handmade cass

Yesterday I made a card in about 30 minutes in order to get it submitted to the Simon Says Monday Challenge before the deadline. But when I went to send it off for a birthday today I didn't like it. So I took it apart and my daughter and I reinvented the card before getting it in the mail. Before and after: I added more Glossy Accents and some Wink of Stella to the card and my daughter asked me to make her another one (and it should be "exactly the same") for her to keep. That was the only way I could pry this finished one out of her hands. And while I was taking apart and putting back together, she made a card of her own to send to her cousin. I love sharing this hobby with my daughter! This is her finished card.

I love the "Here's The Scoop" set from Lawn Fawn. It was the first stamp set I thought of for this week's I Scream For Challenge . Since I was cutting it close on time my Glossy Accents isn't quite dry yet. :) Supplies : Ink - Memento Markers - Copic Other - Glossy Accents by Ranger

A while back I teamed up with Crafteeo to test drive a helmet kit that you can assemble and decorate with your kids. I am so happy to support a company from my hometown that promotes creativity and imaginative play. My own daughter loved the painting process and the LED light feature on this helmet would please any kid I know! After you take the time to construct this helmet (or any of Crafteeo's other kits) it is durable enough to withstand lots of rambunctious play. Please take a moment to check out Crafteeo's newly launched Kickstarter campaign . If they can raise the funds and reach their goal, Crafteeo will be able to put out a new set of products. They are offering some great incentives for their Kickstarter backers - take a look !

I was so inspired when I saw Jennifer McGuire's shaker card that was all shaker and no card. For the Simon Says Sparkle and Shine Challenge I decided to make a gift tag for my sweet daughter who loves all things shiny and crafty. I don't have the Fuse tool that Jennifer McGuire used in her video but sewing works just as well. I had initially tried to do this tag in a circle, but I need to stick with sewing straight lines for now. This one turned out much better! Supplies : Page protector - Staples Sequins - Advantus Cardstock - DCWV Ribbon - Creative Impressions Sewing Machine - Janome

I am participating in this week's Simon Says Get Dotty Challenge. I needed to make a card for a friend expecting a baby that isn't feeling so great right now. Morning sickness is the worst! Supplies: Stamps - Lawn Fawn Ink - Memento Markers - Copic Stencil - Memory Box Embossing Paste - Dreamweavers Cardstock - Neenah Other - vellum, card base