Author Archives: Anita

Welcome, Little One

It’s so fun to welcome new little ones into our world! This card does just that with these adorable pull toys! You can find this cute Pull Toys stamp here at Great Impressions. The sentiment stamp is and older one from … Continue reading

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Crochet White Cotton Ribbed Dishcloth

I love using crochet cotton dishcloths. They are generally thicker than store bought ones and last a lot longer. My favorite cotton yarn to use is I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby. It is so soft and easy to … Continue reading

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Vanilla Bundt Cake

Sometimes things don’t always work out quite as well as we hope they will. Case in point – my first attempt at making this Ridiculous Vanilla Cake by Cookies and Cups. Don’t get me wrong – it was easy to mix up, my kitchen … Continue reading

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Clip Clothespin Pushpins

I make cards – lots of cards. 😀 Sometimes it’s fun to display my favorites for a while on a little cork board I have in my craft room. But I don’t want to use a regular push pin and put a hole … Continue reading

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Scrub-ology Dishcloth

Have you tried this yarn yet? It’s called Scrub-ology Cotton by Yarn Bee – it’s available at Hobby Lobby in several different colors. Once it’s worked up, it has a terry cloth-like texture and adds a little extra scrubbing power … Continue reading

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Triple Thanks

Today I have a quick and easy thank you card for you. Triple Thanks – because it’s always good to say “Thank You”! The “thanks” stamp is from a discontinued set from Stampin’ Up. As I’ve shared in other posts, if you don’t … Continue reading

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DIY Farmhouse Natural Wood Bead Garlandl

Have you seen the cute Farmhouse Bead Garlands in all the places that sell farmhouse decor? I’ve seen them in colors from natural to white, black, and all colors in between. Some are distressed and some have tassels. There are … Continue reading

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Spring Trees Thinking of You Card

It’s the first day of Spring!! I love when everything is in bloom – new and fresh! Here’s a simple card to welcome the warmer weather and longer days. The tree and grass stamps are from an older Stampin’ Up set called … Continue reading

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A Glimpse into the French Quarter in New Orleans

We recently went to New Orleans for a few days. While my husband was in his conference, I strolled around the French Quarter taking in the sites and enjoying the atmosphere. We’ve been here 3 or 4 times before, but … Continue reading

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Springtime Hello – Published in Take Ten!

So excited to have this fun card published in the Spring issue of Take Ten Magazine!!! I also have 4 more in the same issue!! 😍 How fun is that?!?!? The other cards are on pages 38, 100 (2 on … Continue reading

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