Author Archives: Charlene Harreveld

Doctor, I Need My Head Examined

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You know you’ve lost your mind when you walk into the examining room, spot these things, and immediately wish you would have brought your stamps, ink, scissors, and glue. Yup.  That was me on Friday when I took my daughter to the doctor.  The nurse whipped out the paper examination gown and I instantly started thinking of all the different… Read more »

How to Make Your Creations “Pop”

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By Adding One Small Extra, Your Creation Can Go From Boring to Amazing When I first created this card I was happy with it because I thought it had an understated elegance about it and that’s why I liked it.  However, I couldn’t help but feel that something was missing.  I added a cute little butterfly and I’m glad I did. … Read more »

More DIY Spring Home Decor

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This project passed the test!  When I showed it to my daughters, they both asked me to make them one with their names for their bedrooms.   Impressing teenage girls is the most difficult thing to do!  I used thin cardboard coasters for the back pieces.  I covered them with Stampin’ Up!’s “Sweet Pea” Designer Series Paper Pack, and attached them at the… Read more »

Paper at the Chanel Fashion Show

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Last year, two of my most favorite things, paper and fashion, came together.  I know I’m a year behind with this post, but I didn’t have this blog back them, so I’m posting about this now. When I worked as a runway model I modeled for Chanel a few times.  I don’t remember who designed for them back then; it never… Read more »

Dollar Frames: Spring Home Decor

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I found these snazzy wooden oval frames for $1 each.  I covered them with decorative paper, added some cut-out designs, and used a window sheet to cover them.  They can be used as spring décor before, during, and after Easter…and even into the summer.