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.
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
Glittered Make A Wish Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a festive card embellished with glittered 3D Foam Sheets. Have you seen the NEW 3D Foam Creative Sheets Medium White? They are perfect for those larger die cuts like the one I used on my card! … Continue reading
Dimensional Valentine Card…with Love!
Hi everyone, Yvonne here to share an easy to make dimensional Valentine card with of course, the word “love” that is front and center! Only one week until it’s Valentine’s Day so it’s time to get crafty and make a gorgeous … Continue reading
Dimensional Spring Card Tutorial
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with an easy to make dimensional spring card! With the dark days we have in January, I long for spring which inspired me to make this warm and colorful card. I used soft but happy colors and … Continue reading
Winter Shaker Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Winter Shaker Card, using Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch and Crafty Foam Tape White. Sequins and micro beads are a great way to add a snowy winter effect to your card and what better way … Continue reading
The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes
Hi everyone! With only a few days before Christmas, I have some quick and easy to make Christmas Gift Boxes, decorated with a sheet of 3D Foam Snowflakes from my 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit. The fun part is that you … Continue reading
Holiday Keepsake Box and Scrapbook Page with Graphic 45
During the holidays we share special keepsake projects. These two beautiful pieces are brought to you by Yvonne van de Grijp and Tracy McLennon on this last day of the Christmas inspiration week using Graphic 45 products. We hope you … Continue reading
3D Foam Leaves Thanksgiving Card
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Yvonne here sharing a card just for the occasion, using 3D Foam Leaves with lots of glitters. The veins on the leaves are so easy to create and make your leaves look oh so pretty! Thanksgiving Card Base … Continue reading
Fall Inspired Thanksgiving Card
Hello everyone, Yvonne here sharing an elegant Thanksgiving card. The card is all about fall, using the typical seasonal colors of orange, yellow and brown. Perfect to send as an invite for Thanksgiving. Maybe for that special someone to let … Continue reading