Category Archives: papercraft

First Communion for Sidney

My dear friend, Pat, has a granddaughter with a First Communion  ceremony coming up this weekend.  While we visited with them on vacation in Ft. Lauderdale, Pat came up with the idea of a momento box for her granddaughter, Sidney, … Continue reading

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Uncommon Easter!

My youngest daughter is not a lover of pastels, as her mother definitely is…  I have to get my mind in a whole different place when thinking of “Megann” and “Easter”. Therefore, we have the bird house; a symbol of … Continue reading

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Bonjour ! Copycat Compliment

My very favorite designer, Becca Feeken (www.amazingpapergrace.com), did a card the other day and I immediately recognized the paper she had used.  It is one that my sister and I love and I grab a couple of pieces whenever Hobby … Continue reading

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The Warmth of Home

My sister-in-law, Denise, asked me to make a special card for a friend of hers.  The lady was divorced long ago and has never owned her own home.  Until now!  Denise is so excited for her friend that she commissioned … Continue reading

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Star Bright

This is what is considered a CAS card…  meaning “Clean And Simple”.  I don’t do a lot of them but I have a daughter, Megann (youngest of the three), who does not do “fussy” anything.  She was the person I … Continue reading

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Just for You, Kathy…

  A few years ago, a new family moved in next door to us right at Christmas.  They came to our door to say “hello” and I handed them a plate full of Christmas cookies I had made.  I never … Continue reading

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Am I Blue…?

Well, maybe just a little because I can’t remember the rest of the words to that song title.  Since making this card, that refrain has been running through my mind.  I had to find out more so I googled it. 

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Tea and Sympathy

My very sweet friend, Millie, lost her son to a long-term illness a few weeks ago.  This was the card I made for her to express my sympathy for her loss. We became friends when Millie, her daughter and son-in-law … Continue reading

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Mon Ami – My Friend (MOJO 227)

While at a recent Stamp and Paper Crafting Show, I found the loveliest pad of papers at a give-away price.  I’m always on the lookout for pretty pastels and here was an entire 48 sheet Prima Collection called Pixie Glen … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Tim

  My nephew, Tim Fay, is a dancer and is touring with the Harlem Globetrotters as a member of the half-time entertainment cast.  Trying to get a birthday card to him has proven to be a real challenge for his … Continue reading

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