Good morning everyone ~ I have been absent for a few days due to my eye condition (see here for some background) Things are improving although it is still difficult to see clearly out of my right eye. However I have been doing some card crafting – it take twice as long to create something so I have stuck to simple cards and today I feature the Bottled Happiness Stamp Set
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Once again I am thrilled to be taking part in the Ink . Stamp . Share blog hop, we are a group of Stampin’ Up!®️Demonstrators from around the globe here to bring you inspiration through creativity!
You will have either arrived from Deb’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . This month our theme is SUMMER ~ and boy have we had a doozy of a summer here in North Texas!
Continue readingI do love a fun fold card – I know I have said it many times before – but they are exactly that – fun to make. I usually try to do a fun fold in each of my card classes because my ladies love them – today’s card was part of my May card class and features the Irresistible Blooms Stamp set and coordinating Dies, decorative paper and Frosted Dots
Continue readingOnce again I enjoyed designing and making my flip over calendar for 2023, with the help of my friend, Elly – while she was visiting from the UK in October. . As I have done for the last few years I am going to be sharing one at the start of each month. This was designed for a stamp camp in early December 2022, we had such fun making them and my ladies have made me promise to do another for 2024
I am changing things a little for this year, I recognise not everyone is into making 3D items so have created a card for each month, using elements from the calendar for that month. .
So today I share, August’s Sweet Songbird ………………
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Today’s card has some bright, summery colors, pairing Flirty Flamingo with Parakeet Party, in a simple gatefold perfect for any occasion
Continue readingEarlier this month a very dear friend for over 30 years got married, perfect occasion to create a really special and luxurious card made with great care and much love.
While we don’t always have the occasion to make and send a wedding card the same style and supplies can be used to make a birthday or inspirational card, my video today shares an alternate version, by simply changing out the greeting.
Continue readingQuite a few years ago I experimented with the Shaving Cream Technique which you will see produces a marbling effect on the card. I made a video at the time which has had over 41,000 views over those years. I have added a link to the video below.
Today I have a couple of cards using the technique and showcasing some of the new colors that were introduced in May.
Continue readingOnce again I am thrilled to be taking part in the Ink . Stamp . Share blog hop, we are a group of Stampin’ Up!®️Demonstrators from around the globe here to bring you inspiration through creativity!
You will have either arrived from Tricia’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . This month our theme is a color challenge where we have been given 4 colors to create a project with. Check them out below……….
Continue readingI have been having a bit of a love affair with vintage style projects over the last 6 months or so and I have shared a few. I think what I like most about this style is that I can use such a lot of easy techniques to achieve the effect I am looking for – and if I get some ink in the wrong place….. it doesn’t matter 🙂
Continue readingDo you love to stamp and create handmade cards but can’t get to an in-person class? Do you like getting surprises in the mail? My new On-Line Card Class to Go is all of that. Each month you will receive a fun set of project kits, designed by me that will include 3 -4 cards featuring techniques and fun folds, with a printable PDF as well as access to an exclusive video where you can create your cards along with me. want to know more? …………………………….. read on…………..
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