I may not get to play along with Glenda’s Random Amusing Challenges very often, but they’re a lot of fun when I do. Because my son is still small, I probably wouldn’t have thought to put together a school themed card at this time of year, but Glenda’s challenge put the idea in my head. [...]
Most of my cards have several simple layers, but Susan’s One Layer Wednesday challenges force me to simplify even more. I have to admit that I love the results. This week’s challenge was cards with trees. I love a good tree stamp, so this is right up my alley. I had to use my stamp-a-ma-jig [...]
After what feels like a few weeks of struggle, the cards are coming easily again. I love being in a creative groove. I’ve made more than a dozen cards in the last week and I’m pretty pleased with all of them. I used a Clean & Simple Stamping sketch (FTL106) as the inspiration for this [...]
Looks like there are a couple teams working on Goodreads apps for Android phones. I think the integrated barcode scanning would be a great way to get instant reviews when browsing bookstores. I’m looking forward to trying a stable release. I’m in the middle of a busy few weeks at work. With new features comes [...]
The fabulous A-Muse-a-Palooza stamps, this month’s A Muse Lounge challenge, and a few publication calls really put me in a holiday state of mine. And the miserably hot weather had me wishing it were more than a state of mind. I just hummed a few Christmas carols and stood closer to the air vents in [...]
stamps: seahorse by A Muse; Warm Words by Stampin’ Up!; paper: unknown white cardstock; ink: VersaMagic wheat, lulu lavender, sea breeze, aloe vera, pixie dust; Brilliance starlight silver; other: stardust Gelly Roll pen There was a lot of inspiration to be had in this week’s EtsyInspired challenge shop: Mermaid’s Tears Jewelry. So much beautiful sea [...]
I’ve been trying some new tricks in my cards lately in an effort to broaden my paper crafting horizons. Last week, Paper Crafts started showing off their new special issue, Card Style, and had me itching to branch out. The issue breaks down into four general styles: Fun and Cute, Clean and Graphic, Shabby and [...]
Whether you celebrate big or small, with loud parties and fireworks or calm relaxation and quiet relfection, enjoy this Independence Day. My celebration? A simple one layer card for Susan’s One Layer Wednesday patriotic theme challenge. When I think of patriotism, I tend not to think of star-spangled picnicware and parades. Just heartfelt national pride [...]
I forgot to mention it yesterday, but Wplus9 is one of the stamp companies I have my eye on. They’ve only released a handful of clear sets, but I really like what I’ve seen so far. Their Birds and Bees is near the top of my wish list. That’s why I’m psyched to play along [...]
First, I’d like to do a little screaming. Last week I tweeted about submitting a couple cards for publication. For the first time ever. It’s surprising, I know. I’ve been paper crafting for more than seven years and had never thrown my hat into the publication ring. Those deadlines get me every time, mostly because [...]
Hello, I'm Sarah Jay: Wife. New Mom. Dreamer. Crafter. Web Developer and Designer. Technical Writer. Aspiring Photographer. Blogger. Baker. Procrastinator.
