Although it's Easter weekend most people will be staying at home rather than visiting others. I say most, because some people are still working in essential services, whether that's health and social care, the emergency services, trucking or in stores that remain open for essential supplies. Thank you to everyone who continues to stay home, please don't underestimate the importance of the part you play. The fewer people who go out, and the less time you spend there, the more likely we are to ... VIEW POST
Enjoying The Sun And Flowers
Today we finally have blue skies and sunshine, the first in quite a while it seems. I can't tell you how nice it is, even if the temperature's still a little chilly. Many of the birds are back and it's fun watching them from where I'm working. Sadly there's still no flowers blooming in the garden, so for those I had to look closer to me. I have so many choices in my craft studio, but today decided on the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper. Then in no time at all I had my simple ... VIEW POST
Ornate Garden Suite Is Now Available
It hardly seems possible that it's April already and Sale-A-Bration is over for another year. I hope you were all able to take advantage and get some the free products you wanted. As sad as it is to say goodbye to that promotion, I'm excited because that means the Ornate Garden Suite is now available for customers to buy. Over the past two weeks I've created sneak peek projects using products from the suite. Today's project uses the one part of the suite I haven't yet shown you, the Ornate ... VIEW POST
Paper Piecing Is So Rewarding
When you have time on your hands it's fun to try new techniques, or revisit old ones. This is even more enjoyable if you happen to have new products to play with too. So that's how I ended up paper piecing a design for today's project. The Ornate Borders Dies made me do it! BRIGHT COLOURS When I pulled out the Ornate Borders Dies (one of two die sets in the Ornate Garden Suite), I was immediately drawn to the open flowers and leaves die. I started simply, using the die to cut some ... VIEW POST
#SimpleStamping And 6″ x 6″ Paper
I love the concept of #simplestamping introduced to Demonstrators by Stampin' Up! last year. The premise is quite straightforward; projects for beginner/occasional papercrafters that need no fancy techniques or expensive tools. It wasn't a new concept for me as I'd been doing my "simple Sunday" projects for several years prior. Even now I enjoy designing simple projects that anyone can do. It often gives me an excuse to show off and use gorgeous patterned paper. Today's project uses just ... VIEW POST
You’re Part Of A Bigger Mosaic Picture
While you're sitting at home, frustrated at the new norm that is social distancing, remember you are still playing an important role in the fight against COVID19. By staying away from others outside your household you are slowing the spread of the virus. Even though sometimes it may not feel that way, you are making a difference. You are also helping to minimise the strain on our essential services. You may be one small piece of this mosaic but without your contribution nothing else makes ... VIEW POST
