As the world marks the 20th anniversary of the attack on the twin towers in New York, so much has changed. And yet so little has changed too. I remember a colleague rushing in from the factory floor telling us to turn on the news. Then time stood still. Although we were in the UK we spent the rest of the day watching the news in disbelief as a terrible chapter in history was being written. But as the worst of humanity was being revealed, so too was the best. In Gander, a small town of ... VIEW POST
Grateful For Every Stampin’ Up! Friendship
One of the best parts of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is the friendships I've made in Canada and across the world. When I'm in the UK I am grateful to be able to link up with Amanda Fowler (one of the top UK Demonstrators) and her team of Inspiring Inkees. They're a great team and always make me feel so welcome. Amanda is known for her love of all things blue and so I designed this simple card with her in mind using the Encircled in Friendship Stamp Set. ENCIRCLED IN ... 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
Thank You For Being Kind And Other Sentiments
I'm a sucker for a good sentiment and right now I appear to be spoiled for choice. When looking at sentiments in new stamp sets I consider a number of things. First up, do I already have that sentiment? That's not as easy as it sounds because I have lots of some like "happy birthday" and "thank you". But I might be looking for a larger one, or smaller one. With multi-word sentiments I also like to have the option of all the words on a single line, or the words over several lines. Even the ... VIEW POST
Friendship Blooms Are Peruvian Lilies
Oh my goodness I'm having so much fun with new products from the Stampin' Up! 2021/2022 Annual Catalogue. I promise you I didn't get a whole lot (compared to previous years) and I still have a long wish list. However what I did get is really making me smile. From the 2021-2023 In Colors, to a few stamp sets, dies, and a lone turtle punch, I simply can't stop playing. Today it was the turn of the Encircled In Friendship Stamp Set for a simple thank you card. ALSTROEMERIA (PERUVIAN ... VIEW POST
