I love decorative paper, it is one of the first things I look at when each Stampin” UP! catalog is launched and some of my first choices…….. then I start to think “I will save that for a special project” then find months later it is still in the packet as there has not been a project special enough!!! So a few years ago I made my mind up that I was going to focus on decorative paper as much as possible – so today I have one that
Continue readingI have loved scrapbooking for many years and have shared my pages on this blog. After Close To My Heart was absorbed by Stampin’ UP! earlier this year, SU really built up the scrapbooking supplies and have now released a number of kits for the upcoming holiday season. Today, I am focusing on the Halloween Kit ~ Halloween Memories
Continue readingStarting to feel a little better with the allergies, it might be something to do with the fact I am currently in Pennsylvania ~ 1400 miles away from the Mountain Cedar and the tree in our back garden that I am allergic to!!! I have a pretty card to share today inspired by a card sketch from the Sept ~ December 2024 Mini Catalog and , coincidently it is a get well card !!!
Continue readingDespite the heat in North Texas I have conceded a little and made an autumn themed card, but have used greens in place of more autumnal browns and oranges, it also gave me a chance to use one of the new on-line exclusives Gold Mercury Vellum for some of my embellishments.
Continue readingGood morning everyone! Well I missed a post on Tuesday! I am so thick with allergies that I have kinda lost track of the days! But I have a great selection of cards to share with you featuring the Iconic Celebrations 6 x 6 Decorative Paper Pack. This pack has a variety of designs covering a variety of different themes, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s to name a few, the video shows you all in the pack.
Continue readingIt is a few months since the new in-colors were launched, I know I have shared Pretty in Pink but I don’t think Shy Shamrock has made it to the top of the pile until today! A very simple card using ink, stamps, card and a couple of punches (with some bling of course!)
Continue readingLayering Stencils / Masks can seem a bit daunting to start with, in today’s video I share some hints and tips on how to achieve success and create this heartfelt card.
Continue readingWe are just about the middle of September – the year has passed by so fast I am getting concerned that I might find myself running out of time for sharing some Christmas ideas with you. So today I am letting some of the beautiful ‘on-line exclusive’ papers take center stage.
Continue readingThe Labeled with Love Stamp set has a super collection of images and greetings that are very versatile, from birthday, to thanks, to friend, to partner!!! I chose some nice bright cheerful greens with a little pop of pink for today’s card.
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Welcome to the Funky Folds Hop ~ a community for like minded paper crafters who love to make cards with funky folds and to share our ideas. Funky actually means “modern and stylish in an unconventional or striking way” so hang onto your hats and see what the talented artisans have to offer 🙂
We don’t have a specific theme ” anything goes” it is all about the fold!!
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