I looked over at my supplies and spied my PanPastels. 

They were lonely, and so cold... 

So I thought I've give them some love. 

One of the things that was hard to get used to when we first moved to China was the fact that most things we used/wanted/needed to live like we did in Canada was just not available here. 

Toothpaste? Nope... 

Deodorant? Not unless you like liquid roll-on

Skin care? Sure! Full of chemicals that whiten the skin... 

Crafts? Yes. But you order online and pay over 2x the US price. 

I have become very picky about what I buy and then sometimes have to wait 2 months! (Currently I am waiting for the Tim Holtz Distress Crayons that will arrive at the end of April!!) I have become very good at using what I have and making informed, well-thought-out purchases. I was spoiled in Canada by having MANY good scrapbook stores a short drive away. 

So... Now when I buy and the get my new stamps in the mail I am SO EXCITED for new things... This Lawn Fawn set (stamped with the new Mini Misti) is my newest thing and it's so cute. So glad I made this purchase. 

I used: Blossom, Honeydew, and Buttercream twines and hey!! Did you hear the news?? 

 SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL THIS ENTIRE WEEK! 

We have an entire section of twine – all yummy spring colors – already on sale:

Hello there! 

How has your March been going? 

I have been so busy with school lately and as usual the internet here has sucked, so I have been making cards and painting a bit, but no time to sit around for 4 hours to write a blog post... 

But today, I am actually sharing a card AND a short video!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy the video!

Hi guys! I am popping in to share a card I have up on The Twinery Blog today. 

It's March!! Yikes! 

Technique Tuesday has some great new stamps for all kinds of "-makers" out there, including... Card-makers!! 

This card features the super-cute Chicks Rule stamp set and just for fun, the Postage Card die cut. 

These birdies were stamped onto white cardstock then I built a scene around them. I wanted them to pop out a little more, so I stamped and coloured them again on a separate piece of paper and cut them out. Pretty simple technique, but it makes for a fun result. 

Thanks for stopping by today!