I thought you might like to see some of the stamps I purchased at the Stamp Convention and Xpedx this past weekend. These are some of my favorites:
These little birds from Hero Arts first caught my eye about two weeks ago while I was shopping at Xpedx. It was one of those tug-of-war things where […]

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 It’s time to head to the thrift stores in search of old “Don’t Break the Ice” games! I found a tutorial for making a really cool colored light art piece that you just have to check out. This is the brain child of Allerian and it is hosted on the Craftster site. There is lots […]

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There was a good crowd at Xpedx yesterday. Jim, Joe, Dustin and the gang did a great job. Jamie was missed but she will be happy to know that the boys were able to keep up to her standards.

They did things a bit different this time. Rather than having product demonstrations they had several different […]

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Once again I was working on a technique from Texture Effects, by Nancy Curry. This technique is a background wash using watercolor crayons. I discovered that my watercolor crayons suck. Luckily my friend had her Stampin’ Up! set with her and let me use them. My set is made by Staedtler and the color just […]

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I can only do so much housework before I get the urge to play. After cleaning the kitchen and taking out the trash I knew I needed to head for the studio. I had no idea what I was going to make and really, it didn’t matter. I just needed to spend some creative time.
I […]

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Meet Mr. Bear. He is the guardian and official greeter at the House of Stirfry. He was born in Washington about 12 years ago and has made his home with us ever since. Washington was gloomy and overcast most of the time and that suited Mr. Bear quite well. All the sun and heat in […]

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