EDITED: Following a few requests I've updated this post including directions below to make this card. There's no blog project this morning as I simply wanted to wish you a merry Christmas and a peaceful 2022. Thank you to you, my blog followers, customers and friends for all your support in 2021, I cannot tell you how much you are appreciated. Please enjoy this final card using the retiring Happy Holly-Days Stamp Set. I couldn't resist including a little new product sneak peek... it is ... VIEW POST
One Final Happy Holly-Days Project
Ooh it's cold outside and the snow we had on Wednesday is still on the ground. Heavy rain is on the way though so it will probably all be gone by the weekend. It's still not clear whether we'll have a white Christmas but that doesn't change the fact that two weeks today will be Christmas Eve. Between now and then I'll enjoy getting a few final projects made with products that are retiring but currently still in stock. Today I decided to grab the Happy Holly-Days Stamp Set to make this pretty ... VIEW POST
Happy Christmas Or Merry Christmas?
When I was growing up we always said "Merry Christmas and a happy New Year". So ever since, even without the new year bit, I've stuck with "Merry Christmas". It never occurred to me that this might seem odd to some, but it was a question raised by one of my customers recently. It came about when she ordered the Happy Holly-Days Stamp Set and said how grateful she was that it included her preferred "Happy Christmas" greeting. So to acknowledge this difference I've created today's project with ... VIEW POST
Textures Simply Add Interest To A Layer
Don't you just love it when an idea works out exactly as you'd hoped? I've been working on a number of simple project layouts but wanted to add just a little extra interest. Jewels and other embellishments are one option, but then I thought about adding 'textures'. So what better place to start then the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder... READABLE TEXTURES I often try out my ideas using small projects like tags or bookmarks. Today I decided to start with the simple but very ... VIEW POST
Another Happy Holly-Days Idea
As soon as I saw the Happy Holly-Days Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! I knew I had to get it. I love the large sentiments but for me it was the bird that really drew me in. Since getting my hands on the set I haven't been disappointed and the ideas keep on coming. Today I wanted to make a simple Christmas card with a difference. So out went the traditional colours and in came a neutral colour scheme. HAPPY HOLLY-DAYS I began my project with the bird image and a Soft Suede ink pad. On ... VIEW POST
Create A Blessings Jar For Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches (it's on October 11 here in Canada) thoughts turn to everything I'm grateful for. No matter what stresses I have, I can always find at least one reason to be thankful. So it seemed the perfect time to write them down on slips of paper. That way when I'm having a tough day I can look back at them to restore my perspective on life. With that in mind this morning I sat down and created this blessings jar. BELLY BAND The jar itself is just a standard 8oz ... VIEW POST
