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Announcing.... CraftyCon!

Here on this blog… because if you’re a crafter who Tweets or Facebooks you’ve probably already heard about it.

I’m so excited to share though (in case you haven’t) about this fantastic conference for Crafters BY Crafters which will be held in Chicago (my home base) October 21-23.    This unique get [...]

Sakura Halloween Cat Pail

Hello there friends!  How’s the week treating you?  Well I hope, though the weather may be turning colder where you are too (to those of you to whom that means you’re pulling your jackets out because it’s down to 70 degrees… I expect an invitation and plane ticket in February…).

Just a quick post today to [...]

Some New Digi-Stuffs

Hello all!  How’s it going?  Hope the end of the summer is treating you well. 

Just popping on today to share a few new digital layouts created for Designs by Leah at Funky Playground Designs.  The great thing I’ve found about digital scrapbooking is that it’s easy to make time for.  I may not have been up to my elbows in Mod [...]

The Butterfly Project

Hello dear friends.  :) 

I’m skipping a Five on Friday post today because I couldn’t wait to share the information about a very special project that I am participating in through Craft Critique, and also to encourage you to participate as well.  

The Houston Holocaust Museum has begun a phenomenal art exhibit and memorial project, and needs all of our help [...]

Kitschy Digitals Projects

Update! Danielle Thompson has generously offered a give-away for some of the Kitschy Products on the Craft Critique blog.  Be sure to visit and leave a comment there on any of the Kitschy posts by Friday night for a chance to win!

Hello all!  Happy Monday and welcome to a new week!

Today my latest article for [...]