Today I thought it was time for another masculine project. It's a simple idea using just Night of Navy and white. The Clubhouse Stamp Set, Golf Club Dies and Country Club Designer Series Paper (DSP) are all retiring, but are still available while stocks last. It's a fairly simple layout but check out the idea for getting extra dimension on delicate die cuts. CLUBHOUSE STAMPING I began with the golfer image from the Clubhouse Stamp Set and stamped him onto Thick Whisper White ... VIEW POST
No Excuses This Christmas
While not everyone has the luxury of staying safe at home right now, many people have found they have extra time on their hands. Closets are being sorted and cupboards tidied, at least in my house. So it was inevitable that I'd come across some large biscuit tins that I'd saved "in case I needed them". It also occurred to me that this 'spare' time means there'll be no excuses for not having cards and other Christmas projects done in plenty of time. So having put those two ideas together I ... VIEW POST
An Interesting Morning In The Country
To say it's been an interesting morning here in my little corner of Nova Scotia would be a huge understatement. This morning we awoke to find that there was an "active shooter" incident in progress just about 3kms up the road! Everyone has been told to stay inside, lock their doors and report anyone on their property. They are still searching for the suspect who is considered armed and dangerous. And there I was thinking that living in the country would be quiet and uneventful. I have no ... VIEW POST
Still Too Early For Tulips
When I first look at a new Stampin' Up! catalogue I tend to skim through it. I make a note of what immediately catches my eye and most often it's the images. But then I go back through and look more closely at each set. Doing this I realise how much I miss the first time round. I mean it's so easy to be sidetracked by images you know you have to get. In fact I've found that images that don't appeal often affect my view of the entire stamp set. This was the case with Timeless Tulips. I ... VIEW POST
Layering Patterned Paper Can Work
There was a time when I didn't use much patterned paper. In fact there was a time when I didn't understand why people would 'add cost' by adding layers. But over the years my card making skills have developed and things are quite different now. Today's card, while very simple, is one I would never have made in those early years. It combines plaid and argyle patterns, but by mounting the pieces onto card mats everything seems much more coherent. COUNTRY CLUB PATTERNED PAPER I found ... VIEW POST
And Now For Several Shades Of Grey
Is anyone else ready for a change of seasons? This morning we awoke to another fresh blanket of snow, and once again the colour disappeared from my world. Don't get me wrong, fresh snow is very pretty especially when the sun's out. Sadly though the sun's gone awol. So today's project reflects the view from my window, grey, with an expanse of white and the odd black accent. GREY ARGYLE I began by using my Paper Trimmer to cut and score a piece of Basic Black Card. Then I folded it ... VIEW POST
