Did you know that the red petals on a poinsettia aren't really petals at all? They're a special type of leaf called bracts which respond to changing light levels. This causes them to change from green to red (or shades of pink or white) as the plant matures. The true flowers on a poinsettia are the teeny tiny yellow things found in the very middle of the bracts. Of course this doesn't make them any more impressive, but it did influence how I designed today's gift tag project. TAILOR ... VIEW POST
Elegantly Said And Tasteful Labels Reunite
A week or so ago I showed you how I used an image from the Elegantly Said Stamp Set to create a larger 'background' design. On that occasion I used part of the background on a card project, and I promised two more projects would follow. So here's the first of those, using another piece to create a quick gift tag. ELEGANTLY SAID BACKGROUND My background began as an experiment using the large image from the Elegantly Said Stamp Set. I'd realised I could simply stamp the four 'triangles' ... VIEW POST
Nature’s Harvest And Harvest Dies Together
The past few days have been very hot and humid here in Nova Scotia. I shouldn't complain because if past years are anything to go by we could see our first snow in eight or nine weeks. Overnight we were treated to a terrific thunderstorm that went on for almost two hours and today it definitely seems a little cooler. Between the heat and the snow I'm looking forward to autumn. So with that in mind I created this project featuring the Nature's Harvest Stamp Set and coordinating Harvest ... VIEW POST
Penguin Playmates For A Simple Baby Card
My regular readers will know that I like to get the most from my craft budget, and that means being creative with materials. I love taking products that have a specific theme and finding ways to make something totally different. But when I got my hands on the free Penguin Playmates 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (DSP) I didn't have to think too hard. The Penguin Playmates DSP features a selection of cute critters enjoying time in the snow. It coordinates with the Penguin Place Stamp Set ... VIEW POST
Forever Blossoms For A Quick Wedding Card
Today's wedding card is so pretty and was really quick to make. If you're familiar with my card projects you'll know that I always decorate the inside and the envelope. I think it really makes the card seem special and doesn't take a lot of extra time. Still, when I picked up the Forever Blossoms Stamp Set to make this card I had an idea to speed things up even further. PRETTY BLOSSOMS I began with a 5-1/4" x 8" piece of Basic White Card lightly marked with a pencil on the long ... VIEW POST
Holly Border Punch For A Sweet Embellishment
Today's blog project is super easy and uses a couple of new products from the July to December Mini Catalogue. The gold Simply Classic Treat Box is small but is great for treats and table favours, as well as those special little gifts. It comes in two parts with a white base, and the gold lid slips over the top. The lid has a hanging loop but to use that make sure you stick or tie the two parts of the box together. The box will remind you if you forget. lol. The other new product is that ... VIEW POST
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