Hybrid & Printed Projects

  • Star-Shaped Positive Sayings Card

    Star-Shaped Positive Sayings Card

    I have a teenage granddaughter and I know with all the drama that can happen in their lives, it never hurts to build them up and encourage them. I decided to make a little star-shaped card with positive sayings that she could put on her dresser or desk and look at every day. This project […]

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  • Quick, Custom Countdowns Using ScrapSimple Templates

    Audience: Everyone Category: Templates Operating System: Windows 8 Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 I think the anticipation of an upcoming event – such as a trip or a holiday – is part of the fun of the event itself. As Andy Warhol said, “The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting.” I love building up […]

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  • DIY: Magnetic Advent Calendar

    I love advent calendars! There are so many varieties from paper to ceramic to choose from! I remember my children filling in Santa’s beard with cotton balls to count down the days. And I remember making the green and red paper chains and ripping one chain off as each day passed. As I was reminiscing […]

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  • Easy-Peasy Coasters using Digital Layouts & Kits!

    It is never too early to start on Christmas projects and I have a perfectly easy, inexpensive one for all the teachers on your gift list. Easy because you can use your existing layouts or create new ones!  I have used the JIFFY Album pages that came with Syndee Nuckles’ adorable One, Two, Buckle My Shoe September […]

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  • Create a Digital Die Cut Card

    Audience: Beginner Category: Techniques Operating System: Windows 7 Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 While surfing the Internet for inspiration, I found some amazing cards with die cut flowers and butterflies. The unusual part was the way the artist didn’t completely cut out the shape, but left it attached to pop out of the card. Image sources: […]

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  • Father’s Day Bottle & Carrier Tutorial

    It won’t be long and Father’s Day will be upon us. Looking for a quick and easy project to delight any Dad? Keep reading – it really can’t be easier – I promise! First, you will need to purchase a 4-pack carton of “Starbucks Frappuccino” which you can usually find in the coffee aisle of […]

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  • Printable Spring Envelope Album Tutorial

      My life is blessed with a group of wonderful women.  Some I see regularly, others not as often as I would like.  Some I have only met via email and chats.  These women are definitely individuals but in very important ways they are the same.  They are the glue that holds together their families […]

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  • Printable Paper Daffodil Bouquet

    My very favorite part of spring is the flowers! I can’t wait to see the crocus, tulip and daffodil buds opening, washing the world in bright colors! This winter seems like it keeps going on and on, so I decided to bring a little spring inside before Mother Nature was ready. I made some paper […]

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  • DIY: Decoupage Flower Pots

      With spring in the air and gardening and patio decorating in mind, I have been seeing cute little deco pots  being featured in magazines and store displays. I thought I would take my crafting arsenal, some inexpensive clay pots and my digital scrap supplies and come up with an easy, inexpensive project that will […]

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  • Pedestal Pop-Ups Tutorial

      An Un-expected element for your Art Journal & Greeting Cards! You are going to be surprised at how easy it is to construct these pop-up mechanisms! I am giving you 2 templates – one for what I call the “stand alone” mechanism and one for the “inset” mechanism. Both are interchangeable depending on your […]

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