This morning, instead of working on my blog post, I had some important errands to run. Typically I would prioritise my blog but when medical/health related appointments come up I take what I’m given. The reports were promising and being in town also gave me an opportunity to visit with a friend I haven’t seen in years. She’s rejoined Stampin’ Up! and turned the tables by choosing me as her team leader. So before I popped round I made this “Welcome back” card using the Learn & Grow Stamp ... VIEW POST
Learn & Grow Again
Nature Walk Surprise
While I love floral patterned paper I’m always on the look out for good masculine or gender-neutral ones. That’s why I was drawn to the new Nature Walk 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack. I saw a lovely mixture of blues and greens and with Pretty Peacock in amongst them I was hooked. Imagine my surprise then when I sat down to create a card and came across a gorgeous script pattern. Not a blue or green in sight, but simply perfect for a quick and easy bookmark. I began by cutting a ... VIEW POST
Stone & Vine
Every now and then I discover an embossing folder that I simply have to add to my collection. That happened again when I saw the Stampin’ Up! January to April 2026 Mini Catalogue. The Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder ticked all the boxes for me. It has a small all-over design that’s perfect for background layers. Plus the pattern doesn’t have a specific direction which makes it even more versatile. While it works straight from the Cut & Emboss Machine I added a little colour for today’s ... VIEW POST
Pick Your Techniques
Today is quite literally the calm before the storm, and it’s going to be a doozy. Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, high winds, it’s on the way. So that’s going to make for a very interesting next couple of days and we’re preparing for the power to go out. That means checking the generator, filling the bath with water and battening down the hatches. Meanwhile for today’s simple Sunday project here’s a masculine gift tag showcasing a couple of easy techniques using the Take Your Pick and a ... VIEW POST
Rustic Christmas
Can you believe it’s the last Sunday in November already! I know I was still on vacation at the beginning of the month, plus I’ve been trying to shake off a nasty cold since then, but still. Anyway, today I’m taking part in this month’s Share It Sunday blog hop with this elegant Christmas card. The sentiment is from the Christmas Labels Stamp Set and cut out with a die from the coordinating Christmas Labels Dies. But the poinsettia? That’s from an older, but still available, set called Rustic ... VIEW POST
Back To The Pond
Have you ever thought that after creating one project you probably have everything right there to make a second coordinating item? What’s more, having created the first one there’s very little extra designing required. It’s taken me over 10 years to have this epiphany, and now I can’t seem to stop. Here’s a perfect example… A couple of months ago I designed a card with a cute little frog from the Charming Duck Pond Stamp Set. Then I simply used the same tools and materials to make this matching ... VIEW POST
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