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.
Metallic Glitter Card with Adhesive Sheets
Do you love metallic and glitter accents on your cards? Well, then today’s technique is one you will love to try out…wear your adhesive on the outside! Hi everyone, Yvonne here! Are you ready to die-cut from Adhesive sheets and … Continue reading
Cute Birthday Card with Adhesive Dots
Hi everyone! Do you like cute and funny cards? Yvonne here today sharing a birthday card featuring Crafty Foam Tape White and Adhesive Dots. I love cute stamps and being a dog lover I chose a doggy stamp for today’s … Continue reading
Sunshine Card with Creative Photo Corners
Hello everyone, it’s summertime! Yvonne here, sharing a tutorial on making this sunshine card using Creative Photo Corners. It’s the perfect pick me up to brighten someone’s day! For the focal element (the sun) I used lots of Creative Photo Corners Gold. By simply … Continue reading
Abstract Jewel Card and Refilling the E-Z Runner Grand
Hello everyone, Yvonne here! Yes… after many months of intense use, and over one hundred cards made, I managed to use up my first Refill of 150ft of Permanent Strips! Today I have a jewel embellished abstract watercolored card for … Continue reading
Layered Mixed Media Art: Home
Mixed media art is about adhering many layers. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® has all the adhesives you need to assemble your mixed media artwork! Hello everyone, Yvonne here sharing how to make a Home mixed media artwork on chipboard. Are you ready … Continue reading
Elegant Thank You with Adhesive Sheets
Do you love an elegant and detailed die cut on your card as much as I do? Are you reluctant to use one because adhering it always leaves glue stains? Worry no more! Adhesive Sheets to the rescue and you’ll never … Continue reading
Romantic Love Shaker Card Tutorial
This Love Shaker Card expresses love and appreciation in a fun way to someone special – be it your spouse, best friend or family member! Hello everyone, Yvonne here with a romantic inspired theme that is very easy and securely assembled … Continue reading
Cute Layered Elephant Card
Who wouldn’t break into a smile after receiving such a cute elephant card? No sentiment is added to this layered card so it’s suitable for lots of occasions such as a birthday or just to cheer up! Hello everyone, Yvonne … Continue reading
Sparkle and Shine with Paper House Productions Blog Hop – Day 5
We’re at the end of our blog hop and giveaway with Paper House Productions! Hope that we have given you some sparkle and shine in ideas and tips this week! Today, our two designers, Teri Anderson and Yvonne van de … Continue reading
CAS Cards with a Smile and 3D Creative Sheets
How can you not smile when you receive these cards?! With 3D Foam Creative Sheets it’s ever so easy to lift up and securely adhere the “Smile” sentiment on these CAS (Clean And Simple) cards. Hi everyone, Yvonne here today sharing … Continue reading