Every now and then I'm reminded of an old technique and sometimes a stamp set prompts that memory. This was what happened when I pulled out the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set. I realised that the butterfly images would be perfect for a tone-on-tone background technique using clear embossing ... VIEW POST
Thinking About Seasonal Paper
One of the hazards of buying patterned paper in packs is thinking of the pack as a whole. For instance a pack of Christmas-themed paper gets overlooked when making a non-Christmas project. I always try to see past the obvious and make a mental note of designs that could work at other times. Take ... VIEW POST
Our Quiet Snow Scene Didn’t Last
As I predicted the snow scene we woke up to yesterday didn't last. The glorious sun melted most of it away, even though is was very cold in the wind. Still it's not even winter yet and there's potentially more snow in the forecast at the end of the week. So it won't be long before there's more ... VIEW POST
My World Card Making Day Challenge
Right now I'm in the middle of my personal World Card Making Day challenge. The plan is to design and create from scratch 24 cards in 24 hours, and coordinate the insides of the cards and envelopes too. I started my challenge at 6pm last evening and so have 10 hours left to achieve my goal. You ... VIEW POST
