Making and hanging a flower panel. Flower wall. Whatever.

Oooh, yes, it's the big giant flowers in action--for the hows, you may find this post helpful.

Practical tips for making giant paper flowers

I've been making giant paper flowers for a Valentine dinner at church, some over a foot in diameter.  (Maybe "large" is a better description than "giant", but believe me, they seem giant when they're taking over your house!)

I watched a BUNCH of great videos on youtube on how to make these flowers, all different kinds and different methods, and have compiled them into a "What Worked For Me" type tutorial today at CutCardStock.  Aside from the hot glue burns, these are actually pretty fun to make!  These would be so pretty for a wedding or reception décor.  :)

a mixed media altered tea bag

Because, why not?  My friend Lisa demonstrated these to us at our art group last month, and it was a lovely morning of art and conversation and waffles!

You'll find more details in my heartfelt post today at Altered Pages.

Australian reverse piano hinge book binding technique

My friend Julie taught me this one, I LOVE it--the pages are REMOVABLE!!!  How perfect would that be for a collaborative project?  I'm contemplating attempting or organize a layout swap, maybe a 5 for 5?  Hmmm . . .

The tutorial is up today at the CutCardstock blog.

Happy 1st Birthday! Lumberjack/outdoor themed party

Just a few pictures of the grandbaby boy's first birthday.  His mama had me make lots of decorations, with lots of pinterest inspiration.

Of course, once everyone started arriving, I didn't have time to take pictures!  Other than that, we've been busy having the flu . . . enough said.

Don't let the moon break your heart

A ghost of Valentines Past, this altered baseball card tin is my share today at Altered Pages.  You can find more details and pictures of this WAY embellished bauble HERE!

watercolor Valentines in non-traditional colors

Some simple watercolor Valentines, in non-traditional colors--a quick how-to today in my post at the CutCardStock blog, which you'll find HERE.