Category: Inspired by Nature

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

2 Step Stamping

Today I thought I would try some 2 step stamping, something I haven't done much of recently. I borrowed a couple of my sister's sets [thanks Helen] to really get out of my comfort zone. Here are a few samples: For the recipes, check out my birthday gallery. Enjoy

Happy Easter

I am not in the habit of sending Easter Cards, but when a friend asked me about them, I thought I would see what I could come up with. I know the Easter Bunny is very common, but he still represents a new beginning with the giving of eggs. So, here are a couple of … Continue reading Happy Easter

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to you all. I hope that 2010 brings you all that you wish for. I decided to start the year with some colour challenges from sites I have checked out recently. That is, using colours that I would not normally put together. The first one uses Apricot Appeal, Rose Red, and Sage … Continue reading Happy New Year

Birthdays are popular

Birthdays are popular

I am back again with more birthday cards. This is a selection of some different card styles that I have been trying out. This first one uses the crayon resist technique. It is quite a stunning effect, but unfortunately, difficult to photograph. These next two use what I call a 4 fold accordian card style. I am … Continue reading Birthdays are popular