Keepsake Crafts

Faux Leather Sketchbook – Part 2, Adding The Pages

February 21, 2011 by Sandy

We’re contining on with our Faux Leather Sketchbook project. Last time we made the cover. You can check out Part 1, Making the Cover, or go to Part 3, Finishing Touches to finish up. Now it’s time to make the pages that go inside…

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Cards

Romantic Anniversary Card

February 17, 2011 by Sandy

I just love how this card came out. I kept wanting to add other colors, but it kept telling me, “No, keep it monochromatic.” I’m glad I listened. I started off by using Vintage Photo to stamp the script background from the Tim Holtz…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Moses and the Snake

February 16, 2011 by Sandy

I need to run out the door in like, eight minutes, so I have to make this quick. On my desk today is an utter mess left from my scrapbooking session last night (if you want to know why I’m posting a pic…

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Beads & Jewelry Crafts Tutorials

How To Make Zipper Flowers

February 14, 2011 by Sandy

I first got interested in making zipper flowers after reading an article in Craft Stylish. It seemed like a great idea, but their method was way too much work. Plus, I really wasn’t thrilled with the end result. Some digging around led me to…

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Scrapbooking

Year in Review Scrapbook Pages

February 12, 2011 by Sandy

So, we’ve been time traveling this week, but hold onto your hats, cuz now were zooming ahead to the end of 2009. At that time I was frustrated at the thought of trying to get caught up in my scrapbooking. Then I read…

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Scrapbooking

Western Night – Scrapbook Page

February 10, 2011 by Sandy

We’re still time traveling in 1988. Another simple layout that focuses on the photos, with just a few Jolee’s stickers to accent. The title was made with the Vintage Market Sizzlits Decorate Strip Die, and Vintage Photo Distress ink was used on the…

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Just Chattin' What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Progress Is Good

February 9, 2011 by Sandy

This week my desk shows signs of things actually getting done, (as opposed to stuff merely piling up. ) 🙂 If you’re wondering why I’m posting a picture of my workdesk, go here to see the reason and to check out many other…

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Scrapbooking

Great Expectations – Scrapbook Layout

February 7, 2011 by Sandy

I started scrapbooking in 1998, and was told to scrap the most recent layouts so the memories would be fresh. My boys were 8 & 10 at the time and that made sense. But now, it’s 13 years later, and I want to…

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Cards

Valentine’s Card

February 2, 2011 by Sandy

A Valentine’s card seems appropriate for my first post in February. This one is a lot of fun, combining many simple, yet beautiful techniques. Believe it or not, this lovely background starts with a sheet of plain white cardstock. First, apply a mask…

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Sewing

Getting Ready For Spring

January 31, 2011 by Sandy

The UPS guy arrived the other day with a lovely, squishy package for me – fabric! Six yards of it, as a matter of fact. These will be made up into spring dresses for me. Looking at the photo on fabric.com made me…

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