A Winged Pop-Up card with those Island Vibes

I’ve been sharing a few quick and easy cards in my recent posts.  So, it struck me that I really needed the challenge of a little bit of “paper engineering” – and I ran across this design of Sam Calcott’s Mixed Up Crafts on YouTube.  I love her designs and her videos and directions are READ MORE

What is better for a seashell motif than watercolor painting?

My head is still by the ocean, I’m afraid.  And so, I am exploring the Stampin’ Up! Friends are like Seashells bundle more than I should be.  I do love this bundle, though, and it offers so many possibilities. I decided to play around with watercolor.  I am not a particularly good painter – sort READ MORE

A One-Sheet wonder – down by the sea

My family and I spent a wonderful Christmas holiday in Sandestin, Florida.  The weather was amazing – high 60s to low 70s.  Everyone could tell that we were New Englanders because we were wearing sleeveless clothes and bathing suits on the beach, while the Floridians were bundled up in hooded sweatshirts and jackets.  Here is READ MORE