And I quote.

“Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.”
- Albert Einstein
love quotes.
uber-inspired by quotes.
most of my work is based off a quote that some how sparks a light in my soul.
i’ve been collecting quotes i come across for awhile now and have been compiling them at my art [...]

Exciting news!

If I sounded a little down and unsure in my last post, I hope you will forgive me. I hope I didn’t scare anyone enough to make you think we might close our doors. Naaaaahhhh… perish the thought!
We have not one, but TWO new Team Captains to present. They should both be [...]

Giveaway, freebie, free stuff!

Want a delightful package filled with our best ephemera and found objects?  A custom package just for you?  Here’s what you need to do to qualify:
Before FRIDAY 11/21, post a link to your blog in the comments below.  Then go to your blog and link back to us (http://gauchealchemy.wordpress.com), specifically mentioning that gift subscriptions are [...]

A handmade card and kit club SUBSCRIPTIONS!

Using the November kits, this lovely card was made by our very own, very talented guest designer, <a href=”http://muffyvan.org”>Anne-Marie Teo</a>.
I love the beautiful simplicity of this card. Anne-Marie makes it easy to believe we can all make wonderfully polished projects, doesn’t she?

Two announcements – KIT CLUB SUBSCRIPTIONS and December kits:
We have determined the subscription [...]

Vintage paper flower tutorial by Keely Yowler

Oh my goodness. I am so in love with Keely’s work I just don’t know what to do with myself! Look at this layout she made using the Moms for Mams kit!

Keely is a woman after my own heart – not only did she make fantastic use of the elements in the kit, [...]

WINNERS, Nov kits, and guest designer layouts!

A heartfelt apology to all our blog readers who have been waiting patiently for us to announce the drawing winners. It’s been a whirlwind of a month with a lot of sickness (minor, thankfully) in my little family – and would you believe it?! Both girls got sick AGAIN! Barf-o-rama. Thankfully, [...]

Card makers paradise (… or is that graveyard?)

Here’s another gorgeous and sophisticated project from Andrea Davenport – a spooky Halloween card! I love the attention to detail (pulling out that raven!) and the doodles… and the inking around the edges.
At first I thought, “Wow! Great ribbon detail on the bottom – wish that came from our kit!” Then [...]