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 […]
May Milestone Celebration & Collage Sheet Giveaway At Create With Joy
May has always been my favorite month. Each year, I embrace the arrival of temperate days, savor the blossoming flowers and trees, and anticipate the joys that only May brings. This May, I’m celebrating several milestones and events at Create With Joy. To mark the occasion, I’m hosting a month-long Milestone Celebration and Collage Sheet […]
Celebrate Sisters – Scrapbook Layout
Today is National Scrapbooking Day! It’s been awhile since I’ve scrapped – for a long time, my scrapbooks stood shut and my supplies lay untouched as I worked through the aftermath of several devastating losses in my life. This morning, however, as I thought about the significance of this day and the reasons I scrap […]
WOYWW 17: Gifts From A Friend
Last week, Paula mentioned that it’s been awhile since she’s seen Legend on my blog, so I’m posting today’s picture with that in mind! Legend loves boxes. Whenever he finds an empty one, no matter how big or how small the box is, he will crawl into it. You would not believe some of the tiny […]
Organization: A Chip Off The Old Block
I love the creative possibilities that raw chipboard adds to my artwork, but keeping tabs on tons of tiny pieces is a challenge I can do without! Recently, I came across several bags filled with itty bitty pieces of chipboard in all different shapes. They make perfect accents and finishing touches for my projects – if […]