Do you enjoy watching movies? I do, even though I don’t often get to see them on the big screen. In fact I think the last few times I been to a cinema it’s been in the UK with one or more granddaughters. I like spotting popular movie references, like recently when my doctor explained the potential sides affects of abruptly stopping a new medication with the words “you might see dead people”! Today’s project features another movie reference using the Mini Alphabet Dies and Waterside Retreat ... VIEW POST
Easy Alphabet Sentiment
Artisan Sketched Poppy
Quite some time ago I received the Artisan Sketched Garden 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper Pack (DSP). As I do with all the DSP packs I get, I started by looking at both sides of every sheet. This lets me get a feel for the paper's theme and often reveals a pattern I’d missed when looking at the small image in the catalogue. I was immediately drawn to the flowers on the back of the striped sheet. One was a poppy and I simply had to start colouring it in right away. Unsurprisingly I started ... VIEW POST
Box Clever
Over the years I’ve made quite a few boxes and I’ve even made some videos showing how to make various types. But sometimes even I want to make a box without having to worry about all the cutting and measuring. That’s when I take a look through my garbage rescues. You see every now and then I see a box and think, that’s a nice size or shape and I stash it in my craft room. Today I selected one that originally held soap that I’d picked up during recent hotel stay. I began by carefully ... VIEW POST
Relaxing Day
One of my favourite things to do when I’m colouring is to combine watercoloured or brushed ink with Stampin’ Blends. There’s something quite magical about seeing the Stampin’ Blends image pop against the more subtle background. Sometimes I’ll stamp and mask an image before adding the brushed ink. Today however I decided to make the most of the Relaxing Waterside Dies to cut out this striking Adirondack chair. It also gives me an opportunity to share a quick tip with you for making a die-cut ... VIEW POST
Two-Tone Cardstock
As expected our taste of spring last week was short-lived. Yesterday we went back to normal late winter programming with several hours of snowfall that coated everything. The sun is out again today so we’re hopeful that at least some of it will begin to thaw. Meanwhile I think I’ll stay warm indoors and create. My latest simple Sunday project is this gender-neutral birthday gift tag using Two-Tone Cardstock. I love that I can choose between the two shades of the same colour and there’s an ... VIEW POST
Stone & Vine
Every now and then I discover an embossing folder that I simply have to add to my collection. That happened again when I saw the Stampin’ Up! January to April 2026 Mini Catalogue. The Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder ticked all the boxes for me. It has a small all-over design that’s perfect for background layers. Plus the pattern doesn’t have a specific direction which makes it even more versatile. While it works straight from the Cut & Emboss Machine I added a little colour for today’s ... VIEW POST
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