Gratitude

Thought I would share with you my latest journal cover. I have decided that this will be a gratitude journal (hence the Merci stamped inside the oval frame on vellum) which I will fill with photos and journaling about all the things I am thankful for. I do forget sometimes to be thankful for the … Read more

Embossing

Here is a quick card using the embossing technique and the Carte Postale set. I have used the Gold detail embossing powder and brushed gold card stock as well as a scrap of Cameo Coral, mounted on a square of Basic Black card stock. I swiped the cardstock with my Embossing Buddy anti-static pad before … Read more

Merci

I was feeling the need to create something in honour of Valentines Day and for my three workshops this weekend I thought I would nominate watercolouring as the technique for the make-n-takes. The Merci set from the Sale-A-bration catalogue has become my firm favourite and I blame it for my recent Blender Pen burnout……..I think … Read more

Photo Frame for Olivia

I have been enjoying getting to know my new niece, Olivia. It amazes me that she is only 6 weeks old and already smiling and “talking” and mimicking sounds. I forgot how much babies can change in such a short time. Here is a frame that I made for her bedroom. It is meant, of … Read more

The simple things…….

It has been raining non-stop here for the last 24 hrs and even though my eldest went off to school today for her first day in Primary school (where did those years go!!) I still had the others at home wondering what to do with them while the water teamed down outside. In the end, … Read more

Birthday Whimsy – with Bling!

Images copyright Stampin’ Up! I can’t believe we are nearly 1/2 way through Sale-A-bration! I am really going to miss these stamp sets when they are gone. Don’t forget that any one of these sets could be yours for free when place an $100 order during the remainder of sale-A-bration. This card is one that … Read more

Bud basics

I love using Wheels in my stamping. They make the whole process a lot quicker and easier. I can whip up around 10 cards in 1/2 an hour using a wheel……and a co-ordinating stampset makes the whole process even more fun! For this card I have used the Bud Basics stamp set and the matching … Read more

Look what I made today!

I have to confess that I am totally in love with this stamp set. I had some time to “play” today while the kids had some time outside (first time in a couple of days due to the rain) and I came up with a few cards that I am pretty happy with. Here is … Read more