Let's all say hi to Jessica! Tell us a little bit about yourself: Hi! I'm Jessica Griffin, and I'm a paper crafting enthusiast! I love creating banners for all occasions, altered art pieces, and making mini albums for friends and family. I married my high school sweet heart in 2006 and together we have three young children. Sometimes, it's hard to tell who's my biggest fan- my kids, or my husband! With out their love, support, and beautiful faces to photograph, I wouldn't be where I am today. (Which is behind in all of my crafting!) -When did you start crafting? I've crafted for as long as I can remember. When I was in … [Read more...]

I've been working on some projects for BurdaStyle and teaching some classes at my local sewing shop and boy have I been having fun!  This weekend I taught 5 very talented and stylish ladies how to make my cute little stuffed pumpkin decorations!  (I'll have pictures of their projects soon!)  One of my upcoming classes I'll be teaching is a Thanksgiving table runner and place mats. If you visit Burda Style this week you'll see my reversible Halloween and Thanksgiving table runner and placemat project there available for download!  (Yep, I said reversible, and it's free too!)  It includes the basic instructions, fabric … [Read more...]

Today we're meeting DT member Tiffany! -When did you start crafting? I have been crafting since I was little.  My Aunt Betty would bring over all sorts of crafts for us to make, including homemade ornaments, Christmas decorations, and cross stitch.  My Aunt Helen taught me to Knit and Crochet, which I forgot how to do.  I was introduced to stamping and scrapbooking in 2001 and haven't stopped since.  It has honestly been the only hobby that I have not lost interest in.  Must be kismet :) -What is your favorite embellishment for your projects? Ribbon or buttons or bling - I can't just pick one!!! -What is … [Read more...]

Still thinking fall over here!!  Today I made a simple Welcome Fall frame.  All you need is an X-acto blade, 3 adhesive vinyl colors, and a dollar store frame! Find some of your favorite images online, print and trace them on the vinyl.  Cut it out and place on your glass piece.  Easy peasy! Happy Crafting! Erin … [Read more...]

I love fall!  From now through the end of the year (maybe even into February) is my favorite time of the year!  So many great holidays to make stuff for.  Today is a little mix of some things I've been working on.  (No time for a tutorial this week because I'm busy playing with stamps, NEW stamps that is!  I'm finalizing the sets, and testing to make sure that they all work out just how I want them to!  I can't WAIT to share them with you!!)  Here's a few other things I've been up to: Sewing samples of my free fabric pumpkin sewing pattern (available here) for the class I'm teaching at CityCraft in Dallas next month.  (They just opened … [Read more...]

Last weekend I mentioned that I visited a local balloon festival.  It was fabulous fun!  Hot Air Balloons have played a little role over the last few weeks in my projects too!  Paper Crafts Magazine had a call and wanted projects with hot air balloons.  I submitted a couple of projects (one will be published this spring so I can't show you that one just yet!) but here's a little home decor project I did featuring a hot air balloon and a great little quote! Hope you have a fantastic weekend and don't forget to let your heart soar! … [Read more...]

Let's meet the lovely DT Member Tenia today! Tell us a little bit about yourself: My name is Tenia Nelson and I am a 29 year old that resides in Denver, Colorado. I am a Child of God, Wife, Music and Drama Educator, Jazz Musician, Doggie Mama, Soccer Player.....and Papercrafter....of course!! When did you start crafting? Since I was a small child but did not really get serious about papercrafting until 2002. What is your favorite embellishment for your projects? Hmmm....my favorite embellie has to be ribbon....love me some ribbon!!! What is your favorite color or color combination? My favorite color is … [Read more...]

I saw candy corn at the store this weekend and was reminded of how cute those little things are, plus they are just so delicious!  I knew I had to do something with a candy corn shape on it so we'll be making this card today: In case you were wondering, yes, those are ALL brads! But don't worry I've made things easy for you!  Here's the layout I did in Illustrator!  Just print it here and you're ready to go! I have lots of brads, and for some reason I had a TON of brass colored brads, which is weird because I think it's safe to say I NEVER use brass colored brads on my projects!  I wondered if I could maybe, just maybe, make them … [Read more...]

Boy I love the weekend!  I was super busy this weekend, but it was filled with creative time so I can't complain too much!  I went to the Plano Balloon Festival.  Have you ever seen lots of hot air balloons in one place, in the dark, with flickering lights?  It's beautiful!  Like huge fireflies in the field!  If you ever get the chance to visit a Balloon Festival, GO!  (I'll show you a hot air balloon inspired project later this week!)  I was also asked to teach a class at my church on making little sweets.  How'd they know I have a really bad sweet tooth?  We made a few simple projects, most of which involved chocolate-10 pounds of … [Read more...]

I was working on a home decor project and couldn't get enough of these cute little red poppies I was making so I knew I had to make something I could wear one with.  (Did I tell you I'm redesigning my living room/dining room/kitchen with a new color palette?  I couldn't be more excited about it!  You can see my new color palette and the inspiration behind it at Fresh Nest Design.)  I decided on a necklace and kept it pretty simple with just a touch of black and silver. It's super simple, just make a few bead pieces mixing 2-3 beads, attach them to some silver chain, hand stitch your flower to the necklace and voila, you're done!  I think … [Read more...]