Today's inspiration again comes from Madonna's "We Stamp for Lara" site. It is not too late to join this worthwhile cause. You will still get access to all tutorials right back to the beginning of the month. Go on, click here and join us and you can learn how to make this beautiful Christmas decoration. … Continue reading Christmas Poinsettia
Category: Birthdays
Funky Fold 60th Card
I have finally made the time to upload my latest card. (Thanks Net) I wanted to do something a little different for a wonderful lady I work with who is turning 60 this week. I found this funky fold design at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com and with help from a video from Cheryl at http://sweeetdesignsbycheryl.blogspo...old-video.html. Many thanks to … Continue reading Funky Fold 60th Card
Cards for the boys
I am trying to come up with some new ideas for masculine cards. Whilst I don't want to make them too plain, I also don't want to go overboard on embellishments, etc. Here are a few I have made over the past few days. Recipe: Cardstock: Textured Always Artichoke, Whisper White, So Saffron DSP Ink: … Continue reading Cards for the boys
Happy Birthday Marg
Happy Birthday to my sister Margaret. I wanted to put her card up earlier, but was waiting until she received it via snail mail first. It is now a few days since her birthday and the snail seems extra slow, so I thought I should show it to her here. I used a technique called … Continue reading Happy Birthday Marg
Stained Mosaic
You all know about the pieces of rubber left over from your die cut stamps. Most people probably do the sensible thing and throw it away. Not me! I keep all sorts of little bits and pieces as you never know when they may come in useful. Well this time, it paid off. Following a … Continue reading Stained Mosaic
Dies and Punches
Today, I attempted a Splitcoaststampers challenge to use dies and punches. As my stock of dies and punches continues to grow, it was a case of 'which ones to use?'. I recently saw a pansy made using the Butterfly Punch, so I thought I would use this as the basis for my card. I punched … Continue reading Dies and Punches
Lavender Thoughts 