Finding My Artistic Voice
I had the incredible opportunity recently to use my artistic voice by creating a large-scale chalk art piece for the grand opening of…
Gramma Eddie’s Copycat See’s Fudge
My Gramma Eddie made this amazingly smooth and creamy fudge every holiday season. I remember watching her, and later, my parents, pour it…
The Best Homemade English Toffee
Heirloom Recipe This recipe comes from my Grandma Eddie (so named because her great-granddaughter could not say “Nellie”), who got it from her…
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
Did you know you can make homemade vanilla extract? It’s easy, affordable, and, most importantly, delicious! Plus it’s literally a perpetual supply with…
Setting Up a Basic Modern Calligraphy Toolkit
I began learning calligraphy when I was in my teens – yes, that was quite some time ago. 🙂 I love the beauty…
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
This card was inspired by a paper artist I follow, Vicky Papaioannou at Clip-n-Cuts blog. I don’t yet have the stitched heart dies,…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
I was inspired to create this card the moment I saw this beautiful cut file in the Silhouette store. The DCWV shimmer paper…
Happy Little Snowmen
Couldn’t decide which paper to use for the pennant! These super fun snowmen are making frequent appearances in my cards this year.
Beary Christmas to You!
This little bear is a favorite embellishment this year. I’m hoping to find the perfect setting for him on one my cards this…
Vintage Little Christmas Trees
It’s hard to see the dimensional effect in this photo, but this card was super fun to make. I love using foam tape…