July 2022 Smash Our Stash

July’s theme was buttons, sequins, and gems. We all have a stash of them. If you’re very organized, they’re easy to find and maybe divided by color. If you’re unorganized, you find them scattered around in drawers and bins. I used up a small package of black gems I found at a yard sale. IContinueContinue reading “July 2022 Smash Our Stash”

March Smash Our Stash: Unfinished Projects

This month’s theme was unfinished projects and I had a doozy. I make photo albums or folios for my nieces and nephews. I started on for my niece after she was born at the end of 2020, but I didn’t finish. The base was done, but I had a few things I wanted to addContinueContinue reading “March Smash Our Stash: Unfinished Projects”

LATE ENTRY Smash Our Stash February: Ribbon

February This month’s theme was ribbon or twine. I decided to pull out some of my ribbon stash and use it to accessorize some cards. I made some Valentin’s Day cards and some more general use cards. The ribbon was fun to use and reminded me that fabric can be used to make really cuteContinueContinue reading “LATE ENTRY Smash Our Stash February: Ribbon”

Simon Says Stamp Crafty Mystery Box

A mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in brown cardboard. This past November I decided to take the plunge and buy a mystery crafting box from Simon Says Stamp. This was a first for me and I based my decision on some of the unboxing videos I had seen from years prior. There seemed toContinueContinue reading “Simon Says Stamp Crafty Mystery Box”

A(rtist) T(rading) C(ards)

Tiny canvasses I recently signed up to participate in an Artist Trading Card swap. The organizer sent out a survey asking about favorite words, colors, seasons, and other information. I received three people to create ATCs for and I was terrified. At first I was overwhelmed by all the things they said they liked andContinueContinue reading “A(rtist) T(rading) C(ards)”

August Stash Bash: Tags for Days

I guess we need a little Christmas…crafting I am not one to follow the crowd. So rather than do Christmas in July, I am striking out on my own and doing Christmas in August! Or, to be more accurate, I’ve been thinking of making a slew of gift tags for Christmas, birthdays, and whatever otherContinueContinue reading “August Stash Bash: Tags for Days”