Thursday, February 20, 2014

Slider Page Mini Album, Card & Gift Tag by Tina Gillespie

Check out this beautiful Slider Page Mini Album, Card & Gift Tag by Tina Gillespie!!!  This project includes a cute mini album with a unique slider page, perfect for hidden journaling or photos. Complete the ensemble with a card and a gift tag and it is the ideal gift for someone special in your life.
For all of the instructions for this great project, head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February.  Or, if you feel lucky, leave a comment on my project that was posted at Craft Project Central on February 16th.  I will be choosing one lucky winner for a free February subscription!  Good luck!!!!

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Oval Accents Bigz Die Purse Card

Today's Lesson From The Craft Room:  You Can Do Things You Never Believed You Could!
On Monday I set a goal for myself.  A goal I had not reached before.  A goal to swim 2 miles.  I can't even believe I'm typing this because if you would have told me last April that I would swim 2 miles I would have told you you were nuts!  It's been months of learning, struggling, succeeding, accomplishing.  And on Monday...I achieved my 2 mile goal!!!!  Had you even told me last week that I would swim 2 miles this week...I probably also would have told you you were crazy!  But you aren't crazy and I can do things I never believed I could do!  I haven't set my next swimming goal yet, but I know I will select one and I believe I will accomplish it.  I have to add that having a "swim buddy" who is also striving to achieve goals has also pushed me and helped me achieve my goals.  And yes, you guessed it, I believe the same is true with art!  YOU CAN do things you never believed you could!  And having an art buddy helps!  I'm happy to be your virtual art buddy - encouraging you every step of the way.  Because I know if you put your mind to it - you can achieve your goals!!!!!  Go for it!!!!!
Today's card was made quite a long time ago, but I just unearthed it in the craft room :)  I made this purse using the Oval Accents Bigz die and a bone folder.  Just a bit of embossing folder magic and then some scored folds and the purse was born!  I hope you like it :)

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Afternoon Picnic by Buffy Cooper

This sweet Afternoon Picnic set is by Buffy Cooper.  By the time February rolls around, most of us are ready for spring – flowers, sunshine and picnics on the deck.  This set is perfect for getting us into the mood for Spring!  It includes lanterns, flowers in painted glitter vases and butterfly straws made with Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper!  This set is sure to remind you that spring is just around the corner.  Get all the instructions by heading over to Craft Project Central and subscribing to the month of February.  Or, if you feel lucky, leave a comment on my project that was posted at Craft Project Central on February 16th.  I will be choosing one lucky winner for a free February subscription!  Good luck!!!!

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Swallowtail Altered Book Box & Card

This Swallowtail Altered Book Box and Card is my February project for Craft Project Central.  It is a perfect way to transform an unused hardcover book into a beautiful gift! (I am such a lover of books so it took me quite a while to find a book that I was willing to transform)!  This set features an altered hardcover book and a coordinating gift card.  The elegant box provides a special place to store a secret gift, a small journal, or other cherished keepsakes!  This set would make a wonderful gift for a treasured friend!  Want all of the step-by-step instructions to make an altered book box all of your own?  If so, you can head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of February or, head on over to my project on Craft Project Central and leave a comment!  I will be choosing one lucky winner who will receive a free subscription to the month of February!  The winner will be chosen on February 27th.  Good luck!!!!