Gift Box Surprise!

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As I explained in the video for today’s project – I found some candles on sale in my local supermarket – never one to pass by a bargain they found their way into my shopping basket! These were perfect for my 3D project which would make a great hostess gift or one for a co-worker or if you are into craft fairs I think they would sell well!

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Very Merry Christmas ~ Contemporary Color Combo!

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Today’s card is inspired by a Stampin’ Sista ~ Nicole Spinnato, I took part in a card swap in September and this is the one she sent me. I loved it instantly – it is so NOT my style, which made me love it more and the color combo of Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green …. well I love that too! I have made a couple of changes … as you do!!!

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Thanksgiving/Gratitude Quick and Easy Card Idea

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We are just short of a week away from Thanksgiving – it came as a bit of a shock I can tell you ~ where did November go? (they have also started playing non-stop Christmas music on the radio…. but that is another story)

Today’s card features the Earthen Textures Stamp set and it is a very quick card to make and features a very simple but effective technique – masking

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Sending Hugs Fragmented Card Technique

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Well, I missed my post on Tuesday – our internet was out ALL DAY!, I can hear you say ‘why didn’t you prepare your post the day before, Cindy? Well the day before my husband and I had our first Shingles shot first thing in the morning – by the time it came to writing my post my arm felt like it had been kicked by a mule and simply moving my fingers was agonizing! All is back on an even keel now so I present a fun technique to add to your card crafting 🙂

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