Valerie Salmon Designs

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Check out Pink Paislee's Countdown to Christmas blog posts, where you'll 25 creative projects crafted using their City Sidewalks line.

Handmade Key Fob Wristlets for Sale

Just in time for the holidays!  I was in one of my crafty moods and made many of these.  Gotta love those moments, right?  :)

Handmade Key Fob Wristlets:  Stylish and practical.  These key fobs wristlets are made with durable, heavy-weight 1.25" cotton webbing, then adorned with such pretty fabric, which is sewn on.  Metal hardware and split ring.  Just slip your hand through its 9.5" opening to keep your keys handy.  Valerie Salmon label sewn inside.   FREE SHIPPING within the US.

They make perfect gifts for anyone!  Don't forget your kids' teachers, too.

To shop, go to the Key Fob Wristlet page.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DETAILS.

Felt Christmas Tree

Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday home decor with this lovely tabletop felt tree that has just enough sparkle to help brighten the season's festivities.

Get the instructions by clicking here.

Easy Christmas Wreath

Ready to decorate for the Christmas season?  Here's a quick and easy project for you.  With minimal time and supplies, you can add some sparkle to your home.

Click here for the Christmas Wreath Instructions.

Fall Wreath

I've been in a wreath-making frenzy lately.  This is the second one I've made this fall.  I saw one similar to this on etsy  for over $100 -- and being the DIY girl that I am, I just made one myself for much less dinero. 

One quick trip to Michael's and little bit of time later, I was hanging this pretty creation on my front door.  You can do it, too!

In the springtime, you can adapt this same idea with hydrangeas in bright pastel colors.  Awesome, right?

Halloween Paper-piecing

I almost forgot to share these little cuties.  I designed these for BHG Scrapbooks etc '12 Fall issue some months ago.  As you know, they have ceased publication of my favorite magazine -- and these paper-piecings are too adorable not to share.

Here you go.  Can you say "Ahoy Matey!"  ;)

A card made with the pirate ship:

Halloween Treat Cones

These colorful Halloween treat cones make candy-giving so much more fun!  Plan some craft time with the kids and create a bunch of these "spooktacular" projects to give to classmates and friends.  These are perfect for "BOO"-ing your neighbor, too.  Just hang them on their front door knob for a fun surprise.   

Click below:

Halloween Treat Cones Instructions

Happy Crafting!

A new Got Sketch class

It's time, once again, for another class filled with brand spankin' new Got Sketch? sketches to help get your creative juices flowin'!

Beginning October 1st, we will start to release TWELVE never-seen-before sketches (or FOURTEEN, if you sign up early) in a 4-week duration.

8 singles and 4 double-pagers! (Plus 2 bonus singles for pre-registrants).

Get the details at our GS Express! 4 Info Page.

Hope to see you there!!

Summer Canvas

Don't know about where you're at, but here in Indiana, the weather is too hot!  Summer is most definitely here and we've been spending a lot of time at the pool.

I wanted to share this cute blazing sun canvas I created as an article opener for Scrapbooks etc. magazine's August issue.

You can download the pattern to this design by visiting their blog post.  Click here.

Anniversary Card

It's my 17th anniversary today and it was time to make a card for my husband.  I didn't want to make your typical, serious, lovey-dovey anniversary card.  I wanted a fun, cheery, playful one.  So, this is what I came up with.  

Wouldn't this look perfect as a birthday card, too?