Mike Wallace Sad News

by | Apr 9, 2012 | Color Combo, Stamping

A legend has passed away My father was a die-hard 60 Minutes fan, so I grew up seeing Mike Wallace interviewing people.  He became an icon for professionalism in journalism and had a tremendous impact on his field.  He was very gifted at getting to the...

Easter Wishes

by | Apr 6, 2012 | Color Combo, Stamping

It's the day of sacrifice Today is Good Friday, a day when many of us think about love and sacrifice.  I haven't made many Easter cards in the past, but I attended a demonstrator event a couple of weeks ago where the swap theme was Easter.  I...

Dream Like Doris Day

by | Apr 3, 2012 | Color Combo, Stamping

She is an inspiration Doris Day is 88 years young today, and she is a real inspiration to us all.  In her career she starred in nearly 40 movies and just released an album last year.  In her peak of popularity she was the epitome of a wholesome starlet who...

Jennifer Lawrence is tops!

by | Mar 26, 2012 | Stamping, Techniques

Go for it! Playing Katniss Everdeen is launching her career into the stratosphere.  After getting this start, the phrase "the sky's the limit" applies to her.  I haven't had a chance to see the movie yet, although I loved the books.  I...

Spring is here

by | Mar 22, 2012 | Stamping

but it feels like summer It has been crazy warm here in Vermont this week.  We usually have a bunch of snow on the ground when Spring arrives, but with our mild winter there isn't any to be found, except in the mountains.  And starting over the weekend...

Happy Birthday Glenn Close

by | Mar 19, 2012 | Big Shot Ideas, Stamping

You are wonderful! Today is Glenn Close's birthday, and I thought it would be fun to feature a card that is stunning like she is.  I learned how to make the flower that adorns the front of the card at the San Antonio Regional event in January.  When I...