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April kits are on their way and a freebie!

The April PTA kits have been shipped!  Keep your eyes out the next couple of days for your box! Also, don't forget, we want to see your projects.  If you have a picture of something you've created using a PTA kit, past or present, please email me a photo so we can feature it on the blog and on facebook!

Now for the fun stuff!  Check out this amazing free downloadable mini album idea book from Northridge Media, home to Scrapbook Trends, Cards, Simply Handmade and Bead Trends Magazines.  They are giving away free online access to one of their best-selling Idea Books to Piggy Tales valued customers.  Click on the link below to download your FREE Idea Book.  

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More fun projects from Danielle

Check out these super cute cards from Danielle using the 5 Little Ducks collection from our November PTA kit and Thumbelina from the April kit. 

  

Favorite Technique by Danielle

I asked Danielle what one of her favorite papercrafting techniques was, and here's what she said...

"One of my favorite papercrafting techniques is paper piecing. You can use a punch, scissors, or a die cut machine, and make different kinds of embellishments. I like to punch circles out of patterned paper and create scalloped borders, flowers and buttons. To make the buttons, you punch a circle and then using either a hole punch or a paper piercer, place two holes in the center. Then I usually add a piece of jute or embroidery thread. I also end up sewing on every project. It is something so simple, but it makes anything look polished."

Thanks Danielle for these great ideas!  I love how she sews on her projects to create added dimension.  This is a simple and inexpensive way to embellish your projects!  I'll have to try this one.  

Have a great day!

Debbie

Design Team Intro - Danielle Wycough

I've had a chance to get to know our new Design Team a little better and am so impressed with their amazing talent.  Each week we'll feature a new Design Team member so you can see what I mean.  

First I'd like to introduce to you Danielle Wycough.  Here's a little about her...

 

Hi! My name is Danielle Wycough. I live in Texas with my Prince Charming, and our 5 Wonderful Children. I am married to an amazing man, who is my soul mate. He works so hard to provide for us, and I am completely thankful for the gift of him. I am very fortunate to be a stay at home mother to Callie - 13, Ethan - 10, Garrett - 8, Shelby - 7, and Chisum - 5. They keep me very busy with their activities, and I love every minute of it. I have been Blessed beyond what I could ever deserve with my family. They are my heart.

I started scrapbooking 3 years ago, when I was asked to make a page for a scrapbook as a present. One day I walked into my local scrapbook store (Huge! HUGE! mistake. The clouds parted, and I heard harps playing!!! That was all it took. I was hooked. I love every aspect of scrapbooking, and all the possiblities that are available through papercrafting. I started to create cards in 2009, and although I enjoy creating layouts, cards has become my forte. I hope that through my cards, I can make one person smile. It is not only a therapy, but it has become a mission for me. I taught a Scrapbook Bible Study for my church, and the fact that I can incorporate my passion for scrapbooking and my faith is one reason that I love paper crafting. I have been published in Cards Magazine, and have had the honor of being a part of some fabulous Design Teams.   

I also enjoy sewing, crocheting, reading when I can, and being outside. I wish I could keep a flower garden, but I have accepted that I have a "black" thumb. I love to ride horses. I love wearing stilettos, the higher the better. In fact I would ride horses in them...if I could figure out how to do that. I don't know the last generation in my family that did not have blond hair and blue eyes. I am originally from Palm Springs, California. I can drive a tractor and bale hay...I have driven a tractor while wearing heels! One of my favorite sounds is the sound of my children laughing. I teach a 3rd and 4th grade Sunday School class. I love to sing at the top of my lungs. But, I can not carry a tune. I love to sit and soak up the sunshine. I like to hang our clothes on a clothesline outside. My favorite vacation spot is anywhere tropical. I eat lots of junk food, and drink way too much coffee. I snort when I laugh. We have some of the best friends that a person can have. I seize the moment, sometimes over think things, love with all my heart, would give you the shirt off my back, and I thank God each and every day for the life He has given me.

Thanks Danielle!  Here's some projects Danielle has created using our March and April PTA kits...If you'd like to see the directions for these projects check them out in the gallery on the top right of our blog.

 
 

     

Enjoy!

Debbie