A Cupcake Kind of Day!

It really *IS* a cupcake kind of day. . . I think I’m going to let my own little Chef Alonzo have free rein in the kitchen for awhile.  Cupcakes are his specialty, which is what inspired this sweet digi stamp in the first place.  Chocolate cupcakes.  Or white.  I don’t much care at this […]

Celebrating One Year with Cuddly Buddly!

It’s hard to believe that one year has passed by so very quickly!  On this day last year I officially started selling artwork at www.CuddlyBuddly.com and it has been 12 months full of growth and opportunity for me.  I’ve learned so much working with Kim and her team, and they’ve made sure that all of […]

Spring is In The Air!

Well, not really.  I had a lovely walk in the snow this morning.  For a moment there was a break in the clouds and I caught a glimpse of that gorgeous contrast of clear, bright blue sky against the clean, newly fallen snow.  It’s magical, really.  When a kind neighbor offered me a ride I […]

A Few of my Favorite *little* Things

scissors, paper and punch

The walk to school this morning was beautiful and foggy – I love walking in the fog!  The chilly air and crunchy leaves underfoot are some of my favorite things about Autumn, and I’m enjoying every minute of it.  Another of my favorite things about the Fall is the approach of Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the opportunity […]

When Time Zones Are Our Friends

Guess what!  It’s already tomorrow on a beautiful little Scottish island I know of, and I don’t have to wait one more moment, or count down again. . . because it’s here!!! I’m so excited about ALL of the new products, as you’ve read in my recent blog posts – but perhaps the most exciting for […]

Weekly Card Pattern – 2nd Edition

It’s that time again, and here I am!  This card pattern is one of my favorites because the ripped and distressed image and image frame go so well with my favorite inking techniques.  I do have a lovely sample made up with this card. . . and I’ll be adding it later, when next months […]

Weekly Card Pattern – 1st Edition

While I’m waiting for the new releases I’m dying to share with you, I thought it was a perfect time to begin a new feature on the blog.  Each week I’ll be posting a new pattern for your cards, handcrafted books and paper crafts.  Okay, realistically I’d better make that MOST weeks that I’ll be posting […]

Warm Winter Wishes

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Brrrr – It’s COLD outside!  I don’t love slipping and sliding all the way along my morning walks.  I really don’t like slipping and sliding and falling on those walks.  But there’s something so magical and beautiful about a world all white with snow, and tree branch tips covered in shimmering ice.  I’d be lying […]

True Confessions Tuesday – How I Learned to Embrace the Sparkle

Winter ornament albums

It’s time for true confessions.  I’ve kept it buried deep inside, but the truth is, I’ve never been a glitter girl.  Maybe not never, but definitely since I can remember. I think sparkly things are pretty, like snowflakes and frosty windowpanes and beautiful mountain brooks shimmering in the sun, but when I’m creating I’m much […]