I was feeling stuck on two challenges recently. Not that I couldn’t think of anything, but I could think of TOO MUCH! I had so many ideas that I couldn’t narrow it down. I finally decided to go over to my stash of “ready to alter” items and see what stuck out to me. I … Continue reading
Easter is coming up fast, and when I think about waking up to Easter baskets when I was a kid I remember always seeing brightly coloured Peeps sitting right on top, or right beside my basket. When I saw the My Peeps stamp set, I wanted it right away!! Here’s the stamp set (which … Continue reading
There have been many crafty challenges posted lately that had to do with St. Patrick’s Day. I’m excited to post this project (completed just a couple minutes ago!) to apply to a few of them! This project will be submitted to: Cricut Circle Monthly Challenge: Create a pin, necklace, bracelet or something else that you … Continue reading
Yesterday I had the pleasure of putting up a vinyl tree in the future room of someone who is sure to be a very adorable and very loved little baby! Along with my mom as my assistant (thanks mom!), we traveled to Chatham to see friends from my undergrad and to add a little … Continue reading
For this month’s Magazine Challenge, we were required to take a sketch from either the Circle Magazine or Circle Blog and make it our own. I chose a sketch from the February issue of the Circle Magazine: I used this sketch to create a card using the Art Philosophy cartridge and a new stamp set … Continue reading
Thank you cards are always good to have on hand – think about it… You’ve always got someone to thank, for something! And how much does it brighten your day to receive a thank you card, especially when it’s for something you did just because?? Don’t forget to thank the people that impact your … Continue reading
This month’s Stamp of the Month set would be great for any scrapbooker or card maker! There are two great sentiments that would be wonderful on cards or pages, and likewise the stamp images would be perfect for the focal point on a card or to create a background pattern on a scrapbook page. There … Continue reading
Raise your hand if you love multitasking!!! I was so excited when the idea for this page popped into my head! I am able to use it for 2 challenges AND showcase my first layout using a sketch from Imagine (an incredible how-to book for scrapbookers of all levels!). I’ll fill you in on … Continue reading
Okay you’ve heard me talk about how much I love love LOVE my Art Philosophy cartridge from Close to My Heart and now I am absolutely psyched that I can help you get one for yourself for FREE! Check out this video to learn all about the new campaign for March – I am so … Continue reading
I am always trying to think of ways to stay organized and on top of the projects I have on the go. Lately I’ve been jotting notes down on so many different pieces of paper that one or more is bound to get misplaced or tossed in the recycle along with the scraps. The other … Continue reading
KOLA Designs 