As I’ve said several times over this last week, English country gardens are pretty, but definitely not my style in paper crafting and card making (and I’m not successful in growing real flowers either. Herbs, yes, flowers, no!). So I’ve been stumped how to use this striped card base and the flower wreath from the […]
Fab Friday #82 challenge, oh dear missed it!
Yup, another deadline missed for a challenge. I’ve had my Cottage Greetings card kit open on my craft table for over a month now. I kept looking at it, pondering alternatives and getting distracted by other card ideas. I’ve decided the reason I’m having a difficult time putting it together because it’s theme is English […]
I love Connie’s Stamping Girls Gone Wild weekend challenge!
It’s been a while since I had time and inspiration, but I finally had a chance to create 2 cards for 2 different challenges this weekend – WooHoo (see yesterday’s card here). Today’s card was for Connie Stewart’s Stamping Girls Gone Wild 3-5-16 weekend challenge’s template that spoke to me…actually it screamed at me! I had a idea, […]
It was a great weekend for challenges, for me anyway!
I follow a number of fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrators and their card challenges for inspiration in my paper crafting. I’m always planning on entering the various challenges, but invariably I seem to miss the deadline, or just can’t quite pull the desired look I want together. This weekend has been one of my “definitely on” times, […]
#imbringingbirthdaysback – oh yes!
This year, Shannon West from Stampin’ Up! home office decided she was starting a campaign called #imbringingbirthdaysback. And now a lot of us are following along with her. Of course, you’ve probably noticed all the birthday cards I’ve been making and posting in preparation for my own #imbringingbirthdaysback (and all other card giving occasions!) campaign […]
Sympathy cards, a special card for a sad occasion
It’s not something most of us like to think about, but we all need a sympathy card at some point in time. I have a hard time creating one on the spot when I need it most. So I’m always looking for new templates and ideas to use to create cards I can keep on hand. A couple of […]
Something old turned on it’s side becomes new!
Several years ago there was a template that made a shirt or tuxedo for masculine cards. But lately there have been a lot of cards using this template with the folds turned to the side. I loved the original idea and made several “guy” cards for the men in my family. And now here’s my take on […]
Tin of Cards, it’s like the Tin Man from Oz. Lots of heart on the inside!
Tin of Cards, what a great idea for a card kit! Includes supplies to make 16 cards, 4 of each of the 4 designs. And then the cutest decorated tin box to store them in until you need to send a card! And it’s on sale this week, how cool is that??!! Watch the video […]
Soft colors – perfect for this girly birthday card
I’ve been talking about all the birthday cards I made up 2 weekends ago to build up my “stash” for upcoming birthdays. I took all my cards into work last Thursday to show several co-workers who also stamp the fruit of my labors (BTW-nice pun my sweet hubby said. We do research on getting kids to eat fruit […]