the shin spot

A Little Birdie

2010-08-31T12:00:00.000-07:00

Each time I get together with my crafty BFFs, we set up a RAK (random acts of kindness) section where we put out craft supplies that are free for the...

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Basic Grey Birthday Cupcake Cards

2010-08-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

I made a few birthday cards the other day with stuff from Basic Grey. This first card is from one of the Basic Grey card kits. I didn't like the...

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Simple Flower Cards

2010-08-27T12:00:00.000-07:00

Here's one more super simple design. The blank card is from Club Scrap. It has a fun, funky wood grain embossed into it. I punched a design into...

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Simple Birthday Cards

2010-08-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

Here's another simple design with a single strip of ribbon as the base with metal birthday stickers on American Craft scalloped foam squares. The...

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Simple Ribbon Cards

2010-08-25T12:00:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend, I also made several cards based on the same basic design. I placed a ribbon with the ends cut (not sure what that kind of cut is...

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Basic Grey Nook & Pantry Cards

2010-08-24T12:20:00.000-07:00

I made a few more cards with the Basic Grey Nook & Pantry collection (LOVE just about everything from that collection) over the weekend. I used...

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Time for tea card

2010-04-16T12:15:00.000-07:00

I have a friend who's all about visiting tea houses so, of course, I have to make her cards with a tea theme and I had to snap up the adorable Basic...

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Oh, hai!

2010-03-08T09:30:00.000-08:00

I like this fun, cheerful card. I made it awhile ago but it didn't feel totally done. After getting a Basic Grey card kit and seeing how they add...

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Brain brushing exercise cheat sheet card

2010-03-01T10:30:00.000-08:00

I read about a cool little exercise called "brain brushing" recently and made this cheat sheet card to remind me of the steps in the exercise. At...

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A gift for dear ol' dad

2010-02-17T14:25:00.000-08:00

This is a gift I made for my dad with a photo of us when I was a little bugger. The base is made of two coasters I covered with Stampin Up textured...

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Buzz Buzz

2010-02-10T11:35:00.000-08:00

This is a card I made with a circle punch, Stampin Up textured cardstock, a giant brad, some Hero Arts buttons, and an adorable bee embellishment...

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Getting back to crafting with cupcake cards

2010-02-04T10:00:00.000-08:00

I've neglected this blog for quite some time after doing little-to-no crafting last year. But this year I resolved to get back to my crafts. One of...

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Fabulous flower card

2010-02-03T19:44:00.000-08:00

This is a card I got from my friend Tracy. She used those fabulous Michael Strong stamps for the flower vase. It's hard to see in this photo, but the...

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Martini Card

2010-02-03T19:42:00.000-08:00

Here's another great card from my friend Nancy. Love the martini – one of my favorite drinks. The paper is Club Scrap.

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Be Good or Be Stylish Card

2010-02-03T19:39:00.000-08:00

Love this fun card I got from my friend Connie! Check out the clever quote inside.

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Japanese beauty drinking tea card

2010-01-30T14:31:00.000-08:00

I got this gorgeous card from my friend Rita in a one-card-a-month exchange that I organize with some friends. She says she chose this image (by...

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Sweet giveaway with lots of Hero Arts goodies!

2010-01-09T14:26:00.000-08:00

The Daily Marker, a fabulous blog, is doing a very cool giveaway with all the great loot shown above, including lots of Hero Arts goodies. Sweet! I...

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Petal Party Cards

2009-07-02T12:49:00.001-07:00

I love the Petal Party scrapbook pack for making cards. I can make around 30-40 cards with each pack. Here are some I recently made. I love that I...

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Fabulous Holiday Card

2009-01-02T11:55:00.000-08:00

Isn't this a cool card? I just got it from a friend who was my Secret Santa this year. I love that it uses non-traditional holiday colors and manages...

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Beauty Card

2009-01-01T19:29:00.001-08:00

I got this supercute card from a friend. I love the saying. It's especially funny, because I recently began writing about beauty on The Coveted, a...

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Stampin Up Card & Ornament

2009-01-01T19:10:00.000-08:00

Fellow Stampin Up demonstrator Patti gave me this lovely card that also doubles as an ornament. Isn't that a wonderful idea? I just love it. I think...

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Last Chance on Stampin Up Fall-Winter 2008 Catalog

2009-01-01T19:06:00.000-08:00

Dozens of stamps from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog are retiring. Now’s your last chance to get them—they are only available through...

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20% Off Rub-Ons Special (November 10-30)

2008-11-03T12:44:00.000-08:00

From November 10th through 20th, Stampin Up! is offering a great special on rub-ons: spend just $20 and qualify to purchase any Rub-Ons assortment at...

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Country Living Special Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit

2008-11-03T12:29:00.000-08:00

Stampin' Up is offering an amazing special now through December 31st (or while supplies last). Get more than $70 worth of products for just $49.95....

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Celebrate Friends Class

2008-10-10T17:32:00.000-07:00

In this class, you will make a wall hanging to celebrate your friends. This is a cheerful decoration to remind you of the wonderful friends in your...

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