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Beautiful Friend Dress Card_My Creative Cottage

Find Your Style- Beautiful Friend Card With Dress Form

You are about to embark on an inspirational journey with almost 60 consultants showcasing this fab set.  If you have come here from Cindy’s Blog, you are on the right…

Christmas Recap and Happy New Year!

The last 2 weeks have been filled with family traditions and celebrations.  The Schraeder tree was adorned with new ornaments from St. Nick when he visited on Dec. 6th. I…

Christmas gift bag from a lunch bag

Santa’s Workshop a Success After a LONG Week

This was a perfect end to an awful week. I don’t usually say anything is awful, but when you wake up on Monday to find your eye glasses in 2…

Embossed cardstock Christmas stocking

Joy Banner from Recycled Cardboard and Mistletoe Paper

I wanted to make a vintage/rustic banner for my cottage.  Instead of buying chipboard, I used the cardboard inserts that come with some 12×12 scrapbook paper pads. Since they are…

Mistletoe Christmas Scrapbook Layouts and Cards

This is by far my favorite Christmas paper.  I love the traditional feel of it with the classic colors of the holiday.   PLUS! we add in the beautiful adhesive…

Dec Stamp of the Month Blog Hop- Amore Christmas Card

You will love the timeless appeal of  “Amore” and it would work well for weddings, anniversaries and of course Valentine’s Day! If you have come here from Carol’s Blog, you are on…

Dec Stamp of the Month Blog Hop- Amore

Welcome to our Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. Here you will find creations by over 50 talented consultants that will amaze you with their creative ways…

Seasons Greetings Christmas Card_My Creative Cottage

Christmas Cards Galore!

I had fun creating these, but my favorite has to be the clear card that I ran through the Cuttlebug.  My workshop participants had a great time with a whole…

3x3 Mini Cards and purse

Saying Thanks is Fashionable All Year Long! Mini Purse and Cards

A great way to say thanks to your girlfriends! November is my most favorite time of the year.  Time to reflect on all of our blessings.  Through sharing my love…

Handmade ornament with chipboard and stamping_My Creative Cottage

Handmade Christmas Ornaments in Minutes

Handmade Ornaments Using Scraps of Paper I have been having so much fun using these awesome Dimensional Elements  Ornaments. They have a back and a front so it is easy…

 

Announcing the First New Class of 2024

At this workshop you will create a set of 6 vintage cocktail coasters and decorate the coordinating nesting box. We will use chalk pastes and screen print stencils to get that hand drawn look. From there you will learn a watercoloring technique using chalk paste as well. You will love creating on our Couture Boutique surfaces as they are very user friendly. Happy accidents can easily be wiped away and you can start anew!

Guests will have multiple images to choose from to make a set that is perfect for you!