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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Bookmark Day

I love to read and I love to craft! What better way to spend an hour than to create some fun bookmarks?!

From embossing to stenciling to stamping on really fun backgrounds, taking big tags and making something to stick between the pages of your favorite read is always fun!

Here are just a few from today’s craft room fun!  If you’re looking for me, visit Handmade Creations by Jan on Facebook. More will be uploaded soon.


Thanks for visiting ~ Can’t wait for you to stop by again!
xo ~ Jan

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Thinking about Valentines

With Valentine’s Day coming, there are so many fun “heart” themed cards that can be made. From artist-trading-cards to sweet classroom exchange cards...there are so many fun options!




You can always run to the corner store to buy the quickest, packaged cards ~ OR ~ you can reach out to a local artist and choose the most wonderful handmade creation that is curated just for you!

Here’s to making something beautiful and lovingly special for your heart day! 💖

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Happy Crafting

It’s Inauguration Day, and what better art to create than rainbow-ish happiness?!

From designer Ann Corbiere-Scott, “Aunt Dee” was watercolored and mounted onto a slimline card.  Ann has so many designs that I absolutely adore, and that I will certainly be sharing!

This image just makes me happy on a day when so much history has been made. There’s too much unrest around us...let’s just create and bring out the joy!!

What makes you happy? Please share your joy with me!

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Healing has begun!

Hello, crafty friends!!

I am so happy to report that my stitches have come out, and the healing is coming along very well on the thumb!  I was able to get back into the craft room, and got the doctor’s okay to resume all normal activities, as my hand allows.

I joined a challenge this past week with TWStudios, under the tutoring of Tracy Weinzapfel. She pulled me out of my crafty funk and showed me how much fun freehand art can be.

With Sharpie markers and a pallet of watercolor paints, magic was created!






You can find more information on Tracy by visiting her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tracyweinzapfelstudios/  or her website https://www.yourartfuljourney.com/ .

Tracy is a true inspiration. Kind, fun, and she is able to pull the artist out of you!!

Hoping your day is blessed - See you in the craft room soon!
xx Jan

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Working while laid-up


A quick and brief post to let you all know that my hand surgery was successful! Now I’m on to the healing. 

While healing, I’m working on cutting papers for Valentine’s Day, more beautiful transfers, and icing my hand...because I’m not really supposed to be doing anything. ☺️

Here are just a few pretty things to look at, and to let you know what you can do...even with one hand!

Sending love & light your way!
Jan