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Aug
23
2014

Paper Dolls

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When I was little, my super-talented mother would draw me paper dolls to color myself.  She was so good she could even make them look like me.  Why her ability to draw got scrambled up in my genetics is a question I would love an answer to, but I feel like my paper crafting skills do come directly from her artistic ability and creativity.  The Prima paper dolls by Julie Nutting are...
Aug
20
2014

On the Quick

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A longer post than anticipated, which should be titled On the Quick and Quite a Bit Longer Than I Meant, All At Once. I'm still working on my 40for40 cards and got a few more in the mail last week.  Here's a quick peek! For the top folding yellow/star cards I used some Heidi Swapp papers along with Studio Calico cork I had received in a Gossamer Blue kit.  The sequins are from a...
Aug
18
2014

Gossamer Blue Sneaks

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Happy Monday!  I have a couple sneak pics for the upcoming Gossamer Blue September kits. Check'em out! I post more frequently on Instagram, so please follow me @jiller_p.  Hope your day is wonderful...
Aug
11
2014

This

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So I completed a few more layouts yesterday, using Gossamer Blue July and August kits.  Funny enough, every title on the three layouts starts with the word THIS.  :)  So here's this: This is 40 Made with July Gossamer Blue kits This Girl Going Places my BFF Winif's gorgeous daughter, who will be absolutely amazing at anything and everything Made with July Gossamer Blue kits This...
Aug
10
2014

Another "Practice" Video

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I made a SUPER Quick & Easy Card just to work on basic editing and learn to do the voiceover.  Well, I can honestly say I'm not a natural editor and I do not believe movie making is in my future, haha!  Here's the video:


Try not to laugh too loudly while watching, you wouldn't want to wake the neighbors ;)  Thanks for stopping by!
Aug
09
2014

A Video Test

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We figured out a way to rig up my DSLR for less than $7.00!  Gotta love the Crafty Blog Stalker's genius idea here.  So we were just trying it out with a few Gossamer Blue August Bits & Pieces kit items.  I plan to shoot in my craft room with much better lighting.  And editing.  And actually making something.  But you can see Miss Q's sweet little hands and hear...