Don't you just love it when an idea works out exactly as you'd hoped? I've been working on a number of simple project layouts but wanted to add just a little extra interest. Jewels and other embellishments are one option, but then I thought about adding 'textures'. So what better place to start then the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder... READABLE TEXTURES I often try out my ideas using small projects like tags or bookmarks. Today I decided to start with the simple but very ... VIEW POST
Nature’s Harvest And Harvest Dies Together
The past few days have been very hot and humid here in Nova Scotia. I shouldn't complain because if past years are anything to go by we could see our first snow in eight or nine weeks. Overnight we were treated to a terrific thunderstorm that went on for almost two hours and today it definitely seems a little cooler. Between the heat and the snow I'm looking forward to autumn. So with that in mind I created this project featuring the Nature's Harvest Stamp Set and coordinating Harvest ... VIEW POST
Combining Paper Lattice And Ribbon
Sometimes an idea pops into my head and I simply have to give it a try. This is what happened after I created a card using the new Paper Lattice from Stampin' Up! I'd only used half of a Paper Lattice sheet so I began to play with the other half. This gorgeous thank you card was the result. LATTICE WEAVE Looking at the half sheet of Paper Lattice it occurred to me that I could probably weave something through the holes. I considered using strips of card but decided to use ribbon ... VIEW POST
Hats Off To Enhanced Faux Stitching
I don't know what it is about Nova Scotia but it seems just about everyone (guys at least) wear hats. I friend showed me her husband's collection the other day and the closet reminded me of others I'd seen. So I suppose it was only fitting that I get the new Hats Off Stamp Set and Hat Builder Dies from Stampin' Up!. They've got lots amazing details but I thought I could step it up a notch with some enhanced faux stitching. HATS OFF TO THE DESIGNERS I began by choosing the small floral ... VIEW POST
Simply Elegant Is, Well, Elegant
There is something quite wonderful about the Simply Elegant 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP). It has some lovely gender neutral patterns and I love the Basic Black, Basic Gray and Very Vanilla colour palette. But the star of the pack has to be the amazing foiled designs on the reverse of each sheet. The combination of gold, silver and copper may sound a bit over the top, but it works. And as I discovered today you don't need a lot to create a simply elegant gift ... 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
