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I purchased the Zig clean color real brush water base markers a while ago and never did anything with them. I have a dear friend that loves mermaids so I decided to break out the markers and go for it! The end result was this mermaid circle spinner card. I started by adhering the mermaid outline stickers to Watercolor paper, then used the matching thin dies to die cut the mermaid sticker image, and seashell. I used my scissors to fussy cut the remaining white area off and spritzed the ima …

We all have favorite techniques, colors & subjects. For me, it is coloring. My go-to medium is watercolor. I also favor Copic markers & color pencils.This year my word is STRETCH – I want to push myself to do the things I have been putting off, finish my studio, lose a little weight, try to do more with the materials I already own (before buying more) & become more active. I also want to push myself to try new techniques, so this time - NO COLORING!I started with some scrapbook paper t …

We are OFFICIALLY in 2018!! For some… it’s just another day, and for others, it’s a time to think upon our lives and make some changes for improvement. I’m on both sides. I typically don’t like doing anything special for New Year’s Eve except for spending time with a loved one; reflecting on our relationship - the good, the bad, etc. I’ve set aside a few changes I’d like to make this year like finishing things I’ve started… and this card is one example of just that.I began this card in December …

Happy Holidays!I am so excited to share my newest project, for many reasons. I love to create handmade gifts that have meaning and this project offers just that. My family and I are placing wreaths on the tombstones at Arlington National Cemetery this weekend, in honor of my Dad’s service during the Vietnam War. When I told him that we were doing this, he was far more touched than I expected, so we are planning to take lots of pictures of this special event, complete with signs showin …

We are so lucky to have such talented ladies on our design team.  Of course, this season calls for a design team challenge with a Christmas theme.  With the exception of Pam - All of our team members chose a poinsettia theme for their projects.  You are going to love Pam's project, but it will be especially interesting to see how different all the poinsettia projects look!  Enjoy!Holiday Treat BagCreated by Pam WatsonGingerbread Outline StickerJellies Shaker BeadsPaper Accent …