To help you get a head start on your projects – so that you can focus on your family and friends when the […]
Coconut Butterscotch Cookies
I have always loved butterscotch. It’s not something I delve into regularly though – it’s a taste I reserve for rare occasions. So imagine my delight when my I awoke to the aroma of Coconut Butterscotch Cookies! If you would like to delight your family with a sweet surprise, I whole-heartedly recommend this delicous treat! Ingredients: […]
Shopping At CSN
Last week, I went on my first shopping excursion at CSN – it’s the perfect place to find a bedroom vanity or anything else you can think of! Imagine my delight when I discovered a product that’s been on my wish list for the past two years! This practical product is a sleek, compact, educational tool with the […]