It's a colour challenge over at the Global Design Project, and they are 3 fantastic colours! Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay and Lovely Lipstick. Blue is my favourite colour, so Night of Navy and Bermuda Bay work well for me, and I love the pop of bright that Lovely Lipstick adds. It is one of the new 2018 - 2020 In Colours. They are all bold bright colours and this one is no exception.
Read MoreToday is my daughter's birthday. Happy Birthday Laura! Ever since Laura was little, she has loved animals. Pigs and Cows are two of her favourites along with cats and dogs, but for today I have a Rhino and a little bird for her.
Read MoreThe new Lovely Floral TIEF (Textured Impressions Embossing Folder) really is lovely. You can use it to create a beautiful focal point for your card. This card may look a little tricky to make, but it isn't really difficult. I used punches and embossing folders to create loads of detail in my card.
Read MoreThe Hand Delivered stamp set has some fun images and a fabulous font for the greetings. You can only get this set by hosting a workshop or placing a $200 order, and using your host credits to purchase it. Contact me to learn how easy it is to do that!
Read MoreThe challenge for the Global Design Project this week is to Case the Designer. For my card I decided to make a card using this months Paper Pumpkin Kit.
When you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin you will get an amazing kit delivered to your door every month. It will transport you to crafting heaven and show you a creative escape that makes you happy. If you join in August 2018 for the first time, you will get your first month for half price.
Read More"I'm wild about you" said the giraffe peeking out of the tropical bushes! There are so many great products and embellishments from Stampin' Up! for our card making, and it all leads to fun, fun, fun.
Read MoreRooted in Nature was one of the first new stamp sets I started working with, and I love, love, love it! I also love one of the In Colours from last year, Lemon Lime Twist. Since Rooted in Nature has a number of tree and leaf images, it seemed very natural to use Lemon Lime Twist for some leaves for this card.
Read MoreHave you noticed the Graceful Glass Designer Vellum in the new Annual Catalogue? It has some lovely images and patterns, perfect for accenting your project, or becoming the main event. It works really well on top of boldly coloured card stock such as Lovely Lipstick
Read MoreDo you have a supply of cards in your stash that have no greeting on the front? I like to keep some of these around for times when I need a card in a hurry. I don’t need to worry about whether I have a card with an appropriate sentiment on the front, these cards can be for anything, and I write whatever I want on the inside.
Read MoreI recently heard the old John Denver hit song Country Roads on the radio. They were talking about how the writers of the song were travelling when they wrote it, but not to West Virginia, and in fact, they had never been to West Virginia! When I saw the theme for today’s Global Design Project challenge, I thought of this song, and wanted to create a card to reflect that.
Read MoreIf you follow my blog, you know that I am in love with the new In Colour Grapefruit Grove. It is showing up in a lot of my cards these days!! I love how it easily coordinates with so many other colours in our collections, and how bright and cheery it is. Today I have used it with Rich Razzleberry and Pear Pizzazz for my card.
Read MoreI’m on a roll with the Rooted in Nature stamp set. I love to be out in nature in the warm weather, and cards made with this stamp set seem very fitting. Today I used the big tree trunk piece stamped with Early Espresso and fussy cut it for my card.
Read MoreThe Rooted in Nature stamp set has some amazing tree and leaf images. The beautiful tree in today’s card is one of those images, and this one conjures up thoughts of sitting under the shade of a big tree on a hot summer day, enjoying a cool drink. Given the hot weather we have had lately, I’m not surprised these are my thoughts!!
Read MoreWe have a sketch challenge at #GDP146 today. Come join me on a little escape to paradise with colours that remind me of the tropical bliss we enjoy while travelling south.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? Well wonder no more, I'm here to tell you!! It is FANTASTIC!! What does that mean? Well, pretty much whatever you want it to mean.
Read MoreI love spending time at the cottage in the summer, and as everyone knows, I love paper crafting!! I find making handmade cards is a great way to relax, and when you give someone a hand made card you share joy and love. What a perfect combination. I spend a lot of time at the cottage in the summer, as does my neighbour out back, so for Margo's birthday card I wanted to make a card that reflected the beauty that we enjoy all summer. Here is the card I made for her.
Read MoreOne of my neighbours at the cottage turned 70 at the end of June. What a great reason to celebrate! Debbie and Bill love spending time at their cottage, so it made perfect sense that her family and friends would gather at the lake to celebrate her milestone birthday. This is the birthday card I made to celebrate her day, and help her enjoy spending time relaxing at the cottage.
Read MoreAre you looking for a fun activity that will help you create beautiful hand made greeting cards or other paper-crafting projects? If so, this is where you want to be! Join me, as we create some amazing cards using stamps, ink and paper, along with some lovely accessories. Each person will receive a full Paper Pumpkin kit that includes an ink spot, a unique stamp set, and everything you need to create the beautiful kit projects. You will also receive 4 additional card bases and envelopes to make 4 greeting cards incorporating the left over pieces, stamps and ink from your kit.
Read MoreSummer in Canada means taking advantage of every opportunity we have to enjoy the warm weather. For anyone that lives in the city, it can also mean getting away to the lake, a cottage, camping, or anywhere that is closer to nature. Today's card reminds us that it is that time of year!
Read MoreThis week the Global Design Project has a colour challenge for us to play along with, and I love these colours! Grapefruit Grove is one of my favourite new colours, and I have used it often. It is bright and happy and goes beautifully with Fresh Fig and Mint Macaron.
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