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Make Madness 2018 – Day 7 | Kool Aid Dyed Polka Dot paper

Posted on March 7, 2018 by gracieed

Nothing makes me happier creating beautiful papers with color and shimmer.  If it sparkles and shimmers then I’m sold.  Back in December I discovered a Youtube video by Hermelinda Z. Aguilar where she demonstrated how to dye paper with Kool … Continue reading →

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Quest 47 begins today.

Posted on November 24, 2015 by gracieed

I turn 47 today and you know what that means.  QUEST 47! To Review and warning – this is a bit of a long read:  This idea began over a year ago when I was reading a blog where the … Continue reading →

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Day 28 {Make Madness} – Part 2- Sequin Storage

Posted on March 28, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 28 of Make Madness – Sequin Storage   So this is one of those projects that I’m really glad I decided to do, but really wonder when I’ll actually be finished.  I learned a valuable lesson about sequins … Continue reading →

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Day 28 {Make Madness} – Sequin Storage

Posted on March 28, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 28 of Make Madness – Sequin Storage   If you were just saying to yourself, “I wish I knew how to store my sequins”, then, my friend, this post is for you! I’ve been in a Spring-cleaning/Super organizing … Continue reading →

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Day 27 {Make Madness} – Part 2 – Stamp Book

Posted on March 27, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 27 of Make Madness – Stamp Book   This is one of those projects that’s going to take a while to complete, but I got a really good start today. I started by numbering my stamp bins (1-????) … Continue reading →

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Day 27 {Make Madness} – Stamp Book

Posted on March 27, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 27 of Make Madness – Stamp Book   I’m in an organizing frame of mind at the moment and I’ve wanted to make a Stamp Book for ages (years).  What is a Stamp Book, you ask? I have … Continue reading →

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Day 24 {Make Madness} – Part 2 – Scrap Paper Storage

Posted on March 24, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 24 of Make Madness – Scrap Paper Storage   I’d like to say my scrap paper storage looks like this one, but I’ve only begun to set things up. I pulled my index file drawer out of storage, … Continue reading →

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Day 24 {Make Madness} – Scrap Paper Storage

Posted on March 24, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 24 of Make Madness – Scrap Paper Storage   As I’ve mentioned a few times, I don’t like to waste anything.  If I think I can eek out another something out of a supply, I’ll hang onto it.  … Continue reading →

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Day 22 {Make Madness} – Part 2 – Carving Stamps

Posted on March 22, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 22 of Make Madness – Carving Stamps   I first have to say that this book, Carve Stamp Play is excellent.  Julie does a wonderful job of describing all aspects of stamp carving from what materials to purchase, … Continue reading →

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Day 22 {Make Madness} – Carving Stamps

Posted on March 22, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 22 of Make Madness – Carving Stamps   Today I’m going to try to carve my own stamps.  I’ve followed Julie Fei-Fan Balzer of Balzer Designs for many years and when she produced her own book on stamp … Continue reading →

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