My process for designing new projects varies. Sometimes I just sit and start creating something with no real idea where I will end up. Other times I have a definite plan and everything comes together just as I had imagined it would. Today’s project however didn’t go quite so smoothly. You see I’d planned to use the Elephant Parade Stamp Set along with the coordinating Elephant Dies. But I ended up ditching the dies in favour of fussy cutting with Paper Snips. All because of the colouring ... VIEW POST
Pocket Envelope Dies
It’s Friday, yay! Yesterday was a busy one for me with a longer to-do list than I’d have liked. Still, I managed to get through it all. This included looking through the other new products I recently ordered from Stampin’ Up! Today I wanted to show you my first attempt using the Mini Pocket Envelope Dies. As the name suggests there’s a die to create a mini pocket, plus there’s another 9 dies to create decorative elements and labels. So to start off here’s a simple wedding gift card ... VIEW POST
Sneak Peek No More!
Happy Canada Day everyone! While enjoying blueberry pancakes and maple syrup for breakfast I’ve been updating my website with some new links. First up is a link to the new Stampin’ Up! July to December Mini Catalogue. This is where you’ll find lots of new products for your autumn and winter crafting. Meanwhile don’t forget to look at the latest Sale-A-Bration Brochure containing stamp sets, dies and paper that you can earn for free with a qualifying order. But first here’s a quick summary of all ... VIEW POST
Splendid Day For A Sneak Peek
It may only be Tuesday but it already feels like it’s been a very long week. I’m so tired and wonder if I’m coming down with something. So for today’s sneak peek I created a get well card featuring the Splendid Day 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP). On one side of each sheet are simple, printed designs that are great for card layers. But on the back of each one are gorgeous patterns that are faux heat embossed in white on a pearlised or shiny foil background. SPLENDID ... VIEW POST
