Hello! I’m Niki. A stepmom to two, petmom to five, and wife to one heckuva great guy. I love all things paper and some things fabric. Tea is my beverage of choice, and I’ll take it hot or cold. I ink blend, die cut, and color every day. ... Read More about About
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Creating a Craft Room #1: Ideas
Welcome to the first installment of my "Creating a Craft Room" series, which chronicles the transition of my craft area from the corner of the living room to a 12' x 13' room upstairs. It's a journey, ... Read More about Creating a Craft Room #1: Ideas
Have You Heard The Buzz + February 2019 Kit
Have you heard the buzz? Y’all. I LOVE the new February kit from The Hedgehog Hollow! This month’s collaboration is with Elizabeth Craft Designs and it is amazing. I got it this afternoon and I could ... Read More about Have You Heard The Buzz + February 2019 Kit
A Fast & Fun Valentine’s Day Card + Craft Perfect Cardstock
Today I have a fun Valentine’s Day card to share with you! It’s super quick to create, too, since it’s just a bit of embossing and die-cutting. What makes the card extra special is the ... Read More about A Fast & Fun Valentine’s Day Card + Craft Perfect Cardstock
February 2019 Merry Little Christmas Challenge
Hello! Thank you for popping in to see my card for the February 2019 Merry Little Christmas Challenge. Today I have a card that I made using Distress Inks in some non-traditional colors, Nuvo Crystal ... Read More about February 2019 Merry Little Christmas Challenge
Working with Alcohol Ink to Create A Background
Do you like the look of an alcohol ink background? I sure do, and I have a card to share with you today in which I used a few drops of alcohol ink and a splash of colorless blender to make this ... Read More about Working with Alcohol Ink to Create A Background
Sending Digital Cards When Handmade Isn’t An Option
Howdy! Here’s a secret I want to share with you: you know I love making stuff, but sometimes life gets in the way of creativity and I don’t have much time to make things. My solution? I usually end up ... Read More about Sending Digital Cards When Handmade Isn’t An Option
Designing Pretty Emails with Campaign Monitor
I couldn’t wait to do this post about Campaign Monitor. I love sharing when I find good stuff for crafting, blogging, or organizing - anything that helps you along the winding road of writing for your ... Read More about Designing Pretty Emails with Campaign Monitor
Stenciling with Tonic Nuvo Embellishment Mousse + Video
Ever since I got these two Nuvo Embellishment Mousse colors I’ve been dying to blend them together over a stencil. The background for today’s card seemed to be the perfect chance to give it a whirl, ... Read More about Stenciling with Tonic Nuvo Embellishment Mousse + Video
Making A Paper Floral Arrangement + Flower Shaping
Happy Monday to you! Have you noticed all those big, gorgeous home decor paper flowers popping up in your social media feeds? I thing they are so pretty! I’d love to have a paper flower wall in my ... Read More about Making A Paper Floral Arrangement + Flower Shaping
Owl Always Love You + Geo Background
Hello! Have you ever experienced crafter’s block? It’s just like writer’s block, but with glue guns and paint :) I’ve had a terrible case of it since before Christmas, but I think January’s Box from ... Read More about Owl Always Love You + Geo Background
January Small Die of the Month Kit with Spellbinders
Hello! I have a card for you today featuring the January Small Die of the Month Kit from Spellbinders. The lovely people there sent me this die set to try it out and I tell ya, I am so happy they did! ... Read More about January Small Die of the Month Kit with Spellbinders
