One of the things I like to remind my customers about is that almost all Designer Series Paper (DSP) retires at the end of the catalogue period in which they appear. This year, of all the DSP in the 2020/2021 Annual Catalogue only the In Good Taste 12" x 12" DSP is being carried over. For the most part I look forward to seeing new paper designs but there's one particular issue I want to highlight. This is that when a particular paper pack that's retiring coordinates with a stamp set, dies or ... VIEW POST
Scripty 3D Embossing Folder’s Last Chapter
Today's project uses two more retiring products, plus one that is being reconfigured. My regular followers will know that I like to use up every scrap of paper. This is especially true when it's being retired like the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP). When it's a really small piece, I often like to add extra detail to the background. That's how I ended up with this striking card design using the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder. PEONY GARDEN This project began with the 2" x 2" ... VIEW POST
Touched My Heart Will Retire Soon
Among all the uncertainty over the forthcoming Retiring List one thing we can be sure of, all Host stamp sets will retire. This is because these exclusive sets are only available to purchase using 'Stampin' Rewards' earned for hosting a qualifying party or submitting a qualifying order. They are always retired at the end of the catalogue in which they appear and replaced with all new stamp sets. They're right at the back of the catalogues and easily missed which is a shame. So today's ... VIEW POST
Beautiful Moments Beautiful Card
I really enjoy creating scenes and projects using images of people and/or animals and for that reason I'm always drawn to certain stamp sets. One of my current favourites is the Beautiful Moments Stamp Set which is perfectly named. With eight images and three sentiments I don't think there's been one project I've made that I didn't love. Even when they don't go according to plan. BEAUTIFUL IMAGES This project all started with the amazing line drawing of the lady in the Beautiful ... VIEW POST
Red & Grey For A Modern Valentine
Sunday is Valentine's Day and for most people it will be very different to last year. Still that doesn't stop us sending cards. When you visit the stores most card displays are a sea of red, and hearts abound. But often I feel that the designs are quite feminine, so today I wanted to do something a little different. GREY BASE I began this card several times, first with a card base in Pretty Peacock. Then I changed to Gray Granite, and I even toyed with Whisper White. Nothing really ... VIEW POST
Create A Sweet And Simple Treat Package
Today's project is so simple I'm surprised I haven't tried it before. While I was out shopping yesterday I treated myself to some York Peppermint Patties. I admit I may be slightly addicted to these sweet treats, so before they all disappear I decided to make a quick treat package to hold two of them. SIMPLE WRAP I began by stacking two of the patties so I could get an idea of the size of paper I'd need to wrap them. After a little trial and error I cut a 2-1/2" x 5-1/2" strip of ... VIEW POST
