Ribbons & Glue

Sweet Tart Collection...Pretty Girl Canvas Frame

2013-05-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

So excited to finally be able to share this C.U.T.E project I made for Jinger Adams using her new Sweet Tart Scrapbooking Kit. Jinger launched her Sweet Tart Collection and All-Occasion Card Kit on HSN a few weeks ago. Ok, I'll admit, it is pretty neat seeing projects you've made on TV. All the projects created by the design team were amazing too. This Sweet Tart Collection is so fun and

Jinger Adams 2013 Design Team...

2013-05-13T19:23:00.002-07:00

Excited to announce that I'm back designing for Jinger Adams again...Whoot Whoot! The design team has already been busy behind the scenes creating projects with Jinger's new collections, Sweet Tarts and an All Occasion Card Kit. Jinger debuted these lines on HSN a few weeks ago. So Fun! Here's links to her new collections: Sweet Tart Collection ***SNEAK PEAK of a

Get Whale Soon...

2013-05-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

The free cut file this week over in Silhouette Store is a whale and waves. I love those free files, look forward to them every week. Have you noticed the nautical theme is starting to trend again or maybe it's just the excitement of Summer? Probably a lil' of both. So, I decided to put the free cut file to use and make a nautical Get Well card to use as my Craftwork Cards CANDi design team

Simple Home Decor for the Guy in your Life...

2013-05-06T21:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks for joining in on the Glue Dots ® and Buttons Galore & More "Gifts for Guys" Blog Hop. This is a fun Blog Hop for me since I'm lucky enough to be BOTH a Glue Dottess and Button Bevy Babe. Oh yeah-I'm cool like dat! Plus, it's fun to hop along with these talented gals to spark some "manly" inspiration for those special guys in your life. For my project, I made some masculine

Mother's Day over at Paper Issues

2013-05-05T12:00:00.000-07:00

The new "Issue" is up and running over at Paper Issues today. A Pink Paislee Issue that is! You can link up any Pink Paislee or Mother's day project over on the Paper Issues blog until May 18th. Flower Pot Card I thought I'd link up my pretty Flower Pot card that would be perfect to give to any Mama on Mother's Day. Now, head over to Paper Issues to link up any Pink Paislee

Keep Calm and Teach On...

2013-05-02T11:46:00.001-07:00

The "Keep Calm" phase is really trendy right now and there are many unique versions of the phrase too. My fav though is, "Keep Calm and Craft On". How can you ever go wrong with that? Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. My son's in third grade and listening to some of the the stories he's brought home...Oh My...sending many blessing out to his teacher! So, here's a teacher appreciation

Shabby Chic Birdhouse...

2013-04-25T21:00:00.000-07:00

The Buttons Galore & More design team gals and I are competing playing along in a Designer Birdhouse Challenge. Readers can vote and comment for a chance to win prizes. Sound like fun? Here's my cute lil' Shabby Chic Birdhouse I created to play along with this challenge. If I was a lil' bird, fairy or even a cute bug, I'd totally live in this house. Shabby Chic Birdhouse I

Chevron & CANDi Baby Decor...

2013-04-23T05:00:00.000-07:00

It's my design team day over at Craftwork Cards CANDi and I thought I'd incorporate my CANDi design team post with another {cute} baby gift I made for my sister. She's still prego...we're waiting on her to POP out lil' Wylkes any day now. Just so ya know, lil' Wylkes nursery is full blown PBK's straight out of the mag. Seriously... Image from www.potterybarnkids.com Safari

Subway Art-Baby Style...

2013-04-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

This week, I get to play along with the gals over at Decorate to Celebrate as a Guest Designer for there Baby Shower challenge. This was a perfect challenge for me to play along with the DTC gals since I needed to make a baby project anyways. My sister is expecting her 3rd little boy like any day now. Her boys names all start with W. There last name starts with W too. She's really going to

Bridesmaids & Buttons...

2013-04-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

Weddings are usually all about the bride but there are many people involve that help to make her day special. Like the Bridesmaids. So, if you want to express some gratitude to those special ladies that have been helping you get ready for the big event, here are a few Bridesmaids ideas posted over on the Buttons Galore & More blog. Button Flower Table Decor for a Bridal Luncheon

Chocolate Chip CANDi...

2013-04-09T07:23:00.002-07:00

Who likes chocolate chip muffins? Me! How about non-caloric, chocolate chip muffins full of yummy CANDi goodness? My hips like this! It's my design team day over at Craftwork Cards CANDi and I have the perfect Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe to share with you today using Coffee Bean CANDi's. Chocolate Chip Muffin Card I found this Chocolate Chip Muffin cut file from PPbN Designs and

Happy Birthday to My Mom...

2013-04-07T07:24:00.001-07:00

My Mom's birthday was a few days ago and since her gift has arrived safely to her, I can now show it off..teehee. I always ho-hum about what to make for my Mom. I've made her lots of stuff over the years (she's prob like...please, no more) but what Mother doesn't always love to receive unique, handmade gifts from her daughter? My parents came for a visit last month and surprisingly,

Spring Button Card...

2013-04-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

I'm starting to play around with my Silhouette some more. So far, I've got the hang of ungrouping and using the offset feature. I know, the Silhouette is capable of doing like a hundred more things but what I like the most about it is the precise cutting. Like Butter! So, here's a Spring card I made (by ungrouping & offsetting) using a Lori Whitlock file and embellished it with cheery

Clothespins & Buttons...

2013-03-29T05:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter Crafty Friends! My first Buttons Galore and More Design Team project tutorial posted a few days ago over on the BGM Blog. You can head over to view my tutorial 'cause I know you're just dying to see how I made this C.U.T E. Spring Decor out of an ordinary household item....heehee. Spring Clothespin Craft Decor Tutorial Project designed with Buttons Galore & More

Easter CANDi Centerpiece...

2013-03-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

I'm a total sucker for dollar store goods and anything that sparkles on a stick. Today, I'm sharing a cute, simple and inexpensive Easter centerpiece that includes dollar store goods and Craftwork Cards CANDi cuteness. Easy Easter Centerpiece using a Dollar Store Watering Can To embellish my Dollar Store watering can, I adhered a ribbon bow, Patchwork & Toy Box CANDi's with

Happy Spring...Ribbons.com Guest Designer

2013-03-25T11:56:00.000-07:00

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Happy Spring to Everyone! Unfortunately, some of you are still being blasted with cold temps and Spring Snow...Blah! It's good for the snow bunnies, bad for the gardeners. Today, I'm sharing a C.U.T.E Spring home decor project with you for Ribbons.com embellished with various ribbons from there Paper Mart store. When I opened up the ribbon samples Paper

Spring Burlap and Button Banner...

2013-03-23T08:13:00.000-07:00

I'm sooo loving Springtime this year. Open windows. Longer days. I can force keep the kids outside. Hang up a Spring banner made with burlap and buttons. Life's Good. Spring Banner made with Burlap and Buttons I wish I could take ALL the credit for creating this banner but it's actually a... Premade banner I picked up as an "After Easter Deal" last year at Target.

Spring Blog Hop...Fun Fur Wreath

2013-03-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the First Day of Spring Blog Hop! Today is officially the first day of Spring and we've got a great Blog Hop lined up for you full of Spring inspiration. If you've just happened to fall upon my blog, head over to Jill from Everyday is an Occasion to start from the beginning. I love Spring. The flowers, the butterflies, the great weather but unfortunately for some of you,

Shabby Chic Hemptique...

2013-03-09T08:32:00.000-08:00

Who's up for easy, trendy and inexpensive home decor? Me, Me! Well, here's a trendy Shabby Chic home decor project that uses some Hemptique ® Natural Hemp Cord from Trade Marker International. My buddy Arin from A Piece of Life's Pie and I were frolicking around CHA this past January and stumbled upon like the "only all guy" booth there, Hemptique®. Since Arin's a Cali girl, she ended up

Easter Bunny CANDi...

2013-03-05T05:00:00.000-08:00

My daughter was very happy this year the Groundhog didn't see his shadow. According to her, an early Spring means the Easter Bunny will be coming sooner which really means...Easter Candy. I've got candy on my mind too, (I do love me some Cadbury Eggs) except this time it's about my Craftwork Cards CANDi design team post. Today, I'm sharing a Spring home decor project I made using some

Cookie Time...

2013-02-27T12:07:00.004-08:00

It's Cookie Time! Have you seen Girls Scouts peddling off there cookies on every corner yet? My daughter's a Daisy Scout so this is our first year experiencing cookie craziness time. The competition is fierce, those girls know how to work it! Besides hitting up friends, family and neighbors the girls spend time selling cookies in a booth. Our booth needed some cute decorations so

Keep Calm Magnets...

2013-02-22T07:35:00.001-08:00

Who loves Pinterest? Who loves to Craft? Well, if you're reading my post, I know your answer is "heck ya" to both. Last year, I got my neighbor addicted to Pinterest and I made her an Inspired by Pinterest shadow box for her birthday. Well, this year I made her a "Keep Calm and Pin On" magnet. Ok-I kept the "Craft On" magnet for myself...TeeHee. Easy Craft Magnets I used Mod

Pinch Proof...

2013-02-19T05:00:00.000-08:00

Well, Valentines Day is over and now we're on to the next Holiday. I don't really do much for St. Patrick's Day except make a few cards and help the kiddos make traps to catch a Leprechaun. We've yet to catch that little bugger. Maybe they'll get lucky this year. At least he leaves us chocolate gold coins. Anyways, it's my design team day over at Craftwork Cards CANDi so I thought I'd

Jute Webbing Love...

2013-02-16T05:00:00.000-08:00

I'm a little late sharing my Valentines Day wreath. Heck, I was late even getting up on my front door. I had my in-laws in town for a week earlier in the month and they just put a cramp in my crafting style...Just Kidding! Anyways, to keep it simple, I resorted to snazzing up my seasonal grapevine wreath again 'cause a little voice tells me "You don't have room to store another wreath".

Mustaches and Lips...

2013-02-14T05:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day Everyone! Here's what my kiddos are bringing to school today. I had to talk my son into even bringing Valentines this year but when I mentioned mustaches, he was all in. Boys. On the other hand, my daughter would of made full sized cards gooped full of glitter, stickers and hearts if I let her. Girls. So there cute, simple and the kids made them