I live in Brentwood, Tennessee and write about fun things to see & do there. I also enjoy using rubber stamps and scrapbooking materials to make my own cards. I use Stampin' Up products for a lot of my handmade cards.
If you're a scrapbooker, you've probably used chipboard to embellish your projects. If you're like me, however, you have a drawer full of chipboard pieces and have absolutely no idea what to do with them. Here are a few things to help give you some ideas... … [Read more...]
I recently joined a Meetup Group (not related to Scrapbooking or Stamping). As I was looking around, I found there are really quite a few people out there who are looking for or have already joined a scrapbooking group. Are you hoping to find others in your area who share your interest in scrapbooking or rubber stamping? If so, they're looking for you too! … [Read more...]
If you are into scrapbooking and/or rubber stamping, chances are you have a brayer. I have one. It's still in the box. Still hasn't been used. I bought mine right after I started stamping (using a 40% Off Coupon, of course!). I figured it was something I should have. Unfortunately, I have yet to be inspired. So what am I supposed to do with this thing? … [Read more...]
A good friend of mine wanted to make handmade Baby Shower invitations and came up with a dilemma... How can you make sure that the guests know that the excited mother-to-be is expecting TWIN BOYS? We decided to use this little 'extra' tag on the front of the invitation to make sure that everyone knew to not only buy for a baby boy, but to buy for two of them! … [Read more...]
If you think you don't have any 'Easter' stamps, remember that any spring-like flower stamps will work. The 'Easter Blessings' sentiment on this card was stamped. But if you have decent handwriting (which I unfortunately do not), you can create the same card using a marker for journaling. … [Read more...]
Easter is a bit early this year... So you may want to get your Easter treats ready soon. Following is a quick Easter treat bag idea, using punched-out flowers for a springtime feel. At the end of this post is a video that shows you how to make treat bags for Easter peeps. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
If you're like me, you have sheets of rub-ons that are half-full (in the same box as the half-used sheets of stickers). Now that Stampin' Up has rub-ons that coordinate with their stamp sets, there is a new technique using the new product. Of course, rub-ons aren't just for paper anymore... … [Read more...]
A couple of days ago I posted an article about my solution for storing 8.5x11 inch cardstock. In an effort to share some other ideas about how my work space is set up, I'm going to post a few articles that might give you some new ideas. In turn, I would love for you to share your ideas as well. This idea helps me stay motivated - a board full of project ideas! … [Read more...]
Earlier, I shared how I made Valentine treat bags. Now, here's another idea, along those same lines... A Valentine treat bag is great for giving away treats -- for adults or children. … [Read more...]
We've all seen them... The advertisements in scrapbooking and rubber stamping magazines are tempting. The pictures of perfectly organized and spacious work areas make me jealous. They look so inviting and functional (and some are even decorated!). Here are some beeeeautiful stamping and scrapping rooms. If you have the space and finances for such a craft room, then I say go for it. If not, then you can still have a nice organized craft area by thinking about other options. … [Read more...]
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