Crafty Khandy

I posted a little swap from 2 Shabby Sisters a bit ago, here is the other set of cards I made to go along with it.  Remember, the presentation for these had to be a little special... so I went t...

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My passion for all things shabby chic has led me to a ning group called 2 Shabby Sisters.  This was one of the first swaps I joined there.  3x3 note cards, they needed to presented in a pretty ...

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Life has been crazy!!  I have taken the summer off from all design team obligations to focus on projects just for me... and that means less posting, sorry about that.  I have been snapping pics...

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Your Paper Pantry has a 'Pocket for Your Thoughts' swap... which your's truly will be hosting for a few months come August.  But in July, Roxy asked us to make three little pockets for someone i...

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More swapping fun with Your Paper Pantry - I love this altered book cover idea.  Originally, I was going to go super crazy and make a mixed media collage.  But as I started with it, I just LOVE...

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I just can't tell you happy I am to have found these card kits by Anna Griffin... When I need a special card these are my go to pieces.  The way they layer and all coordinate make the cards look...

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Over at Your Paper Pantry we swapped pin cushion recently... I used an old ice cream cup for this one.  I used Adirondack Ink's Stream to color the inside.  The 'cushion' is made of a soft crea...

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I live in an AMAZING city... and super fortunate to live across the street from a great little BYOB place that I have loved since they day they opened their doors.  They had this sad little hand...

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It is with a very heavy heart I make my final post for Love Bug Creations .  I have so appreciated being a part of this creative team.  I have learned so much from each and every fellow member....

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Have you tried these card kits yet??? You can find them on HSN and HOLY COW!!!! They make the nicest, most detailed cards in literally minutes! Now, the kits include perefctly coordinated little ...

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People seem to always ask... what is your inspiration... Sadly, it is new product!  I ordered a big (BIG!) box of Paper Trey Ink Stamps and I just LOVE this pretty little butterfly that also has...

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How fun!!  The Basically Bare folks worked with Die Cuts With a View.... and the stack they set us... The Hey Sailor Stack... Just after my daughter was giving me a hard time for not yet making ...

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HOW FUN IS THIS!!!!  This is a one on one swap with the Marie Antoinette group and I just loved making this for my partner.  It measures 4.5 inches tall by 4 inches wide when closed.... when cl...

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Today I have made a mini album to share with you using the mixed media spiral book.  Here are a few pics - but to see it all be sure to stop by the video . I just love using a complete paper...

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A couple of my favorite crafty girls host the Scrap Cafe on Facebook.  I don't swap with them often (enough) but I just couldn't pass up the spring mason jar filled with lace and trim (no ribbon...

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Time for a birthday girl's best wishes!!!  Hope you enjoy this BIG Beautiful Blossom and the new pretty Rumple Ribbon from the Spring Collection, and have yourself a FABULOUS day!!  These gr...

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For the Spring Fabric Flower swap with the Marie Antoinette group I needed a pretty way to display each of these flowers I created.  So I started with my Basically Bare Dress Forms.  I covere...

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If you are paying attention, here with the Lovebug Creative team... we love hops and birthdays!! And our Kimi- who makes it all happen for us. I made a 5x5 easel card to help her celebrate. �...

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So this week, a boy made dinner for me!  Long story short - once upon a time I dated a nutcase who wouldn't let me in his home.  Since then, I don't give up the good stuff until I see the house...

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Everyone knows I love a good swap!  And this mini is travelling around for a 7 month tour of swapping!!  For this Your Paper Pantry swap we create the covers and give some guidelines on how to...

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For this Design Team project I just couldn't wait to open up the 8x8 Artful Binder.  I just love the thickness of the chipboard and how much room the binder gives.  I make my minis FAT - and t...

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WELCOME TO LOVEBUG CREATIONS SPRING CELEBRATIONS  NEW RELEASE AND BLOG HOP!! If you have floated over from CONNIE , then you are on the right path, but if you stumbled upon our hop a...

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WELCOME TO THE FLEURETTE BLOOM-LOVEBUG CREATIONS CO-HOP.  If you've flown over from Dorcas , then you've joined the parade, but if you've stumbled on this hop and want to begin with the fi...

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I just love pretty gift bags.  For me, the making of the bag is part of the gift itself.  Remember the boat card from a few weeks ago - this is the gift bag that went with it.  The parents are...

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I just love that Buffett song, don't you!!  If I lost a salt shaker I am pretty sure they would look something like this!! I joined a swap on Your Paper Pantry for altered salt shakers and...

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