Many of my crafty friends and I have recently been discussing whether the practice of sending cards is dying or not. Of course, to us, sending a card means a handmade card; but we wonder if sending (or giving) cards at all is a disappearing art. What do you think? I’d love to hear your… Read More

You’ve all probably received a few cards that really stand out from the norm. I have a “new favorite” card to show you today. I made it for a very special friend and loved it so much that we made it in my workshop last weekend . . . and I just keep looking at… Read More

Happy Valentines Day! This lovely little “tussy mussy” is a special treat I made for someone special. I used some retired Graphic 45 vintage style papers and covered a Graphic 45 vanilla tag. The “cone” made from a paper doily holds some little straw buds and the yummy silk ribbon is from May Arts Ribbon.… Read More

Valentines Day is fast approaching. Do you have a Valentine yet for your man? Most of us have a much harder time making masculine cards, than more feminine ones. Graphic 45’s “Love Notes” line of papers has some wonderful more masculine papers, as well as “lovey-dovey” ones. I made this card with the “Love Notes”… Read More