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Gift #1150: Of Moths and Moons – Part 1

Welcome to my first challenge reveal of the year!  One of the art blogs I follow, Art Elements, hosts monthly art challenges open to any medium to keep our creative energy flowing.  For January, our theme was the moon.  Right … Continue reading

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Gift #1149: January Cards

One of the blessings of winter is that it is perfect for “nesting in” and staying at home because there’s not a lot to do outside when it’s bitter cold.   Days spent at home are never boring for me because … Continue reading

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Gift #1069: Happy Heart Day

I don’t typically do anything special for Valentine’s Day.  For example, today I came home from work, ate dinner, blocked a shawl, and dozed off on the couch listening to Pandora.  Sounds thrilling doesn’t it?   Once I finish writing this … Continue reading

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Gift #1028: Crafty Plans

These past few weeks have been quite hectic.  I had a presentation to prepare for at work and that’s been consuming every spare moment.  I gave it yesterday and felt an incredible weight lift from my shoulders and it felt … Continue reading

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Gift #950: A Taste of Summer

The stamping magazine that I submit my cards to operates 6 months ahead of reality.  That’s pretty normal for the publishing world, or any kind of designing really – you need to start prepping for a season well in advance.  … Continue reading

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Gift #920: Thanksgiving Hymn #5

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I’m never quite ready to say goodbye to this holiday because it means that beloved fall is officially gone.  In keeping with family tradition, I steadfastly refuse to budge from home on … Continue reading

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Gift #815: Card Share

Today I’ll share with you some cards I made a while back.  The stamping publication where I submit cards has a template challenge with each issue.  I usually make 8-10 cards using the layout provided and it’s quite fun to … Continue reading

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Gift #773: Butterfly card share

Hello and happy Saturday to you!  I hope you had a restful, rejuvenating day.  We had warmer weather, a breath of spring, and I enjoyed being out and about.  Since it felt rather spring-y today and because it’s been a … Continue reading

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Gift #747: The Wondrous Gift is Given

Christmas cards are done and in the mail!  Earlier last week I had a pile of supplies that looked like this. By the end of the week, the pile had been morphed into assembled card fronts. And by yesterday the … Continue reading

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Gift #690: Snail mail

I thought today I’d share some cards I made recently.  These are winging their way to Ohio for Operation Write Home.  They collect handmade cards to send overseas to those serving in our military so that they have a supply … Continue reading

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