Inspiration
Ideas / sights / thoughts / inspiring things that spark my imagination
He knows…
Both Colin and I are Star Wars fans. I suspect I am a bite more of a fan than he is, but that’s ok. I made this picture set a while ago, but never got around to posting it. It is the quintessential “I love you” reply <3 Here’s to your valentine’s day, whatever you … [Read more…]
Hydrangea layering stamp set by Altenew
I am sorry I have not been around for so long – time has not been my friend. The latest thing I have been interwebsing and looking at is layering stamps. They just look so beautiful and often really true to life. I found a free online course for stamps by Altenew.com here – which … [Read more…]
Merry Christmas
It is that time of year again – Christmas Eve, and we have had a long year. I look back with some sadness, lots of gratitude, and thanks for every person who has stood alongside us this year. Without the support structure I am privileged to have, this would have been a different year. In … [Read more…]
In-jokes
Colin and I almost have a language of our own. It is made up of a lot of in-jokes, phrases from Simpsons episodes, and a mixture of other things that make no sense to anyone else listening. This is partly why we have so much fun – we can make the other laugh with a … [Read more…]
Accessibility Tweaks
Colin and I are constantly on the look-out for accessibility tweaks we can apply in our house. We start with ideas based on some others have used, an idea, or a need. Here are a few of ours so far: Cord for Swing-away-arm Colin doesn’t have the strength to push the swing-away-arm of his chair … [Read more…]
Day 81
Today I am truly blessed to have a groups of friends who hold me up and support me. Tonight, they gave me THE most beautiful crocheted blanket. They have been putting love, prayers, kindness, support, and love beyond measure into each square, and I am just blown away. Here is my beautiful blankie and the … [Read more…]
Homemade overhead tabletop tripod
Hi everyone I wanted to make a plan to have better photos, and in time, videos for my tutorials, for my blog. There are many lower-cost options out there, and after a brief search on the interwebs, I found a great tutorial on how to make one using PVC pipe. My inspiration came from … [Read more…]
Cluster embellishment tutorial by Delia Russell at #SANSD2017
At the National Scrapbook Day, there were two tutorials which were make-and-takes. The first was a cluster embellishment using scraps and little bits you may have left over from projects, given by Delia Russell. The essential thing is to make a rosette or “block” of paper flags of various sizes, and then a smaller embellishment … [Read more…]
#SANSD 2017
The first ever South African national Scrap Book Day this year was simply fantastic. My local craft shop (The Scrappers Village) hosted for this area, and there were MANY prizes sponsored by several different places. It was a simply magical day full of friends, challenges, learning, ideas, sharing, and of course – FUN. Each person … [Read more…]