It never fails to happen that as I‘m using a stamp set or dies I discover something new. Usually it’s a good thing, but not always. You see right now I’m revisiting some products that are being retired by Stampin’ Up! It’s frustrating to realise that I’ve had a product for a while and not explored its full potential. Today I discovered small flowers and leaves in the Wildflower Path Stamp Set. I’d originally bought it for the Ralph Waldo Emerson quotation and completely overlooked these stamps ... VIEW POST
Magnet Board: Fun And Function
Is it spring yet? While we wait, I'm spring-cleaning and reorganising my craft studio. I'm passionate about papercrafting and anything that gives me more time to do that is a big bonus. As well as re-evaluating how I use and access my stamps, ink and paper, organising my thoughts and commitments is something I need to work on too. So when I saw the new Celebrate Today Magnet Board Kit from Stampin' Up! I simply had to get one. Today I opened the box and began to set it up. QUICK ... VIEW POST
Wildflower Path With Bamboo
Why is it that so many papercrafters say they find making masculine cards the most difficult? I have to admit I used to feel that way too until I developed a sort of blueprint. I’ll often look for a non-flowery paper (or embossing folder), and then stick to simple shapes. But that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Today’s masculine / gender-neutral card is a perfect example of that. After choosing a simple bamboo patterned paper and the Wildflower Path Stamp Set for my ... VIEW POST
Wildflower Path Not A Snowbank
As I type this blog post it's just before 6pm on Friday. The winter storm started around 11am and has been relentless. If the deck railings are to be believed, we currently have about 6" (15cm) of snow on the ground with lots more to come. So I think therefore that it's Mother Nature's way of telling me I need to spend more time crafting. Mothers shouldn't be argued with, and so that's what I plan to do. But first I wanted to bring you this pretty project using the new Wildflower Path Stamp ... VIEW POST
