Cupcakes & Carousels

Trip down memory lane – way back in June 2011, I undertook a mahoosive project and actually made a carousel using Stampin’ Up! product – you can see it here. This in turn translated into a hexagonal box creation which had a lid for one of my launches – see it here…….. and today it’s been updated […]

Gulp! Hitting 40!

When I saw those decades pass me by, it didn’t bother me so much but when your Son & Heir hits 40 that’s a reality check!  Now I know how my Mum and Dad felt when I hit the big “Four Oh” which to me  as a Senior, sounds incredibly YOUNG!!!! Yes, our little boy […]

Celebrations Duo TIEF

For today’s Fun Friday project we’re looking at the Celebrations Duo TIEF, which debosses an image rather than raise it. These folders spell out the word “HAPPY” in upper case block capitals and “celebrate” in script so you cannot use the reverse side with the raised image because the word would read backwards.  It was […]

Beautiful You Series #3 of 3 – Watercolouring & Sunburst

The final episode in my Beautiful You series – a different approach to stamping the image without the harsh lines.  Hope you like it. Here’s the supply list: Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143637] Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] Watercolor Paper [122959] Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680] White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] […]

Happy Sunday!

Feeling decidedly chilled today.  I’m an Archery “widow” most Sundays and inadvertently I end up in my craft room “doing” something – usually filming whilst I have the house to myself.  I decided I’d take a proper day off as I attended a Team meeting yesterday and these were the swaps I made.    I […]

Fun Friday – Lift me Up Treat box

For this Friday’s Fun project I took my inspiration from the picture in the Sale-a-bration brochure – so I gave it a go and tweaked it to make it my own.  What do you think? Please be aware the “Carried Away” Designer Series paper is only available FREE as a Sale-a-bration choice subject to a […]

Beautiful You Series #1 of 3

It’s difficult to know where to start and I hope you’ll agree with me that these stylish sketches is a great set to kick off with and a welcome change to floral images.  The more observant of you will note that she’s facing and looking to your right!  Watch the video and discover the secret […]