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
Continue readingToday’s card was inspired by Connie Stewart – it is a very impressive fun fold but as with all these things, very easy to do when you know how! It features the Earthen Textures Stamp Set and coordinating dies and I have a video to show how the pieces all come together………. enjoy!
Continue readingSympathy Cards are really not ones we want to send, especially as we draw nearer to the holiday season. Sadly I have had to send a couple out in the last few days. I think that simple, clean lines are the way to go and today I have paired Pebbled Path with Soft Seafoam and Very Vanilla.
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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 post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . We do not have a theme, but each of the talented artisans showcase what they are working on at this time each month. There will be techniques, fancy folds, 3D, new products and ideas – a veritable treasure chest for you to draw on every month.
Continue readingWell, 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 🙂
Continue readingRemember, Remember the 5th of November………… Gunpowder, Treason and Plot!!!! This is a little riddle we learned in my home country of the UK – today is Guy Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night – the one occasion of the year when Brits let off fireworks! Read on for a bit more info ………………………
Today’s card is a celebration card featuring a little heat embossing and a fun fold
Continue readingWhile I love the traditional Christmas colors of red and green I do like to ring the changes with some more contemporary colors – so todays card pairs Lost Lagoon with Soft Seafoam and a simple gatefold fun fold.
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. (2022) 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, Thanksgiving Leaves
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…………..
Continue readingSo here we are – on the cusp on November and looking forward to Thanksgiving in a few weeks time. Last week I shared a card using the Cheers to the Season Stamp Set – that had a Christmas theme – today I am using the same stamp set and showcasing one of the other stamps in the set for a Thanksgiving theme.
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