Thanks a Bunch

by Melissa // March 16, 2017 // 9 Comments

For today’s card, I used the sweet little basket and flower images from the Basket Bunch stamp set from Stampin’ Up!® There is a set of coordinating dies for the stamp set, but I didn’t use them for this card.... Continue reading →

Challenge Round-Up

by Melissa // February 26, 2017 // No Comments

I entered a few challenges recently and realized yesterday a couple of my card entries were actually recognized in their respective challenges. I thought it might be fun to post a round-up of them here today. Time Out Challenges The Design Team (DT) over at... Continue reading →

Vintage Christmas

by Melissa // December 18, 2016 // No Comments

I apologize for being missing in action from my blog the past several days. Things were extremely busy for me at work last week which, sadly, didn’t leave time for crafting or card making. Then, just when I thought I... Continue reading →

Enchanted Garden Watercolor

by Melissa // December 10, 2016 // 12 Comments

I’m taking a break from holiday cards today to answer one of the most common questions I’ve seen about the new line of inks available from Catherine Pooler Designs. Many crafters have asked whether or not they can be used for watercoloring.... Continue reading →

One Layer Simplicity

by Melissa // December 2, 2016 // 10 Comments

I was saddened to see a couple of days ago one of my favorite challenge blogs, One Layer Simplicity, has decided to close. I’ve enjoyed participating a few times, but really loved looking at the designs posted by others as... Continue reading →