CAS Chinese Lantern Card
Hello.. I received my September My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts. The theme is Autumn. I love Physalis alkekengi (aka Chinese Lantern flowers) and there are a few images […]
Author Archives
itstrulyanoriginal
I'm in the beginning stages of breaking into paper crafting, specifically cards. I have done a lot of scrapbooking and card making in the past, but had taken a break. I've always been into crafting in some sort of medium. I fine it to be a peaceful and rewarding use of time.
AECP Level 3 Challenge
It’s funny how you are anxious about a special day coming, but then once it’s here, suddenly nerves kick in. September 11 is my AECP Final Challenge for the Altenew […]
Sugar Pea Caring Critters
Sugar Pea Designs and Simon Says Stamp have teamed up for a Stamptember Cuddly Cacti stamp set. Inspired by the release, I decided to play along with the Sugar Pea […]
Dynamic Dies with Lydia AECP
Today I have some fun cards to share. I learned some new techniques from the Altenew Dynamic Die Cutting course instructed by Lydia Evans. Really a fun course with six […]
Watercolor Under Painting AECP
Seriously, if you haven’t investigated the Altenew Online Courses, you really should spend a few minutes. I’ve just completed another amazing class called: One Layer Wonders instructed by Kelly Latevola. […]
Coloring on Glitter AECP
Altenew has a wonderful class recently added to their courses called: For the Love of Color. WOW.. This was really a great class; I learned so much. Julia Altermann is […]
Background Magic AECP
Altenew has an online course called Background Magic instructed by Laurel Beard. In this course, we look at alternate ways to use background stamps you may own. Background stamps don’t […]
Altenew Artist Markers Set A
One set of markers does it all! I’ve just finished the Altenew online class called Creative Coloring with Artist Markers instructed by Mindy Baxter. What a fun class. I like […]
Squeak Shake Strawberry
The April 2018 class from Kit & Clowder (Alyce) was coloring an image called Squeak Shake from Di’s Digi’s. I love these classes as you learn so much, then later […]
Amethyst Fairy-tale
The Amethyst Deceiver mushroom is so very beautiful. When you see the pictures of it, it’s like its from a fairy-tale. Here is a quick link to Google on a […]
Fly Agaric ?? Huh?
Right! Well, first this is a mushroom and it is one of the mushrooms included in the fabulous Power Poppy Creative and Curious collection. It is a stamp set called […]
AI – Impressions
A good friend of mine sent me an Art Impressions watercolor stamp set for my birthday and I’m playing with it today. WOW, what fun, and so darn easy. I […]
Dreaming of you
When at look at this card I’m sharing today, I see Mr. Piggy dreaming of his girl-piggy, who’s at the other farm doing the same. To create my card, which […]
Ah, Morels
Oh My Goodness!! Power Poppy has released some new stamp images, and OH MY. The Wild Mushroom stamps are out of this world! They stamp so beautifully, and are so […]
Round & Round
I’m sharing today a card I began coloring as part of the 30 Day Coloring Challenge hosted by Kathy Racoosin. If you aren’t familiar with her, her blog is here. […]
Black & White
Day 2 of the 10th “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” with Kathy Racoosin and I decided to try out monochromatic coloring. I recently added to my supplies the […]
Everyday is Coffee Time, Right?
Well, the 2018 Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is dwindling down to the last few hours and it is simply amazing how many people have created and shared their love […]
Hello Coffee
I’ve learned about STAMPlorations from the 2018 Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog hop. They have some really beautiful and fun stamps and great deals as well. I appreciate that they are […]
Vodka? Who Knows
Well, the 2018 Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is winding down. AAhh.. I still have so much I want color. At least I’m glad I’m able to use another digi […]
Friendly Cactus (CDD)
Today I’m sharing with you a card I created using the Craftin Desert Divas digital image: Cactus Coffee. If you aren’t too familiar with using digital images, there are lots […]
