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Remember the Spring Flowers book from a few weeks back?  She's returning today with her pockets full, with tags and flowers and all sorts of pretties. The tags are all from a package of Assorted Tags, and there are plenty of lovely floral, bird, and butterfly themed collage pages to be found at Altered Pages. The blooms are all from a set of the beautiful Renae Blush flowers.  All the little bits and bobs are attached to the tags using the lightbulb shaped safety pins . I'm particularly pleased with these French Enamel Chipboard numbers--they have the appearance of real little brass plates ! Have a wonderful, flower-filled week! :)trisha

Hope you had a wonderful day yesterday!  Am I crazy or did the year go by faster than the last?    Every year I promise myself I will start my shopping earlier, write my cards Thanksgiving weekend, bake cookies, the decorations up at least 3 weeks before the big day.   Maybe next year!        For now it is back to creating!  Hot air balloons are one of my favorite things to create.  Hope you enjoy this tutorial as much as I did creating it.       A quick review on how to make the balloon!     Supplies you will need: Activa Ridge Wrap, scissors, balloons (small water balloons), container for warm water, protective cover for table.   Cut Ridge Wrap into strips (about 1 1/2 x 4) and blow up balloons... you are now ready to start applying Ridge Wrap.  Wet Ridge Wrap thoroughly in the bowl of warm water, remove...

Can you believe is it DECEMBER?  There are 24 days of shopping left until Christmas!!!  December is special for the Altered Pages Design Team... our product partner for the month is ACTIVA .  We are really excited to share all the wonderful products they have.  Today I am playing with Activa  Ridge Wrap.      To start gather your supplies to work with Ridge Wrap: scissors, balloons ( small water balloons), container for warm water, protective cover for table.   Cut the Ridge Wrap in strips (about 1 1/2 x 4) and blow up balloons... you are now ready to start applying Ridge Wrap .       Wet Ridge Wrap thoroughly in the bowl of warm water, remove excess water.  Slightly overlap each piece as you add them to the balloon.  When applying, rub the Ridge Wrap to help close the plaster holes in the wrap.           Apply the first layer of Ridge Wrap...