I'm waaay out of my comfort zone with this project and couldn't be happier! Tim Holtz and Ranger Ink released new treats earlier this month and we got Distress Twinkle Texture Paste and Snowflakes made of mica and glitter.

Summer is speeding by but I feel like it's left me so many treats and these NEW Mini Distress Oxides from Tim Holtz and Ranger Ink might be my favorite. The ~1-inch cube size if a favorite for sooo many reasons, price, portability and of course all the fun techniques that make these bite-sized ink pads easy to love.

Coming back from a little time away, I have many reasons to smile and definitely wanted to share that with you. While I was gone, Tim Holtz and Ranger Neon Alcohol Inks were released and I made a simple Encouragement Card featuring my favorite sentiment die from Simon Says Stamp's Friend Like You and the vibrant inks!

About 18 months ago I started worrying that my cards look dated, not in a vintage fashion, just stale.  I decided to work hard to try new...