Whiff of Joy Tutorials & Inspiration

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I LOVE The Cutest Blog On The Block

I am very proud of myself! I just changed my blog from 2 to 3 columns, and it was only possible because of the knowledge and generosity of The Cutest Blog on the Block not only do they have a wonderful selection of FREE blog backgrounds and templates for Blogspot, Twitter, and MySpace, but they freely share their knowledge. 
They give excellent, easy-to-follow instructions and look at the green sidebar to the left with all the Freebies they offer! 
Check them out!

Adventures in the Dollar Store

So, against my better judgment (because I can't help myself from buying craft supplies) I went into the local Dollar Store today.
I LOVE the Dollar Store, even though a lot of items have now gone up to $1.25. 

 Confession: I did NOT intend to buy Craft Glue. In the store I thought these were empty bottles into which I would put my (Martha Stewart craft glue). Now, I did think the package was a little heavy given that the bottles were allegedly empty, but...
Oh well... looks like I will be emptying these bottles! Next time I will pay a little more attention to what I am buying. Still, for $1....

And now we bring you today's installment of:

It cost HOW much???

Now, I often find the same items for sale at Michaels -- but definitely not the same price! 
On a previous shopping trip to the Dollar Store I purchased this tray with a spout. It's wonderful for working with glitter, flocking and embossing powders; I just pour the excess back into the bottles. No muss, no fuss.

The Evidence, Your Honour

Cost at the Dollar Store - $1.25

Cost at Michaels - $7.99

You Decide

Creating with Veggies-- Your Smile of the Day

Learning How to Create my Own Layout, Banner and Template

....a little paper, some string, some buttons, some ribbon.... and before you know it...........

 

Here is my very first attempt at creating a layout. I will give all the deets tomorrow because I am totally exhausted, but extremely proud of myself.  I could not have done it without the help of  Allie Browns Layouts. 

A special card for a special friend

I painted the iris with acrylics on a heavier card stock. The paper was blotted with ink pads in the following colours: yellow, pink, green. Sticker flowers were dotted with gold paint.

Black buttons were used in the corners, topped with gold leaf embellishments.