There are some stamp sets that I will probably never resell. Some are because I simply love the images, or I have a sentimental attachment to them. Mostly though it's because of the words. I find that while you can generally swap one image for a similar one, the same isn't true of certain sentiments. One of the sets that seems to be falling into that camp is Lasting Lily. Not only is the font gorgeous, but the phrases are timeless too. A BIT OF AN ACCIDENT The leafy background for ... VIEW POST
Monochrome Lily for WWYS207
I've been playing with a lot of colour just lately, probably to offset the lack of bright colours in my garden. So I thought I'd embrace the outdoors for my Design Team project for this week's What Will You Stamp? challenge. The challenge is #WWYS207 Lasting Lily, showcasing a free stamp set from the 2019 Sale-A-Bration Brochure. First I chose my colour palette. Thick Whisper White for the card base and Whisper White for the stamped layers. I'd use just one ink colour, Memento Tuxedo ... VIEW POST
His Grace Delicate Florals
When I first get a new Stampin' Up! catalogue I always flick through it to get a feel for the contents. Then I go through it again and make a note of things to add to my wish list. I probably go through the catalogue at least a couple of times a week after that. Sometimes I'm just reminding myself about coordinating items, or looking at the sample project photos. I also look back to see if I've overlooked something, as happened with the His Grace Stamp Set. When looking at this set I ... VIEW POST
Early Morning Moments
Do you make New Year's resolutions? I used to, but like most people I never stuck to them for long. Instead, two years ago I started a 'bullet journal'. In it I keep all my 'to do' lists, reminders and generally anything I want to remember. It's been a great help especially for those moments when an idea strikes me while I'm in the middle of something else. Now I have somewhere to write it and most importantly find it again. No more wondering what happened to that old envelope, or Post-It® ... VIEW POST
Lasting Lily Sneak Peek
Every year I look forward to early January. A new year brings new opportunities and the promise of spring, eventually. It also brings the biggest promotion on the Stampin' Up! calendar, Sale-A-Bration. For the uninitiated, simply buy anything from Stampin' Up! and earn exclusive products for free! One of the first Sale-A-Bration stamp sets that caught my eye was Lasting Lily. I knew it would be perfect for a simple Sunday project. SIMPLE TWO-STEP STAMPING I love making simple sympathy ... VIEW POST
