Monthly Archives: August 2015

Among the Branches

Posted on August 31, 2015 by buffycooper

We used the sketch from the Craft Project Central “Creating Pretty Cards” challenge for our demonstrator “make & take” tonight. And, because I have some uninked stamps in my stamp room, I was inspired to make this. I used the … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Box Card Set

Posted on August 31, 2015 by buffycooper

Butterflies are all the rage right now, and this card set has a lot of them! The card box has a beautiful shiny butterfly on it, along with a handle for easy carrying. The box easily carries six cards with … Continue reading →

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Winter Wishes

Posted on August 30, 2015 by buffycooper

I know what you’re thinking…Winter cards? WINTER CARDS? For many of us who weathered the snow and mega cold last winter, it may be a little early to think about winter. But, hey – it’s never to early to get … Continue reading →

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Blushing Butterfly Birthday

Posted on August 29, 2015 by buffycooper

This is another design for the Creating Pretty Cards sketch challenge at Craft Project Central. I love how soft the butterfly looks with the Pretty Petals designer series paper. First, I splattered some Dazzling Details over the Blushing Bride layer … Continue reading →

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Weekly Deals

Posted on August 28, 2015 by buffycooper

We’re checking out of the motel and heading home today, and “someone” is looking at me like, “Are you going to pack your computer?” so this will be really quick. Check out this week’s weekly deals! You can order any … Continue reading →

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Road Trip Memory Bundle

Posted on August 28, 2015 by buffycooper

This bundle is perfect for your next road trip adventure. It includes a keepsake box to hold mini treasures you collect along the way, a journal to jot down notes for documenting your journey, and a mini album for photos … Continue reading →

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An Awesomely Artistic, Open Hearted Work of Happiness

Posted on August 27, 2015 by buffycooper

Yes – those are the Stampin’ Up! stamp sets used on this card. I started with a background using Work of Art. Remember, I’m on a vacation, so I have limited supplies. I didn’t bring a huge number of stamp … Continue reading →

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Things Learned While Living in a Motel

Posted on August 26, 2015 by buffycooper

(This is a long intro, so feel free to skip to the bottom to see the rest of the card if you don’t want to read the musings.) So, first, don’t panic. We’re not really living in a motel. Mike has … Continue reading →

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Box of Bangles Gift Set

Posted on August 25, 2015 by buffycooper

It’s time to do some upcycling! Let’s turn some water bottles into wearable jewelry! In this month’s project we are going to create Bohemian bangles and earrings using a plastic water bottle. We will walk you through the simple steps … Continue reading →

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Watercooler Challenge Sunday

Posted on August 23, 2015 by buffycooper

It’s time for another Watercooler Challenge! This one is a sketch challenge from Heidi. Here’s her sketch. Doesn’t this look like fun? Instead of a square, I went with the 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ card. And, of course, I had to … Continue reading →