Little Pieces is the stamp set we’ll be using at the Mother and Daughter event on Sunday, so I’ve been playing around with it quite a lot lately, as you can imagine. Here’s something I made with some leftover make and take elements and scraps. As you can probably tell, I didn’t use the Stamp-a-ma-jig® to line up the flowers: I would have done but my downline Alison borrowed it for her workshop and I think she’s taken a shine too it! I expect it will be going on her next order! Although she could just be getting revenge for that Lavender Lace inkpad of hers that she’s not seen for weeks…Little Pieces is the stamp set we’ll be using at the Mother and Daughter event on Sunday, so I’ve been playing around with it quite a lot lately, as you can imagine. Here’s something I made with some leftover make and take elements and scraps. As you can probably tell, I didn’t use the Stamp-a-ma-jig® to line up the flowers: I would have done but my downline Alison borrowed it for her workshop and I think she’s taken a shine too it! I expect it will be going on her next order! Although she could just be getting revenge for that Lavender Lace inkpad of hers that she’s not seen for weeks…
Hmmm…. trees again? Well I do love these trees! I’m very fond of greens, too, as you’ve probably noticed.Hmmm…. trees again? Well I do love these trees! I’m very fond of greens, too, as you’ve probably noticed.
I found this card design in an old Canadian Stampin’ Up! catalogue that my cousin gave me. Stampin’ Up!’s catalogues are called Idea Books because they are packed with fabulous card, scrapbook and gift ideas… far more than any crafting magazine.I found this card design in an old Canadian Stampin’ Up! catalogue that my cousin gave me. Stampin’ Up!’s catalogues are called Idea Books because they are packed with fabulous card, scrapbook and gift ideas… far more than any crafting magazine.
It’s beautifully sunny outside and a bumble bee has just flown past the window… albeit rather fast due to the howling gale. There was snow earlier, too but it didn’t settle. A pot pourri of weather conditions then, which means that spring is here at last!
It’s beautifully sunny outside and a bumble bee has just flown past the window… albeit rather fast due to the howling gale. There was snow earlier, too but it didn’t settle. A pot pourri of weather conditions then, which means that spring is here at last!
Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE this stamp set? Thought so. Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE this stamp set? Thought so. 
It sounds really obvious but you can really liven up a basket, box or any container handle with ribbon. This is one of those cases when more is more and it looks really effective with loads and loads of ribbon in co-ordinating shades and patterns. I've just used three pieces around this handle as it's quite a small box. Sorry it isn't a new creation - I haven't had time to make anything new lately.It sounds really obvious but you can really liven up a basket, box or any container handle with ribbon. This is one of those cases when more is more and it looks really effective with loads and loads of ribbon in co-ordinating shades and patterns. I've just used three pieces around this handle as it's quite a small box. Sorry it isn't a new creation - I haven't had time to make anything new lately.
Just for a change, here’s a card made by my Canadian Cousin (she’s the enthusiastic commenter who signs herself CC). She very kindly sent me stacks of card samples to kickstart my Stampin’ Up! business. I have to admit that I’m responsible for the wonky ribbon – I think I must have dislodged it while taking the photo.Just for a change, here’s a card made by my Canadian Cousin (she’s the enthusiastic commenter who signs herself CC). She very kindly sent me stacks of card samples to kickstart my Stampin’ Up! business. I have to admit that I’m responsible for the wonky ribbon – I think I must have dislodged it while taking the photo.
I know, I know, not MORE stuff made with Polka Dots & Paisley! Don’t worry, this is the last for a while as I have packed it all away ready for my next workshop. Have even cut up the make and take! Bit of a contrast to last time, eh?
Chocolates and bookmarkI know, I know, not MORE stuff made with Polka Dots & Paisley! Don’t worry, this is the last for a while as I have packed it all away ready for my next workshop. Have even cut up the make and take! Bit of a contrast to last time, eh?Chocolates and bookmark
I didn’t tell you how my workshop went did I? Well I think it went really well – there was a good turnout and everyone seemed to have a good time. My son commented next day that “there was a lot of laughing” so that must be a good sign!I didn’t tell you how my workshop went did I? Well I think it went really well – there was a good turnout and everyone seemed to have a good time. My son commented next day that “there was a lot of laughing” so that must be a good sign!
I love this tree stamp - this is the first time I've used it with the Poppin' Pastels technique - full details here.I love this tree stamp - this is the first time I've used it with the Poppin' Pastels technique - full details here.
I’m doing a workshop tonight and have decided to make the handbag card as one of my demos... although I might change it to the make and take. No, I haven't prepared a make and take yet - shocking, eh?
I’m doing a workshop tonight and have decided to make the handbag card as one of my demos... although I might change it to the make and take. No, I haven't prepared a make and take yet - shocking, eh?
The Loopy Thing: not sure what you really call this but you fold your ribbon in two, then insert the loopy end through a hole, threading it back and poking the cut ends through the loop to secure it. You get two different looks, depending on which way you poke the loop through the hole, so experiment until you're happy with the results.The Loopy Thing: not sure what you really call this but you fold your ribbon in two, then insert the loopy end through a hole, threading it back and poking the cut ends through the loop to secure it. You get two different looks, depending on which way you poke the loop through the hole, so experiment until you're happy with the results.
Easter looms but if, like me, you don’t have any Easter-y stamps, don’t despair. I think I can get away with this springy, florally box.Easter looms but if, like me, you don’t have any Easter-y stamps, don’t despair. I think I can get away with this springy, florally box.
Borrowed my Mum’s camera for a couple of pix. Don’t think she’ll need it back for a few days either – phew! ('Cos I don't have a scanner any more.)Borrowed my Mum’s camera for a couple of pix. Don’t think she’ll need it back for a few days either – phew! ('Cos I don't have a scanner any more.)
Here’s another Popping Pastels card – made using this fun technique. You can see that you don’t get as sharp an image as you do with coloured ink, and the chalk is “shmooshed” around the cardstock somewhat. This is all part of the effect – it works particularly well with the shabby chic look but I quite like it on this card, too.Here’s another Popping Pastels card – made using this fun technique. You can see that you don’t get as sharp an image as you do with coloured ink, and the chalk is “shmooshed” around the cardstock somewhat. This is all part of the effect – it works particularly well with the shabby chic look but I quite like it on this card, too.
Another quick and easy way to use short pieces of ribbon is the "charity ribbon". Simply fold your ribbon in a loop and attach with a staple or, in this case, a brad. Trim the ends as desired.Another quick and easy way to use short pieces of ribbon is the "charity ribbon". Simply fold your ribbon in a loop and attach with a staple or, in this case, a brad. Trim the ends as desired.
As I've been stamping around the year with my Limited Supply Challenge, it's inevitable that I would eventually come to Christmas. So here it is - evidence that you can make a whole year's cards from one stamp set!As I've been stamping around the year with my Limited Supply Challenge, it's inevitable that I would eventually come to Christmas. So here it is - evidence that you can make a whole year's cards from one stamp set!
Moving on to autumn, which is just perfect for The Earth Elements family.Moving on to autumn, which is just perfect for The Earth Elements family.
It's another lovely sunny morning here but by no means summery as the ground is white over.It's another lovely sunny morning here but by no means summery as the ground is white over.
This is part of my self-imposed Limited Supply Challenge – to make a card for each season using minimal supplies. No ribbon, no embellishments, no punches. No fancy techniques or special equipment.This is part of my self-imposed Limited Supply Challenge – to make a card for each season using minimal supplies. No ribbon, no embellishments, no punches. No fancy techniques or special equipment.