I've already seen debates about whether it is too early to decorate for Christmas. It's 6 weeks away so perhaps it's time to start considering it. Some people decorate early because they know if they don't it simply won't happen. When I ran a daycare centre I remember getting home from work on Christmas Eve and staying up late to put up the tree and other decorations. I'd been so busy doing Christmas for the children at work I'd neglected my own family. I vowed to myself, never again! Of ... VIEW POST
A Busy Thanksgiving Weekend
It's Thanksgiving on Monday here in Canada and we're enjoying a long weekend. It's going to be a busy one, starting with the local Fire Department's annual auction. Every year I'm amazed by how much is donated for the sale and the amount of money raised. What's more, I love seeing things going to new homes rather than landfill. Reuse, repurpose, recycle. Thanksgiving weekend is also when the local craft bazaars where I sell many of my cards and projects close for the season. Not that ... VIEW POST
Autumn Colours And Textures
Ooh it was chilly this morning! Autumn is definitely in the air and the garden is starting to show it. I have a feeling my casserole recipe book is about to make it to the top of the pile. I do love autumn though, there's something about the colours and textures that never fail to inspire me. Today I decided to decorate a mini pizza box with a sweet sunflower as my focal point. Although I knew I wanted a yellow sunflower on my box, I began by looking at the Come To Gather 12" x 12" ... VIEW POST
2019 Holiday Catalogue Launch
The Stampin' Up! 2019 Holiday Catalogue launched today and customers can now purchase from this amazing publication. There is now a link to the PDF version of the catalogue on the right so you can download it to your device if you wish. Alternatively go straight to the 2019 Holiday Catalogue section of my online store. There is also a French Canadian version of the 2019 Holiday Catalogue if you prefer. So get yourself a coffee (or tea), grab a notepad and pencil and start making your ... VIEW POST
Beauty & Joy Sneak Peek
Yesterday after my first sneak peek from the Stampin' Up! 2019 Holiday Catalogue I went out for a drive. It's only the third week in August but already the trees are starting to show signs of a new season. While I'm not quite ready for summer to be over, I do love autumn colours. So that's what inspired today's project using the new Beauty & Joy Stamp Set. DISTINKTIVE OAK TREE I began this project by creating my little oak tree. Beauty & Joy is a two-step, Distinktive stamp ... VIEW POST
