When I think of the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set I obviously think of thank you sentiments, however it's so much more than that. There is large "Thanks", "Thank you" and "So Grateful" sentiments but the other 16 are designed to expand on that. They're great to build on the larger words on the front of a card, or to add to the inside. Today though I decided to use one of them to finish off a simply decorated sticky note pad. SIMPLE COVER I began by using my Paper Trimmer I cut a 3-1/8" x ... VIEW POST
Decorative Masks For A Stencilled Background
Once again my determination to reorganise my craft studio has revealed an unused tool. Yesterday it was the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks that I found caught up in a stack of paperwork. These masks aren't new but they are in the current Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue. They definitely hadn't seen ink so when I finally stopped to play they were the first things I reached for. I loved how easy they were to use and couldn't wait to turn the first one into a quick thank you card. INK PAD AND ... VIEW POST
Marking World Diabetes Day 2020
In 1991 the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation created World Diabetes Day. Then in 2006 it was adopted as an official United Nations Day. It is now held every year on November 14th, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who in 1922 co-discovered insulin with Charles Best. If you been following my blog for a while you may know that in June 2017 we lost our son to complications arising from his Type 1 diabetes. He was just 31 years old. So diabetes awareness ... VIEW POST
Thanks For Lots Of Reasons
Thanks or thank you cards are so useful. Whether it's in response to a single event, or a combination of things, sending a card through the mail can really show your appreciation. I like to keep a variety of thank you cards on hand and some are more elaborate than others. So when I'm thinking about cards to make for my stash, "thanks" always appears on my list. Today's simple Sunday card is one I made for my World Cardmaking Day Challenge back at the beginning of October. With a bold ... VIEW POST
Making The Simplest Giftcard Holder
Today I have another #simplestamping project for you and it's a hybrid, a giftcard holder and card in one. If you've ever wanted something other than the store branded carriers offered when you buy a giftcard, here's a quick and easy option. SCORE ONE LINE My giftcard holder started with a basic Very Vanilla Note Card & Envelope. The note card comes ready scored with a line down the centre. All I did was add an extra score line on the front 1" from the cut edge. Then I folded the ... VIEW POST
Let’s Leaf It For The Guys
In yesterday's blog post I talked about how I manage my scraps. My bookmark project used tiny scraps of patterned paper to add colour and interest to the image. Today once again I'm using scraps, but this time narrow strips of card caught my eye. With the addition of a leaf print paper it took no time at all to create this masculine thank you card. LEAF COORDINATION From the outset I'd decided that on this project a leaf pattern would feature prominently. So I made a beeline for the ... VIEW POST
