Category Archives: Paper Crafting

Fifty Days to 50: DIY Sticker Book

Posted on October 12, 2018 by gracieed

  My day ended up being a bit of a rabbit trail today… all because of a YouTube Video ;-). There are a few things in life I can’t seem to get enough of… boxes, glitter, yarn, dogs and stickers.  … Continue reading →

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Make Madness 2018 – Day 16 | Decoupaged Easter Eggs

Posted on March 16, 2018 by gracieed

In preparation for Make Madness, I found a slew of cardboard eggs that I had great plans for at one time.  While I had my napkin collection out for Day 12 (Mini Lined Envelopes), I decided to use them to … Continue reading →

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Make Madness 2018 – Day 12 | Mini Lined Envelopes

Posted on March 12, 2018 by gracieed

Today I wanted to make something using the paper I dyed on Day 7 of Make Madness 2018. So I grabbed my We R Memory Keepers Envelope Maker and made several mini envelopes.  So much fun. I love to line … Continue reading →

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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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Make Madness 2018 – Day 3 | Notions Tin

Posted on March 3, 2018 by gracieed

I don’t know about you, but every time I need scissors or needles for my knitting projects, I can’t seem to find them. My sister-in-law bought me some Altoid-sized tins so that I could cover them with fabric and/or paper … 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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Summer Challenges

Posted on June 4, 2015 by gracieed

I’m a sucker for challenges and lists with things to accomplish and conquer.  I don’t always complete the challenges (or lists of things), but I love to dive in the proverbial deep end and give it my best shot. Since … Continue reading →

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Day 9 – Flora the Paisley Blue Jay – {Bird, Bird, Bird is the Word}

Posted on May 12, 2015 by gracieed

Welcome to the {Bird, Bird, Bird is the Word} blog series.  Every day during the month of May, I’ll be posting a bird craft or bird-related item on my blog as well as placing that object on my wall tree.  … Continue reading →

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Paws || Walk On – 4.19 – 5.2

Posted on April 26, 2015 by gracieed

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue reading →

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Paws || Walk On – 4.12 – 4.25

Posted on April 19, 2015 by gracieed

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue reading →

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