It's all about the corners May 21 2014

Today my favorite product/tool is the Fiskars Corner Rounder. This is the perfect tool to create even, rounded corners on every piece of paper. The tool is super each to use and you don't have to squeeze insanely hard to make it work. If the paper is thin, you can even cut a couple corners at once. I've had mine for almost a year now, and it still works...

The Xyron Sticker Maker! May 20 2014

Today I want to highlight a newer tool I’ve been using, one that was given to me as a gift. It’s the Xyron create-a-sticker tool. With the recent addition of a Silhouette Portrait in my life, it was hard to adhere the small intricate letters and shapes onto my cards without destroying them when using a glue pen or glue stickers. Double sided tape and sticky tabs just didn’t...

Thank You!! May 19 2014

Yesterday was the Linden Hills Festival where I had my first outside table for raindrop paperie. The day was absolutely gorgeous, I couldn't have been any more lucky. I want to thank all of those who stopped by my table, all my family and friends who came out to support me and my passion for anything paper! I'm already looking forward to my next shows (for sure one...

Spring, Sunshine and Smiles April 26 2014

Paper is flying, stickers are being stuck and designs are popping out of my crafting area this week! My next craft show is only three weeks away and my mind is full of card designs waiting to be created. Here are a few of the lovely handmade cards you will find at my table in three weeks at the Linden Hills Festival. A little sneak peek for you :) ...

tell them what you're thinking September 09 2013

Why do I love cards? Why do I love creating cards? Why do I think it's so important to let others know what you are thinking and feeling? As an ISFJ, I am a nurturer. I care for others all the time. I am always thinking of others and striving to make someone have a happy day, to laugh and to just feel good about themselves. Creating cards has given...

All about color! August 27 2013

Recently I have been very inspired by paper in various colors and pattens in designing and creating cards. There are so many wonderful, vibrant and rich colors in the world, and so many different ways to combine them. I believe we so often get used to the way that colors work together that we become comfortable and routine with color pairings. We associate colors with certain items in society or...