Let’s Venti

October 23, 2017 // No Comments

I had so much fun creating the coffee-themed card I posted yesterday, I decided to make another one. For today’s card, I’m using the Oh Frappe stamp set from Ellen Hutson. I started by creating the background panel. I stamped... Continue reading →

Fall is Here

October 22, 2017 // 8 Comments

Ok, so Fall still isn’t technically here in southern California given it’s supposed to be 105 tomorrow (yikes!), but I’m taking another brief break from holiday cards to bring you another fall-themed card. Unfortunately, the stamp and die set I... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Time

October 16, 2017 // No Comments

I would love to say fall is in the air, but it just isn’t yet here in southern California. In fact, our wether forecast is calling for a high of 99ºF (37ºC) today. Yuck! Mid-October is just too late for... Continue reading →

Snarktoberfest 2017 Blog Hop

October 2, 2017 // 74 Comments

I’m thrilled to be taking part today in the 2017 Snarktoberfest blog hop. You should have arrived here from the Strawberry Jude Stamps blog. If not, don’t worry. I’ll have a list with links to all the participants in the... Continue reading →

Mel's Card Corner | Rainbow Maker Class - Day 6

Rainbow Maker – Day 6

August 16, 2017 // 2 Comments

I’m back with my final card for the Rainbow Maker class at Online Card Classes. Yes, I know it’s launch day for the new Stamp of Approval collection. Don’t worry, I’ll be back later for another card for that when... Continue reading →

Mel's Card Corner | Rainbow Maker Class - Day 3

Rainbow Maker – Day 3

August 10, 2017 // 3 Comments

I’m back today with my homework card for day three of the Rainbow Maker class at Online Card Classes. The lessons for day three were presented by Cathy Zielske, Nichol Spohr, and May Park. They each presented very different techniques,... Continue reading →

My Kind of Peeps

April 18, 2017 // 2 Comments

I hope everyone had a lovely Easter and/or Passover. I made this quick Easter card over the weekend to give to one of my neighbors. I signed the card as “The Easter Bunny” then snuck over late Saturday night and put... Continue reading →

New LawnFawnatics Challenge Blog

April 2, 2017 // 12 Comments

Have you heard the news? Lawn Fawn has launched their own new challenge called Lawnfawnatics. There will be a new challenge posted twice per month and one winner from all entries will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift... Continue reading →

Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

March 30, 2017 // 20 Comments

It’s time for another round of the quarterly Coffee Lovers Blog Hop hosted by the lovely team over at the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog. Anyone who knows me likely knows my love of the dark roast nectar of the gods.... Continue reading →

Lawn Fawn Day at Stamp Fever

March 19, 2017 // 2 Comments

Yesterday was the annual Lawn Fawn Day event at my local stamp store, Stamp Fever. I’m very fortunate to live in the same area where the Lawn Fawn offices are located. Every year around this time, Kelly Marie and the... Continue reading →