Today I'm sharing a card sketch idea with you! I would love it if you shared your card, inspired by my sketch, with me on your social media - use the tag #cardsketchtuesday. The aim will be to keep it simple! My favorite two seasons are Autumn and Spring, however color wise I tend to … Continue reading Tuesday is card sketch day!
Hello fellow Stampers! At first I was a little fearful of Stampin' Up!'s In-color, Magenta Madness. Talk about adding a 'pop of Pink', this one added a 'bang!' too! It is so bright and full of cheer and that is exactly what I needed for this set that I created for my next door neighbor … Continue reading Sending positive thoughts and a little something for you…
BIG NEWS FIRST!! This is happening tomorrow!!! ONLY on 23 September 2020! Over 50 stamps sets discounted by 15%!!! Many moons ago, when I first started cardmaking (I attended a weekly class with a Stampin' Up! demonstrator), I watched a lot of Stampin' Up! YouTube videos! The bug bit me completely! I loved the way … Continue reading Two cards, one sentiment
Hello card making friends! I was hoping to share this little gift idea sooner but you know how it goes! As a second time around card maker I have definitely become more frugal when I create! I try and get the most out of every piece of card stock, ribbon and stamp set! I have … Continue reading A Mini Pizza Box surprise!
With restrictions and lock downs in place (not so much in Western Australia) for the most of us, it isn't the easiest thing in the world these days to share the good things in life with friends and family. I cannot wait for a time when we will fly, gather and hug again! There is … Continue reading The good things in life
A while back I purchased a 3-pack of pocket notebooks with Kraft covers (from Officeworks) - I love the earthiness of Kraft and that you can dress it up or dress it down. One of my favorite staples from Stampin' Up!'s color range is Crumb Cake and maybe I am late to the party but … Continue reading A gratitude journal
This past week I felt like I lost my mojo. It just left! A lot of this week's card challenges included products I don't own , so (almost) no luck there... but as a person that really needs to be creative in some or other way, I just spent time in my craft room everyday, … Continue reading Four more Christmas card ideas
I think it is high time for more Christmas Card ideas! I decided to change my process up a bit this time! Instead of going through my normal slow trial and error process, I started by Gold embossing a lot of the ornaments from the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set on different colored card stocks, stamping … Continue reading Gleaming Christmas card ideas!
Here in Australia the dads have to wait until the first Sunday in September to be celebrated and although my husband isn't very big on gifts and cards (I can give him the same card every year, he wouldn't notice) we do go out of our way to make the day special for him. I … Continue reading A card for Father’s Day
Happy Spring! Finally I get to say it! It was pouring this morning but I can see the sun shining! Yay! I just wanted to pop in quickly to share wonderful Stampin' Up! news with you! The NEW Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine is available to purchase! It is not just a pretty face! It … Continue reading Fantastic news!
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