Category Archives: Challenges

We use similar materials to create the same item in different ways.

Valentine’s Cake

Nothing says Valentine’s day to me like chocolate and strawberries.  I made this delicious cake for a get together with some friends. I used this recipe and yes, it really was amazing. It was a big cake and we ate … Continue reading

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Clipboard Valentine #4

Maybe because I was a young girl (and what young girl doesn’t love pink at some point?) during the 80′s — but I am loving all the hot hot pink out right now (not the style and miniskirts that come … Continue reading

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Clipboard Valentine #3

I think I will be using the clipboard for something for my husband for Valentines, such as leaving a daily note of why I love him. I used some left over paper from our Christmas ornament, as well as some … Continue reading

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Clipboard Valentine #2

My clipboard is done but the project isn’t.  This will be something I keep working on until Valentines Day.  I really love this American Crafts paper from their Love collection.  (Kudos to me for using supplies I bought recently instead … Continue reading

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Mini Clipboard Valentine #1

When my husband and I were in college and before we were married, every week we would write “love notes” to each other.  We recently started giving love notes again but haven’t come up with a good way to give … Continue reading

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Challenge #2

For our second challenge, we are starting with this mini clipboard. The challenge is to make it a Valentine’s theme. I’m excited to make something with this unique medium. We’ll see what we come up with!

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Notebook no. 4

I posted over here about my goals for 2012, my number one goal being to seek and experience JOY in 2012.  I will admit that in the past 24 hours I have been a miserable failure in this endeavor, so … Continue reading

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Notebook no. 3

Sometimes as a mother I feel like I am not doing as much as I should/could do.   I Know that I am doing my best, but all too often I give myself a harder time then anyone else would … Continue reading

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notebook no. 2

I really enjoyed this little project.  This year I am focusing on attracting and letting more light into my life as well as reflecting and shining more light to others.  So my notebook will be a collection of thoughts on … Continue reading

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notebook #1

I had a fun time with this project. I used several layers of paper as well as a page from an old book. I tore out the paper as I went and then used mod podge to add everything. after … Continue reading

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