So, I recently became self-aware that I may be becoming high maintenance. I don’t know what happened….but at one point, my beauty regiment consisted of only a Buzz Haircut and some Old Spice Body Wash. Before I knew it, I was going to a fancy Barber Shop, had fancy Body Wash, Facial Scrub, a Razor [...]
Easter Egg, Candle Decoration Project
Happy Easter folks! If you’ve followed my blog in the past, I make a lot of mention about the use of color. And without talking too much about the religious aspects of Easter, one of the other things I love about the holiday is that, visually, it’s that time of year when color takes a turn and [...]
Create a Masculine Valentine’s Day Card
With Valentine’s Day just days away, Judy Hayes’ recent “Love You Card” project gives a great example of how artsy folks can approach this romantic little holiday without completely freaking-out our husbands, boyfriends or boy-toys with a flood of pink hearts, red roses or other traditional symbols of Valentine’s Day. I loved Judy’s project and wanted to build on [...]
Hula Girl – A Tiki-Inspired Mixed Media Canvas Project
It’s just been a little over 6 months since I arrived in Phoenix, Arizona, and I took a short, creative break to re-establish my footing. But I’m back -and who knew this fish out of water would be doing so well in the desert?!?! I have a great job with Spellbinders Paper Arts as a Graphic Designer, [...]
Giving Thanks – How to Create a Fall Leaf Thanksgiving Card
Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s that time of year when schedules start getting hectic and those holiday stresses start surfacing. So, this year, I thought I’d try to get ahead of the game a bit and create a few cards to be prepared for visits with family and friends over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Julianna [...]
How to Create a Set of Throwback Wood Veneer Refrigerator Magnets
Recently, I’ve been really intrigued with all the different things the Spellbinders Spellbinders Grand Calibur Die Cutting Machine will cut – from soda cans to wool felt, the possibilities are amazing. So, when I took at look at Julianna Hudgins’ Jewel Framed Sentiments Die Shapes, I thought they were perfect for creating a set of refrigerator magnets [...]
Upcycled Urban Necklace Created With Soda Cans and Found Objects
After being on Julianna Hudgins’ Design Team for several months, one of the most talented women in the Jewelry Industry, I knew I wanted to tackle a few jewelry projects for her blog. I’m so intimidated by all the other talented designers on her Design Team and some of the jewelry projects they’ve created, but, I love having the [...]
Keys to Inspiration – A Mixed Media Paper, Wood and Canvas Project
Whether it’s a journey cross-country to start new jobs, forging new relationships or just day-to-day stressors in your life, sometimes it’s nice to have a little inspiring reminder to keep some core values top-of-mind to help guide you through those situations and keep you focused. This is what I love about Julianna Hudgins and her Positively [...]
Goddess Thumb Tack Metal Wall Decor Project
Today, I’m sharing a project with you that embraces two of my favorite people and their creative prowess in the creative industry, Julianna Hudgins and Mark Montano. Julianna’s Jewel Goddess dies are part of her own collection with Spellbinders and Mark Montano’s techniques are part of his awesome Big Ass Book of Crafts 2. I wanted to pair the two [...]
Handmade Holiday Cards with Detachable Ornament – A Julianna Hudgins Design Team Project
Before you know it, the holidays will be here! Where has the year gone?! One of the things I always think about doing late in the game is to make my own holiday cards. With the scorching summer heat, it’s one of those things that always seems to slip my mind. But this year, when [...]
Piedmont Park – A Julianna Hudgins Design Team 8×8 Scrapbook Page
Julianna Hudgins’ Spellbinders die set, Jewel Treasures is a really versatile set…and the flower and the kite are a perfect jumping-off point for this Scrapbook Page! When the clock was ticking and there were only a few days before Ken and I moved from good ol’ Atlanta, Georgia to Phoenix, Arizona, I took some of my final [...]
Curating Your Own Collections – A Julianna Hudgins Design Team Project
I’m a big planner…it’s rare I just dive into something without some kind of research, sketch or well thought-out plan. So when I start conceptualizing a project, especially as part of the Julianna Hudgins Design Team, I want to make sure I’ve thought-out colors, form, design and who my audience will be for the project. [...]
Summer Craft Idea Using Journals and Duct Tape for Tweens and Teenagers!
A Summer Craft Idea by Jeremy Bright Summer is in full-swing, and with the heat wave we’ve all been experiencing lately, I’ve noticed an increase in searches for summer craft ideas for projects on the web. Well, our good friends at Westcott recently sent us some of their Westcott Craft Titanium Non Stick Scissors and some Duck Brand [...]
Mother Goddess – Fertility, Empowerment and more! A Julianna Hudgins’ Design Team Project
One of the foundation pieces of the Spellbinders, Positively Me Die Collection by Julianna Hudgins’ is the Goddess Set. I really love how many women are just in-love with this set, so I wanted to use it in a project, but I also wanted to make sure I was able to approach it from a really credible place. So, I [...]
I Have a Design Team!
I have dreamed of this moment for so long. I finally have my very own Delicious, Delightful and truly Divine Design Team. I am beyond honored to introduce you to some of the most talented designers in the Industry. Each one of these ladies and gentleman bring a unique look and feel to their projects, [...]
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