Today I'm taking part in the monthly A Paper Pumpkin Thing blog hop. This month it's all about the August kit called Hope Box. JUST HOPE For my first project I wanted to create something that was pretty clean and simple. The result was this "Hope" card. I began with the pink splattered card base and 12" of the gorgeous Blackberry Bliss 1" ribbon from the kit. I wrapped the ribbon around the card front and secured the ends on the front in the centre using Tear & Tape ... VIEW POST
Birdhouses Are Better On Paper
One of the things I love about my little piece of Nova Scotia is that I'm surrounded by nature. No matter what the season there's always something going on in the garden. The other day we were treated to the sight of two baby raccoons exploring a rough area of our land. While we certainly don't want them setting up home in any of our buildings they're free to wander through. Birds are a lot less trouble, but providing birdhouses and feeders is still not a good idea. Our dear cat Houdini ... VIEW POST
Trying Out A Different Twine Idea
Every now and then I get an idea and when I have a few minutes to spare I give it a try. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. Today's quick project has a little of both, but I thought it worth showing you anyway. The not so successful task was combining Bermuda Bay and Shaded Spruce inks. I think I was a bit over-enthusiastic with the Shaded Spruce and the Bermuda Bay kind of got lost. However my idea to use two contrasting colours of baker's twine was definitely a hit for ... VIEW POST
Lots of Thanks For Little Things
Of all the cards that I sell, my thank you and birthday cards are probably the most popular. This means they're also the ones I design most often. As well as the standard "thank you" or "Thanks" I also like sentiments that have a little more detail. It's for this reason that I love "The little things you do make such a big difference' from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set. It's the ideal sentiment when you want to send a general thank you, rather than for something specific. For the main thank you ... VIEW POST
Encircled With New Project Ideas
One of the things I love about new products is the opportunity to experiment with different techniques. That's not to say the techniques are new and unique, sometimes it's just something I haven't done in a while. It was only as I was finishing off today's project using the Encircled in Beauty Dies that an idea popped into my head. I have to say I'm really pleased with the result. ENCIRCLED IN FRIENDSHIP My project began with the "just a note to let you know that someone thought of ... VIEW POST
Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes Are An Easy Option
While I don't mind making my own boxes and have posted videos on my YouTube channel showing different styles, I quite like that Stampin' Up! gives us some instant box options. In the January to June 2021 Mini Catalogue there's the drawer-style Love You Always Treat Boxes. Sadly this box is being retired and now only available while stocks last. But we don't lose one box without gaining another, and that's what I have for you today. In the 2021/2022 Annual Catalogue one of the new packaging ... VIEW POST
