tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29884937004676219762012-01-28T17:51:01.919-08:00Julie Overbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00114241631867803809noreply@blogger.comBlogger4591100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988493700467621976.post-7762498522215367962012-01-26T11:24:00.000-08:002012-01-26T11:24:15.222-08:00

I am so excited to start posting projects with some of the new Spellbinder die templates and cool new M-bossabilities!  They are AMAZING!  You can use the folder one way for neat design and then flip it inside out and use the other way for a totally different design.  Sooooo cool!! Supplies:   ES-003 Valor M-Bossabilities; Die Templates - Spellbinders: S5-008 Sewing Elements, S5-079 Persian

Julie Overbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00114241631867803809noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988493700467621976.post-12666882946509327942012-01-17T13:52:00.000-08:002012-01-17T13:52:42.325-08:00

Supplies:  Cardstock - Spellbinders Die Templates -S5-077 Labels Twenty-Five, S4-110 Classic Ovals;  Bazzill, Papertrey Ink; Pattern Paper - Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue; Trim - Hug Snug Seam Binding; Stamp - Layers Of Colors; Flower - Prima Marketing; Pearls - Want2Scrap Hi everyone!  Just back from Portland where we got to catch a few snowflakes and throw a few snowballs!  It was a quick

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The entry window for the Spellbinders Paper Arts contest on this blog has ended. Don't forget that you still have time to enterat the blogs listed on the Spellbinders blog. Thank you!   Welcome to the second day of the Spellbinders Abilities and Beyond Blog Frenzy Day Two! Spellbinders™ Paper Arts is absolutely thrilled to bring you our largest product releases ever! These new

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Supplies: Pattern Paper: Echo Park Paper Co.  (Victoria Gardens, For the Record);  Trim – Webster’s Pages; Sparkler Vintage Button – Webster’s Pages; Want2Scrap Pearls; SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™, White 3D Foam Squares, EZ Tape Runner; Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Ink (Yellow Cadmium, Chestnut Roan,) Stylus Set Applicator; Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Cardstock; Stamp:  Layers of Color™ (Floweret

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Happy New Year everyone!  I was wanting to get this post up yesterday but we were having too much fun havin' church, playin' and making great memories with good friends!! I am so, so very excited about this post and 2012!!  I haven't been doing a bunch of crafting lately because I've working on something else that I've been dying to share with you all!!  Eeeaak!  But, I am wanting to get some

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It's my favorite holiday ever!  I love celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus!  I'm truly thankful for the best  gift ever; the gift of new life that I have been given.  A life of fullness, peace and hope.  There's just simply nothing better! "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty

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I finally bought some albums with sleeves a few weeks ago to hold the massive piles of photos I have sitting in my room.  Anyone?  Ya.  So, I while I was going through them, I found this sweet one that I took of the girls while we were in California.  Won't mention how long ago that was!!  I've been saving this photo cuz it holds so me great memories and I knew I wanted to scrap it some day.  So,

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Stamps Waltzingmouse Fancy Phrases, Quietfire Designs; Fancy Pants Designs St. Nick Pattern Paper; Want2Scrap Pearls; CosmicShimmer Embossing Powder; Clearsnap Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink, Top Boss Watermark Ink; My Mind's Eye™ Twine (Lost Collection); Spellbinders Die Templates - Picot Edge Circles, Ironworks Motifs, Holiday Tags,  Foliag I'm so excited that my brother and his family

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It's hard to believe that 2011 and is already coming to an end!  If you are looking for some handmade gift ideas here is a fun one!  This is a personalized calendar that I made last year for Spellbinders and it was picked up by Northridge for their Create:  Mini Albums Winter issue. Supplies:  Die Templates:  Spellbinders - Grand Labels Eleven, Ribbon Tags Trio Two, Grommet Tags,

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Brrrrr!  It's gettin' cold outside!  I love a crackling fire so I don't mind!  We've been enjoying friends over and look forward to an Open House on Friday (the kids last day of school...fun stuff!)  I've been looking through Pinterest to find some yummy recipe and holiday ideas!  If you're looking for ideas on how to decorate your table for a Holiday party, I have instructions up on the

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I think that somewhere back in the middle of October someone accidentally hit the fast forward button and it got stuck!  I know this sounds cliche but I honestly don't know what happened to November?  Anyone? I've decided that I want to soak up every moment of this Christmas season.  Savor the smells, read a little more with the kids, look for ways to bless people in need, sittin' by the fire

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Hi friends!  I hope you had an amazing time with your family over the Thanksgiving holiday.  For the first time ever our kids had the entire week off so I didn't spend much time on the 'puter or blogging.  We had a wonderful time with extended family though! I love small, pretty things.  I especially love small, pretty things that are super quick to make!  Even though it was a busy week, I

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Well, two things actually!  First off, sweet Avery came into the world yesterday morning and greeted her new family! (see post below!) I can't wait to meet her!!  Huge Congrats to the family. Second of all, Crafters Home and Spellbinders™ Paper Arts are releasing three new die templates this week!!  And it get's better!  We are doing a blog hop so you have some great ideas and chances

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Hi friends!  Today I have some photos of an adorable family that I got to do a photo shoot with a few weeks ago. I love this family so much and they are genuinely beautiful on the inside and out.  Mama is about to have her baby any day!! Does it get any more adorable than that???  I know, right?  I guess we'll find out when baby number three makes her debut!  I can't

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JustRite Stampers is have a Link Party to get us all inspired to start creating our handmade Christmas Cards.  There is already lots of cards to be inspired by and you can see them on the JustRite Blog. I have a lot of favorite JustRite Christmas stamps but I particularly like this set called Deck the Halls because  they coordinate with the Spellbinders 2010 Heirloom Ornaments AND the 2011

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Welcome to the Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!! Calling all crafters! We've gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could make for the holidays, all in one place on

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I didn’t want any of my blog readers to miss out on a most fantastic and HUGE hop with many different companies!  My projects will be in the hop tomorrow but it’s starts today!  Check out the Spellbinders Blog for details! Cardstock – Papertrey Ink; Pattern Paper – My Mind’s Eye (Lush); Die Template – Spellbinders (Labels Eighteen); Stamp – Gina K Designs (Springtime Silhouettes); Trim –

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  Supplies: Cardstock – Bazzill; Pattern Paper – Lily Bee Designs (Vintage Poppy); Spellbinders Die Templates – s4-293 Lacey Circles, S5-043 Fleur de Lis Doily Motifs; S4-290 Labels Fourteen; Trim – Prima Marketing; Chipboard – Maya Road'; Glimmer Mist – Tattered Angles; Pearls – Queen and Co. I do have a lil’ French me.  I am Canadian after all!  LOL  This was a fun card for me to put together

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This is a very quick and easy but fun and practical candy basket that could be used for all seasons.  I have instructions and supply list up on the Spellbinders Blog today. If you can believe it, I used the Spellbinders Hexagon Petal Envelope die template to create it! Sweet tooth anyone?  Yum! I’m lovin’ the fall weather we are having on the coast! I had a fantastic lil’ photo shoot with my

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It’s hard to believe I know, but it’s for real!  I made this card in 30 seconds!  Do you keep your scraps and die cuts that you end up not using?  I have a drawer full of them.  I just toss what ever pieces I ended up not using into it.  My drawer was getting a little full! I was getting some cards packaged up and ready to drop off at a local shop where I sell my cards when I decided I would

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Hey everyone!  Guess what?  I have been waiting a very long time to post about this layout and now I finally can! Northridge Media published it in their September issue of Scrapbook Trends. This might have been one of my very favorite layouts I have ever put together.  I used Jillbean Soup cardstock, Basic Grey Curio and Theresa Collins pattern paper, American Crafts Thickers and October

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Welcome to our TWO-day event!  You should be joining me from Lisa Henke’s blog, if not then head to the beginning on the Unity Stamp Co. Blog. With all the blog-swaps that are happening out there lately, I can't think of one more exciting than when the amazing women of SPELLBINDERS™ get together with the rock stars of UNITY STAMP COMPANY! We can't wait to show you a special line of

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My first ever video is up on the Spellbinders Blog today! It’s a tutorial on how to do reverse stenciling and create this tri-fold card. Have an amazing day!

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Hi friends!  I wish I could invite you all in for a visit!  I love to have people over and in Autumn it is especially fun to decorate for the occasion.  Surprisingly, each of these flowers were made out one die template (Spiral Blossoms One) and felt! If you hop over to the Spellbinders™ Blog today we are having a fun celebration and some great give-aways!  You can also find a tutorial on how I

Julie Overbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00114241631867803809noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988493700467621976.post-71619894171184324282011-10-07T09:31:00.001-07:002011-10-07T09:35:21.441-07:00

Good morning!  How has your week been?  We were out of town for a Fall Conference that turned out to be just amazing!  It’s good to be home and it didn’t take long for me to craft up a huge paper mess in my scrap room.  More on that later…..*wink* I have great news about a FANTASTIC give-away but first I am excited to share a tag that I’ve been waiting to post for awhile. p. 88 Supplies: 

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Happy World Card Making Day!!! I’m so honored that Scrapbooking and Cards Today Magazine is featuring one of my cards on their blog in celebration of this crafting event!  You can read about it on their blog. The card I am sharing today is a simple but sweet card that I did a while back.  I still love this Crate Paper pattern paper.  I taped the two pieces together and then at the same

Julie Overbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00114241631867803809noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988493700467621976.post-42046903555619329802011-09-30T09:05:00.001-07:002011-09-30T23:46:20.451-07:00

It can’t possibly be the last day of September!!!! Yesterday my oldest daughter turned 10 years old. I can hardly believe it! I remember my 10th birthday like it was yesterday! We took her and a friend to Evergreen Wings & Waves. It’s a new, HUGE waterpark that’s quite a ways away from us.  It was worth it though!  They have 4 giant slides that come out of the top of this airplane.  It’s

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Welcome to the Spellbinders and Core’dinations Blog Swap! This week Spellbinders™ has teamed up with our Core’dinations Color Core Cardstock® to showcase the wonderful ways our products work together! I wanted to make a set as a little encouragement for my daughter’s teacher.  I think that teacher’s work so very hard and could always use extra appreciation when they aren’t expecting it! 

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On today’s Spellbinders™ Paper Arts blog post I shared about layering die cuts to add dimension to your card.  I had a box full of amazing new Pink Paislee, Collage Press Studio Vintage Vogue paper and embellishments that instantly inspired me to create. These Spellbinders die templates seemed like the perfect match: S5-066 Shadow Flowers, LF-005 Grand Peony Creations, S5-072 Blossom Tags and

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We took a walk to the mailbox yesterday and at the last second I decided to grab my camera.  I love the early evening lighting that we get during the fall. In this photo, I have blown out the horizon but just beyond the tips of the trees we can see the ocean when come to our mailbox. It makes the small, little walk so rewarding! Also made these yesterday.  Must. stop. eating. them. LOL

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Savor It.  I’m finding that I have a stronger and stronger desire to live each day like it’s my last.  Love people.  That is my priority.  That is my desire. I created this layout as a quick documentation of how I am feeling right now.  It’s a snippet of me.  I used Spellbinders™ Standard Circle die templates and Basic Grey Curio pattern paper.  The fun strip at the top is a Basic Grey sticker

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Spellbinders™ Paper Arts, Want2Scrap™, and JustRite® Stampers Designers have teamed up to bring you an amazing four day Blog Hop Event September  6 - 9, filled with fabulous designs that are sure to inspire all!! Each day we will be sharing a link list with you for the featured designers! I chose to designed a card for this hop and I can’t tell you how much I love the way these three products

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Goodmorning! I have a shabby card to share with you today that is chalked full of Spellbinder™ goodness! I used Core’dination cardstock and Bazzill Kraft as my base and gorgeous Glitz Design paper for the rest. The base is one Donna Salazar previous release Creative Book Pages. The two new release ones are Tear Drop Circles and Bird Sanctuary. After I cut/embossed the bird house, I sprayed

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I’m so excited to share this layout with you.  It’s one that is dear to my heart.  It was published in this July/Aug. issue of Creating Keepsakes! I love being part of a company like Spellbinders™ Paper Arts who really keep things in perspective.  I love it that they want to change lives with this passion that we all call paper crafting.  This layout tells the story of when they took a trip

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Doesn’t this look fun? Oh my!! We had a bunch of middle school kids over for a barbeque on Saturday and I think this might have been the hit of the party (sorry honey…your burgers were yummy too!) I did a tutorial on the Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Blog on how to make this uber cute sign! You should try it for your next party. It’s quick, easy and you instantly have colorful décor!

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Hi friends!  We’ve been busy trying to soak up the last few days of summer.  Tomorrow my lil’ guy (not so little anymore) starts his first dive class to get his Jr. Padi so there will several trips to the valley for that! I wanted to post a quick layout that I did for the Spellbinders™ Blog this week.  On the blog you can read a tutorial about how to create your own embellishment using the

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Good morning! I finally got some of my photos edited! First, I wanted to share my card that I created for the Spellbinders™ Blog today. I stamped on transparency and added glitter. It was all inspired by the Birthday card my Mum gave me. Thanks Mum! There is a tutorial on the Spellbinders Blog where you can read more about how to create it. On to a little family business. The rest of my post

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I have another Spellbinders™ Edgeabilities card to show you!  Only this one I created the edge on a separate piece of paper and then added it to the card so it’s more like a ‘border’ than an ‘edge.’  I love this versatility!  You can read more about it on the new Spellbinders Blog.  Every once in a while a company comes out with a paper that I absolutely can’t get enough of.  This Miss Nelly by

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I have BIG news!!! Spellbinders™ Paper Arts has an exquisite new site! It's the perfect place to host all the new release die templates, inspiration of what to do with them and so much more! This new site is not only beautiful but it is so easy to navigate around; you are going to love it! Beth Pingry has done an amazing job as Spellbinders Online and Social Media Manager of making sure that

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Hi there! Things are under full swing at the CHA Summer show. Putting up the booth as a team is always so much fun! I am completely in awe of the fabulous creations the design team has put together using all the new die templates! I am already completely inspired to get crafting again and the show has only just begun! Here is a canvas piece I had designed for the winter show but haven't had

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I wanted to share with you my thoughts on a new book that I recently received. It’s called Copic Coloring Guide by Collen Schaan and Marianne Walker. Whether you are new to Copic markers or have created with them for years, this is a great book to have on hand. It has information about the markers, techniques on how to use them and inspirational projects to get your mojo going! There are actually

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Have you seen what incredible die templates Spellbinders™ has come out with for the CHA Summer show?!  Oh my!  The Get the Knowledge blog frenzy has started and there is some crazy inspiration to be found with some of these sneak peeks!!  The entire line of die templates will be released July 19th during CHA but you have the opportunity to see some of them ahead of time!  Check out all the

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Happy 4th of July!! Pattern Paper Paper – Echo Park Paper Co.; Cardstock – Best Creation, Bazzill; Stamp – Stamping Scrapping; Bling – Want2Scrap Just wanted to hop on real quick and wish all my blog friends a Happy, Safe, and Blessed 4th of July!!!  I thank God for all those who have fought to keep this country free.  God Bless America!

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Supplies:  Cardstock – Bazzill; Pattern Paper – Authentique (Blissfull); Alphabet Stickers – Authentique (Petite Type Square); Pearls – Want2Scrap, Queen and Co.; Ink – Clearsnap Colorbox Creamy Brown I began to clean up my mess from yesterday so I could get started on a layout.  But, I just couldn’t help but create another card while all my stuff was out.  On this one I did some fussy cutting

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Hey there!  Checkin’ in to announce a winner and share a card I made today.  I am absolutely in love with yellow and grey this summer.  I was completely smitten when I saw this line by Authentique.  You can find them on Facebook if you are not yet familiar with them.  They have several lines that are just gorgeous and as soon as I get more play time, you’ll be seeing more projects with it! On

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Good Saturday morning!  It’s starting feel like summer around here.  It’s hard to believe that the 4th of July is just around the corner!  If you are hosting a party, I a fun idea for you.  I used my Spellbinders™ die templates to cut out Wilson sugar sheets AND Fruit-Roll Up stars to make these edible Star Pops!  Now, when your little guests come over, they can grab one and enjoy.  Here’s what

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Hi my friends!  Things are moving along at a snails pace in the Overby household; at least as far as my new room goes.  The RAK I have going is still open, so you have a chance to benefit from all my cleaning and organizing.  ha!  I wanted to share a quick card before I get back at it.  It’s a shape card that I made using Spellbinders™ Grand Labels One, Labels Eighteen and the new Crafter’s

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I want to start off by wishing my own Dad a very Happy Father’s Day!  I’m so blessed to have such a loving father in my life who has done so much for me!  And now a shout out for my man who is the bestest Daddy to our kiddos!  This is for him. Now that it’s nearly Father’s Day I decided to make this Father’s Day frame for the Spellbinders Blog today.  I love the Spellbinders S5-048 Sprightly

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If you are still with me, I consider you a very lovely friend!  LOL  I can’t even believe that it’s been over two weeks since a blog post.  I was so sick before our trip so I couldn’t preschedule anything.  Then when we got back, we were busy with fieldtrips and end of the year concerts, Graduation etc.  I think that was the busiest week evah!  On the last day of school dh and ds got very sick

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Supplies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur S4-326 Bird Flourishes, S4-312 Blossom Three, S4-320 Nested Butterflies Two, S5-042 Fleur de Lis Doily Accents; Bazzill Basics Kraft Cardstock; My Mind’s Eye Stella and Ruby Pattern Paper; Glitz Design Pattern Paper; Createive Imaginations Banana Leaf Rugged Paper; Clearsnap Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink; Want2Scrap Orange Pearls; October Afternoon

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You’re invited to a Party! On the Spellbinders Paper Arts Blog! Spellbinders Paper Arts, and participating stores in the Crafters Home Buying Group, are excited to introduce five new die template sets sold exclusively through July!  This is a sneak peek of my layout that I created using the flourishes to frame my photo.  To see the complete project and the awesome prizes, and participating

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Amanda, from the Spellbinders office, has just delivered a precious baby girl!  We made her some cards to welcome the sweet little one but of course, at the time we weren’t sure if it was a boy or girl.  Here is the announcement on the Spellbinders Blog along with some other great baby cards and gorgeous photo of the new little one!  We wish you and your sweet Nevaeh many blessings, Amanda!

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We don’t need to tell you that tags and labels are two of the trendiest items to hit the card making market in a long time! And, to help you add style and pizzazz to your creations, Flourishes has teamed up with Spellbinders Paper Arts to make sure you have the perfect set of stamps to match a darling set of tag style dies. Wonderfully whimsical and reminiscent of Grandma’s calico prints,

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Guess what I got in the mail this past week?  Spellbinder die templates….LOTS of them!  For the record, I don’t think a girl can ever have too many die templates either!  Hey…at least they are flat and easy to store, right?  Well, among my new stash was the S4-312 Blossom Three set and I have been quite anxious to try this one out!  I loved designing this layout. The journaling on this one

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Happy National Scrapbooking Day!  I hope you are getting to be creative in your own way today.  If you have a baby shower coming up I wanted to share a few ideas that I created for the Spellbinders™ Nestabilities Basics and Beyond book.  It seems like we are upon the season of a lot of babies being born!  LOL There lots of other great ideas in this book about projects using Nestabilities.

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I have another Mother’s Day project to share! This is a gift bag I made that has been published in Paper Crafts Magazine May/June issue. It’s a fantastic issue! I’m sure they will be showing some sneaks on the Paper Crafts Connection blog. Right now on their blog, you can read about their Card Creations Vol. 9. I have a a card in that one as well. It’s been a fun week to get my magazines in

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Can you believe it’s nearly May?  It just doesn’t feel like it!  I guess this won’t be much of a surprise to you Mum, when you get it in the mail.  He he…Happy Mother’s Day a bit early! I did make this for my Mum but you can read instructions on the Spellbinders Blog about how to do it.  I really do love making tags.  I loved using these vibrant colors as well. There were lots of yummy

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He is Risen!! I wanted to write a quick post to wish all my blog friends a Happy Easter!  I shared this card on the Spellbinders blog today and gave a tutorial on how use a Reverse Stenciling Negative.  It’s a pretty neat technique!  My huge goodie box of all our generous cross promotional companies came on Thursday and I dove right into it and found this gorgeous Graphic 45 Once Upon a

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I have a card to show you!!  *gasp* It’s even a spring, butterfly one! I’m sure you probably think I fell off the face of blogger Earth.  Really, I have just been so busy. With this….. And this…. And this has been my new assistant… which has helped me with this… And…. Isn’t she a doll! I’ve also been busy playing with all the amazing shots that this sweet graduate posed

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Hi friends!  I am so excited for today.  We have SUN!!!  It was supposed to rain so I’m completely ecstatic right now.  It’s the first day to really feel like Spring!  This will be a quick post.  ; ) This Saturday I am teaching a class at Paper Mermaids and I wanted to share one of the cards we will be making out of Melissa Frances paper, Prima Trim, Graphic 45 Chipboard buttons and

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Supplies:  S4-306 Wonky Rectangle,  S5-043 Fleur de Lis Doily Motifs, S5-050 Rose Creations; Fancy Pants Designs Road Show Pattern Paper; Sparkle N Sprinkle Waterfall Glitter; WorldWin White Cardstock, Creative Impressions Bits of Bling Pearl, Gina K. Designs Fancy Tags stamp set; Clearsnap Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink; Bazzill Basics Paper Cardstock; Glue Dots International; Crate Paper

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I am seriously longing for beach days right now.  Anybody?  It’s to believe that it has ever been hot enough here for my kiddos to play on the beach but this big rock is sometimes enough to sheild the cool, coastal breeze.  My kids love to play in the sand regardless of the weather! To create this layout, I used some yummy Lily Bee Design Hello Sunshine pattern paper.  Appropriate don’t you

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Hello blog friends!  I have a quick announcement to make.  A second winner was pulled from the comments left for the Spellbinders Bunny Hop because the first person didn’t claim their prize.  KAYE you are the winner!!  Details are on the Spellbinders Blog. Kaye said: “This is just stunning. Thank you for sharing.” Today I have another card created with Layers of Color. I have enjoyed being

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  Spellbinders Bunny Hop Welcome to the fifth day of the Spellbinders™ Bunny Hop!  In honor of National Craft Month and spring, we’re showcasing our spring themed die templates. We have ten talented designers – two each day for five days – ready to usher in spring with creative projects and fabulous prizes!   The Bunny Hop is from March 21-25, each contest is midnight to midnight EST (

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It’s been one, big SEVEN year old party around here!  I'm anxious to share some photos but I must sort through them all first.  My nine year old has been bit by the photography bug and you would not believe how many photos she took.  I thought I was bad!  Ha! I was so completely inspired with this Vintage Poppy Paper after creating my layout, that I decided to go ahead and make a card as well.

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Supplies:  Layers of Color Brick Wall Stamp;  Lily Bee Design Vintage Poppy Pattern Paper, Shabby, Treasure, Market; American Craft Thickers Alphabet stickers; Basic Grey Alphabet stickers; Spellbinders Big Scalloped Border Grand Die Template; Graphic 45 Chipboard; Maya Road Flower and Chipboard Frame; KaiserCrafts Button Sticker; Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. Happy spring my friends!!  I

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Supplies: Layers of Color Starflower Frame and Happy Wishes Clear Art Stamp,  My Mind's Eye Lush Paper, Bazzill Cardstock, Queen and Co. pearls, Copic Markers, Paperytrey Ink ribbon, Spellbinders S4-301 Labels Sixteen and S4-324 Ribbon Banners. Happy Tuesday everyone!  That means Layers of Color for me!  This is a simple card I created for them as their March Guest Designer.  I love the

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Hi blog friends!  I have a different kind of card to share with you today.  Creating shaped cards has become even more fun since Spellbinder’s Large Format die templates!  Yesterday, I did a tutorial on the Spellbinder’s blog on to create these kinds of cards.  For full instructions, you can visit there.  I just adore these Banner Basics die templates because you can mix and match them to your

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I had so much fun creating my first post for the Spellbinders blog that I decided to use the same concept and create a second card while my supplies were still out.  Have you ever given yourself permission to inspire yourself?  I think this is the first time ever for me!  I always feel like with everything I create I have to come up with something new!  Well, this card is quite different from

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Good morning blog friends!  Yesterday was my first day at designing and writing for the Spellbinders™ blog!  Spellbinders is a company that creates die templates which can be used to cut/emboss/ and stencil.  The name stands for ‘Spelling’ out stories and ‘binding’ them together in books as we create our scrapbook pages and preserve special stories and memories.  Having been brought on as a ‘

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Mother’s Day may seem in the far off distance (especially to those of you who are getting snow right now!)  But, it’s actually just around the corner.  I always try to get my cards done early because every year, it seems to come so quickly.  I have really enjoyed creating projects for Layer’s of Color this month!  It’s been an honor to design for them as their guest for March.  On this

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I’ve been waiting for this day for so long!  It’s finally March 1st.  I have two fun announcements for you today!  The first one is that I am so blessed to be designing for Layers of Color this month as their Guest Designer!  I love their gorgeous stamps and especially the fact that a lot of them fit into Spellbinders die templates.  I also love the faith based approach that Laura has taken

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Welcome to Paper Tree House Studio's Friends, Love, and Faith Blog Hop.   As a paper artist, it’s so fun to get together and inspire one another through things such as blog hops.  This post is not only meant to inspire you through artwork, eye candy and prizes but also through the message.  I was so excited to find out the theme of this hop because Isaiah 40:31 is and has always been my life

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Welcome to the Layers of Color Cake Decorating Party! This may just prove to be the most yummy blog hop you have ever experienced.  There is an amazing group of  crafting chefs who can’t wait to inspire you with their delicious pieces of art work. If you had a chance to see the sneak I posted a few days back, you’ll recognize this as the birthday card I created for our celebration! 

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Spellbinder Die Templates:  LF-114  Grand Circles, LF-249 Grand Scalloped Circles, S4-191 Dahlia, S4-290 Labels Fourteen, S4-235 Fancy Tags, S4-241 Jumbo Scalloped Borderabilities Petites, Pattern Paper - We R Memory Keepers (72 & Sunny Alphabet, Scattered Clouds, Forecast, Woodlands, Dots); Button - Nikki Sivils - Cute As a Button; Bling - Creative Impressions(Bits of Bling) Netting Trim; 

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Hi friends!  Happy Valentine’s Day to you!  I’m feeling so blessed and loved by all my friends and family today.  I made this sweet card for a special friend.  When I saw the Appearance of Cameos challenge on the Moxie Fab World blog, I knew right away it was a perfect opportunity to use my Webster’s Pages Cameo.  I tend to tuck those sweet treasures away because they are just so pretty!  The

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  Happy Friday!!  I wanted to share a pretty  Valentine’s Card that I put together.  It’s non traditional colors but I think the soft palette is perfect for Valentine’s Day!  The paper I used is from Webster’s Pages.  I’m really discovering what my style is as a continue to gravitate to more romantic, elegant prints rather than the clean and bold.  The flower inside the bow is a Webster’s

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I’m back from CHA.  What a trip!  The best one yet for me.  We had such a great time in the Spellbinder’s booth and getting to know everyone so much better!  We even had the opportunity to see some of the show.  Unfortunately, I accidently left my camera on before I left and I had a dead battery by the time I got there!  My good friend Kazan, who I was blessed to room with while at the show,

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Spellbinders™:  S4-168 Large Labels; S4-242 Big Scalloped Borderabilities Petite; S7-014 Classic Lace Border Grand; LF-190 Grand Labels Four; My Mind's Eye (Green Houndstooth, Pink Floral Lush,) Melissa Francis – Pattern Paper; Clearsnap  -Colorbox Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk Ink; Creative Impressions, White Bits of Bling Pearls; Goodmorning!  I am working on my last project before CHA.  Wish I

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I promised a few photos of our Christmas and trip to Canada.  Not sure when we’ll get a chance to do that again.  It sure was special! Christmas morning…oh yeah.  He was pretty happy about Lego Universe! Toothless grin…love it!     There wasn’t a lot of snow in town (above photos) although the hills were steep!  So, we went way up in the mountains.  It was so much fun! Hiking

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Now that some of the new die templates have been revealed, I can share some of the things of created. And just wait until CHA rolls around in another two weeks. There are many more to drool over! LOL I created a frame on this card using the Spellbinders S5-026 Labels Twenty and cutting out a S5-023 Mega Ovals LG (#2.) I then added glitter to the edges and adhered a cream background. I also

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Spellbinders Paper Arts "To Die For!!" Winter Release Blog Frenzy January 10 – 18, 2011 Welcome to the eighth day of the Spellbinders Paper Arts "To Die For!!" Winter Release Blog Frenzy! Spellbinders™ Paper Arts’ has been working hard to bring you another selection the most innovated and beautiful die templates in the world. The To DIE For!! Winter Release

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Supplies: Die Templates – Spellbinders™: S4-158 Sunflower Set Two; S4-193 Peony; S4-200 Flower Bouquet; S4-232 Blossom Two; S4-240 Lotus Borderabilities® Petite; S4-242 Big Scalloped Borderabilities® Petite; S4-290 Labels Fourteen; S4-293 Lacey Circles; S7-017 On The Vine Border Grand; Cardstock – Worldwin Pattern Paper – Collage Press; Stickers - Pink Paislee , American Crafts;  Rub-ons –

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It’s a really big day with lots of excitement!  First off, I wanted to say Happy Birthday to Stacey Caron, owner of Spellbinders™ Paper Arts.  A few of us designers made a card for her and you can find the rest listed on the Spellbinders Blog.  Stacey is one of the sweetest, hardworking, dedicated, sincere and fun people I know.  It’s been such an honor to stand behind her and her husband Jeff

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Happy New year!! Our family took a trip to Canada and had the most amazing time!  As soon as I can choose and edit a few out of my 4oo photos, I will try and share!  There were so many ‘firsts’ for the kids; it was such a memorable trip.  Today I have a fun announcement to make!  Spellbinders Paper Arts next blog frenzy is right around the corner!  I’ve had lots of opportunity to

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My family wanted to wish all of you and yours a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate our Savior’s birth!  Such an exciting time!  We are ready, plates of goodies are assembled and passed out…..oh…..there are stories with that one!  I must journal on a layout about it!  Let’s just say….better packaging next year.  ; )  This has been such a special month.  I can’t help but to blog about how

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The girls and I have been baking up a storm, getting some fun plates together full of homemade goodies, ready to take to all our neighbors.  I made this lil’ tag with some of my favorite stamps from Gina K Designs ‘Winter Mittens’ (sentiment) set and the pinecone and needles are from Flourishes.  After I stamped the background with some musical notes (Pink Paislee,) I then sprayed my tag with

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I wanted to say ‘Merci’ to all my blog readers for your sweet comments and for your patience with me!  December is a month where I really try to focus on my priorities and I had intended to post this earlier but you know how it goes!  I stamped this card with Gina K Designs stamp, ‘Lovely Lables Two’ and then cut/embossed it with Spellbinders Labels Fifteen.  The brown felt is Viola from

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Supplies: Spellbinders S4-207 Kaleidoscope Pendants; S4-290 Labels Fourteen; LF-114 Grand Circles; LF-127 Grand Scalloped Squares,Cosmo Cricket, Togetherness Pinwheels Patterned Paper; Trunk in the Attic, Attic Journaling Cards Patterned Paper; Worldwin Papers, Kraft Treasures Cardstock; Clearsnap, Colorbox Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk Ink; Creative Impressions, White Bits of Bling Pearl The

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It’s December 1st!  Where or where did November go?  I love this time of year.  This last week has been full of all kinds of memories.  I’ve been anxious to share two projects that I was blessed enough to have published with Paper Paper Crafts Magazine called Holiday Cards.  It’s got some amazing ideas for Christmas.  I’ve looked through it over and over and gotten some serious inspiration!

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I hope you are having a fabulous time with your family during this Thanksgiving season.  I love spending down time with family during this time of the year.  Supplies:  Spellbinders™ S3-026 Filmstrip; S4-194 Classic Inverted Scalloped Circles LG; S4-232 Blossom Two; S7-018 Big Scalloped Border Grand; I2-1004 Flowers Impressabilities™, Clearsnap, Colorbox Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk Ink; Tattered

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Wanna know what we were doing at 7 am in the morning?  Checking out the surprise we got from the Master Designer this morning!  We knew it would be cold because school was canceled.  Of course, I was thinking…sleep in day!!  Oh no, the kids where out in their PJ’s dancing in the snow!   In the past, school has been canceled due to icy roads and snow up river but not where we live here on the

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  Welcome to the first day of the Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Holiday Hoppin’ Blog Hop!  Spellbinders, along with some of their Cross Promotional Partners are showcasing their newest products just in time for your Holiday crafting and gift giving.  Lots of creative ideas are in store, as well as prizes galore! * *Each participating company has generously donated towards the prize package listed

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Happy Friday everyone!!  I had a bit of time *gasp* to do a bit of blog hopping and I’m loving all the daily gratitude reads.  I’m a bit behind and can’t promise that I will be blogging daily but I’d love to share 12 things that I am grateful for!  That catches me up to Nov. 12th…..counting down to Thanksgiving day.  ; ) I am grateful for: 1)  The majestic sounds and beauty of the ocean. 2

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Hi friends!  I have a little card that I put together a while back.  the die template is Spellbinders Labels Fourteen and that gorgeous heart is a Waltzing Mouse stamp.  I have just fell in love with the stamps from this company!  The sentiment inside is also Waltzing Mouse.  I can’t let this post go on without telling you over the top excited I am about the happy mail I got yesterday!!  It

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Supplies:  Stamps – Mint Motif (Beyond Borders, Very Merry Sentiments available exlusively at ii{heart}papers.com); Die Template - Spellbinders™2010 Heirloom Ornaments; Pattern Paper – Crate Paper (Snowy Day), Cardstock - WorldWin, PaperTrey Ink; Ink - Ranger Distress Ink; Trim – misc. Happy Monday everyone!  I decided to participate in the sketch challenge at 2sketches4you this week.  It’s

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Hello friends!  Hope this Friday finds you doing well!  Today, I thought I’d share a card with you that hit the stands in September.  You can find it in the October issue of CARDS magazine.  I used a Gina K. Designs stamp on that fits right in side the Spellbinders™ Labels Nine die template.  Gotta love that!  I can’t wait to get my hands on this issue of CARDS magazine.  Thank you so much

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This past Sunday, Arte and I were asked to come to the front of the church for Pastor’s Appreciation.  As one of the council members expressed his words of encouragement over us, I was so humbled at where God has brought us.  Words cannot express how extremely proud of my husband I am.  I know that as he continues to submit, it’s God’s working through him that’s making a difference.  I

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I really can’t believe it’s been nine days since I blogged! Yikes!  My lil’ fingers have been busy though!  I’ve been preparing for our ladies retreat that happened this past weekend.  I was getting these little welcome bags ready. I’m so grateful for my sweet friend Nikki who helped me so very much with all of these!  They were fun to make but took a while.  I was also preparing the song

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Welcome to JustRite Stampers’ newest Wednesday feature, 12 Weeks of Christmas Blog Hops 7!   Every Wednesday up until Thanksgiving some of your favorite designers will be joining some of the JustRite design team for a series of Christmas blog hops, showcasing JustRite’s entire Christmas Collection of stamps!  You also might see some projects from the JustRite design team, using some of their

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