Although I haven’t been crafting or creating too many fun things lately, my daughter has, so she gave me permission to share some of her creations–like these pretty envelopes. If you’d like to learn how to make envelopes from magazines, scrapbook paper, or any paper, really, read on. My daughter made her envelopes with scrapbook paper….
Would you love to learn modern calligraphy with a pointed pen and/or more traditional pointed pen styles like copperplate? This post will get you started with tips on supplies, books, and more. Pointed pen calligraphy lends itself to so many projects – letters, notes, wall art, envelope art, tags, invitations, card making, and more. It…
Today, I want to show you some pages that I made several years ago for a directory swap for an online stamping and paper-arts group I have belonged to for years. I participated in the swap several times. Basically, we each made a page that told a little bit about ourselves, using some of our…
This little accordion mini-book or card is one of my favorite things to make. I’ve made quite a few since this one, but it holds special memories because I made it for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. My parents aren’t with us any longer, but I have this little book as a wonderful memory. If you’d…
Today I want to show you a fun project made with shaving cream and paint. Have you ever heard of marbling paper with shaving cream? This kind of paper marbling is so simple and fun for both adults and kids, and it only requires a few inexpensive supplies. Making marbled paper from shaving cream is…
I have a project for you today that is pretty and versatile and would make a cute Valentine, Christmas, Easter treat or teacher gift or (insert occasion!), filled with candy or little trinkets. You can even turn them upside down to make cute cone Christmas tree decorations, make great paper carrots for Easter, or the perfect May…