Spring is in the air … and a card sprang forth.

And what better way to celebrate with the renewal of a friendship?  I made this card tonight - planning to send it to someone.  I don’t know who yet. LOL!  I’ve been so busy of late, that I felt like I hadn’t enough time for my friends.  And then I spent the last weekend with my dearest friend - so now the choice isn’t as easy. But after working with these pretty colors, I … [Read more...]

Tattered Angels / Crafty Secrets March Mix Blog Hop – Housewarming

I will list the new locations for your 'blog hopping' pleasure around 10am tomorrow. But for now... let's check out that little Crafty Secrets house and see who has moved in!    You can see the details better in this shot.  I've placed Tim Holtz' square Fragments pieces over the window openings.     How sweet are these stamps?  I used a … [Read more...]

Tattered Angels / Crafty Secrets March Mix Blog Hop, Project #2

Welcome back!  I've shoveled a path to and around the car -- and retrieved some things to play with.  Including - a little house!  This is a Sweet Chips Little Folding House by Crafty Secrets.   It's in move-in condition.  It just needs 'landscaping' and some occupants.  There are several fairies and woodland creatures stamped and ready to … [Read more...]

Tattered Angels / Crafty Secrets March Mix Blog Hop

Good morning!  Today marks the beginning of the Tattered Angels / Crafty Secrets March Mix Blog Hop.  I have the pleasure of being part of the kick off group of ladies whose blogs you can visit today and throughout the week: Heidi Blankenship (CS)Pam Hooten (CS)Sally Lynn MacDonald (TA) *yep, me!*Vivian Peters (CS)Michelle Van Etten (TA) I invite you … [Read more...]

Snow Angel – a technique-laden layout

I left some samples at CHA.  Egads.  And I didn't take pictures.  Double egads.  So... among these I had to remake this layout which is part of my current teaching roster.  It's a single page layout - but baby, I'm pouring on the techniques with this one.   First we pull out the Glimmer Mist and Misting Screens (snowflakes) and … [Read more...]