We got some beautiful snow on Thursday!  It made me want to send some snowflakes off to my friends in warmer climates.  Below you’ll find a “snow globe in an envelope”.  To make it you’ll need a few paper doilies, card stock, glue pen or stick, and a plastic sleeve (the kind that a packaged …

Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays. I love pinks and reds, candy and sweets–and oh, expressing love for family and friends, of course! I have been collecting candy for quite a while–everything from fancy cut rock candy to drugstore lollipops. I love the colors and patterns and the packaging. For Valentines Day I always …

The holidays are over…that must mean it’s time for me to make my holiday card! I seem to always miss Hanukkah and Christmas. In years past, my husband and I have sent out New Years or Valentines cards instead (Thank you St. Valentine for the February extension!) I like to send gifty-ish cards and while …

Nicky Stokes asks: I loved the glitter cards and photo art in the November issue of Martha’s magazine.  I really want to try making a card, but I don’t want to send my friends a mess of glitter for Christmas.  How do I keep the glitter from falling off the card?  Is there a special …

To avoid fading, I try to keep my paper projects out of direct light in our sun-drenched craft room. But fading is not always undesirable- I discovered this forgotten pink paper on a windowsill at our old office and used it to make some valentine postcards.   I like the ombre effect on the rhinos …

Goodbye summer days!  You will be missed. To preserve and share one of my favorite summer pastimes I’ve used these fireworks photos as inspiration for some postcards.   I started by collecting materials that remind me of fireworks- metallic bits, tinsel, sequins, tissue (for smoky effect). You will also need black card stock cut into …

Over the next few months, we’ll be giving away craft products every couple of weeks. You read about our new Punch Around the Page corner and edge punch set last Friday. Here’s your chance to win your own! Leave a comment describing how you’ll use your new punches in 50 words or less, along with …

Just wanted to share the card I made for my husband for our second anniversary (the “cotton” anniversary). We decided not to give each other gifts this year, and take a trip together instead. However, I CANNOT resist the challenge of a “theme” gift. So I decided to make a cotton card for my man. …