Category Archives: Crafts

Maker Monday

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Linda Andrews

To honor a family member’s 90th birthday, I decided I would craft an album that would become a Memory book. I knew right away that I would be using some Graphic 45 papers as I love their postcards and papers. … Continue reading →

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Maker Monday

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Linda Andrews

I had some time between yard work and writing to actually make some cards this weekend. These are CASEd from Kristie Marcotte’s blog the Best Things in Life are Pink using a Love from Lizi card kit. I do love … Continue reading →

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Inserts

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Linda Andrews

I stocked up on Spring themed card making papers over the last month. I thought I knew what I had bought until I came upon a packaged labeled inserts. They were long pieces with a blank along the center and … Continue reading →

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Oh brother

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Linda Andrews

I did it. I finally bought a Brother ScanNCut. I had been debating for a while as it was very expensive, but added up the costs of purchasing dies for my stamps and it ended up being a no-brainer. I … Continue reading →

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Close enough

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Linda Andrews

I have a thing for organization. It’s a weird thing because it doesn’t apply to everything, actually it usually doesn’t apply. But I do like to organize my crafting stuff. I buy boxes to keep kits together. This Christmas, when … Continue reading →

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2 designs

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Linda Andrews

I’ll admit I’m still not good at card designing. Thankfully, there are bunches of folks online who are willing to share their skills. These folks kindly place their layouts online for all to use. I found two of these designs … Continue reading →

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Journaling

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Linda Andrews

I’ve been seeing a lot of journaling videos come across my YouTube feed. I’ve even watched a few. There’s been art journals, where you create mini works of art. Frankly, these stress me out. My creativity doesn’t work that way. … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Linda Andrews

Nearly gave myself a heart attack the other day. Sure there were great big Christmas in July celebrations at all my favorite crafty places, but then some folks started to release fall items. Now, in my head, Halloween comes before … Continue reading →

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Maker Monday

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Linda Andrews

I had a chance to relax this weekend and make some cards. Since the kit came from Not2Shabby, I used their March layout to design these cards. Yes, they’re Christmas/winter cards. Why? Because it is 114F outside and I need … Continue reading →

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Dwindling Space

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Linda Andrews

I have been trying to carve out a little space in my office for crafting. A place free of cat paws and doggie interest that tends to move things around on my work surface and ramp up my frustration. I … Continue reading →

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