About Yvonne van de Grijp
I am Yvonne from The Netherlands. With my husband, Harrie, and English Cocker Spaniel, Noozy, we live in the south part of our beautiful little country, close to the forest.The simple promise to send a friend a handmade Christmas card is what led to my "papercraft addiction." I have been on the many manufacturing design teams from around the globe. Mainly a card maker, I also like mixed media and scrapbooking. My other hobbies include writing my blog, teaching workshops, doing charity work, cooking, speaking languages (I speak Dutch, English, German, Spanish and a little French), travelling, gardening, walking in the woods, reading books and watching movies with happy endings.
I have studied law (university) and business economics and travelled around quite a lot for work. I quit working to now take care of my family.
My blog is named after my first dog Phoebe. My blog motto is “Being Creative is a Way of Life Too!” I love sharing techniques, my knowledge and ideas with people to motivate them to "explore" their creativity too. Find me at PhoeBeez.
Winged Love Card Tutorial
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a love card, made with the 3D Foam Wings. This gorgeous and intricate Winged Love Card is full of elegance with a vintage touch. I would like to share how I made this romantic card. … Continue reading
How to Make a Number Birthday Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a number birthday card with a little bit of humor that will make the recipient smile! The older, the wiser we get, they say but I also think that it makes one realize that age … Continue reading
Recycled Gear Card Tutorial
Hi everyone, Yvonne here. Do you like to recycle things when creating? Then this is a great project for you. Before throwing your used refill in the recycling bin, take a look at the parts. Did you know you can … Continue reading
How to Make a Shadow Box Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here. A Shadow Box is super easy to make with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Bonus is there are no glue stains and precise adhering, guaranteed! Today I am showing you how to make a shadow box … Continue reading
Foiled Flourish Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here. Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch are great to make gorgeous Foiled Flourish cards. No special foil machine needed. Simply use the Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch with a craft die to Wear your Adhesive on the Outside! Adhesive Sheet Die … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Love Shaker Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here sharing a shaker Love Card I made for Mother’s Day…I know my mum will be very very happy to receive this one! Shaker cards are a lot of fun to make and with 3D Foam Creative Sheets … Continue reading
Easter Egg Tree Card with E-Z Runner Petite
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a cute Easter Egg Tree card. For the background, I used an intricate die-cut. The E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser is a great way to glue intricate designs onto a card without leaving glue … Continue reading
Easter Bunnies Card with 3D Foam Circles
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a cute Easter bunnies card. With Easter coming up, I am in the mood for Easter cards and colors. The pastel glittered 3D Foam Circles and Adhesive Dots make this card cute and Easter-themed! Scrapbook … Continue reading
How to Make a DIY Glittered Polka Dot Photo Frame
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a cute and unique DIY Polka Dot Photo Frame…..yep, with lots of glittered Adhesive Dots to Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside on a home decor project! I love framing favorite moments and quotes to put … Continue reading
Golden Leaves Card Tutorial
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a sparkling Golden Leaves Card using Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch to make gorgeous golden stickers to embellish your card. Who can resist vellum? It’s very delicate to adhere but I will show you that the … Continue reading