Houses Built of Cards: 2017

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Nuvo Glitter Drop Coloring

Good morning - and happy last day of 2017! Thought I'd pop in and share one last card for the year - actually one that I made several weeks ago and hadn't gotten around to blogging oddly enough! :)

I also have a Quick Tip video to go along with it - showing how I used Nuvo Glitter Drops to color in my beautiful Unity Stamp Company image. So easy, sparkly and fun!

The outer panel was cut with a Simon Says Stamp Die, and I used some distress ink around the edges to soften the white a bit.

This photo shows the dimension and sparkle a little better - fun isn't it?

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June 2017 Favorites

Good morning! The past couple years I have had so much fun looking back over the past year and sharing a recap of my favorites from each month - and it's time of year again! It's so fun to see how my style has changed or sometimes stayed the same throughout the year and to be reminded of techniques I haven't tried in a while either. It is also nice to have a little time to catch my breath and spend time with family, and spend a bit less time in the craft room - or at least spend time working ahead for a busy new year! :)

In June 2017, I had 27 posts just on this blog, and every month I had posts on other Design Team blogs! Great way to kick off summer!

I have posted links to the original post in case you missed it or would like more details! I am also going to box up some surprise goodie boxes filled with some gently used (and a few new) crafty goodies and pick a winner or two from any comments left on these 12 monthly recap posts (not each individual link from these posts!) - so if you're interested, make sure and leave a comment! I'm so grateful for each of you that has been part of this journey for me!

Original post HERE

Thanks so much for stopping by - have a wonderful day!!!

Saturday, December 30, 2017

May 2017 Favorites

Good morning! The past couple years I have had so much fun looking back over the past year and sharing a recap of my favorites from each month - and it's time of year again! It's so fun to see how my style has changed or sometimes stayed the same throughout the year and to be reminded of techniques I haven't tried in a while either. It is also nice to have a little time to catch my breath and spend time with family, and spend a bit less time in the craft room - or at least spend time working ahead for a busy new year! :)

In May 2017, I had 27 posts just on this blog, and every month I had posts on other Design Team blogs! So far my smallest month by post count!

Original post HERE

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Friday, December 29, 2017

April 2017 Favorites

Good morning! The past couple years I have had so much fun looking back over the past year and sharing a recap of my favorites from each month - and it's time of year again! It's so fun to see how my style has changed or sometimes stayed the same throughout the year and to be reminded of techniques I haven't tried in a while either. It is also nice to have a little time to catch my breath and spend time with family, and spend a bit less time in the craft room - or at least spend time working ahead for a busy new year! :)

In April 2017, I had 29 posts just on this blog, and every month I had posts on other Design Team blogs! Still nearly a post per day!

Original post HERE

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

March 2017 Favorites

Good morning! The past couple years I have had so much fun looking back over the past year and sharing a recap of my favorites from each month - and it's time of year again! It's so fun to see how my style has changed or sometimes stayed the same throughout the year and to be reminded of techniques I haven't tried in a while either. It is also nice to have a little time to catch my breath and spend time with family, and spend a bit less time in the craft room - or at least spend time working ahead for a busy new year! :)

In March 2017, I had 34 posts just on this blog, and every month I had posts on other Design Team blogs! A little less busy than last month it would seem!

Original post HERE

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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

February 2017 Favorites

Good morning! The past couple years I have had so much fun looking back over the past year and sharing a recap of my favorites from each month - and it's time of year again! It's so fun to see how my style has changed or sometimes stayed the same throughout the year and to be reminded of techniques I haven't tried in a while either. It is also nice to have a little time to catch my breath and spend time with family, and spend a bit less time in the craft room - or at least spend time working ahead for a busy new year! :)

In February 2017, I had 49 posts just on this blog, and every month I had posts on other Design Team blogs! I didn't look back at previous years - but that is DEFINITELY a record for this year, and I'm pretty sure a record for any other year! Especially considering it is the shortest month in the year - haha!