My sweet husband (MSH) loves to sail, but there may not be much of that this summer. He doesn’t own a big sail boat anymore, but with the marinas closed right now, even those that do cannot get their boats in the water. For now, a card will have to do.
Read MoreHere is a little quiz for today. What stamp set is this stamp from, and is it a cat? Okay, it’s not from any stamp set, but yes, it is (supposed to be) a cat!
Read MoreAs demonstrators, we got our first look at the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue today. It’s just one of the perks of being a demonstrator. That also means that the Last Chance List is out, and it is now available to you. To see the full listing - with pictures, go to my online store.
Read MoreShortly after the Covid-19 virus started shutting down our world as we knew it, I decided to treat myself to a new stamp set. Well a bundle actually!! I knew I would be stamping more, and my business would need to change, so having something new seemed like a nice little reward for all this. I chose the To A Wild Rose bundle.
Read MoreAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues, we each need to find strength to get through our days. We are each different, so we all handle this in our own way. One thing I know for sure though, is together we can help each other, and provide hope to each other to get through this.
Read MoreStampin’ Up! has some beautiful Designer Series Paper, but have you ever wanted some different colours or patterns than what they offer? Great news, it is easy and fun to make your own.
Read MoreJust because a card is simple to make doesn’t mean it will be plain or boring. There are so many great stamps and colours to choose from, the possibilites are endless.
Read MoreAs the days pass, it is feeling more and more like spring. The sun feels a little warmer, and the air is starting to smell different as things start to grow. My rhubarb is poking through the ground, tree buds are starting to pop open, and you see crocuses blooming around the neighbourhood.
Read MoreI love using the Stamparatus for all sorts of things, it just makes them easier! One of my favourites is circle stamping, which I hadn’t done for a while, so I pulled it out and got busy.
Read MoreHave you tried the Colour Blocking Technique? It is easy and fun, and gives your cards an interesting look. It is also a great way to use up smaller pieces of card stock or Designer Series Paper you have sitting around looking for a good card front home!
Read MoreWe may need physical distancing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still be social. With all the technolgy we have today, we CAN stay in touch, we just need to do it safely. Find new ways to reach out to those you love.
Read MoreIs your closet filled with shoes and purses? Many of us love pretty things, and shoes and purses can make an outfit extra special. Today we celebrate all that beauty.
Read MoreAs life slows down, I have been spending more time watching the birds that come to visit at my feeders. As I write this, I can say today was definitely Woodpecker day at the feeder. I had both Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers come to visit. We have seen Pileated Woodpeckers in the trees behind the house, but they are too big to eat at my feeder!!
Read MoreAre you a traditional scrapbooker? If you are, the Peaceful Poppies Suite has some wonderful products to help you create some beautiful layouts.
Read MoreA huge flock of Canadian Geese flew over my house honking the whole time. It was so loud you couldn’t help but notice how many there were. It must be almost spring!! Another sign, and one that I prefer, is that all sorts of birds have returned from their winter down south and are coming to my feeder.
Read MoreAre you tired of winter and counting the days until spring? This can be the time of year when we start getting some warmer, sunny days and really start to feel like spring might be coming soon. Winter can be long and cold, so a card with a cheery greeting can be just the thing to lift our spirits and give us some sunny spring thoughts.
Read MoreRegardless of your age, it is tough to deny how cute some of our animal stamps and images are. Cute animals have a way of taking us back to our childhood, and bringing out the aaaawwwww factor!
Read MoreI have been playing with the wonderful Mountain Air stamp set. This is a great set that has reversible stamps. One side stamps the details of the image, and the other provides solid shading.
Read MoreMy daughter is getting married this summer, so wedding plans and preparations are well under way. Her ‘girls’ are getting ready to host a wedding shower for her, so I made some invitations for them.
Read MoreIf you know me, you know that I never send a card with a ‘naked’ envelope! I love to add a little stamp to the bottom left corner on the front my envelope. It just adds that little extra touch. Today I decided to go fancy on the back of some envelopes.
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