thanksgiving place setting

Here is the place setting I have been working on. If you would like instructions on how to make any of these items, please let me know.

fall is in the air

Fall has definitely arrived. The other day it was cold and rainy, it was the perfect day to stay inside and make the house smell wonderful with freshly baked homemade bread. So that's what I did. I have also been creating beautiful place settings with my fall splendor line (of course) for Thanksgiving Dinner. Here's a sneak peek....

going green!

recycle, regift & rejoice with this itty bitty purse and album.
The purse was made from a soap package I found at Pier 1.
It measures just 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".
The itty bitty album was made by cutting 2 strips of card stock 2" high. I scored each strip at 2" intervals leaving enough room on one of the strips for the flap that folds to the front. On the strip with the flap, at the end of the last score, I made 4 additional scores just apart from each other, using about 1/2" of the strip, before the flap so it would fold over nicely. I fan folded each strip and attached the strip with the flap, to the other on the last fold. I decorated each page of the album with coordinating patterns. Using a tiny strip of paper, attached only to the front, I made a closure for the album.
I found making the itty bitty purse and album much easier than writing the instructions for it. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

stick family

This is our stick family. I had to LOL while creating this, it was a ton of fun. I like a little nonsense once in a while, it keeps life interesting. Click on the picture and make one of your family.

go green!

Another idea for recycling. I used a toffifay box for this gift.

Designer Highlight

on the dot is pleased to introduce designer Debby Lewis.
Debby created her first scrapbook page when she was 9 years old. Her scrapbooking has evolved along with the industry. Today, she is the owner of Creative Dreams Studio, where she creates while staying home with her children. She is inspired daily by her children and grandchildren to create and scrapbook beautiful memories. Debby specializes in mixed pattern layouts and her style ranges from the classic to the altar arts. She has a strong belief that the design must focus on the photos and the story - that is the heart of scrapbooking. Debby's works have been published extensively and she has been the recipient of several awards displaying her many talents. We are so happy to have her.

A New Way to Scrapbook

Introducing a way to scrap and help save the environment.

Create a gift for someone using recycled items and your favorite scrapbook papers and embellishments. It’s an idea that will change the way you scrapbook.

Kids can give this cute gift to grandparents, friends, or anyone else. They can be great Father's Day or Mother's Day gifts as well as ornaments for the Christmas tree!