It’s day four of Paper Calliope’s 13 Days of October and I’m on a roll. I have been creating faux leather books like crazy. Read the rest of this entry
Oct21
Oct19
It’s day three of Paper Calliope’s 13 Days of October
How good are you at faking it? Are you good enough to fool that special someone in your life? Of course, experiencing the real thing always gives the best Wow!, but maybe you have been in a situation where you felt the need for some harmless deception. Read the rest of this entry
Oct12
Golden Age of Travel Altered Art Box Tutorial at Robin’s Nest
There was a time during the 1940s to 1970s when some families got to experience the Golden Age of Travel. These were the days of roomy planes with curtained windows and hot meals; luxurious hotels with gloved bellhops; and even wood-paneled stationwagons with kids frolicking unbuckled in the back, while adults navigated empty interstates using a map from the Amoco station.
Ok, truth be told, I don’t remember most of those either. I am not prehistoric after all!.
My altered art box reflects how I imagine some mid-century Americans families spent their holidays during this era You can read more about this altered art box, see a tutorial on how to make it and even find out what it has in common with Oprah by visiting my post at the Robin’s Nest.
Oct9
Decorate your Halloween party with these festive rosettes
It is Day Two of Paper Calliope’s 13 Days of October and guess what! Halloween does not have to be all gloom and doom.
You can move away from the creepy and the scary by throwing a festive and fun Halloween party full of colorful cheer. If you do, make sure you decorate with these eye-popping Halloween rosettes.
Oct4
Spook up your Halloween with these creepy plants
If you thought Venus Fly Traps were scary, just wait until your guests see these these scary sprouts. Talk about creeper vines.
Welcome to Day One of Paper Calliope’s 13 Days of October. Each post in October will feature a unique October-themed craft. These projects aren’t for the faint of heart. All you mummies with young children should carefully wrap up and tuck away your tender little ones before attempting any of these projects. Even if you don’t try them, you are sure to be sent to an early grave by all my horrible Halloween puns. Read the rest of this entry
Oct1
Paper Calliope’s 13 Days of October
Sep18
Stop those dreaded pen thieves in their tracks
“They walk among us, silently waiting for an opportunity to strike. People you would never suspect in a hundred years, capable of inflicting deep harm and intense personal suffering. Every 38 seconds in the United States, they claim a new victim. At this very moment, they could be targeting your significant other, or your best friend, or maybe even you.” –J. Mark Powell
The most treacherous criminal in existence is the dreaded Pen Thief. Unfortunately, in my house, there’s a young criminal in the making. No pen, pencil or marker is safe from The Daughter™. Read the rest of this entry
Sep14
Make an altered art Halloween Book
With the season of ghosts and goblins fast approaching, I am thrilled to share my tutorial for an altered art Halloween mini album. You can see the entire tutorial with lots of detailed pictures of creative pages on my Robin’s Nest Design Team post.
Altering books is one of my favorite activities. With so many options available from pre-made books found at craft stores to repurposed children’s books to making books from scratch, I find making altered books almost as irresistible as sneaking Reeses’ Peanut Butter Cups out of my kids’ trick or treat bags. Please note that emphasis on almost, because, well, I really like Reeses. Read the rest of this entry
Sep8
Paper Calliope featured at Bella Crafts Quarterly
Phew! School is back in session and after a crazy August I am finally going to have time to get posting again.
What better way to kick of the new season than with some exciting news. I am delighted to announce that I have been asked to be a writer for Bella Crafts Quarterly!
My first article was published today. It features an easy-peasy tutorial on creating your own coasters from paper crafting scraps. Please visit the Bella Crafts Quarterly Blog to check it out. If you have time to leave a comment on their site I will be eternally grateful.
Aug9
And you…light up my life…
Move over Debby Boone. My latest post at the Robin’s Nest is going to light up your life (and boy oh boy, did I just date myself). Read the rest of this entry
