A few weeks ago I was challenged to create a project using layout sketch as my inspiration. This was based on the card in the bottom right-hand corner on page 88 of the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue. The original card uses products from the very Christmassy Tidings of Christmas suite so I was determined to make a non-Christmas card. With that in mind I selected the Peekaboo Farm Stamp Set and set to work. It's only now, weeks later, that I'm struck by a certain irony. What could be more ... VIEW POST
Sending Thoughts With Prized Peony
Today is a sad day as it sees the funeral of my husband's elderly aunt who died recently in the UK. Unfortunately with increased COVID restrictions travelling over to pay our respects wasn't a viable option. So we shall have to watch via a video link while other members of the family represent us in person. We have lots of happy memories that will comfort us, but our thoughts today are with her husband of 47 years who has lost his soulmate. So for today's project I wanted to bring you this ... VIEW POST
Snowflake Wishes For Winter Thanks
Oh my goodness it's feeling cold enough for snow! There doesn't seem to be any in the forecast but it's definitely time to start planning warm winter meals! Yesterday was a big day for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators as we got our first proper look at the January to June 2022 Mini Catalogue. However what's more important is that the Retiring and Carry-Over lists that were also revealed! Today I'll be marking up my July to December Mini Catalogue, and if I have queries I'll discuss them with ... VIEW POST
Blackberry Beauty DSP Back In Stock
There's nothing worse than finding something you like only to discover it's out of stock. With global transport issues headline news it's no surprise that Stampin' Up! has been affected too. However I've been pleasantly surprised how few of their products have been out of stock at any particular time. Blackberry Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP) has been unavailable for a while but is now back. So to celebrate I wanted to bring you this congratulations card I created last ... VIEW POST
Poppy Reminds Us To Always Remember
Today is November 11th and a day to remember all those who lost their lives, or have been affected by conflict. I created a simple poppy using the Poppy Moments Dies and attached it to wooden clothes pin (peg). Then I stamped "Always remember" from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set. Finally I cut out the sentiment using a die from the Tasteful Labels Dies and added that to the peg. This project now sits on my desk as a way to keep important notes. But it's also a permanent reminder, that on ... VIEW POST
Sweater Weather With Suit & Tie Dies
The past few mornings have been quite foggy and damp and autumn is definitely here. So I think it's finally time to start putting away the summer tops and start bringing out the warmer clothes. It must have been at the back of my mind when I was doing my card making marathon last weekend too. Why else would I have used the Suit & Tie Dies to create this masculine sweater birthday card? KNIT TOGETHER This project began with the large Knit Together background stamp and a Merry ... VIEW POST
