Happy New Year! (3)

January 1, 2012 • Category: All Occasion Cards, Cards, January 2012, Lead Story

Well, here we are in 2012.  It sure doesn’t seem like it’s been twelve years since we rang in this new century.  So many things have changed.  Some were sad, and some were happy, but one thing has remained constant for me….and that’s my love of paper crafts and all things stamping.  We have a [...]

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Designs In Black and White: Lisa’s View (3)

Black and White Gift Set Finished card size:  3.75″ x 5″ I’m so excited to share this card and  altered project with you.  I hope you enjoy it. Supplies Stamps: Sentiment Rub Ons; friend and flowers (Artist’s Stash) Paper: Chateau Noir Paper Pack (Colorbok) Scraps of Double-Sided Black and White Cardstock (Artist’s Stash) White Crepe [...]

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An Ornament Exchange–tomorrow? HELP! (2)

Altered Domino Ornaments Stephanie Loomis, Guest Guide   Fear not, SQ travelers, help is here! It happens to me every Christmas season: a gathering sneaks up on me and then I realize that an ornament exchange is part of the party and I am desperate. I could make a trip to the discount store or [...]

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Paper Quilting 105: The Chevron (7)

The first thing you are going to need is a chevron punch.  I have punches from three different companies.  Punch Bunch, Emaginations (no longer in business) and Family Treasures.  As you can see from photo 1, the chevron punches vary widely in size.  The punch you use will depend entirely on how much time you [...]

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January 2012 Trail Map – Map Master’s View (7)

Finished card size: 5″ x 7″ Lets pour a motorcycle in a mould and create a red, white and blue card. Because, although I am a Thug, us bikers are very Patriotic. Regena’s Sketch Supplies: Stamps: Motorcycles  (100 Proof Press) Paper: Black, white,red and blue Card Stock (C.S.) Flames (EK Success) Ink: Tuxedo black (Memento) [...]

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Smash Bag Book (3)

Handmade Memory Lane Book Supplies and suggestions for this project: 3 paper lunch sacks (Local market) Sewing Machine Scraps of Paper and Ribbon (Artist’s stash) Adhesive Assorted Punches (Stampin’ Up!) Assorted Dies (Spellbinders) and Cutting Machine (Big Shot by Sizzix)) Gems (Stampin’ Up!) Knick knacks around the house or specific memory items of your choosing [...]