Love this card – using tree ornament from the Hang an Ornament Stamp Set with some gold heat embossing and using that beautiful Gold Edged Cherry Cobbler Ribbon. It is very quick and easy to make and if you have a bunch to make and send then this is a great one for batch making!!
Continue readingSo the other day I shared that we celebrated our 23rd anniversary of living in the US. During that time our sons (who both live in the UK) have met, married and produced 4 grand-daughters between them. Todays card is to celebrate the birthday of one of those grand-daughters who turns 12 this month.
Continue readingFor the last 4 – 5 years I have designed and enjoyed making my flip over desk calendar for the ladies who come to my classes. 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 2023, we had such fun making them I have just finished designing the 2025 calendar which I will start to share in the New Year……… so watch this space!!!
Like last year, I recognize 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, Autumn Leaves
Continue readingThere are times we need a card that doesn’t celebrate but commiserates something someone is going thru, maybe the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, a diagnosis, involvement in a accident. Today’s card is a very simple card with a very simple, but heartfelt, message.
Continue readingThe Spotlight on Nature Stamp Set has some great images which fit perfectly into the coordinating Dies, I have paired Early Expresso with Peach Pie card then added some sparkle with with the Drusy Embellishment of some outstanding sparkle!
Continue readingExactly 23 years ago today my husband and I arrived in the US for a 2 year assignment ………….. and we are still here!!!!! I have done card crafting for about 18 of those 23 years and been blogging about it for the last 11 years! As a paper crafter I find I get scraps left over from various design projects, which I cannot bear to throw away, so today my card uses up some scraps.
Continue readingThe weather has continued to cool here in North Texas, although they are forecasting 90F over the coming days, but no rain in sight nor has there been any for the last 4 weeks!!! I am sharing another Christmas themed card today, with a simple ‘lazy Z’ fold perfect for show casing some decorative paper.
Continue readingToday’s color choice is inspired by one of the new ribbons in the Sept – Dec mini catalog, the 3/8 Cherry Cobbler & Gold Ribbon, it is just gorgeous (& will be perfect for your Christmas Cards!)
Continue readingI’m kinda in love with today’s card, it has a cute closure with a pretty lacy edging that is simple to do but has a lot of impact, I also was able to showcase some delicate decorative paper.
Continue readingNow we are half way thru October and the weather here in North Texas has cooled a little I am ready to start thinking about ideas for Christmas cards. I have started with a sparkly Christmas Tree featuring the Merriest Tree Stamp Set and coordinating Dies.
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