Cynthia Maynard

Tim Holtz Matchbook

This is an "oldie", but so fun for gifts and adding into junk journals! The Matchbook bigz die creates the two sizes below. They are very easy to assemble. I added the buckle pieces from the Sizzix Book Closures die. ... View the Post

Food

Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls

The bread machine is a great assistant in the kitchen! The dough cycle is perfect for a sweet dough for cinnamon rolls. VIDEO BELOW I'M ALSO AN AUTHOR! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Craftstash Traveler’s Notebook

This is a traveler's notebook sized die from Craftstash's Simply Made Crafts by Helen Griffin. It also includes a pocket, label, and reinforcers. I pulled out some older Prima Marketing paper (Zella). I'll be making a video, but here is the progress so far. You can cut down the spine to make a thinner book. I'm also an author! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

My Sizzix Scoreboards YouTube Videos

Here is a group of my videos highlighting Eileen Hull's Sizzix Scoreboards dies. There are a variety of ways to use your papers and art supplies on matboard to create different styles and effects. I carry some kits in my shop as well and will be adding more! I'm also an author! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Filling the Card Caddy Journal

I decided to using Eileen Hull's binding system instead of using removable signatures with elastic. Once assembled, this binding piece exactly fits in the spine space! I used some of my digital paper for this. I used kraft cardstock and a Helen Griffin die from Craftstash to create the page pockets that fit over each tab of the spine (a video is coming). I layered the cardstcok with the beautiful paper from Stamperia "Forest". I will have more pictures coming soon of the finished ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Sizzix Eileen Hull Scoreboards Card Caddy

Eileen Hull's Sizzix Scoreboards Card Caddy die is very versatile. I decided to create a journal from it, as the ornate edge makes a differently shaped journal from the rest of my dies. I die cut the shape from Sizzix matboard. I used acrylic paint in three different color after gluing down some wildflowers diecuts from Sizzix. A video will be coming soon to my YouTube channel! With a towel, I smeared those same three colors of paint to create a soft look for the inside. Now I need ... View the Post