Paper Lanterns

I've had many requests for directions on how to make the paper lanterns like the one from my earlier post.  There are quite a few tutorials on the web, so I'm not going to go into great detail.  However, I will share the basics and my favorite Halloween decorations with you! Here is a picture …

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Photo Wreath

I have quite a few craft shows coming up this fall, so I am always on the lookout for fun (and inexpensive) items to alter.  On Saturday, I had a few baby-free hours, so I headed off to Hobby Lobby and the dollar stores.  Unfortunately, Bella has been cutting some teeth and I haven't had …

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Allow me to ENABLE you!

Those of you that know me are aware that I rarely use anything other than Stampin’ Up! merchandise.  However, I found an item at the Midwest Scrapbook Expo last weekend that I could not live without!  I have very little time to leave our booth, but I make time to visit the Creek Bank Creations …

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Paper Bow Tutorial

I have just returned from the Midwest Scrapbook Expo in Indianapolis.  We had a very busy two days and enjoyed meeting lots of new people.  I had so many requests for the directions to the paper bow and wanted to post the directions ASAP.   The original idea was from a presentation at convention by fellow …

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What a Cutie!!!

I'm leaving for the Midwest Scrapbook Expo tomorrow, but I wanted to leave you with a few "pretty" samples that I will have on display at the expo.  All of the samples use various elements from the new Pretties kit……flowers, rhinestones, hatpins, and pearls…..oh my! This is a 12 x 12 page of my daughter, …

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