Wow – I am really loving this digital stamping idea more and more. Although I am a complete newbie and still need have much to learn. I recently read that heat embossing is possible – not sure if it works with my printer type, but good to know there’s room to play around and it’s [...]
Playing along with Card Positioning Systems Sketch 114 I created this card with a funky color scheme. Really simple layout with nothing complicated here. But the neon ribbon at the bottom I really like – somehow makes the card more happy, despite all the muted darker colors. I like the color scheme in general and [...]
The year really seems to be flying by and graduation is just around the corner. I’ve been looking around for ideas on creating graduation cards and came across a very cute shop called Pear Tree Greetings. They are also offering some discounts in celebration of the graduation season such as free shipping on orders over [...]
Your handwritten letter and your mother’s favorite flower – that’s the way it used to be for Mother’s Day. Only a few more days left before we all honor our mothers – for a day at least! In 1907 Anne Jarvis wanted to honor mothers around the world by giving them a day of rest [...]
Funny how some things transcend language and culture. Even in Italy I’ve found many crafty blogs and inspiring folks who also love paper crafting, stamping and the traditional ways of correspondence. Amazingly enough, they have blog giveaways and they call it blog candy – pretty darn cute! I came across BA’s blog and she has [...]
I recently happened upon a blog called Dare U 2 Digi Stamp that issues card sketch challenges with the use of digital stamps. I am really liking the idea of digital stamps since moving to Italy, because all my supplies were left in the USA. It’s costly to buy the physical stamps at craft and [...]
April seems be a busy month when it comes to national days of observance. The 2nd was National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day and the 16th was National Stress Awareness Day amongst many other bizarre celebrations. However, what is interesting to me is that April is National Card and Letter Writing Month as well as [...]
