Animal Mask Pattern @ The Odd Girl

Hi there. Just popping in today to share about a guest post I have up at The Odd Girl. Kristy kindly invited me to celebrate her blog this month and is sharing tutorials and giveaways all month long - I hear there is even a Copic marker giveaway so be sure to check it out! She designs the cutest stamps - digital and acrylic - too so be sure to visit Some Odd Girl stamps to take a peek!

I am sharing a pattern and tut for these felt animal masks. Super easy to create and perfect for everyday play or a last minute Halloween costume! View the entire post here.

I made a few extra too just in case you don't have time to create your own - they are available for purchase in my Etsy shop.

Thanks and have a great day!

Christmas in July Hair Bows

Hello! Below is a tutorial I put together last month for the Clearsnap blog. I'll post the photos and video below - you can view the full written post right here. Hope your weekend is great!!

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Enchanted Butterflies Summer Crown

Hi there! Popping in today to share a tutorial I had up on the Clearsnap blog last month. It's a pretty summer headband that was really fun to make. Check out the photos and video below and for more details - view this post on the Clearsnap blog.

Have a great day!

Click on the video below to view the full tutorial.

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Butterfly Crown

Hi there, it's been awhile! Just popping in to share that I have a new video tutorial up on the Clearsnap blog today with a few techniques for using your Smooch Spritz and how to make your own glittered embossing powder as well. You can see the post here.

Hope your summer is awesome so far! Will have lots more to share next week ♥

Hand Dyed Feather Earrings

Hello! Just wanted to share a project and video tutorial I put together for the Clearsnap blog earlier this month and one of my favorite things about springtime - new accessories! Don't get me wrong, fall and winter neutrals are great but after 8 long months of grays, browns and whites I am ready for some sunshine and color!

Check out the full tutorial here!

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Fancy Feathers

Hi and happy Monday! Check out the Clearsnap blog today for my post on creating your own hand dyed feather earrings using Colorbox Dye Inks by Stephanie Barnard. There's more photos and a video tutorial too!

PS. Thanks again to Steph for covering for me last week. You are the best girl!!

Made In the USA Blog Hop

Happy Labor Day!

Did you know that all Clearsnap Products are manufactured right here in the United States, at our headquarters in Burlington, WA? They are! Every inkpad is made right here under our loving, careful guidance so that it will be the best quality possible when it reaches your craft table (and for years to come).

To celebrate Clearsnap's commitment to manufacturing products in the USA we have released a Limited Edition 3 Color Pigment Inkpad, MADE IN USA. Our Design Team has created stunning projects with this inkpad to share with you today, Labor Day! This inkpad has only been available to retailers purchasing inkpads and distinctive accessories direct from Clearsnap, as a "thank you" fortheir support of our company.

But we're giving one of these inkpads away!!! Please visit all of the blogs listed below as part of today's blog hop and leave a comment on each blog. Each comment counts as an entry into the drawing. Comments must be posted by midnight 9-5-11 PST to be eligible for the drawing. A winner will be posted to the Clearsnap blog on 9-6-11.

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Robyn Weatherspoon

Stephanie Ackerman

Tami Sanders

Charlotte Jenkins

Daniela Dobson

Sabrina Alery ==> you are here

Jean Okimoto ==> go here next

Mary Dawn Quirindongo

Jennifer Priest

Today I am sharing with you how to create this "A" Badge, made using my very own exclusive Made in the USA inkpad. It will be a fun way to reward my daughter for a job well done when we are working on preschool or for any of the kids to wear when they are showing superstar behavior.

Supplies:
Clearsnap - Colorbox Pigment Inkpad - Made In The USA; Jumbo Rollagraph - Doodles, Wordwords; Glue Gloss
Other - Stamps - Hot Off The Press; Cardstock - Bazzill; Chipboard Letter - American Crafts; Adhesive - Therm O Web; Die Cuts - Nestabilities, Sizzix; Scoring Board - Scor-Pal; Other - Ribbon, Felt, Safety Pin
Instructions:
1. Cut 7 pieces of ribbon to equal lengths and stamp white pieces with stars dipped in red and blue ink from the Made In the USA Inkpad. Allow to dry.
2. Die cut felt and cardstock to create the elements of the badge. I used felt as the backing because it is more sturdy and won't tear when pinning over time.
3. Stamp with Rollagraph on felt and cardstock with red, white and blue inks. Since I used the jumbo size, I had to ink one edge of the Rollagraph wheel then flip it around to ink the other side. The normal size Rollagraph should fit on the multi- colored pads perfectly.
4. Layers your elements together with Glue Gloss and use foam squares to create dimension.
5. Top with chipboard letter "A" and attach pin to the backside of the badge. Give to your own little superstar!

Thanks for stopping by! Next stop on the hop is the lovely and talented Jean.