What a Fabulous time, I had, at the Walworth County Fair. The weather was great, lot's and lot's of people were walking around happily, and I had excited people in the Learning Coop Tent. It is exactly why I love teaching at the Fair. I taught Thurs, Friday, and Sunday from 1 … [Read more...] about This Years Fair-Thursday
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Tea Tins and the Tea Room Suite
Have you seen the new tea tins? I can't stop talking about how adorable they are. The price point is 4 for $15.00. The measurements for the tins are 3-3/4" x 3-5/8" x 2-1/4". For me, it's the perfect little container for a little something-something. Of course tea, or coffee, but … [Read more...] about Tea Tins and the Tea Room Suite
Adding leaves to a Coaster
Tonight I have my Stamp club in Delavan, WI. One of the projects we are going to make is this cool coaster. Once again, Dollar Tree comes through for me. I do like the price and the design is perfect to stamp a bit extra without ruining the printed on design. Rooted in Nature is … [Read more...] about Adding leaves to a Coaster
Stamping on Canvas Panels
I recently shared a fun idea with several of my stamp clubs- stamping on canvas panels. You should really try this. This may be totally out of the box for you and for others, it's just what you are looking for. My group of ladies were worried at first but I convinced them. … [Read more...] about Stamping on Canvas Panels
Creating an Impromptu Birthday Gift
My hubby, Don, called down to my office and told me we had to fix the WiFi at one of our house watch accounts. Ok. We are not the Cable people but we are pretty good at figuring out general problems. Don is always up for a challenge. When we got to the house, the owner was out … [Read more...] about Creating an Impromptu Birthday Gift
Oh Happy Day Shadow box
How's this for fun. I love our new Serene Scenery DSP. Perfect for a little Shadow box. I added the Greeting Oh Happy Day from the Scenic Sayings stamp set. I used our foam based pad in Soft Suede-inked and stamped on our vellum. It stays wet enough to add clear embossing … [Read more...] about Oh Happy Day Shadow box
Matchbox Birthday Wish Kit
There are times you need a really "cute" gift for someone at work, friend, or a family member. Check out my Matchbox Birthday Wish Kit. This is so cute. So fun. So not my original idea! This was one of the projects for my Card & Project Buffet from a few weeks ago. It … [Read more...] about Matchbox Birthday Wish Kit
Card & Project Buffet
Yes, I took an unintentional break from blogging. Between adding an extra class to my monthly schedule, unexpected events, busy with the kids, etc, I will say that school can not start soon enough for me!! Of course the girls are starting to get excited as well. When school is in … [Read more...] about Card & Project Buffet
A Spring Peat Pot
Time for a Peat Pot idea. Originally planned for a class, made at a workshop instead. My Version of a Spring Peat Pot. I love using these pots. They are abundant this time a year in all the Big Box and specialty gardening stores. Think other Holidays. I added Chalk Paint to … [Read more...] about A Spring Peat Pot
Special Delivery-Peat pot style
This project was inspired by a Fellow Demonstrator -Connie Stewart. Every month my Church has a Card Club. We have Bible study for the first 45 minutes and then we create cards for the shut-ins, Widows and widowers, the sick, etc, the second 45 minutes. In August, our group met … [Read more...] about Special Delivery-Peat pot style