Candice Windham Design Studio

Back in July I created this piece for the Summer Craft and Hobby Association show using Westcott scissors and trimmers, Duck Brand X-Factor Duck Tape and Velcro fasteners. One thing that made it so easy for me was the new Duck Tape sheets (These are available at Target) which make covering a larger area pretty simple. The frame contains a quote about animals, and there is an additional removable frame on the band, which wraps around the larger piece. You can replace either image very quickly, and the larger opening holds an 8" x 10" photo. The smaller is approximately 3" x 4", although I can't imagine why you would want to replace the small photo. That is my pup Pete, The Speckle-butted Monster, who is now 13, one year older than the life expectancy for a Dalmation. Pete had a stroke last week that affected his gait and balance, but he is much better now and bouncing around with his buddy Sam, the Wonder Lab. You can own this one-of-a-kind frame and make a

Here is my entry for the Designer Crafts Connection August Blog Hop featuring one of my favorite techniques,embossing. The card base is a Sizzix die, Card A2 with Decorative Edge, designed by Brenda Pinnick. I just love this die. It is perfect for cards, of course, but wouldn't this make a pretty banner? Be sure to hop over to Julie McGuffee's blog and leave a comment on which technique you liked the best, which one one are going to try and, which one was the most unique for a chance to win a set of punches( see my earlier post on this). They will be given away on August 15, so don't fool around and forget. Here's how I made this: Sizzix die and Big Shot (Card A2 with Decorative Edge designed by Brenda Pinnick ) Sizzix Big Shot Cuttlebug embossing template and machine ( www.provocraft.com ) Viva Décor Violet paper Soft Color ( www.vivadecor.com ) Viva Décor Inka Gold, Old Silver Cardstock, one sheet, Violet Thick Mulberry paper, white 5" X 6" Offray ribbon,

Well, it's the first Monday of the month and that means it's time for another blog hop with a great group of designers. Click on the button on the left of the screen to hop from blog to blog to see the amazing designs. I will be posting a new project today as soon as my camera battery gets a full charge. I left it charging last night (I thought), but didn't have the battery pushed completely into the unit. Oh, the joys of technology! Be sure to leave a comment on Julie McGuffee's blog for a chance to win a selection of punches. Just let Julie know: • which technique you liked the best, • which one you are going to try and • which one was the most unique. The winner will be announced on August 15th. I hope you have a wonderful week and get lots of time to make art. Now, go hug someone you love. I've already hugged my hubby this morning, so I think I will pay a visit to the backyard to hug Pete, the Speckle-butted Monster, and Sam, the Wonder Lab.