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Papertrey Ink Anniversary – 17 Minute Card #2

Friday, February 7th, 2014 Posted in Cardmaking, Crafts | 1 Comment »

Since these cards take 17 minutes or less I thought I would "whip" up another one......big mistake.....I am still peeling glue from my fingers.   LOL I wanted to make a ... Read more..

Papertrey Ink Anniversary Day Three – 17 Minute Card Challenge

Friday, February 7th, 2014 Posted in Cardmaking, Crafts | 3 Comments »

Papertrey Ink is having thier Anniversary!!!   I LOVE their products.   Todays Challenge is 7 items to make a card in 17 minutes.   Yikes, something always goes wrong. First ... Read more..

Embossing Paste Resist

Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 Posted in Cardmaking, Crafts | 2 Comments »

I think this was one of my favorites!!!!  Using the clear embossing paste to create a resist and then using different distress inks to create a colorful background!!! I will defintiely ... Read more..

Bonus Card – New Stenciing Products

Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 Posted in Cardmaking, Crafts | 3 Comments »

On the Online Class there was a bonus day using two stencils.  I had gotten the new Heidi Swapp stencils at Michaels where they gave you three matching stencils in ... Read more..

Unusual Techniques with Embossing Paste

Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 Posted in Cardmaking, Crafts | 1 Comment »

Well this was a horse of a different color.  I am glad I tried this technique but not sure I will do it again.   Once you made a stencil ... Read more..

Texture and Dimension with Embossing Paste

Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 Posted in Cardmaking, Crafts | No Comments »

I love embossing paste.  I have made a few cards with embossing paste and I just love it.  Black, white, gold, silver or translucent, Love them ALL!!!!!   This card ... Read more..

Template Techniques with Stencils

Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 Posted in Cardmaking, Crafts | No Comments »

For this card I was using some new techniques to use with templates.  Adding different colors and different patterns to a stencil to give a different look. Using a mix of ... Read more..

Misting a Card using a Stencil

Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 Posted in Cardmaking, Crafts | 1 Comment »

The second card I made was using a misting technique.  I grabbed some Limited edition Glimmer mists called Dreamsicle and Sweet Pea!  I really wanted that pink and orange look ... Read more..

Sponging Pink Distress Ink over a Stencil Card

Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 Posted in Cardmaking, Crafts | 2 Comments »

I LOVE taking classes from Online Card Classes!   This new class was about stencils, how to use them, how to do new techniques and finding creative ways to use ... Read more..

Fantasy Fudge

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 Posted in Recipes | 1 Comment »

  Fantasy Fudge 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter 3 cups sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 package chocolate chips 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmellow cream 1 tsp vanilla Prepare pan (lightly greased 12x9" pan),  I grease with the ... Read more..