Author Archives: Charlene Harreveld

Turn a Tacky Tin Into a Fun Game

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I recently bought a bunch of tin games on clearance at Target.  The tin had some kind of brownish label on it.  I covered it with colorful paper, used my crop-a-dile to punch a hole and connect a brad to the corner, and attached a piece of ribbon.  I made sure the ribbon was long enough so that a tiny… Read more »

Finding Inspiration from Bloomingdales

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I love my Bloomies.  I received this sale flyer in the mail a couple of weeks ago.  I kept it because I thought the color scheme was interesting. I think these colors are usually really gaudy when they’re used together, but somehow they work well together in this ad. I have gobs and gobs of cardstock in these colors (they… Read more »

Tools &Other Stuff I Can’t Live Without

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I thought I’d share a couple of tools and stuff that I absolutely can’t live without. {Paper Snips}:  these sharp little guys make cutting around corners super-easy.  I can get into tiny spaces without a problem.  The tips are really sharp, too, so I can poke holes with ease if I am too lazy to grab my paper-piercing tool or… Read more »

Upcycled Makeup Remover Cloth Box Into a French Fry Box

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I am constantly inspired by the things I see.  A couple of weeks ago I was inspired by the packaging that was wrapped around the makeup-remover cloths I bought. I tore apart the cardboard, traced it, and made these cute little French-fry boxes. I thought they would be cute Easter gift-card holders or maybe even the packaging for a surprise diamond ring. … Read more »

One Woman’s Trash…

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is now my treasure! Last week my friend Chris asked some of us who had gathered for a meeting if anyone wanted this lovely (?) little accordion file folder.  Her friend was going to throw it away. I grabbed it from her so quickly that none of the other ladies ever stood a chance.  They were all a little shocked.  Let’s… Read more »