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Brenda Pinnick Color U_v.19

Download BP color U_v.19 copy

Here’s this week’s color palette, done in the spirit of self preservation. I’m freezing here, people! I need warmth and if that means I need to repaint every room in my house to feel warm, then that’s just what I may do! I’m starting with the kitchen this weekend and then [...]

November Color Palettes

How has November come and almost gone so quickly??? Holy smokes!
From now on, I’ll be posting my ongoing color palette series once per month, or, you can get them delivered into your email box each week by signing up for When Creativity Knocks, here.
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cute cosmetic bag!

My friend and fellow Designer, Denise Clason has a fabulous new book out! She and I did a little exchange, fabric for a book and I want to show you the project she made using my Opulence fabrics from Henry Glass & Co. -
Isn’t this beautiful?! I wish I owned it. I guess I’ll have [...]

Paper fun with Robot kits

About the Designer

Takashi Tsunoda
With the motto “Teaching Values Through Handcrafts”, Takashi Tsunoda designs toys that use your hands and stimulate your brains.

Terrorific Tuesday Finale

It’s the final week for this year’s Terrorific Tuesday. Much thanks to Alexa Westerfield for host this- it’s a lot of work! Enjoy!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009

Terrorific Tuesday 2009 Week 4

Trick or Treat!
Frame and post it note holder dressed for Halloween
Costumed Kokeshi Dolls
Try out a Halloween idea for a traditional Japanese doll with Crafterella
Halloween Mask
Phyllis Dobbs [...]

More Owls!!!!

Here’s the link! http://brendapinnick.typepad.com/brenda_pinnick_news_ideas/2008/12/owl-pattern-freebie.html so  you can make your own festive owls for scaring or delighting  your trick or treaters or Thanksgiving guests!
I used various papers from my many different kits sold via QVC over the last 3 years including Sucerie, Brenda Pinnick Signature, Initially Yours, Village Color. I encourage you to USE YOUR STASH! [...]

Sizzix Project and more!

I’ve been playing around with Eileen Hull’s new Scoreboard Sizzix Dies and found a great combo project!
I’ve been making these little mini-books using my own Sizzix product, Die Number 656042-Album cover and page. The mini-books are perfect for creating portable color palettes to stick in  your purse or bag for quick and easy reference. Shopping for [...]

In honor of Robert’s birthday

I just love the early stages of design, it’s like falling in love…I even forget to eat!

TerrorifficTuesday-week 3!

Spooky Spider House
Silvia creates a miniature haunted house that is spooky and oh-so fun!
Witchy Embroidered Postcard
Sharron Westerfield brews up a whimsical witch postcard
The Impatient Crafter
Vintage plastic owls become the focal point of a charming necklace you can wear for Halloween and all year round!
Pumpkin and cat felt treat bag
Felt bag that can also be made [...]

BPCU-week two

Has a week gone by already??? Gheesh! Well, I was on a trip this last weekend, Houston to be exact. QUILT MARKET!!! What a wonderful show, so much energy, excitement, color, design and most of all,passion! I had the opportunity to catch up with some friends over long lunches and dinners and to meet and make some [...]