I’m one of those stampers who don’t mind rubber or photopolymer stamps. What is more important to me is the quality. Both types of stamps have their benefits and shortcomings. I particularly like photopolymer stamps as they make it really easy to get the placement just right. I also like that I can bend or move parts of some stamps to suit my purpose. However this second ability caught me out today. So that meant stamping the deer a second time, but the end result was worth it I ... VIEW POST
Velvet Deer
My regular readers will know that I love experimenting with my craft supplies. Today my plan was to use another of the products that will be retiring soon; Snowy White Velvet Sheets. I’m not sure exactly how it happened but in the end the velvet featured quite heavily in the design. By the time I was done it had been die-cut, punched, and folded, stamped on, and coloured! Using the Peaceful Deer Stamp Set and coordinating Deer Builder Punch this is the final result. I particularly love the ... VIEW POST
Peaceful Deer Encircled In Beauty
One week today it will be Christmas Day and the final rush has begun. No matter how well you plan there's always those last minute jobs that simply can't be done earlier. Like buying fresh fruit and vegetables for Christmas dinner. But then there's the jobs that have been on your list since last Christmas, like making sure you have enough gift tags for the gifts. Or some extra cards to give. Today's project is one of my final Christmas cards for the year and uses the Peaceful Deer Stamp Set ... VIEW POST
Deer In The Garden Make Me Happy
Now that the days are getting shorter it definitely feels like the garden is starting to wind down. We've been leaving some of our windfall apples on the ground and they regularly attract the deer. At this time of year I love seeing the velvet covered antlers as the small group visits the tree closest to the house. There's something very calming about seeing the wildlife in the garden just being themselves. It certainly sets me up for a happy start to the day. So when I was working on my ... VIEW POST