Each of these snowmen has a pack of microwave popcorn inside! This is one of the four gifts we are making at my Holiday Gift Making class. (Thanks to Lynn Hart for this great idea!) When my five kids were young, we tried to emphasize "giving" more than "receiving". One of the ways we […]
Gift Calendar Snow Buddies
I have been holding classes with these calendars for several years. Some customers come and make just the new inserts because their friends expect an updated set each year. They measure about 4 inches by 4 inches and sit very nicely on a shelf or desk. The 12 months fit easily in the case.These make […]
New Use for Lovely as a Tree, Tree Trimmings
The first two cards were the make and takes at last week’s Fine Line meeting. Do you recognize the tree branch? Its a new use for that older but still popular stamp set Lovely as a Tree. (115026 p. 110 $27.95) The ornament and paper and Merry Christmas stamp all co-ordinate too! 116722 Tree Trimmings […]
Winning Cards: Pumpkin Patch, Autumn Days
The votes were counted and the results are in! Introducing the top five winners (starting with number 1) in the Fine Line Card Swap are…. by Carol Nordquist The specialty paper with its shiny black lines gives a great Halloween effect! Groom Specialty Paper (116478) p. 158 $13.95 Pumpkin Patch (116499) p. 9 of […]
Bird Cards: Bird on a Branch & Happy Together
This beautiful card by Joann Weimers combines the Bird On a Branch stamp set and the coordinating Flock Together Designer Series Papers. The Happy Together set gives a whole different look. by Ruth Norton by Linda Heller (notice the mirror image!) This Thursday is the Fine Line Gathering for my downline in the Minneapolis […]
Unusual cards: Extreme Elements, Chic Boutique, Nature’s Silhouette,
This is a fun card by Ashanti Walther. She used the Chic Boutique and the Extreme Elements to get this great effect. Make a quick and special card for a child using the Storybook Specialty designer series paper and attaching a few crayons. Another popular use of the Big Shot. The scallop circle makes […]
SU! FLoral Set:Herb Expressions, Flower Fancy, Simple Friendship
Floral sets are always fun to work with. Herb Expressions is a new set which is great for watercolor or markers. Herb Expressions by Amber Wilson I received this delightful purse card as a convention swap and it had no name on it. Simple Friendship and Razzleberry Lemonade Flower Fancy by Sandi Rule Inking […]
On Your Birthday, Lots of Bots, Party Hearty
What would $200 extra a month do for you? Vacation, kids classes, more stamps???? What would having your hobby pay for itself do for you? What would a discount all the time be worth to you? There are only a few days left to grab the demonstrator mini starter kit for only $85! In addition […]