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Paper Petals
The Thoughtful Bride....no just because Thoughtful Images Ink is my name doesn't make that work. The Paper Bride??? No, that makes me think of paper dolls. I've got it.... Paper Petals.No? Well,...
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Back to Basics
Sometimes you just need to get back to basics. For me that means family photo albums. I'll be honest. It has been way too long! The saying about the shoe cobbler's children going barefoot certainly is...
View ArticleTwo Pieces Of Paper
Who doesn’t love getting a lot out of something. I found a couple of pretty pieces a paper yesterday at my local scrapbooking shop. With only adding some random elements from my stash, I actually got...
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I Caught a Little Something
I "caught a little bug" of whimsy. I was at a stamp shop and fell in love with a couple of cute little stamps. My stamp collection is pretty large by most people's standards. I have more than I need...
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Hello February!
It’s the month of roses, hearts, and L O V E ! I’ve been having some fun making mixed media canvas art. For these I took some burlap canvas pieces and painted a white background with some gesso....
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Spring Craft Fair
I had the fun of a spring craft fair this last weekend. Every season has its delight. Spring seems my favorite after the long cold days of winter. The soft pastel colors, flower petals, egg filled...
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Something New
I love when one of my favorite shopkeepers asks me to do a special project. You never know what it will turn in to. A few years back I was asked to make a paper wedding cake for a wedding themed room....
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Succulents
Succulents not only love the heat, they are just plain HOT right now! Greenhouses are full of them and they are also popping up all over pinterest and social media. My patio garden has a couple of pots...
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Distressing Flags
The Fourth of July is just around the corner. I've put out all my red, white, and blue decor. I purchased several flags at a local dollar store but decided they needed a bit of help to look more worn....
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Dreamy Wedding Colors
Eucalyptus green, cream, and gold….Simply Stunning!! I’m over the moon in love with these color choices one of my bridal clients chose. It is always such a privilege to be chosen by a bride to help...
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Dreaming of Paper Flowers and More
Okay, so I'm trying to figure out a LOT of stuff these days! It's the middle of February but I'm still in the January 1st mode of thinking and dreaming. That's what this creative business does to me...
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A Great Big Opportunity
I just updated my “about” page here on the blog. Yup, I’m just a little behind. One paragraph that I didn’t need to change with my new business name was one that talked about the blessings I’ve found...
View ArticleCardboard Letters transformed to Metal Rusted Pieces of Art
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Vintage Door Wedding Backdrops
I’m obsessed It's true! I can't tell you the number of hours I've spent sifting through image after image of all the beautiful vintage door wedding backdrops I'm seeing on Pinterest! For the love!...
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Mixed Media Pumpkin Canvas
Playing in Mixed Media It is August but I find myself making a mixed media pumpkin canvas. What is up with that? Well, I have been craving the change of seasons. The hot air has been closing in on me...
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4 Button Storage Solutions For You To Try
If you are a collector of buttons like me, you need some button storage solutions to know how to keep them orderly. Buttons come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Button storage solutions also can...
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Let’s Get Personal
Life! It has been a whirlwind for me in 2017. I became a member of a club with thousands of other women. It’s a club you really don’t want to be in. But all it takes is one phone call to usher you in...
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Bright Fiesta Paper Flowers
It’s Fiesta time if you live in San Antonio, Texas! I admit that I knew nothing about this until a few months back. My friend, Clara Nicole, from She’s Crafty Too contacted me wanting some really...
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Solace And Creativity
I have two words come to my mind as begin this post. Solace and Creativity Words describing solace are “to bring comfort.” The definition of creativity is: “relating to or involving the imagination or...
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Missing My Mom
As everyone knows it was just Mother’s Day this last weekend. It was my first without my mom. She’s certainly been on my mind a lot since then. Actually, it seems she’s often on my mind. I’m not even...
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